Plainfield Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day 2024: See List

PLAINFIELD, IL — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, some restaurants in Plainfield have you covered for Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.

Chop'd and Craft'd, both by the Major Threat Restaurant Group, are taking orders for to-go meals that will be ready for pickup the day before Thanksgiving. For $169, four to eight people can share a meal that includes turkey breast, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans and dinner rolls.

Nearby in Romeoville, McWethy's Tavern is also accepting take-out orders until Nov. 22 for pickup Nov. 27. At $59 per person, the meal includes roasted turkey, ham, smashed potatoes, green beans and other Thanksgiving classics.

Niko's Catering, out of Joliet, is also offering Thanksgiving catering. Prices vary by selected items, and orders must be placed by Nov. 22 and picked up by 2 p.m. Nov. 28.

These local restaurants are accepting Thanksgiving Day reservations on OpenTable:

• The Reserve, 151 N. Joliet St. in Joliet
• Cooper's Hawk in Montgomery, Naperville
• Ramsay's Kitchen, 39 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville
• La Sorella Di Francesca, 18 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville

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.

McCormick and Schmick’s: In addition to its regular dinner menu, the restaurant will offer a traditional turkey dinner. Order-ahead options are available.

McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.

Morton’s the Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving meal for dine-in guests, as well as order-ahead and catering options.

Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.

Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Reservations are strongly encouraged as the restaurant observes extended hours on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner or order from the steak menu. A complete Thanksgiving meal or sides can be pre-ordered.

Seasons 52: The restaurant will be open regular hours and offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or pre-order.

Steak ’N Shake: Stores are open regular hours.

Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and will serve a traditional three-course Thanksgiving dinner as well as its signature items. Pre-order options are available.

Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.

TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.

Waffle House: Restaurants are open regular hours, as they are every other day of the year.

Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.

White Castle: Stores will be open until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day