Downers Grove Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

DOWNERS GROVE, 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 Downers Grove 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:

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 Downers Grove:

• Applebee’s
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McCormick and Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Popeye’s
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sizzler
• Sonic
• Subway
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• White Castle

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