These Buffalo Grove Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025

BUFFALO GROVE, 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 Buffalo Grove will be open.

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

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire
• Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, 583 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
• Wildfire, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
• Taste of Tokyo, 159-163 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

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 Buffalo Grove 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.

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.

Denny’s: Most restaurants will be open, but there may be local exceptions and others operating limited hours.

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.

Dunkin’: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary by location.

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.