These Lake Forest Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

LAKE FOREST, 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 Lake Forest will be open.

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

• Aboyer - 64 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
• Di Pescara - 2124 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook
• CUPITOL The Restaurant - 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr a26, Skokie
• The Cuisine American Bistro - 331 Waukegan Ave, Highwood
• Disotto - 310 Green Bay Road, Highwood
• Francesca's Intimo - 293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
• Wildfire - 1300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview
• Jilly's Cafe - 2614 Green Bay Rd, Evanston
• Oaken Bistro + Bar - 200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest

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 Lake Forest include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining

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

Capital Grille: Restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Del Frisco’s Grille: Most locations will offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu in addition to its usual offerings of steak, truffled mac and cheese with lobster, crab cakes and heritage pork chops

Eddie V’s: The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: A prix fixe menu will be available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Most restaurants open early at 11 a.m. with a prix fixe menu, though hours may vary by location.

STK Steakhouse: In addition to its regular menu of award-winning steaks, this restaurant known for DJs, high-end service and curated experiences will also offer a special Thanksgiving turkey dinner.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and will serve a three-course Thanksgiving meal, in addition to signature menu items.

Casual Dining

Boston Market: Restaurants feature both regular menu items and seasonal dishes on Thanksgiving, but hours are specific to locations. Thanksgiving meals can be ordered and picked up ahead of time.

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.

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

Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu; check your local restaurant for hours.

Ruby Tuesday: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

TGI Fridays: The chain will offer special holiday menu items, though it's best to confirm with your local restaurant for specific hours and offerings

Yard House: Restaurants will be open, but check for local hours.

Fast Food And Coffee

Arby’s: Moat stores are open, but may be operating at reduced hours.

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.

Krispy Kreme: Stores will be open for the morning rush but will close early at 2 p.m.

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.