These Manalapan Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

MANALAPAN, NJ — Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving Day.

Whether your choice is a traditional holiday meal with gourmet sides and an impressive wine list, or a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in the Manalapan area will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites in the Manalapan area include:

• Olde Silver Tavern (149 Freehold Road, Manalapan)
• The American Hotel (18-20 East Main Street, Freehold)
• Vincent’s Italian Restaurant (350 Mounts Corner Dr., Freehold)
• Moore’s Tavern & Sports Bar (402 W. Main Street, Freehold)

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 on Thanksgiving Day in New Jersey include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining
Reservations are recommended or required at the following fine-dining and upscale casual establishments:

• Brio Italian Grille: The restaurant will be serving Italian favorites along with a special Thanksgiving feast. The restaurant is also offering meals to go.
• Capital Grille: Restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.
• Del Frisco’s Grille: Most locations will offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu in addition to its usual offerings of steak, truffled mac and cheese with lobster, crab cakes and heritage pork chops
• Eddie V’s: The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: A prix fixe menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian steakhouse is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a holiday menu that includes new and traditional favorites.
• McCormick & Schmick’s: The restaurant is offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast in addition to its regular menu.
• Morton’s The Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving dinner. Hours may vary by location.
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Most restaurants open early at 11 a.m. with a prix fixe menu, though hours may vary by location.
• Seasons 52: The traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes all the sides; check for local hours.

Casual Dining

• Applebee’s: Select restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.
• Boston Market: Restaurants feature both regular menu items and seasonal dishes on Thanksgiving, but hours are specific to locations. Thanksgiving meals can be ordered and picked up ahead of time.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.
• Cracker Barrel: Restaurants will be open regular hours.
• Denny’s: Most restaurants will be open, but there may be local exceptions and others operating limited hours.
• IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.
• Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu; check your local restaurant for hours.
• Ruby Tuesday: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 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
• Yard House: Restaurants will be open, but check for local hours.

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.
• Krispy Kreme: Stores will be open for the morning rush but will close early at 2 p.m.
• 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.
• Sonic: Most restaurants will be open, but some may operate for limited hours.
• 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.