Homewood-Flossmoor, Area Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2024: A List

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, IL — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in or near Homewood-Flossmoor are open on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Nov. 28 this year.

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.

Among Homewood-Flossmoor area restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:

• Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, 15690 S Harlem Ave., Orland Park
  • Reservations encouraged.
  • (708) 633-0200
• Seasons 52, 15610 South La Grange Rd., Orland Park
  • (708) 645-8030
  • Reservations required, lunch and dinner available
• The Ashford House, 7959 W 159th St., Tinley Park
  • (708) 633-7600
  • Reservations required. Last seating at 2:30 p.m.
• Harvest Room, 7164 W. 127th St., Palos Heights
  • (708) 671-8905
  • $38 per adult; 12 and under, $18
  • Reservations required.
• Francesca's Fortunato, 40 Kansas St., Frankfort
  • Buffet all day. $53 per adult, $17 for children under 12.
  • (815)464-1890
  • Reservations encouraged.
• Vinny's Clam Bar, 18201 South Harlem Ave., Tinley Park
  • (708) 680-4200
  • Reservations encouraged.
• Jack Gibbons Gardens, 14700 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest
  • (708)687-2331

Know of another local or area restaurant open on Thanksgiving? Email lauren.traut@patch.com.

Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Illinois will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by delish, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. They 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 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.

• Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.
• Burger King: Hours may vary by location.
• Cracker Barrel: The restaurant will be open during normal hours, with a limited Thanksgiving menu starting at 11 a.m. Order-ahead options are available.
• Domino’s Pizza: Stores aren’t required to, but some individual locations may choose to be open on Thanksgiving.
• Denny’s: The restaurant will be open during regular hours.
• Firehouse Subs: Hours may vary by location.
• Fogo de Chão: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Golden Corral: The buffet will offer all-you-can-eat fresh carved turkey and other Thanksgiving fare.
• Hooters: Hours may vary by location.
• IHOP: Hours may vary by location.
• Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant will be open during regular hours for dine-in and carryout, but also offers catering options.
• McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.
• Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.
• Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.
• Sonic: Many, but not all, locations will be open.
• Steak ’N Shake: Stores are open regular hours.
• Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.
• TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.
• Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.
• White Castle: Stores will be open until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.