Oak Forest, Area Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2024: The List

OAK FOREST, IL — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in or near Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest and area restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:

• Vinny's Clam Bar, 18201 South Harlem Ave., Tinley Park
  • (708) 680-4200
  • Reservations encouraged.
• 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.
• Jack Gibbons Gardens, 14700 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest
  • (708)687-2331
• Red Lobster, 14750 S LaGrange Rd. Orland Park
  • (708) 460-3313

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.