Seasonal & Holidays

Long Branch-Eatontown Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

For those who don't want to cook, here are the local restaurants that plan to be open next Thursday:

The Thanksgiving meal from David Burke
The Thanksgiving meal from David Burke (David Burke)

EATONTOWN, NJ — For people who don’t want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in the Long Branch area are open Thanksgiving Day.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan as much as possible.

Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:

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  • McLoone's Pier House is open Thanksgiving Day
  • 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 Thanksgiving catering menu: https://redhorsebydb.com/produ...
  • 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 He is also doing Thanksgiving catering: https://thegoatbydb.com/produc...

Options include:

Applebee’s
Bob Evans
Boston Market
Bravo!
Brio Italian Grille
Buca di Beppo
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Chart House
Cracker Barrel
Del Frisco’s Grille
Denny’s
Domino’s
Eddie V’s
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fogo de Chão
Golden Corral
Hardee’s
IHOP
Kona Grill
Maggiano’s Little Italy
McCormick and Schmick’s
McDonald’s
Metro Diner
Popeye’s
Red Lobster
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ruby Tuesday
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Seasons 52
Sizzler
Sonic
STK Steakhouse
Steak ’n Shake
Subway
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
T.G.I. Fridays
Waffle House
Wendy’s
White Castle

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Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.


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