Long Branch-Eatontown Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone.

For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in Monmouth County will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day and make reservations now:

• DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke, with a magnificent oceanfront setting was named Best New Restaurant 2018, Star Ledger; Best Seafood Restaurants in NJ 2021, by BestofNJ.com. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke is serving Thanksgiving Day Dinner Menu from Noon - 8 p.m. $65++ per person and $35++ per child 10 years and under. Grab n Gobble To-Go traditional Thanksgiving dinner serves a family 8-10 people $300. Pick up on Thanksgiving Day 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Located at Driftwood Cabana Club, 1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ (732) 530-9760
• Red Horse by David Burke, a modern-American steakhouse with sushi bar located in a charming Victorian building within trendy Rumson neighborhood that once housed the legendary Fromagerie. Named “Best Steakhouse 2022 by NJ Monthly and “Best New Restaurant 2021” by NJ Monthly and Star Ledger. Red Horse by David Burke will serve a Thanksgiving Day Dinner from noon – 8 p.m. $95 for adults and $45 children. 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ (732) 576-3400
• THE GOAT, an upscale, yet playful bistro with amusing goat-themed décor and a fun vibe serves an approachable Italian-American menu that centers around a custom wood-burning oven. THE GOAT by David Burke will serve a Thanksgiving Day Dinner 12 – 8 p.m. $58 adults and $25 for children 12 and under. 1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735 (732) 264-5222 www.thegoatbydb.com

• Buona Sera Restaurant, Thanksgiving buffet, seatings at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; 50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, 732-530-5858.
• Dublin House, Thanksgiving dinner; 30 Monmouth St. Red Bank, 732-747-6699.
• Molly Pitcher Inn, Thanksgiving Day brunch 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 88 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, 732-747-2500.
• Robinson Ale House, Thanksgiving Day specials, 26 Broad St., Red Bank, 732-383-8219.
• Red Horse by David Burke, Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, 12 to 8 p.m., 732-576-3400.
• Salt Creek Grille, Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 12 noon to 7 p.m.4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, 732-933-9272.

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Bucca di Beppo
• Burger King
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Eddie V’s
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Kona Grill
• Legal Sea Foods
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McCormick & Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Shoney’s
• Sizzler
• Smith & Wollensky
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• STK Steakhouse
• Subway
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Tony Roma’s
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s