Thanksgiving on LBI: Reservations, Menus & More
If you’re not up for cooking or doing the dishes this Thanksgiving, Long Beach Island has you covered. Here are some of the top local spots serving Thanksgiving dinner — let someone else handle the feast while you relax.
Why Dine Out This Thanksgiving?
Less stress: No turkey prep or cleanup — more time to hang with family and friends.
Local flavors: Taste some of LBI’s best restaurants in a warm, festive setting.
Flexible options: Whether you want a sit-down meal, buffet, or take-out, there’s something for you.
Enjoy the holiday — whether you’re on LBI for the weekend or you just want a break from the kitchen, these places make it easy to celebrate without the overwhelm.
Engleside Inn
When: Seating from 2 PM to 7 PM
What: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner plus their regular menu
How to Book: Reserve online or call the Inn
Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI
When: 1 PM – 5 PM on Thanksgiving
What: Prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu in a cozy bar-and-kitchen setting
Where: Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom
The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant
When: 1 PM – 7 PM
What: A three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner
Cost: $140 per person
Bonus: Take-out option available, too
LBI National Golf & Resort
When: Buffet from 1 PM – 6 PM
What: A chef-crafted, family-style Thanksgiving spread
To-Go: Thanksgiving to-go meals are offered from 10 AM – 12 PM (priced at $140)
Azzurri Italian Cucina
What: A special Thanksgiving menu that blends classic American Thanksgiving fare with Italian flair. Think turkey meets pasta and more.
Black-Eyed Susans
What: Thanksgiving dinners available via pre-order
Order By: November 22
Pick-Up: November 26, between 1 PM – 6 PM
