Seasonal & Holidays
Swampscott Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023
Where you can go eat out instead of preparing a holiday meal at home.
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — While many look forward to a house full of family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, others who work on the holiday — or just don't have the time and patience to prepare a big, traditional meal — make a habit of heading out to eat to enjoy their holiday.
Luckily for them, several restaurants in the Swampscott area are open on Thanksgiving Day.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan as much as possible.
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As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:
- Davio's, Lynnfield, 1250 Market Street
- Mai Thai Lounge, Marblehead, 165 Pleasant Street
- Magia Restaurant & Bar, Danvers, 126 Newbury Street, noon-6 p.m., $36 two-course Thanksgiving meal available along with a full menu
According to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, delish and Good Housekeeping, national chains that will open Thanksgiving Day include the following in and around Swampscott:
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Options include:
Applebee’s
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Cracker Barrel
Del Frisco’s Grille
Denny’s
Domino’s
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fogo de Chão
Golden Corral
IHOP
Kona Grill
Maggiano’s Little Italy
McCormick and Schmick’s
McDonald’s
Popeye’s
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Subway
T.G.I. Fridays
Wendy's
(Any restaurant on the North Shore planning to open this Thanksgiving (for food or maybe some holiday homecoming celebrations that night is encouraged to list themselves in the comments or email scott.souza@patch.com for inclusion on this list.)
Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.
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