These Arlington Heights Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Whether your choice is a traditional holiday meal with gourmet sides and an impressive wine list, a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in Arlington Heights will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites in Arlington Heights include:

• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 798 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights
• Palm Court Restaurant, 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
• Jameson's Original Charhouse, 1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights
• Francesca's Tavola, 208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights

Multiple chain restaurants will also be open. Many fast-food restaurants and coffee shops are also open to serve those on the go. Hours may be limited, so it’s a good idea to call ahead or verify online that your location is open. Some chain eateries open Thanksgiving Day in Arlington Heights include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining

Reservations are recommended or required at the following fine-dining and upscale casual establishments:

Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian steakhouse is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a holiday menu that includes new and traditional favorites.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving dinner. Hours may vary by location.

Seasons 52: The traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes all the sides; check for local hours.

Casual Dining

Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.

Golden Corral: Thanksgiving meal specialties are found with the regular fare at the all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch or dinner buffets. The restaurant also offers full holiday meals to go.

IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.

Fast Food And Coffee

Burger King: Hours will vary by location.

Domino’s: Most locations are open for carry-out and delivery.

McDonald’s: Most restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Popeye’s: Restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Sonic: Most restaurants will be open, but some may operate for limited hours.

Starbucks: Store hours will vary by location.

Wendy’s: Hours will vary by location.

White Castle: Restaurants are open all day.

Sources for this report include emails, restaurant websites, USA Today and Cozymeals.com.