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Not in the mood to cook? Can’t cook? Too many people to cook for? Then why not dine out for Thanksgiving? The Jersey Shore has so many great restaurants. Check…

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Not in the mood to cook? Can’t cook? Too many people to cook for? Then why not dine out for Thanksgiving? The Jersey Shore has so many great restaurants. Check out who may be feeding your family and friends this Thanksgiving. All great places to eat in Monmouth and Ocean County. If I wasn't cooking, I'd hit the Rainbow Diner or head to Monmouth County to eat at Scarborough Fair.

American Hotel - 18 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

THANKSGIVING BUFFET
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner, Thursday, 11/24/22 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (last seating is 6:00 pm). Menu to include crudites platter, international cheeses, cold salads, seasonal soups, shrimp, pasta vegetables, over-roasted turkey, baked ham, roasted prime rib, salmon oreganata, mashed potatoes, candied yams, chef’s stuffing, seasonal desserts, coffee & tea. $65.00 for adults, and $29.00 for children under 12 years. Tax & gratuity not included. Reservations and deposits are required. Please call 732-431-3220 to make your reservation.

Captain's Inn - 304 E Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731

Open on Thanksgiving 11:30 am - 7:00 pm.

Spring Lake Manor - 415 NJ-71, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Thanksgiving Buffet 2022 

Served in the Ballroom. Seatings from 2 to 5:30 pm
Please note there is a 90-minute time frame per reservation

$55 per adult ~ $27.50 for children 12 and under (plus tax and 20% gratuity)

Rainbow Diner - 849 NJ-70, Brick Township, NJ 08724

About 10 years ago I wasn't able to travel back home for Thanksgiving. My friend and coworker, Jimmy Steal invited me to join his family for a comforting Thanksgiving meal at one of my favorite diners in Ocean County, none other than the Rainbow Diner on 70 in Brick.

Scarborough Fair Restaurant - 1414 Meetinghouse Rd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Serving a three-course dinner menu on Thanksgiving.

Click here for more information.

Artisan's Restaurant & Brew Pub - 1171 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

Thanksgiving buffet dinner with 3 seatings at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm.

Click here for more information.

Drifthouse by David Burke - 1485 Ocean Ave N #2225, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Spend Thanksgiving at the Shore with us or order our Grab ‘N Gobble to enjoy at home!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Noon – 8 pm

Please note the prix fixe menu is the only dine-in menu offered on Thanksgiving

Water Street Bar & Grille - 4 Robbins Pkwy, Toms River, NJ 08753

$25.00 ADULT | $12.00 CHILD 

The Wharfside - 101 Channel Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

THANKSGIVING MENU

$30.00 | All plates are served with antipasto salad and a choice of butternut squash soup or chowder.

Molly Pitcher Inn - 88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Instead of dinner, Molly Pitcher is doing a Thanksgiving brunch, and it looks fabulous! Omelet station, pasta station, carving station, seafood display and so much more  Open 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Rockyn Robyn Lane is WRAT’s Music Director & Assistant Program Director. She also has worked as the on air goddess 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday Through Friday since 1996! Robyn loves to write articles and blogs mostly about food with an emphasis on local eateries. She says she loves shining the spotlight on local businesses, giving them the love they deserve. Not surprisingly, Robyn also loves to cook and bake herself. He recipes can be found on WRAT’s various social media pages. She also hosted a short series called “Rocker In The Kitchen” where she cooks with various rock artists.