Want to skip the cooking this Thanksgiving? These New Jersey restaurants are offering special deals for the holiday. Be sure to call ASAP to make your reservation while tables last.
NORTH
1776
67 East Park Place, Morristown
973-829-1776
Either before or after you finish your three-course prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving, pop into the Topgolf Swing Suite to play virtual sports games. You’ll work off some of the lobster dumplings, maple glazed cedar plank salmon and pumpkin cheesecake by swinging a golf club or throwing a football.
Blu on the Hudson
1200 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken
201-636-1200
Overlook the Hudson River and the New York City skyline as you choose from a menu by Executive Chef Juan Carlos “JC” Ortega, featuring his signature-style American-Mediterranean cuisine and classic holiday dishes.
Calandra’s Il Vecchio Cafe
234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell
973-226-8889, Option 1
The buffet includes an assortment of hot entrees, salads, sides and desserts; plus a special children’s menu.
Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill
118 Rte. 46 East, Fairfield
973-575-6500
The annual Thanksgiving deluxe buffet includes turkey, prime rib, pasta, an assortment of entrees, seasonal pastries and pies.
The Capital Grille
2000 Rte. 38, Cherry Hill
10 Dryden Way, Parsippany
1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Each plate features slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans and cranberry pear chutney. The table will get mashed potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes with hot honey to share. The dessert is pumpkin cheesecake.
Crystal Springs Resort
1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg
855-977-6473
At Crystal Springs Resort there are an array of exquisite dining options for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration. Choose from three delicious buffets, delectable holiday menus with wine pairing options or delicious a la carte dining at its various restaurants on site.
Cucina Calandra
216 Rte. 46 East, Fairfield
973-575-7720
For an Italian twist on American Thanksgiving, Petto di Tacchino Arrosto is sliced turkey breast topped with turkey jus, country sausage, cornbread and apple dressing with sweet potatoes, green bean almondine and cranberry sauce. Order some butternut squash soup, green apple tri color salad or pumpkin ravioli; or eggplant rollatini, Tuscan salmon or grilled New York sirloin steak.
Felina Restaurants
18 Prospect St., Ridgewood
551-276-5454
At Albion Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Ave., Summit
908-273-3000
At Hudson House, 2 Chapel Ave., Jersey City
551-277-0588
101 S. Orange Ave., South Orange
973-996-8969
You get to create your own meal, choosing from autumn squash soup, heirloom beet salad, baked Brie, shrimp cocktail, salad or pumpkin arancini; then herb roasted turkey, lasagna, hearth roasted salmon, braised short rib, roasted cauliflower or cowboy ribeye; topping it off with sweet potato bread pudding, honey crisp apple tarte tatin, pumpkin cheesecake or chocolate pot d’crème. Kids have their own menu of salad, carrots and celery with ranch dressing, autumn squash soup, a turkey dinner, junior lasagna, pasta or chicken fingers with fries.
Grain & Cane Bar & Table
250 Connell Dr., Berkeley Heights
The farm-to-table restaurant will offer a special prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving, including turkey, stuffing, potatoes and cranberry sauce, to a la carte sides and desserts. The full menu will be available as well.
Halifax
225 River St., Hoboken
201-253-2500
Have your holiday meal on the Hudson waterfront. Choose from pickled beet salad, butternut squash soup, salmon carpaccio or turkey confit fritters to start. Entrée is a choice of local heritage turkey breast, fall mushroom Bolognese, braised lamb shank or Nova Scotia halibut. Family-style sides are green bean casserole, herb-roasted fall veggies or mashed potatoes. Choose either apple pie pavlova or pumpkin fritters for dessert.
Maddy Rose (formerly Liberty House)
76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
201-395-0300
Beautiful views of the NYC skyline are visible from this popular restaurant. Start with heirloom beet salad, pumpkin arancini or shrimp cocktail. Move on to herb-roasted turkey, homestyle lasagna, roasted cauliflower or cowboy ribeye. Finish with honey crisp apple tarte tatin or pumpkin cheesecake.
Mohican Outdoor Center
Appalachian Mountain Club (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area), 50 Camp Mohican Rd., Blairstown
908-362-5670
The buffet-style service has vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. Menu items include caramelized apple and ricotta crostini, white bean and escarole soup, roasted turkey with herb butter, pork loin with caramelized spiced apples, mushroom and lentil shepherd’s pie with butternut squash mash, brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze, orange-infused cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole with butter pecan crumble, and apple and pumpkin pie. Make a day of it and participate in outdoor and hikes and paddles after brunch.
Ninety Acres
The Pendry at Natirar, 200 Natirar Dr., Peapack-Gladstone
The culinary team will craft a pre-fixe holiday meal complete with Thanksgiving staples, seasonal cocktails and sweet treats.
Restaurant Serenade
6 Roosevelt Ave., Chatham
973-701-0303
Kick off the evening with short rib tortellini in a black truffle emulsion or pumpkin soup with apples and chestnuts. Order traditional turkey roasted two ways, or opt for vegetable panache made of quinoa risotto and cauliflower. The apple cobbler is made with apples from Melick’s Farm in Hunterdon County.
Sátis Bistro
212 Washington St., Jersey City
201-435-5151
The refined three-course meal includes Classic Turducken Roulade (turkey, duck, chicken) chestnut herb stuffing, cranberry port jelly, turkeyneck truffle demi, served with sweet potato au gratin and garlic wax bean almondine, pumpkin and chocolate lava cake or bourbon crème anglaise, pecan pie, rum raisin gelato or chocolate ganache.
Shannon Rose Irish Pub
98 Kingsland Rd., Clifton
973-284-0200
1200 Rte. 17, Ramsey
201-962-7602
Thanksgiving dinner includes sliced turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, string beans and gravy. You can also order potato leek soup, apple arugula salad, Irish soda bread and cranberry sauce a la carte.
Son Cubano
40-4 Riverwalk Place, Port Imperial/West New York
201-399-2020
Spend the American holiday in 1950s Cuba, dining on modern Cuban, American and Asian fusion dishes created by Chef David Burke. The regular menu will be available with Thanksgiving specials.
VENTANAS Restaurant & Lounge
200 Park Ave., Fort Lee
201-583-4777
Typical dishes here include a sushi boat that feeds four people, K-town wings & calamari rings, octopus & chorizo kebab, and domestic lamb porterhouse. The regular menu will be available, with additional Thanksgiving specials.
CENTRAL
American Hotel
18-20 E. Main St., Freehold
732-431-3220
Turkey, ham and all your favorite sides will be part of the buffet selection.
Avenue
Pier Village – 23 Ocean Ave. N., Long Branch
The three-course oceanfront feast includes choices of roasted beet salad, truffle macaroni gratin, lobster bisque, escargot, tuna tartar, salad verte, arugula salad, rigatoni with mushroom ragu, Scottish salmon, beef bourguignon, roasted turkey, and pumpkin crème brulee.
The Bistro
iPlay America, 108 Schanck Rd., Freehold Twp.
Aside from a classic Thanksgiving dinner with tukey, sides and homemade pies, the family can go next door to the arcade and boardwalk area for free laster tag, XD Dark Ride VR, a two-hour video game pass, Topgolf Swing Suite NFL games, and prizes and giveaways.
Christie’s Italian Seafood Grill
2420 Rte. 9, Howell
732-780-8310
The Thanksgiving Dinner Feast includes family-style stuffed mushrooms, rice balls, fried zucchini, scacce and eggplant rollatini. The main course is turkey with homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn and cranberry sauce. Dessert is a choice of traditional pumpkin pie, apple pie or homemade cheesecake.
Drifthouse Restaurant Lounge & Bar
Driftwood Cabana Club, 1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright
732-530-9760
Thanksgiving appetizer choices include lobster dumplings, crispy calamari, butternut squash soup and beet salad. Order Drifthouse Bacon or chilled seafood for the table. Entrees include roasted turkey, butternut squash ravioli, salmon, braised short rib, 1.5-pound steamed lobster and 8-ounce prime filet mignon. Dessert choices are apple tart, pumpkin pie, chocolate mousse cake, crème brulee or pecan pie. Kids can order their own turkey plate, pasta with sauce, a burger or chicken fingers.
The Frog and The Peach
29 Dennis St. at Hiram Sq., New Brunswick
732-846-3216
Start Thanksgiving with New England clam chowder, venison tartar, octopus carpaccio, beet salad or pumpkin ricotta gnocchi. Entrees include roasted free-range turkey, seared NJ sea scallops, parmesan-crusted tuna or wild mushroom cannelloni. Add on baked macaroni with aged gouda, grilled asparagus with pickled mustard seeds or whipped potatoes. Finish up with a chocolate tasting, cheese board, peach sorbet or pumpkin sabayon. Kids have a separate menu.
Kona Grill
511 Rte. 1, Woodbridge
732-750-4400
Kona’s Thanksgiving Features Menu will be available November 27-30, offering traditional roasted turkey with sautéed green beans, miso mashed potatoes with cream gravy, brioche stuffing, and ginger-yuzu cranberry sauce; Kona’s signature Macadamia Nut Turkey, with macadamia nut-crusted turkey breast with shoyu cream sauce; pumpkin pie; and a Kids’ Roasted Turkey Bento Box, which comes with a stuffed animal and a beverage.
Lobster Shanty
83 Channel Dr., Point Pleasant Beach
732-899-6700
Start with a fall harvest salad, lobster bisque or butternut squash; have turkey breast or roast beef with au jus carved off the bone; or scoop some apple cider chicken with roasted cranberries, five cheese mac-and-cheese casserole, seafood pescadore, pumpkin beer mussels, sweet sausage stuffing with apricots, bacon and cranberry green beans and whipped potatoes from the chafing dishes. There will be a variety of cookies, brownies, pies and ice cream on the dessert bar.
McLoone’s Pier House
Pier Village – 1 Ocean Ave., Long Branch
732-795-3493
A buffet menu will be served in the main dining room and The Atlantic Room. Choices include salads, fruit and cheese, tomato with mozzarella, raw bar, roasted turkey, roast beef, pecan-crusted salmon, crab cakes, penne, tortellini, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, string beans almondine, candied mashed sweet potatoes, glazed yams, corn, mac n’ cheese, chicken fingers, pies, eclairs, cookies, petit fours and dessert bars.
Mulberry Street Restaurant
739 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
732-634-4699
The holiday buffet menu includes whole-roasted turkey (light and dark meat) with giblet gravy, homemade savory stuffing, green bean casserole, cornbread, mashed potatoes, assorted salads, sweet potato marshmallow casserole, zucchini and squash parmesan gratin and homemade cranberry sauce. Dessert selections will be apple pie, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and warm apple raisin bread pudding.
The Olde Mill Inn & Grain House Restaurant
225 Rte. 202, Basking Ridge
908-696-2335
Both the Olde Mill Inn and Grain House will offer the same Thanksgiving buffet menu with chef-carved turkey, classic seasonal sides, fresh salads, and a dessert display.
Orchard Park by David Burke
At the Chateau Grande Hotel, 670 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick
732-554-5714
Take Thanksgiving to an elevated level, grabbing a drink at the bar first, then reserving a table in the beautiful dining room. Come hungry because the menu includes beet salad, roasted acorn soup, lobster dumplings, tuna and salmon tartar, honey nut delicata squash rings, turkey, shrimp stuffed sole, short rib with mushrooms and pearl onions, fig and mascarpone ravioli, pork chop, shrimp/scallop/pumpkin risotto, salmon with beet farrotto, grilled filet mignon and lobster tail. Dessert options include ice cream sliders, apple dumpling with oat crumble; pumpkin cheesecake with toffee sauce and a pecan tart.
The Perch at The Peacock Inn
20 Bayard Ln., Princeton
609-924-1707
The 3-course Thanksgiving meal will include appetizers like octopus terrine, sweet potato and red pepper hummus, and warm spinach/butternut squash/goat cheese salad. Mains include wild mushroom lasagna, duck duo, roasted turkey breast, lobster tortellini and savoy cabbage wrapped cod.
Pierre’s of South Brunswick
582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction
732-329-3219
This Thanksgiving Grand Buffet kicks off with starters like peel-and-eat shrimp, cream of turkey soup or pumpkin soup, Mediterranean seafood salad, and orecchiette pasta with broccoli; then continues with a meat carving station, classics like chicken francese and beef bourguignon, lots of Thanksgiving sides and a full dessert station.
Red Horse by David Burke
At the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville
908-766-0002
The three-course prix fixe meal includes baby beet salad, roasted pumpkin soup, lobster dumplings, or crispy shrimp and Asian pear spring rolls; turkey with all the fixin’s, ginger pepper salmon, halibut with fennel and beurre blanc, braised bison short ribs, and seared scallops with butternut agnolotti. The third course has triple chocolate mousse cake, classic pecan pie, spiced pumpkin pie and sugar cookie ice cream sandwich on the list.
Red Horse by David Burke
26 Ridge Rd., Rumson
732-576-3400
The first course has options like butternut squash bisque, beet carpaccio and arugula salad, lobster dumplings, dressed oysters with rock shrimp. The second course has options like all-natural roast turkey, ginger pepper salmon, pan-roasted halibut, braised beef short ribs, and seared scallop and shrimp chowder. Choose three sides from Yukon Gold whipped potato, haricot vert amandine, vanilla bean whipped sweet potato and roasted Brussels sprouts. Dessert ranges from pumpkin pie and pecan pie to triple chocolate mousse cake to a sugar cookie ice cream sandwich and DB’s famous cheesecake lollipops.
Spring House
91 W. Clinton Ave., Tenafly
201-353-0080
The newly renovated restaurant and cocktail bar is set within the historic Demarest-Lyle House (circa 1794), and if offering a Thanksgiving dinner for either dine-in or takeout. Choose from comforting classics like roasted turkey and chestnut truffle stuffing; to options like potato gnocchi with butter and sage, beet salad, and baked mushroom crepe; to sweet finishes like pumpkin and cranberry pecan pie.
Stage House Tavern
366 Park Ave., Scotch Plains
908-322-4224
Start with lobster bisque, butternut squash soup, shrimp cocktail, mussels Fra Diavolo or crispy fried tofu. For your entrée, pick from a roasted turkey platter, pan-seared scallops, slow-roasted lamb shank, herb-roasted half chicken or crispy tofu kebab. Dessert choices include apple or pumpkin pie, warm brownie sundae, Stage House cheesecake or fresh berries with zabaglione cream. Kids 12 and under can feast on butternut squash soup or lobster bisque; roasted turkey, baked mac and cheese or a hot dog; and a warm brownie sundae or pie. Call to ask about vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu options.
Stage House Tavern
1099 Rte. 22, Mountainside
908-731-0366
The Thanksgiving Buffet includes a soup station, salad station, cold table with cheese and fruit, shrimp cocktail, a carving station with meats (turkey, of course), create your own pasta, a taco bar, a hot buffet with more than a dozen options, and tons of desserts.
Stage House Tavern
1719 Amwell Rd., Somerset
732-873-3990
The buffet on Thanksgiving Day includes a salad station, including potato salad, pasta salad, smoked salmon and cheeses; a carving station with holiday meats; raw oysters and clams; a pasta bar; a main buffet with kielbasa, pierogies, broiled haddock, chicken marsala and beef stroganoff; and assorted desserts and ice cream flavors.
The Stone House
50 Stirling Rd., Warren
908-754-1222
Appetizers start with autumn squash soup, heirloom beet salad, Maddy’s Caesar salad and baked Brie. Entrée choices are herb-roasted turkey, homestyle lasagna, roasted cauliflower and cowboy ribeye. The raw bar has a variety of oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, lobster salad, lump crab salad and tartare. The Children’s Menu offers salad, carrots and celery with ranch dressing or autumn squash soup; plus turkey dinner, pasta, lasagna or chicken fingers. Dessert options are sweet potato bread pudding, pumpkin cheesecake, honey crisp apple tarte tatin, and chocolate pot d’crème.
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club (The Robinson Ale House)
1200 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park
732-774-1400
Dig into this buffet from McLoone’s and The Robinson Ale House, that’s loaded with Thanksgiving favorites like oven-roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, whipped potatoes, corn casserole and candied yams; plus tamarind-glazed salmon, international cheeses and antipasto. Hit the spiral ham or flank steak carving stations, and help the kids find their way to the chicken fingers and fries. Don’t skip the warm apple cobbler and assorted mini pastries.
SOUTH
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Atlantic City
While trying your luck at the tables and slot machines, take a break for dinner at B Prime Steakhouse, the only Kobe-certified steakhouse in New Jersey; Old Homestead Steakhouse; Angeline by Michael Symon; American Bar & Grille; The Metropolitan; or The Borgata Buffet.
The Capital Grille
2000 Rte. 38, Cherry Hill
Each plate features slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans and cranberry pear chutney. The table will get mashed potatoes and pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey to share. Dessert is pumpkin cheesecake.
Cracker Barrel
Multiple Locations
The holiday menu includes country fried turkey, pot roast signature fried apple French toast bake, cinnamon swirl French toast breakfast, broccoli cheese casserole, hashbrown casserole shepherd’s pie, apple streusel pie, cinnamon roll pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, DIY hot chocolate bar, sparkling plum mimosa and sugar plum tea.
Park Place Prime
Bally’s Atlantic City
This contemporary steakhouse will offer a four-course Thanksgiving meal on November 26 and 27. The meal will begin with roasted butternut squash soup, with sherry, mascarpone and spiced almonds, followed by an autumn salad of seasonal greens, artisan feta cheese, glazed walnuts, craisins and red wine vinaigrette. Citrus and herb-roasted turkey will be served for the main course with vegetable brioche stuffing, whipped potatoes, glazed yams and parmesan-roasted Brussels sprouts. Order traditional apple pie or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. The full menu will also be available.
Prospector’s Grille & Saloon
3050 Rte. 38, Mount Laurel
856-235-1121
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s.
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
9601 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
609-368-0100
Come hungry, because the buffet offers up chilled salads or warm soups, depending on your mood. The Carvery includes roasted turkey (or turkey legs), roasted pork, baked ham, pastrami and kielbasa. Other entrees include grilled salmon, cider-braised pork shoulder, fried chicken breast and cheese tortellini. Chilled items include roasted butternut squash, a variety of salads, cole slaw, and pecan & port wine cheeseball. Soups are Italian wedding or New England clam chowder.
Renault Winery
72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City
609-965-2111
Not only will you get a feast for dinner, but it will be accompanied by Renault’s wines of the season.
River Winds Restaurant
1075 Riverwinds Dr., West Deptford
856-579-7900
Head here with four or more people and you can get a whole turkey carved for you tableside plus family-style sides like mashed turnips, cranberry sauce and glazed sweet potatoes. A la carte entrees also include grilled ham steak or salmon and broiled filet mignon. Kids’ choices include a turkey dinner, ham, penne pasta or chicken tenders and fries. End the night with a slice of pumpkin or apple pie.
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