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BRIDGEPORT, CT — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in the Bridgeport area are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.
Among Bridgeport area restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:
The Castle, Black Rock
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The Cottage, Westport
Washington Prime, South Norwalk
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La Plage, Westport
Elm Restaurant, New Canaan
Blackstones Grille, Southport
Tavern at Graybarns, Norwalk
Hudson Malone, Westport
Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Connecticut and throughout the U.S. 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.
Black Angus Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a limited menu that includes a turkey dinner.
Bob Evans: Most stores will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen: Restaurants are open regular hours and will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner along with an ala carte menu with Italian favorites. Order-ahead options are also available.
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.
Chart House: Three-course meal options on the restaurant’s Thanksgiving menu include a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings. Order-ahead options are available.
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.
Del Frisco’s Grille: Most locations will be open from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. In the past, the restaurant has offered a three-course turkey dinner. 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 Chão: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Golden Corral: The buffet will offer all-you-can-eat fresh carved turkey and other Thanksgiving fare.
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.
McCormick and Schmick’s: In addition to its regular dinner menu, the restaurant will offer a traditional turkey dinner. Order-ahead options are available.
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.
STK Steakhouse: The special Thanksgiving dine-in menu showcases seasonal flavors, including turkey alongside signature steaks, sides and desserts. Pre-order take-out options are available.
Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and will serve a traditional three-course Thanksgiving dinner as well as its signature items. Pre-order options are available.
Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.
TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.
Waffle House: Restaurants are open regular hours, as they are every other day of the year.
Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.
Whataburger: Most locations are open regular hours.
White Castle: Stores will be open until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
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