Thanksgiving in Morris County, NJ (2026): Where to Eat Dinner, Order Dinner To Go and Pies, and Celebrate

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Updated November 10, 2026: Blue Morel has posted its Thanksgiving buffet pricing, Wightman Farms is taking pie and fresh turkey pre-orders with turkey pickup on November 24 and 25, Alstede Farms has opened its Thanksgiving pre-order with a Sides and Pies Tasting on November 14 and 15, and Stony Hill Farms has set its pie order deadline. We check every listing again as more restaurants post menus.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and in Morris County the planning starts earlier every year. The restaurants that do a real Thanksgiving dinner fill their books weeks ahead, the farm stands stop taking pie and turkey orders the week before, and the turkey trots raise their prices as the day gets closer. This guide pulls it all into one place: where to eat Thanksgiving dinner out, where to order a full dinner to go, pies and turkeys, how to start the morning with a turkey trot, and a few ways to give back. We update this page all season, so bookmark it and check back.

Thanksgiving 2026 in Morris County at a Glance

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in Morris County

Black River Barn, Rod’s, Seasons 52, Blue Morel and Olive & Oak have posted their Thanksgiving plans. The other spots below have served a Thanksgiving Day dinner in recent years, but we could not confirm 2026 menus on their sites when we checked on November 10, so treat those as last season’s format, book as soon as you can, and call ahead to confirm hours.

Black River Barn, Randolph (2026 confirmed)

The barn at 1178 Route 10 West in Randolph is serving a family style Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 26: a relish tray with onion cheese dip, pumpkin bread and focaccia, a choice of soup, then roasted turkey and the rest of the carvings and sides passed around the table like at home. It is $45.99 for adults, $24.99 for kids 6 to 12 and $16.99 for kids 3 to 5, plus tax and gratuity, and reservations are encouraged. See the Black River Barn Thanksgiving dinner page or call (973) 598-9988. The barn also does Thanksgiving catering if you would rather host.

Rod’s Steak & Seafood Grille, Convent Station (2026 confirmed)

At The Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Rd., Rod’s is offering three ways to do Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026:

• Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet: in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom from 12 to 5:30 PM. It is $97 for adults and $50 for kids 4 to 12, and kids under 4 eat free, plus tax and gratuity.
• Sit-down dinner in the restaurant: from 1 to 6:30 PM, ordered a la carte. Roast Vermont turkey is $59.95, with entrees running up to $83.95 for stuffed lobster tails, and a children’s menu (under 10) starts at $23.95.
• Take home dinner: a turkey breast package that feeds 6 is $425, a 12 pound turkey package that feeds 8 is $455, a 20 pound turkey package that feeds 12 is $655, and a whole roasted beef tenderloin package that feeds 12 is $495. Orders are due by noon on Friday, November 20.

Book the buffet, the dinner or a take home order by calling (973) 539-6666, and see the Rod’s holiday page for the full menus.

Blue Morel, Morristown (menu posted)

Inside The Westin Governor Morris at 2 Whippany Rd., Blue Morel has posted its Thanksgiving buffet: a raw bar with oysters and shrimp, salads, cheese and fruit boards and fall squash soup, a carving board with loin of beef and turkey breast, sides like potato puree, stuffing, mac and cheese and yams with marshmallow and granola crumble, and a dessert table with apple, pecan and pumpkin pie. The buffet starts at $89 for adults and $29 for kids, plus tax and gratuity. It is a strong pick for a big family group that wants everyone to choose their own plate. Reserve through the Blue Morel Thanksgiving page or call (973) 451-2619.

Seasons 52, Hanover (2026 confirmed)

Seasons 52 at 1402 Route 10 in Hanover is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, for its traditional turkey dinner. It is an easy middle-of-the-county pick, and the Seasons 52 Thanksgiving page has the booking link.

Olive & Oak Lakefront Kitchen, Oak Ridge (2026 confirmed)

The lakefront restaurant at 11 Moquis Trail in Oak Ridge (Jefferson Township) is open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, from 12 PM, with the last reservation at 6:30 PM. The full a la carte menu runs all day, and a traditional turkey dinner is available as an added option. Reservations are by phone only at (973) 320-0400. See the Olive & Oak Thanksgiving details.

The Capital Grille, Parsippany

The Capital Grille at 10 Dryden Way in Parsippany serves a Thanksgiving plate in the dining room on Thursday, Nov. 26: slow roasted turkey with stuffing, green beans and cranberry pear chutney, with sides like pecan crusted sweet potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake available to add. Book through the Capital Grille Thanksgiving page.

Restaurant Serenade, Chatham

Chef James Laird’s French American restaurant at 6 Roosevelt Ave. in Chatham has done a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe, and reservations are required. It is the pick if you want a sit-down, white tablecloth Thanksgiving without doing the dishes. Serenade also offers Thanksgiving takeout (more on that below). Check the Serenade Thanksgiving menu page, or call (973) 701-0303.

1776, Morristown

Right on the Morristown Green at 67 E. Park Place, 1776 has served a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe, and the downtown location makes it easy to pair dinner with a walk around the Green. Reserve through the 1776 reservations page or call (973) 829-1776. Our guide to the best restaurants in Morristown has more options nearby.

The Black Horse Tavern & Pub, Mendham

The historic tavern at 1 W. Main St. in Mendham lists itself as open on Thanksgiving, and it has also offered Thanksgiving catering in past years. It is a classic pick for a relaxed holiday meal in western Morris County. See its OpenTable listing and call the tavern to book.

Tip: Thanksgiving tables go fast. If your family is flexible on timing, an early or late seating is usually the easiest reservation to get this close to the holiday.

Thanksgiving Dinner To Go, Pies and Turkeys

Hosting at home but not cooking everything? Morris County’s farms and a few restaurants make it easy to order the whole dinner, the turkey, the sides or just the pies and pick them up. For more order deadlines and catering trays, see our Thanksgiving dinner to go guide, and for dessert, our ranking of the best places for Thanksgiving pies.

• Rod’s take home dinner, Convent Station: full turkey or beef tenderloin packages that feed 6 to 12, from $425. Orders are due by noon on Friday, November 20; call (973) 539-6666 or see the Rod’s holiday page.
• Seasons 52 Green Box, Hanover: a warm-and-serve Thanksgiving dinner for 4 to 6. The last day to pre-order is Monday, November 23, and pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Details on the Seasons 52 Thanksgiving page.
• Black River Barn catering, Randolph: Thanksgiving catering from the same kitchen that does the family style dinner. See Black River Barn Thanksgiving catering.
• Wightman Farms, Morristown (Harding): the farm at 1111 Mount Kemble Ave. is taking phone pre-orders for pies and fresh, all-natural turkeys from Ashley Farm, a fourth-generation New Jersey farm. The pie list runs from apple crumb, pecan and pumpkin to coconut custard and a berry medley. Turkeys arrive fresh the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week, so pickup is Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25, from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, and the farm closes at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Call (973) 425-9819 and see the Wightman Farms Thanksgiving page. Planning a visit? Our guide to things to do in Harding Township pairs the farm with the Great Swamp and Jockey Hollow.
• Alstede Farms, Chester: Thanksgiving pre-orders are open online, including fresh local turkeys listed from $74.99 to $94.99, plus home baked pies and prepared sides. Try before you order at the farm’s Sides and Pies Tasting on November 14 and 15. Order through the Alstede holiday pre-order page or call (908) 879-7189.
• Stony Hill Farms, Chester: the farm market at 15 North Rd. bakes holiday pies by the slice, half or whole, and asks for Thanksgiving orders by November 19. Call (908) 879-2908 or see the Stony Hill bakery page.
• Ort Farms, Long Valley: fresh-baked apple and pumpkin pies at 25 Bartley Rd. Call (908) 876-3351 for Thanksgiving orders.
• Restaurant Serenade, Chatham: has offered a full Thanksgiving dinner to go, with orders due the week before. See the Serenade takeout page.
• Kings Food Markets, Morristown: the store at 191 South St. has a Thanksgiving catering menu through Kings catering if you want a complete meal without a restaurant reservation.

For dessert beyond pie, our list of the best bakeries in Morris County covers the local shops worth ordering from, and the best apple cider donuts make an easy Thanksgiving morning treat. Celebrating with friends instead? Our Friendsgiving guide has breweries, catering trays and events for your crew.

What’s Open and Closed on Thanksgiving

Town halls, libraries, banks and the post office close on Thursday, November 26, store hours vary, and trash pickup can shift by a day in some towns. Our Thanksgiving 2026 open and closed guide for Morris County has the full list, so you know before you run out for a forgotten can of cranberry sauce.

Start Thanksgiving Morning With a Turkey Trot

Three of Morris County’s Thanksgiving morning races have posted their 2026 details, all on Thursday, November 26:

• Read Feed Run Turkey Trot, Morristown: at Ginty Field, with a 5K at 8:30 AM, a 1 mile fun run and walk at 8:45 AM and a Kids Trot (12 and under) at 9:15 AM. It benefits Literacy Volunteers of Morris County and the Interfaith Food Pantry Network. Register here, and see our Read Feed Run preview.
• Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot: a 9 AM 5K from Wildwood Elementary School, 51 Glen Rd., run by the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA. Check-in opens at 7:30 AM. Register here.
• The Chatham Turkey Trot, Chatham Township: the 18th annual race, with a 1 mile family fun run and a USATF certified 5K through the Highlands section. It supports the Chatham Township fire department, Chatham Emergency Squad, Chatham Township PBA, diabetes education and research, Tunnel to Towers and, new this year, The SHOW UP Project. Details here.

Our full guide to turkey trots in NJ has every race worth signing up for, plus tips for a first trot with kids.

Give Back This Thanksgiving

• Market Street Mission, Morristown: the Mission has hosted a free community Thanksgiving dinner open to anyone who needs a hot meal or some company. The 2026 times had not been posted when we checked on November 10, so watch the Market Street Mission events page or call (973) 538-0431 to confirm or to volunteer.
• Ort Farms: the Long Valley farm has run a Pies for Smiles drive in past seasons, where a donation sends a fresh pie to local food pantries. Call the farm to ask about this year.
• Run for a cause: the Read Feed Run Turkey Trot supports the Interfaith Food Pantry Network, which feeds Morris County families all year, and The Chatham Turkey Trot supports local first responders.

Thanksgiving Weekend Kicks Off the Holidays

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2026, is Santa’s Arrival and the Lighting of the Morristown Green, with a Santa House, holiday music and crafts, ice sculpture demonstrations and free rides around the Green on a miniature train. Everything is free except photos with Santa, which are $15. See the Morristown Partnership event page for the schedule as it is posted.

From there, the season is on. Find every town’s date in our Morris County tree lighting guide, line up the Christmas parades and pictures with Santa, cut your own tree at a Christmas tree farm, plan a night at the best Christmas light displays, browse the Christmas markets, book the Polar Express train ride or take the kids ice skating. For everything else happening, see things to do in Morris County this month. Earlier in the month, the Morris County Park Commission hosts A Victorian Thanksgiving at Historic Speedwell on Saturday, November 14, a hands-on hearth cooking program that requires registration. Our holiday craft fairs guide lists the seasonal shows, and our breakfast with Santa guide tracks the Santa breakfasts that sell out early. Planning ahead for December? Our list of restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Morris County tracks holiday dinners as menus post.

Thanksgiving in Morris County FAQ

When is Thanksgiving in 2026?

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Which Morris County restaurants are open on Thanksgiving 2026?

Black River Barn in Randolph, Rod’s Steak & Seafood Grille at The Madison Hotel, Seasons 52 in Hanover, Blue Morel in Morristown and Olive & Oak in Oak Ridge have all posted Thanksgiving Day plans for November 26. 1776 in Morristown, Restaurant Serenade in Chatham and The Black Horse Tavern & Pub in Mendham have served Thanksgiving dinner in recent years, so call to confirm 2026 details and reserve early.

How much is the Thanksgiving buffet at Rod’s in 2026?

The 2026 Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet at The Madison Hotel runs 12 to 5:30 PM and is $97 for adults and $50 for kids 4 to 12, with kids under 4 free, plus tax and gratuity. Call (973) 539-6666 to reserve.

How much is the Thanksgiving buffet at Blue Morel?

Blue Morel’s Thanksgiving buffet at The Westin Governor Morris in Morristown starts at $89 for adults and $29 for kids, plus tax and gratuity. Call (973) 451-2619 to reserve.

How much is Thanksgiving dinner at Black River Barn in 2026?

The 2026 family style Thanksgiving dinner at Black River Barn in Randolph is $45.99 for adults, $24.99 for kids 6 to 12 and $16.99 for kids 3 to 5, plus tax and gratuity.

Can I order a full Thanksgiving dinner to go in Morris County?

Yes. Rod’s Steak & Seafood Grille sells take home turkey and beef tenderloin dinners that feed 6 to 12, from $425, with orders due by noon on Friday, November 20. Seasons 52 in Hanover sells a Green Box Thanksgiving dinner for 4 to 6 with pre-orders due Monday, November 23 and pickup Wednesday, November 25 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Black River Barn, Restaurant Serenade and Kings Food Markets also offer Thanksgiving catering or takeout.

Where can I order a fresh Thanksgiving turkey or pies in Morris County?

Wightman Farms in Morristown takes phone pre-orders for pies and fresh Ashley Farm turkeys, with turkey pickup on Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25. Alstede Farms in Chester has Thanksgiving pre-orders open online, with fresh local turkeys listed from $74.99 to $94.99. Stony Hill Farms in Chester takes pie orders through November 19, and Ort Farms in Long Valley bakes apple and pumpkin pies.

Are there turkey trots in Morris County on Thanksgiving morning?

Yes. The Read Feed Run Turkey Trot at Ginty Field in Morristown (5K at 8:30 AM), the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot (9 AM) and The Chatham Turkey Trot all run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026.

Featured image photo by dnak (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons.