Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, 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 Toms River 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.

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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 are the local restaurants:

• Shogun Legacy, 1536 North Bay Ave., Toms River, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Artisan's Restaurant and Brewery, 1171 Hooper Ave., Toms River; they have Thanksgiving dinner seatings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., reservations required.
• The Grove Restaurant and Tavern, 955 Hooper Ave., Toms River, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, 3410 Route 37, Toms River, noon-11 p.m.
• Villa Amalfi, 1006 Route 166, Toms River, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Royal Grill 37, 10 Route 37, Toms River, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
• FAMISHED Eatery, 1001 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Tardi's Ristorante, 931 Fischer Blvd., Bellcrest Plaza, Toms River, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Margarita's, 270 Route 37, Toms River, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Water Street Bar & Grill, 4 Robbins Parkway, Toms River, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Teresa's Osaka Asian Bistro, 1801 Route 37 East, Toms River, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Baladina Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe, 931 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Xina Restaurant, 340 Route 37 East, Toms River, Noon-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-9 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: 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River, 11 a.m.-midnight
• Boston Market: 141 Route 37, Toms River, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Chili's: 1315 Hooper Ave., Toms River, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
• IHOP: 178 Route 37 East, Toms River; 941 Route 37 West, Toms River, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• TGI Friday's: 1279 Hooper Ave., Toms River, 11 a.m.-midnight

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: 44 Route 37 East, Toms River; 803 Route 37 West, Toms River; 1328 River Road, Seagull Shopping Center, Lakewood, 6 a.m.-midnight
• Domino's: 1501 Route 37 East, Toms River; 1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River; 10:30 a.m.-midnight
• McDonald's: 42 Rt 37 West, Toms River; 371 Rt 37 East, Toms River; 916 Rt 37 West, Toms River; 843 Fischer Blvd., Toms River; 1786 Hooper Ave., Silverton; 2360 Lakewood Road, Toms River; 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Pizza Hut: 211 Route 37 East, Toms River, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Popeye's: 199 Route 37 East, Toms River, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Subway: 950 Route 37 West, Toms River, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Wendy's: 444 Route 37 East, Toms River, 6:30 a.m.-midnight; 51 Bananier Drive, Toms River; 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; 232 Route 70, Toms River, 6:30 a.m.-1 a.m.;
• White Castle: 132 Route 37 East, Toms River, 8 a.m.-1 a.m.