Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Wilmington

If you're skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Wilmington.

Some restaurants in and around Wilmington will be open on Thanksgiving.
Some restaurants in and around Wilmington will be open on Thanksgiving. (Shutterstock)

WILMINGTON, MA — 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 Wilmington 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.

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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 a few local restaurants planning to be open:

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  • Andolini's Restaurant, 19 Essex St Andover, 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Joe Fish, 1120 Osgood Street, North Andover, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • TJ Callahan's, 1475 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Matadora, 2 Forbes Rd, Woburn, MA 01801, 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Fortunato's, 428 Main St, Woburn, MA, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

>>Thanksgiving Store Hours 2021: What's Open, Closed In Wilmington

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.

Boston Market:

  • 435 Winthrop Rd, Lawrence, MA 01843, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • 40 Drum Hill Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cracker Barrel: 1795 Andover St, Tewksbury, MA 01876, 6 to 10 p.m.

Fogo de Chão: 75 Middlesex Turnpike Ste 1630, Burlington, MA 01803, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

IHOP: 95 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

TGI Friday's: 90 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844, 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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:


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