All the delicious Thanksgiving goodness and none of the clean-up? Sign us up! Check out these restaurants in the Wildwoods area that are open on Thanksgiving with delicious feasts worthy of celebration.
From special, sit-down Thanksgiving meals to easy take-home options to enjoy in the comfort of your hotel or vacation rental, you’ll find the perfect Thanksgiving dinner in the Wildwoods with no cooking required!
Note: Restaurant availability, seasonal hours, and menus are subject to change. Please check with each individual business before finalizing your holiday plans.
Duffinetti’s Restaurant and Lounge
Address: 4600 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood
Duffinetti’s Restaurant & Lounge has been a part of the Jersey Shore for many decades, serving up traditional Italian food with a unique flair, offering a culinary experience that is reminiscent of yesteryear but bursting with new and fresh flavors. Each Thanksgiving, they offer a traditional three-course turkey dinner, allowing you to enjoy classic holiday flavors without the cleanup.
Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill
Address: 9701 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood Crest
Start your Thanksgiving with a brunch buffet at Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill. Served in the Ocean View Ballroom, this buffet blends breakfast favorites with classic Thanksgiving dishes. Highlights include an omelet station with crab and shrimp, scrambled eggs, and a French toast and waffle station. Save room for the holiday spread of smoked ham, roast turkey with gravy, and maple-thyme salmon. This is a great choice if you want an early start to the day or are celebrating with more than one group of friends and family.
Anglesea Pub
Address: 116 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
Located in historic North Wildwood, Anglesea Pub offers an authentic Irish Pub experience with seasonally rotating draft beers, famous wings, daily food specials, and live entertainment. While they won’t be open on Thanksgiving Day, they have a special Thanksgiving meal for pickup on Wednesday night. This dinner for two includes turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, soup, corn, and pie for two. Pre-orders are available by phone or in person. This is an excellent option if you want to grab dinner and head back to your hotel or rental to enjoy with your group.
Rick’s Seafood
Address: 435 W Spruce Ave, North Wildwood
Another great option for bringing dinner back to your accommodations is to grab trays and appetizers from Rick’s Seafood. Choose from shrimp, crab fingers, crab balls, chicken wings, or a combo tray to pick up on Wednesday and enjoy alongside your Thanksgiving dinner.
Tips for a Great Thanksgiving in the Wildwoods
Reserve Early
Slots fill up quickly at restaurants that take reservations. OpenTable’s Thanksgiving page is a good pulse-check for who has reservations in and nearby The Wildwoods on Nov 26, 2026.
Confirm Menus & Restaurant Hours
Some places serve holiday prix fixe only. Others offer the full menus or special Thanksgiving options. Plus, many restaurants in the Wildwoods will be closed for the season. Be sure to call ahead or check websites and social media for the most up-to-date information.
Consider Order Deadlines
To-go packages and catering orders often have preorder options and deadlines. Be sure to double check the pickup window for your order and see if there are specific reheating instructions included.
