WALLINGFORD, CT — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Wallingford are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.
Among Wallingford area restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:
Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Connecticut will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by delish, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. They 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.
Applebee’s: Hours and participation varies by location.
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Black Angus Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a limited menu that includes a turkey dinner.
Brio Italian Grille: Restaurants will be open from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.
Burger King: Hours may vary by location.
Cracker Barrel: The restaurant will be open during normal hours, with a limited Thanksgiving menu starting at 11 a.m. Order-ahead options are available.
Domino’s Pizza: Stores aren’t required to, but some individual locations may choose to be open on Thanksgiving.
Denny’s: The restaurant will be open during regular hours.
Eddie V’s: The prime seafood restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. In the past, the restaurant has had a special Thanksgiving menu with turkey and pumpkin pie.
Firehouse Subs: Hours may vary by location.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fogo de Cha?o: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Hooters: Hours may vary by location.
IHOP: Hours may vary by location.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant will be open during regular hours for dine-in and carryout, but also offers catering options.
McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.
Morton’s the Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving meal for dine-in guests, as well as order-ahead and catering options.
Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.
Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Reservations are strongly encouraged as the restaurant observes extended hours on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner or order from the steak menu. A complete Thanksgiving meal or sides can be pre-ordered.
Seasons 52: The restaurant will be open regular hours and offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or pre-order.
Sizzler: Most locations will be open and will serve a traditional turkey dinner.
Sonic: Many, but not all, locations will be open.
Steak ’N Shake: Stores are open regular hours.
Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.
Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.
TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.
Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.