Illinois Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2018

ILLINOIS — Thanksgiving: A time for family or friends to gather and enjoy a meal together. This year it falls on Thursday, Nov. 22. The trappings of the holiday — turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie — are delicious, but they're can also be time consuming and labor intensive. Don't feel like cooking? Focus on reconnecting with your loved ones and have dinner out instead — or have it delivered.

Offers.com rounded up a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving. Before heading out, you may want to make a reservation or check the hours, since some locations may close early on the holiday.

Here are some restaurants with Illinois locations that will be open on Thanksgiving day:

Applebee's: Many Applebee’s locations will be open on Thanksgiving, and with the restaurant's famous combo deals, you could even save some money. Many locations will be closing early, so check hours in advance:

Bob Evans: Open for dine-in customers on Thanksgiving until 8 p.m. If you'd prefer to eat at home, you can also order several varieties of Bob Evans' Farmhouse Feast for four to 10 people starting at $54.99. Delivery available. Holiday meals to go for four (with options including meat loaf, turkey and dressing, pot roast and more) start at $19.99. Sides and pies also available.

Boston Market: Most locations are open for dine in, but check hours. Boston Market will be serving a plated traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day. Find Thanksgiving menu options online.
Boston Market also offers catering and carry-out meal options, including home delivery.

Buca di Beppo: Dine in on Thanksgiving or pre-order a "Thanksgiving to go" for three to five people (available Nov. 21 and 22). You can also order a catered Thanksgiving dinner for 10 to 20 people (available Nov. 12 to 22). Thanksgiving day pickup starts at 10 a.m

Capital Grille: Get a Thanksgiving dinner ($42 for adults, $15 for children) including slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, french green beans with marcona almonds and mashed potatoes. Desserts available for $11, and there's also a kids menu.

Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel offers dine-in and to-go options for its Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal all day on Thanksgiving, as well as a Heat n’ Serve holiday family meals. Available for pickup Nov. 17 to 25. Cracker Barrel says the meals are delivered from their oven to your table in less than two hours, but recommends ordering at least 24 hours in advance.

Denny’s: Many locations will be open regular hours. Denny's offers plenty of Thanksgiving- and holiday-themed menu items, including a turkey and dressing dinner. Online ordering is also available for to-go Thanksgiving meals that feed four to five people, including carved turkey breast, stuffing, gravy and two sides.

Fogo de Chao: The restaurant offers a Thanksgiving meal in the form of a full Churrasco experience, including roasted turkey breast, homemade cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole and Brazilian sausage and apple dressing. Reservations are available between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Thanksgiving. Make your reservation here.

Hooters: Most Hooters are open on Thanksgiving, so you can enjoy a meal while watching football at the themed restaurant. Call ahead to make sure your location is open.

McDonald’s: Most McDonald’s locations will be open, but check the hours before heading out.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: Many locations are open on from 1 to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving, but a reservation is required. The steakhouse offers special cote de boeuf or ribeye plus steak and lobster Oscar options for a limited time on Nov. 22.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Enjoy a three-course meal for $39.95, including soup or salad, hand-carved turkey with stuffing, choice of side and a dessert. Select locations open at noon, so check before you head out.

Starbucks: Most Starbucks locations will remain open on Thanksgiving (although hours may vary) so you can grab a holiday beverage.

TGI Fridays: Most locations will be open Thanksgiving Day, but hours will vary. Fridays offers holiday feasts for two starting at $20.

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