Dreaming of a holiday without cooking? McHenry County restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Several McHenry County restaurants, found throughout the county and offering a variety of cuisines, are planning to be open either Christmas Eve and, in some cases, Christmas Day.

Both Port Edward in Algonquin and UpRooted in McHenry are offering more upscale menus for the holiday, but they aren’t the only food options in the area during this time. Other restaurants planning to be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or both, include:

Abbondanza Cucina, 228 S. State St., Marengo. The Italian restaurant plans to be open from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. To make reservations, call 815-596-1126.

Carlos Pancake House, 83 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant will serve its regular menu.

Chen Chinese Cuisine, 6100 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, will be open for carryout and delivery only from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday.

China Town, 2054 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. The Chinese restaurant will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday. The restaurant will serve a regular menu.

Cozy Nook, 1200 N. Division St., Harvard. The breakfast restaurant will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday for Christmas Eve. Some of the featured menu items include a breakfast meat quesadilla, avocado toast, stuffed french toast and classic eggs Benedict.

Isabel’s Family Restaurant, 1110 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, plans to serve items including roast duck with orange sauce, roast turkey, baked ham with pineapple, surf and turf and pork tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms. All of the dishes come with a potato, soup or salad and vegetable of the day.

Papa Saverio’s, 12070 Princeton Drive, Huntley. The Italian-American chain is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. The restaurant also expanded earlier this year.

Village Inn, 11713 Main Street, Huntley. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Eve and 8 a.m. to noon Christmas Day. The restaurant will have its breakfast and lunch menu Tuesday and breakfast only Wednesday.

Wild Crab Boil, 2450 Route 12, Unit 1, Spring Grove. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,

Do you have a McHenry County-area restaurant open Tuesday or Wednesday you want to add to this list? Email us at tips@nwherald.com. Please include phone number for verification.