Restaurants Open On Christmas 2021 In Crystal Lake, Cary

Amie Schaenzer
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CRYSTAL LAKE AND CARY, IL — In 2020, many Crystal Lake and Cary 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 Crystal Lake and Cary 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.

Here are 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.

Applebee’s: 1700 N. Richmond Road, McHenry.

Arby’s:6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake; 320 N. Randall Road, Lake in the Hills.

Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1604 Randall Road, Algonquin.

Buffalo Wild Wings:5755 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake; 461 S. Randall Road, Algonquin.

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 5620 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake; 1480 S. Randall Road, Algonquin.

Denny’s: 200 Springhill Road, Carpentersville.

Domino’s: 634 Northwest Highway, Cary.

Dunkin’: 916 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove; 1319 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin; 830 Northwest Highway, Cary; 4817 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake; 290 State Route 31, Crystal Lake.

IHOP: 6606 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake.

McDonald’s: 840 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove; 678 Northwest Highway, Cary; 500 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin; 230 State Route 31, Crystal Lake.

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3451 Shoppers Drive, McHenry.

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 4751 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake.

Panda Express: 5260 US-14, Crystal Lake; 420 S. Randall Road, Algonquin.

Starbucks: 620 Northwest Highway, Cary; 1125 S. Route 31, Suite A, Crystal Lake; 1532 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin; 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake; 40 N. Williams Street, Suite A.

Sonic: 1090 S. Randall Road, Algonquin.

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 readers know in the comments section!

This article originally appeared on the Crystal Lake-Cary Patch