Manalapan Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

MANALAPAN, 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 Manalapan 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 area restaurants that plan to be open:

In Manalapan:

• Manalapan Diner, 48, Route 9, Manalapan; open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day with Thanksgiving dinner starting at lunchtime; 732-462-7165.

Nearby:

• American Hotel, Thanksgiving buffet, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., 18 E. Main St., Freehold, 732-431-3220.
• Moore's Tavern, regular and Thanksgiving menu, noon to 7 p.m., 402 W. Main St., Freehold; call for reservations at 732-863-0555.

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
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Golden Corral
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Wendy’s