Restaurants Open On Christmas 2021 In Grayslake Area

GRAYSLAKE, IL — In 2020, many Grayslake residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.

We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.

Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.

If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several restaurants in and around Grayslake plan to be open on Christmas Day.

In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.

An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.

Also, here are the restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.

Arby’s: 1874 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake

Buffalo Wild Wings: 500 E. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 300 E. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach; 6030 Grand Avenue, Gurnee.

Denny’s: 6429 Grand Avenue, Gurnee

Domino’s: 229 Barron Blvd Unit 3, Grayslake

Dunkin’: 817 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake

IHOP: 700 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills

McDonald’s: 1804 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake; 1275 N. Illinois 83, Grayslake.

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 5590 Northridge Drive, Gurnee; 701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills.

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 6210 Grand Avenue, Gurnee.

Panda Express: 845 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake.

Starbucks: 775 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Are you a local restaurant owner who plans to be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas? Let Grayslake Patch readers know in the comments section.