Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.
SHREWSBURY, MA — Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Whether your choice is a traditional holiday meal with gourmet sides and an impressive wine list, a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in and around Shrewsbury will be open.
Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites in and around Shrewsbury include:
Multiple chain restaurants will also be open. Many fast-food restaurants and coffee shops are also open to serve those on the go. Hours may be limited, so it’s a good idea to call ahead or verify online that your location is open. Some chain eateries open Thanksgiving Day in and around Shrewsbury include:
Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining
Reservations are recommended or required at the following fine-dining and upscale casual establishments:
Capital Grille: Restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.
Chart House: Diners choose from a specially crafted three-course menu or a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Del Frisco’s Grille: Most locations will offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu in addition to its usual offerings of steak, truffled mac and cheese with lobster, crab cakes and heritage pork chops
Eddie V’s: The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian steakhouse is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a holiday menu that includes new and traditional favorites.
Morton’s The Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving dinner. Hours may vary by location.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Most restaurants open early at 11 a.m. with a prix fixe menu, though hours may vary by location.
STK Steakhouse: In addition to its regular menu of award-winning steaks, this restaurant known for DJs, high-end service and curated experiences will also offer a special Thanksgiving turkey dinner.
Seasons 52: The traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes all the sides; check for local hours.
Casual Dining
Applebee’s: Select restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.
Cracker Barrel: Restaurants will be open regular hours.
IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu; check your local restaurant for hours.
TGI Fridays: The chain will offer special holiday menu items, though it's best to confirm with your local restaurant for specific hours and offerings
Yard House: Restaurants will be open, but check for local hours.
Fast Food And Coffee
Arby’s: Moat stores are open, but may be operating at reduced hours.
Domino’s: Most locations are open for carry-out and delivery.
Dunkin’: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary by location.
McDonald’s: Most restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.
Popeye’s: Restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.
Sonic: Most restaurants will be open, but some may operate for limited hours.
Starbucks: Store hours will vary by location.
Wendy’s: Hours will vary by location.
Sources for this report include emails, restaurant websites, USA Today and Cozymeals.com.