These Ridgefield Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Whether your choice is a traditional holiday meal with gourmet sides and an impressive wine list, a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in Ridgefield will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites in the Ridgefield area include:

• Brasserie Saint Germain, Ridgefield
• The Benjamin, Ridgefield
• Café on the Green, Danbury
• Dandelion, Westport
• Elm Restaurant, New Canaan

Multiple chain restaurants will also be open. Many fast-food restaurants and coffee shops are also open to serve those on the go. Hours may be limited, so it’s a good idea to call ahead or verify online that your location is open. Some casual dining chain eateries open Thanksgiving Day in the Ridgefield area include:

Applebee’s: Select restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.

Cracker Barrel: Restaurants will be open regular hours.

Denny’s: Most restaurants will be open, but there may be local exceptions and others operating limited hours.

IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.

Ruby Tuesday: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fast Food And Coffee

Arby’s: Moat stores are open, but may be operating at reduced hours.

Burger King: Hours will vary by location.

Domino’s: Most locations are open for carry-out and delivery.

Dunkin’: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Krispy Kreme: Stores will be open for the morning rush but will close early at 2 p.m.

McDonald’s: Most restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Popeye’s: Restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Sonic: Most restaurants will be open, but some may operate for limited hours.

Starbucks: Store hours will vary by location.

Wendy’s: Hours will vary by location.

Sources for this report include emails, restaurant websites, USA Today and Cozymeals.com.