Holmdel, Hazlet Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

HOLMDEL-HAZLET, NJ — For people who don’t want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in the Holmdel-Hazlet area are open 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.

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:

In Holmdel:

• Houlihan's, Thanksgiving dinner, open from noon to 7 p.m., reservations not required but are recommended and take-out can be ordered that day; 2136 Route 35, Holmdel, The Commons at Holmdel; 732-671-6633.

Nearby:

• MJ's, Thanksgiving buffet, noon to 5 p.m., 845 Route 34, Matawan; reserve at 732-566-6220.

Other options:

• Buona Sera Restaurant, Thanksgiving buffet, seatings at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; 50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, 732-530-5858.
• Dublin House, Thanksgiving dinner, reservations accepted; 30 Monmouth St., Red Bank, 732-747-6699.
• Molly Pitcher Inn, Thanksgiving Day brunch 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 88 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, 732-747-2500.
• Robinson Ale House, Thanksgiving Day specials, reservations recommended, 26 Broad St., Red Bank, 732-383-8219.
• Red Horse by David Burke, Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, 12 to 8 p.m., 732-576-3400. Reservations still being accepted.
• Salt Creek Grille, Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 12 noon to 7 p.m.4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, 732-933-9272. Reservations are now full, but walk-ins may be accommodated at high-top tables.

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 Holmdel and Hazlet:

Options include:

Applebee’s
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Denny’s
Domino’s
Golden Corral
IHOP
McDonald’s
Popeye’s
Sonic
Subway
T.G.I. Fridays
Wendy’s
White Castle

Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.