Lemont Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

LEMONT, IL — The big (turkey) day is less than a week away, and if you're looking to eat out on Thanksgiving or for catering, you still have some options. Several restaurants in the Lemont area are open, or offering catering pick-up, for Thanksgiving.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, 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 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 the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• Rosebud Lemont, 12350 Derby Road. $59.95 per person, dine-in only. Seating is limited. Menu includes turkey, brisket, green beans, pies, stuffing, creamed corn, cornbread and more. Rosebud is also offering a Thanksgiving to-go special. $300, feeds 8 to 10 people. Reservations and pre-orders at rosebudrestaurants.com.
• Tap House Grill Lemont, 1243 State St., Suite 109. Offering a catering package; $185, feeds 6 to 8; or $100, feeds 3 to 4. Pick-up is Nov. 22. Menu includes turkey, ham, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, pie, caesar salad, mac and cheese, and more. Order by emailing [email protected]. Quantities are limited.
• Wooden Paddle, 212 Stephen St. Thanksgiving to-go, pick-up is on Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only 5o dinners available, pre-order now. It is $150, serves 6 to 8 people.
• Francesca's Vicianato, 12960 S. LaGrange Road, Palos Park (Catering deals run between $89.95 and $169.95. There are $25 prepaid table reservations available for a Thanksgiving buffet with prices set at $49.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 12 and under). The buffet is available from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

If you know of another restaurant that will be open on Thanksgiving, please email [email protected].

According to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, delish and Good Housekeeping, national chains that will open Thanksgiving Day include the following in and around Lemont:

Applebee’s
Buca di Beppo
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Cracker Barrel
Denny’s
Domino’s
Fogo de Chão
Golden Corral
Hardee’s
IHOP
Maggiano’s Little Italy
McDonald’s
Popeye’s
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Sonic
Steak ’n Shake
Subway
T.G.I. Fridays
Wendy’s
White Castle

Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.