Union County Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in the Union County area will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, 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 ahead as much as possible.

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 some local restaurants that plan to be open:

• Chez Catherine, 431 N Ave W, Westfield, Open: 12–2 p.m., 5-8:30 p.m.
• Grain & Cane-Bar & Table, 250 Connell Dr, Berkeley Heights, Open: 12 to 10 p.m.
• Boulevard Five72, 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth, Open: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• IHOP
• Legal Sea Foods
• McDonald’s
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s