Highland Park Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — While many people enjoy eating the big Thanksgiving Day meal at their homes, others don't like the big mess the holiday can bring. If you are one of those types, some restaurants are open in the Highland Park and Highwood area.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, are all over the map in terms of what is offered for both turkey lovers and those not as infatuated with the bird. From fine dining to fast casual to fast food, there are options. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan ahead 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 is a selection of local restaurants that plan to be open or are offering prepared Thanksgiving meals for pickup:

• Disotto, 310 Green Bay Road, Highwood
• Garasi, 431 Temple Ave., Highland Park
• Scotty's On Sheridan, 810 Sheridan Road, Highwood
• Francesca's Intimo, 293 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
• The Gallery, 202 East Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest
• Rosebud, 711 Deerfield Road, Deerfield
• Aboyer, 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• Spirit Elephant, 924 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• An Apple a Day Catering, 317 Park Ave., Glencoe
• Wildfire, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
• Fleming's Steakhouse, 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire
• Ruth's Chris Steak House, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Starbucks
• Subway