Seasonal & Holidays
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Essex County
If you're skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Essex County.
ESSEX COUNTY, 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 Essex County 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.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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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.
Some restaurants in Essex County may require reservations, so be sure to make your pick early.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Boston Market: 471 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ
IHOP: 109 Bergen St, Newark, NJ and 915 Broad St, Newark, NJ
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ
TGI Friday's: 495 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ
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: Multiple locations, including: 255 Heller Pkwy, Newark, NJ
Domino's: Multiple locations, including: 51 Niagara St, Newark, NJ
Dunkin' Donuts: Multiple locations, including: 707 Broad St, Newark, NJ
McDonald's: Multiple locations, including: 872-934 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark, NJ
Panda Express: Multiple locations, including: Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal B, Newark, NJ 07114
Pizza Hut: Multiple locations, including: 720 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
Popeye's: Multiple locations, including: 220 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ
Sonic: 189-237 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ
Starbucks: Multiple locations, including: 687 Broad St, Newark, NJ
Subway: Multiple locations, including: 285 Ferry St, Newark, NJ
Wendy's: Multiple locations, including 427 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ
White Castle: Multiple locations, including 307 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ
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