These Brick Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

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 and near Brick will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites near Brick include:

• Beacon 70, 799 Route 70, Brick, 11 a.m.-8 p.m
• Houlihan's, Route 70, Brick
• Manera's, 950 Cedar Bridge Ave., Brick, Noon-6 p.m. reservations required.
• Villa Vittoria, 2700 Hooper Ave., Brick, reservations required, available at noon, last reservations 6 p.m.
• Rainbow Diner, 849 Route 70, Brick. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
• The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant, Route 35, Bay Head, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty, 81-83 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, special menu, noon-8 p.m., reservations required.
• The Ark Pub and Eatery, 201 Sea Ave., Route 35 North, Point Pleasant Beach, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• The Wharfside, 101 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
• The Shrimp Box, 75 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, noon-9:30 p.m.

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 chain eateries open Thanksgiving Day in and near Brick include:

Casual Dining

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.

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

TGI Fridays: The chain will offer special holiday menu items, though it's best to confirm with your local restaurant for specific hours and offerings

Fast Food And Coffee

Arby’s: Most 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.

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.

Starbucks: Store hours will vary by location.

Wendy’s: Hours will vary by location.

White Castle: Restaurants are open all day.

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