These Northbrook Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025

NORTHBROOK, 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 Northbrook will be open.

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

• Di Pescara, 2121 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
• Francesca's North, 1145 Church St., Northbrook
• Morton's The Steakhouse, 699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook

Editor’s note:

• Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is not open, but offering a Thankgiving to go menu for pre-ordering and guests can pick up their Thanksgiving orders on that day.

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 Northbrook include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining

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

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

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.

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

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.

Starbucks: Store hours will vary by location.

Wendy’s: Hours will vary by location.

Sources for this report include emails, restaurant websites, USA Today and Cozymeals.com.