Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Howell

HOWELL, NJ — If you’re opting to forego the traditional Thanksgiving feast at home this year or simply want to skip the mountains of dishes, several restaurants in Howell will be open to cook for and serve you.

From fine dining to fast-casual, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open on Nov. 25. In case you need a recommendation, there are plenty of options from which to choose.

In some cases, reservations may be required, so make sure to plan ahead 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. COVID-19 restrictions may also affect operating hours.

Here is a local restaurant planning to be open:

• Ottimo Cafe, 6794 Route 9, Howell, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Here are the sit-down restaurants expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, The Pioneer Woman, The Food Network and more.

Some of these restaurants require reservations, so be sure to make your pick early.

Applebee's Grill + Bar: 4721 U.S. 9, Howell, 11 a.m to 11 p.m. (Saturday until 12 a.m.)

Boston Market: 4159 U.S. 9 Howell, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chili's Grill & Bar: 3991 U.S. 9, Freehold Township, 11 a.m to 11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday until 12 a.m.)

Denny’s: 752 Route 18, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m.)

Golden Corral: 3520 Route 9, Freehold, 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday between 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

IHOP: 4731 U.S. 9, Howell Township, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m.)

TGI Friday's: 709 NJ-70, Brick Township, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Finally, if you prefer to avoid people altogether this Thanksgiving, the following fast-food restaurants will be open for dine-in, drive-thru or delivery:

Burger King: 3267 Route 9 North, Freehold, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Domino's: 4318 U.S. 9, Howell, 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Dunkin' Donuts: 4199 Route 9 N, Howell, 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: 1933 NJ-35, Wall Township, 6 a.m. to. 2 p.m.

McDonald's: 3410 Rt 9 South, Howell Township, 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.)

Pizza Hut: 4752 U.S. 9, Howell Township, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday until 11 a.m.)

Popeye's: 4270 U.S. 9, Howell Township, 10:39 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday until 10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

Starbucks: 5331 U.S. 9, Howell Township, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wendy's: 4510 U.S. 9, Howell Township, 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Friday and Saturday until 12 a.m.)

White Castle: 2151 U.S. 9, Howell Township, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.)