Seasonal & Holidays
Oak Lawn Area Restaurants Open Thanksgiving 2023
A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.
OAK LAWN, IL — If the thought of spending countless hours cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner in a few weeks has you feeling anxious, eating out on Thanksgiving Day in the Oak Lawn area is definitely an option.
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. Don’t forget to tip your server:
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Barraco’s, 3701 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park — Has a Thanksgiving dinner package starting at $150, including a 10-12 pound turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, a dozen rolls, cranberries and pie. Order catered packages asap. Barraco’s will be offering a dining-in buffet for $30. Reservations required for dining in, call 708-424-8182. Please note that all other Baracco’s locations will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Beatrix, 671 N. St. Clair St., Chicago (Streeterville) — Lettuce Entertain You-Beatrix locations, including Streeterville, is offering a Thanksgiving dinner to-go package with all the trimmings, including such favorites as herb roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, holiday green beans, traditional stuffing and gravy, Parker House rolls and house made Cranberry sauce for around $180. The Thanksgiving dinner to-go serves 4 to 6 guests and is served cold with reheating instructions. Add a la carte sides for 4 to 6. Orders must be placed by noon Saturday, Nov. 18 for carryout and delivery on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Order online or call 312=284-1377.
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Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (South Loop) – This Birdgeport eatery is offering dine-in Thanksgiving dinner for $75 per person, or preorder by noon Saturday, Nov. 18 for pickup Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The restaurant is also open for dining from 11:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Pre-order or make a reservation online, or call 312-786-1401.
Chuck’s Southern Comfort Cafe, 6501S. 79th St., Burbank — Chuck’s is offering a catered Thanksgiving dinner to feed 8-10 for pickup Nov. 23 that is guaranteed to give you leftovers for $190. An all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet is available for dining in from noon to 4 p.m. all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet from noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 23. $35 per person, $17 kids 4-12; children under 3 are free. Reservations required, 708-229-8700.
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, 12294 W. Archer Ave., Lemont – Cog Hill is offering a tasty Thanksgiving buffet including starters, carved roasted or smoked turkey, roast sirloin of beef, pork loin, cod filet and eggplant parmesan, along with sides, desserts and a children’s table with kids fare. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. $60 per person, $22 ages 7 to 13, $12 ages 4-6, and children under 3 complimentary. Tax and gratuity not included. To reserve a table call 866-COG-HILL (264-4455).
Cooper’s Hawk, 4830 W 111th St, Oak Lawn – Chef Matt McMillin has planned an amazing "heat & serve" package with all the delicious flavors and trimmings for your Thanksgiving table for $199.99. Don't forget to pick up your November Wine of the Month too - Grateful Red and/or Grateful White - that will pair perfectly with Thanksgiving. Order today because these packages are selling out fast. Pick up Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, Cooper’s Hawk locations are also offering dining in on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 23), adults $$34.99, kids 12 and under, $14.99. Reserve your table.
The Duck Inn, 7701 S. Eleanor St., Chicago (Bridgeport) – Enjoy a turkey or duck dinner with all the trimmings at home. Dinners generously feed a family of four, turkey $225 or duck $250. Order for delivery or pick-up by Nov. 23 via Tock, or have it delivered.
Francesca's Vicianato, 12960 S. LaGrange Rd., Palos Park – A Thanksgiving buffet is being offered, featuring turkey, spiral ham, artichoke stuffing, yukon mascarpone mashed potatoes, rigatoni vodka, salads, dessert table and charcuterie, along with the regular dinner menu, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $49.95 per person, $14.95 for children under 12. Reservations accepted online or by phone, 708-671-1600. Ask about catering.
Francesca’s on 95th, 6248 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn — A Thanksgiving buffet is being offered, featuring turkey, spiral ham, artichoke stuffing, yukon mascarpone mashed potatoes, rigatoni vodka, salads, dessert table and charcuterie, along with the regular dinner menu, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $49.95 per person, $14.95 for children under 12. Reserve a table online or by phone 708-598-7007. Ask about catering.
Harvest Room, 7164 W. 127th St., Palos Heights – Harvest Room will be serving Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are REQUIRED, 708- 671-8905. No reservation, no dinner.
Jenny’s Steak House and Pub, 11041 S. Menard Ave., Chicago Ridge — Jennys’s is serving catered feasts for 6 to 8 people for pick-up, as well as dining-in, including a family-style option for families/parties of 6 or more, adults $39, under 12, $18. Select dining-in dinners are also offered. Reservations required, 708-229-2272 or [email protected].
Jedi’s Garden, 9266 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn — Jedi’s Garden will be serving turkey (and other entrees) all day Thanksgiving – until the turkey runs out. You can also order carryout.
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:
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