Riverhead Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 202

RIVERHEAD, NY — 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 on the North Fork will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, 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 ahead as much as possible.

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. Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• East Wind Long Island, 5720-NY 25A, Wading River, NY 11792, 631-929-3500. Thanksgiving dinner will be served at East Wind from noon to 5 p.m. Adults cost $64.95 plus tax and children, $34.95. For a look at the full menu,click here.
• The Birchwood of Polish Town, 512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY. For a look at the full Thanksgiving buffet menu, click here.
• Tweed's, 17 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901, 631-237-8120. To view the Thanksgiving menu as well as the regular menu, available all day, click here.

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 nearby include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wing
• Burger King
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Wendy’s