Carli Brennan One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the food. Whether you prefer traditional favorites (stuffing, anyone?) or like to mix it up with some unconventional alternatives, no Thanksgiving Day is complete without a festive meal shared with family and friends. If you prefer dining out to home cooking, there are plenty of Jersey Shore restaurants playing host this Thanksgiving. And while turkey is a definite, many Jersey Shore restaurants also offer their own creative twists on Thanksgiving dinner. Keep reading for a curated list of our favorite Jersey Shore restaurants that are open for Thanksgiving.
Asbury Park
Iron Whale | 1200 Ocean Avenue
Hours: 11AM-8PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with boardwalk views at the Iron Whale. The holiday menu includes a toasted pear and pecan salad, your choice of turkey, salmon, or shrimp as an entree, and an assortment of sides and desserts. The meal costs $54 per adult and $18 per child, and you can also upgrade your meal to include a charcuterie board, sliced beef tenderloin, shrimp cocktail, or Chesapeake oysters.
The Robinson Ale House | 1200 Ocean Avenue
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Hours: 11AM-8PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Celebrate the holiday and enjoy an all-inclusive buffet at The Robinson Ale House in Asbury Park. A plate costs $52 per adult and $18 per child. On the lineup, you can expect homemade stuffing, candied yams, whipped potatoes, mini crab cakes, prime rib, spiral ham, warm apple cobbler, and more. Make sure to book a reservation online in advance, as seats are limited.
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Bay Head
The Grenville | 345 Main Avenue
Hours: 12:00PM-6:30PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Celebrate with loved ones by enjoying a cozy Thanksgiving dinner at The Grenville. Their buffet includes traditional Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey, ham, green beans, stuffing , sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Reservations cost $59 per adult and $30 per child. Call 732-892-3100 to reserve a spot in advance, as this one often sells out.
Cape May
Congress Hall | 200 Congress Place
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Hours: 1PM-6PM
Thanksgiving Menu: America’s oldest seaside resort is hosting its annual Thanksgiving dinner in the ballroom this year. For $89 per adult and $42 per child, you can enjoy a decadent spread of traditional Thanksgiving favorites prepared by Executive Chef John Zaitoun and his team. The menu includes a carving station and a seafood station, in addition to a buffet style spread, soups, vegetables, charcuterie, and desserts. Reservations are required, so call 609-884-6542 to book your spot.
Egg Harbor City
Renault Winery | 72 North Bremen Avenue
Hours: 11AM-5PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at the historic Renault Winery this holiday season. Snack on charcuterie and fruit before moving onto soup, salad, a seafood bar, a carving station, hot chef specials, and desserts. Prices start at $82 per adult and $30 per child. Book online to guarantee your spot.
Freehold
The American Hotel | 18-20 East Main Street
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Hours: 1PM-5PM
Thanksgiving Menu: The American Hotel is back this year for another annual Thanksgiving dinner buffet, including turkey, ham, and a variety of festive side dishes. The buffet is $69 per adult and $34 per child. Call 732-431-3220 to make a reservation.
Red Bank
Buona Sera | 50 Maple Avenue
Hours: 1PM-4PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Buona Sera combines the best of Thanksgiving dinner with some traditional Italian favorites for its Thanksgiving day buffet, with seating times at 1PM and 4PM. For $75 per adult and $40 per child, enjoy a buffet of turkey, prime rib, stuffing, cheese lasagna, stuffed mushrooms with sausage, a raw bar, and more. For dessert, choose between apple pie, coconut custard pie, pumpkin pie, lemon meringue pie, or Mississippi mud pie.
Rumson
Red Horse Steakhouse by David Burke | 26 Ridge Road
Hours: 12PM-8PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Starting at $95 per adult and $45 per child, you can dine at David Burke’s esteemed Red Horse Steakhouse on Thanksgiving day. The pre-fixe menu includes Thanksgiving classics like roast turkey, roasted Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin pie, as well as new favorites like pilgrim fries—sweet potato fries topped with sage, shishito, fried Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, cornbread crumbles, and Vermont cheddar—and vanilla bean whipped sweet potatoes. Tables fill up in advance, so make sure to book online early. You can also reserve a Thanksgiving dinner to-go if you’d prefer takeout.
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Sea Bright
Drifthouse Restaurant | 1485 Ocean Avenue
Hours: 12PM-8PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Drifthouse Restaurant in Sea Bright blends coastal cuisine with a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its Thanksgiving service. Dinner will be held in both the main dining room, which boasts stunning ocean views, and the fireplace room, for a warm and cozy ambiance. The extensive pre-fixe menu includes choices like lobster dumplings, crispy calamari, roasted turkey, and butternut squash ravioli, as well as an array of sides and desserts. Pricing starts at $85 per adult and $35 per child. Book your table online to guarantee a spot.
The Rum Runner | 816 Ocean Avenue
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Hours: 11AM-8PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Dine at the Rum Runner on Thanksgiving day for an extensive buffet menu and beautiful views of the Shrewsbury River. The menu includes a raw bar, oven-roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing, brown sugar glazed ham, jalapeno cheddar cornbread casserole, candied sweet potatoes, and more. The menu also features a mac and cheese bar with assorted toppings. Prices are $52 per adult and $18 per child. Call or book a table online to reserve your table in advance.
Spring Lake
Spring Lake Manor | 415 Highway 71
Hours: 2:00PM-4:30PM
Thanksgiving Menu: Spring Lake Manor is hosting its annual Thanksgiving dinner for $65 per adult and $30 per child ages 3-10. The spread will include an antipasto display, salad, a soup station, a buffet, a carving station, and a Viennese table. Reservations are limited, so call to book your spot at 732-449-6630.
Stone Harbor
The Reeds at Shelter Haven | 9601 Third Avenue
Hours: 11:00AM-5:30PM
Thanksgiving Menu: The Sweet Grass Ballroom inside the Reeds at Shelter Haven hotel will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet complete with all of the classic holiday fixings, including roast turkey, herb stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry dinner rolls, and more. Prices start at $75 per adult and $35 per child. Reservations are required, and you must fill out a form online to request a reservation.
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