These Ocean City Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

OCEAN CITY, 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, a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in Ocean City will be open.

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

• The Flanders Hotel (719 E 11th St. Unit 5, Ocean City)
• Tuckahoe Inn (1 Harbor Road, Marmora)
• The Grubb (3401 Asbury Ave., Ocean City)
• Coastal Chop House (4001 Landis Ave., Ocean City)
• Smithville Inn (1 New York Road, Galloway)

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 Thanksgiving Day in the Ocean City area include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining

Reservations are recommended or required at the following fine-dining and upscale casual establishments:

Capital Grille: Restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

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.

Casual Dining

Applebee’s: Select restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.

IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.

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

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.

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.