Algonquin, LITH Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

ALGONQUIN AND LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — For people who don’t want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills are open Thanksgiving Day.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan as much as possible.

As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• Jameson's Charhouse, 5016 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, 815-459-4800.
• Around the Clock Restaurant & Bakery, 5011 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, 815-459-2100.
• Cooper's Hawk, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, 847-836-9463
• The Saddle Room, 2559 Pratum Ave., Hoffman Estate, 847-645-7500

According to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, delish and Good Housekeeping, national chains that will open Thanksgiving Day include the following in and around Algonquin and lake in the Hills:

Options include:

• Applebee’s
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Bravo!
• Brio Italian Grille
• Buca di Beppo
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Eddie V’s
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Kona Grill
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McCormick and Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Metro Diner
• Popeye’s
• Red Lobster
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sizzler
• Sonic
• STK Steakhouse
• Steak ’n Shake
• Subway
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s
• White Castle

Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.