Want to Avoid The Hassle of Cooking on Thanksgiving? Check Out These Restaurants in the Meadowlands

Thanksgiving is less than a week away and many are preparing to visit their families and spend hours upon hours perfecting their dishes to impress everyone. But sometimes this can be an overwhelming process for many. Luckily, there is a wide array of restaurants across the Meadowlands that will be taking reservations during Thanksgiving, as well as providing catering services to those who are unable or do not want to cook. Below you will find some of the many restaurants that are making special accommodations for Thanksgiving.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Various locations across NJ)

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse has several participating locations across the Garden State, such as Paramus and Jersey City, that will be open on Thanksgiving to allow customers to enjoy the holiday from the comfort of the steakhouse. Guests can gather around their table and enjoy all the delicious food with none of the work and labor that goes into making it. To make a reservation, simply visit their website.

Segovia Steakhouse (Moonachie, NJ)

Segovia Steakhouse will be making their own Thanksgiving Feast, which customers can purchase for $289.95. The feast consists of a whole turkey, (18-20 pounds) stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy and apple pie. To reserve your Thanksgiving Feast, call Segovia by Nov. 19.

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (Clifton, NJ)

The Shannon Rose, in Clifton, is closed on Thanksgiving, but that does mean that you can’t still enjoy their food. From now until 6 p.m. on Nov. 22, the pub will be offering thanksgiving catering, with the two meals offering dinner for groups of two and four. The meals include sliced turkey breasts, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, string beans and gravy. The pub will also be hosting a Thanksgiving Eve party on Nov. 22 at 10 p.m., which will feature a DJ. 

Il Villaggio (Carlstadt, NJ)

Il Villaggio is currently accepting reservations for Thanksgiving, with times between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. They will be serving their current menu, with the option for turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and cranberry sauce as an entree option.

Chart House (Weehawken, NJ)

Chart House will be hosting a Thanksgiving grand reception buffet in Weehawken, New Jersey. The buffet will consist of many holiday favorites, including turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and much more. It will cost $72 per adult and $32 per child, (12 or younger) with a reservation limit of 3 hours for a party. The buffet starts at 12 p.m., but it is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

Morton’s The Steakhouse (Hackensack, NJ)

Morton’s The Steakhouse have crafted a luxurious 3-course menu for those who wish to celebrate the holiday at their restaurant. The starters consist of winter green salad with spiced walnuts, dried fruits, blue cheese crumbles and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. The entree contains an oven-roasted turkey roulade with sage and cranberry stuffing, cranberry relish and turkey gravy. For dessert, they will be serving a pumpkin cheesecake decorated with sea salt caramel. The feast will cost $59 per person and while reservations are not mandatory, they are strongly encouraged.

La Reggia (Secaucus, NJ)

La Reggia will be serving take-out dinners for Thanksgiving, with the two options being a $60 dinner that serves 2, or a $200 dinner that serves 8. Both meals will feature cheese manicotti, turkey, stuffing and much more. Orders can be placed up until Nov. 22 and must be picked up by 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.