Need a place to go for Thanksgiving? Salisbury, Ocean City restaurants open on the holiday

Gathering around the Thanksgiving table with friends and family is a beloved holiday tradition, but what if you don't want to cook? There's certainly no shame in that, and it's an option that's popular with many families on the Eastern Shore and beyond.

Here's our list of selected restaurants that will be open on Maryland's Lower Shore and offering grand feasts on Turkey Day. If any more restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving and offering special menus, please contact us by email at newshub@delmarvanow.com.

Salisbury restaurants

Deli at Pecan Square

Address: 1210 Nanticoke Road

More info: https://thedeliatpecansquare.com/

If you're looking for a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings, the Deli at Pecan Square will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet for $24.99. Reservations recommended.

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JoJo's Family Restaurant

Address: 301 E. Naylor Mill Road

More info: JoJo's Family Restaurant | Salisbury | Seafood Steaks (jojosfamily.com)

JoJo's, the family-style restaurant on Salisbury's north side, will be open Thanksgiving day and as part of its big holiday menu is offering free dessert. Reservations being taken now.

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Evo Craft Brewing Public House

Address: 201 E. Vine St.

More info: https://www.evolutioncraftbrewing.com

What goes better with a Thanksgiving feast than great craft beer? Evo's Thanksgiving buffet will return this year, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring roasted and fried turkey, glazed ham and much more. Call or reserve online. Cost is $35.99 per person (kids 10 and younger, $13.99.)

Brew River Restaurant and Bar

Address: 502 W. Main St.

More info: https://brewriver.com/

What could be better than a grand Thanksgiving feast with views of the Wicomico River? Brew River will be open on Thanksgiving with a special holiday feast and its regular menu as well. Reservations being taken now.

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Ocean City restaurants

The Bonfire Restaurant

Address: 7009 Coastal Highway

More info: https://www.thebonfirerestaurant.com/

Ocean City's beloved buffet restaurant will of course be open on Thanksgiving this year, from noon to 8 p.m. with a grand buffet to please all palates. Reservations being taken now.

Spain Wine Bar

Address: 13 Louis Ave., at the Cambria Hotel

More info: https://www.spainwinebar.com.

Enjoy a feast of Spanish tapas on at Spain Wine Bar at the Cambria Hotel. Its bottomless Thanksgiving dining experience will include a selection of craft cheeses & meats, fall tapas like bacon wrapped dates and roasted heirloom carrots, and larger plates like swordfish kebabs or slow roasted pork belly. Items are available a la carte or bottomless for $78, with special wine and cocktail prices.

Tide Room

Address: 10100 Coastal Highway

More info: Tide Room | Fine Dining In Ocean City, MD | Ashore Resort (ashoreresortoceancity.com)

Celebrate with the family at Tide Room at Ashore Resort and Beach Club, Ocean City’s newest oceanfront restaurant featuring an expansive wine list, an elevated menu of seasonal dishes and Maryland flavors, and views of the beach and the ocean.

One of the Tide Room bars at Ashore Resort and Beach Club Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Ocean City, Maryland.
One of the Tide Room bars at Ashore Resort and Beach Club Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Ocean City, Maryland.

For Thanksgiving, the $50, 3-course menu is offered from 1-8 p.m. Start with baby kale salad, Caesar salad, Maryland cream of crab soup or deviled eggs. For mains, choose from entrees like classic herb roasted turkey, Maryland crab cake, pineapple glazed ham, or Pleasant Valley Farm hanger steak. Finish it off with your choice of house-made apple pie, pecan pie, Smith Island cake or pumpkin pie

Fager's Island

Address: 201 60th Street

More info: Fagers Island - Lite Fare & Fine Dining in Ocean City Maryland

The longtime Ocean City favorite will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving menu with prefixed plating rather than a buffet, but with complimentary seconds. Reservations being taken online or by calling 410-524-5500.

Fenwick Island

Harpoon Hanna's

Address: 39604 Harpoon Road

More info: https://harpoonhannasrestaurant.com/

Just over the Delaware line from Ocean City, enjoy a tax-free Thanksgiving feast with turkey, ham and all the fixings. Reservations being taken soon, Harpoon Hanna's said on Facebook on Monday, Nov. 6.

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