These Toms River Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

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 Toms River will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites near Toms River include:

• 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.
• 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.
• Tardi's Ristorante, 931 Fischer Blvd., Bellcrest Plaza, Toms River, 4 p.m.-9 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.
• Xina Restaurant, 340 Route 37 East, Toms River, Noon-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Gal Mediterrean Cuisine, Routes 166 and 37, Toms River

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 Toms River area include:

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.

Fast Food And Coffee

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.

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.