Woodridge Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

WOODRIDGE, IL — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in the Woodridge area will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, 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. Here are some of the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• Carnivore and the Queen, 2241 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
• Cooper's Hawk Winery, 1801 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove
• Omega Restaurant and Pancake House, 1300 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove
• Wheatstack, 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Bucca di Beppo
• Burger King
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McCormick & Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Wendy’s