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Where to Dine on Thanksgiving in Chicago

Overindulge on turkey and all the trimmings at these spots

by Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman Updated
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A peaceful Thanksgiving involves no prep or cleanup.
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by Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman Updated

Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, November 23 and it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Leave the hard work to someone else this year and treat the family to an excellent holiday meal prepared by the experts. The following restaurants in and around Chicago — which occupy the unceded traditional homelands of the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi), and Myaamia tribes — still have reservations available and will offer turkey, all the traditional fixings, pies, and more. And perhaps best of all, there will be no fights over who has to do the dishes. That’s something everyone can be thankful for.

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Shaw's Crab House

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Though it’s best known for its quality selection of seafood, Shaw’s is offering herb-roasted turkey breast with seasonal sides and dessert to commemorate the holiday. Of course, the regular menu will also be available so guests can still order as many fresh oysters and crab legs as they desire. Book a table here.

1900 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 517-2722
(847) 517-2722

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Big Jones

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Big Jones, the beloved Andersonville Southern restaurant, offers seatings for Thanksgiving dinner at noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. The opulent feast includes deep-fried Cajun-style turkey, cauliflower bisque, mashed sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, plus nuremburger elisenlebkuchen (or German gingerbread) to take home. Make a reservation via Tock.

5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5725
(773) 275-5725

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Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

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Marina’s Bistro, a new Puerto Rican restaurant, will celebrate its first Thanksgiving with a $70 per person dinner with an arugula salad, ham and cheese or mushroom croquettes, plus courses like Pavo Chon (roasted turkey), pollo chon (roasted chicken), or stuffed-portabella mushroom with arroz con grandules, potato salad, and stuffing. Desserts include tembleque (coconut pudding garnished with cinnamon) or pumpkin flan. Reservations can be made by calling (773) 739-9161 or via email at marinasbistrochicago@gmail.com.

4554 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 739-9161
(773) 739-9161

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Etta

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Popular wood-fired restaurant Etta is opening the doors at both its locations — Bucktown and River North — on Thanksgiving. The special menu features favorites like fire-baked focaccia and bubbling shrimp. The main highlight will be roasted turkey breast and leg confit with stuffing and lumache mac & cheese with porcini mushrooms. It’s priced at $85 per adult and $25 for kids aged 12 and under, with an 8-ounce filet or fresh-shaved truffles available for an extra $50. Reservations are available here.

1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 757-4444
(312) 757-4444

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The Robey

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Cafe Robey, the first-floor restaurant inside the Robey hotel in Wicker Park, will serve Thanksgiving dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu includes roasted turkey and roasted cauliflower with caper pesto; sides like roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts with cranberry and pumpkin seeds, sourdough dressing, green bean casserole, baby kale, and Brussel sprout salad, turkey gravy, and cranberry chutney.

2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 315-3050
(872) 315-3050

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Adorn Bar & Restaurant

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New chef Richie Farina (Ever) brings Michelin-starred talent to this hotel restaurant. They’re hosting a five-course Friendsgiving dinner on Thursday, November 16 with hefs Mei Lin of Daybird LA (Top Chef Season 12 champion), Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde, Justin Selk of Ever, and Jenner Tomaska of Esme. It’s $275 per person and tickets are available via OpenTable. They’re also hosting dinner on Thanksgiving Day for $265 per person.

120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-8800
(312) 280-8800

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Bistronomic

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This Gold Coast bistro has a special Thanksgiving three-course meal for $85 per person (the artisanal cheese plate is $25 extra) with a variety of appetizers, entrees, and dessert options to satisfy vegetarians and people who just hate turkey and pumpkin pie. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-8400
(312) 944-8400

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Alpana

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Alpana Singh’s restaurant serves a three-course dinner from noon to 8 p.m. featuring honey-roasted pear salad, slow-roasted turkey breast with black truffle brioche stuffing and mushroom gravy, and chocolate layer cake. Diners can sub out the turkey for braised short rib with roasted root vegetables or spend $15 extra to get an 8-ounce filet mignon. The meal costs $80 or $25 for kids. Reservations can be made online. A 20-percent service charge will be added to all checks going toward “valued staff members.” For parties larger than eight, alpanachicago@gmail.com.

831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 624-8055
(312) 624-8055

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Asador Bastian

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This Basque restaurant from the owners of busy Logan Square Greek restaurant Andros Taverna is going strong with a $145 per person dinner with ahoices like an apple Manchego Iberico salad, roaster sea scallop, and three entree choices (turkey, turbot, txuleton). The desserts included a steamed persimmon cake, burnt fall-spiced Basque cheesecake, and “Chocolate Decadence.”

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 800-8935
(312) 800-8935

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Lure Fishbar

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It’s not just only fresh seafood and sushi at this New York import in River North. For Thanksgiving, Lure Fishbar will serve a three-course prix fixe menu that includes choices such as cauliflower and roasted garlic soup, roasted turkey with chestnut-sage stuffing, and pumpkin pie. The special is priced at $105 or $42 for a kids' plate. Reservations are available here.

616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 660-6180
(312) 660-6180

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

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Beyond the regular menu, the classic seafood restaurant will serve a turkey dinner including gravy, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash with toasted marshmallows, and a slice of pumpkin chiffon pie. The meal is $69.95 or $34.95 for kids ages 5 to 12. Make a reservation here.

60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 379-5637
(312) 379-5637

Yardbird

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The brand-new comfort food restaurant serves a herb-roasted turkey dinner including mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry compote, and giblet gravy. Add on extra sides such as biscuit stuffing, lobster mac & cheese, and crispy brussels sprouts, plus brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie for dessert. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 999-9760
(312) 999-9760

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RPM Italian

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Put an Italian spin on the celebration with turkey breast, butternut squash tortelli, aged parmesan risotto, and stuffing with delicata squash and preserved fruit. Book the meal for $98 per person via Resy.

52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 222-1888
(312) 222-1888
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Gene & Georgetti

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Revered for being a quintessential Chicago steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti has been giving diners memorable experiences since 1941. On Thanksgiving, the old-school restaurant will have a prix fixe menu that includes a starter, choice of roast turkey or tomahawk steak. plus mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin cake. Book reservations here.

500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3718
(312) 527-3718
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The Smith

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The Smith, the everyday casual restaurant in River North, offers a three course prix fixe menu with choice of turkey three ways — roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie. There’s are also options for non-turkey fans. Prices is $78 per person and includes dishes such as butternut squash soup with ginger-apple crème fraîche, spiced pepitas, and ricotta gnocchi truffle cream.

400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 312-5100
(312) 312-5100

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The Kitchen American Bistro

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Feast on fire-roasted butternut squash bisque, roasted turkey, seared brussels sprouts, and braised greens, with a choice of brown butter and caramelized honey pumpkin pie or apple galette for dessert. The Kitchen’s meal is $100 or $46 for kids. Reservations through Tock are required.

316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 836-1300
(312) 836-1300

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Fioretta

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Dineamic’s fancy new steakhouse in Fulton Market is going a la carte for Thanksgiving with slow-roasted prime rib, and traditional turkey. Dinner is served from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and reservations can be made via OpenTable.

318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 897-5011
(312) 897-5011

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McCormick & Schmick's

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Visit the seafood and steak chain on Thanksgiving for its regular menu plus a turkey dinner. The special — priced at $35 per person — includes a choice of soup or salad, roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, apple squash casserole, seasonal veggies, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes and gravy. A children’s plate is also available for $14. Book a table here.

1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 923-7226
(312) 923-7226

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Cherry Circle Room

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The flagship restaurant within the Chicago Athletic Association hotel serves a $120 three-course meal featuring a bread basket potato leek soup, turkey breast or lentil loaf for vegetarians, and buttermilk mashed potatoes with gravy. Wine and cocktail pairings are available for an additional $100. Book a spot via Resy.

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 792-3515
(312) 792-3515

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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with three courses of holiday favorites at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. The prix fixe menu includes choices such as lobster bisque, butternut squash soup, apple and blue cheese salad, roasted turkey, garlic whipped potatoes, stuffing, and pecan bourbon pie. There’s also a to-go option. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations are available here.

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 786-1401
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Shaw's Crab House

1900 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Though it’s best known for its quality selection of seafood, Shaw’s is offering herb-roasted turkey breast with seasonal sides and dessert to commemorate the holiday. Of course, the regular menu will also be available so guests can still order as many fresh oysters and crab legs as they desire. Book a table here.

1900 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 517-2722
(847) 517-2722

Big Jones

5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Big Jones, the beloved Andersonville Southern restaurant, offers seatings for Thanksgiving dinner at noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. The opulent feast includes deep-fried Cajun-style turkey, cauliflower bisque, mashed sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, plus nuremburger elisenlebkuchen (or German gingerbread) to take home. Make a reservation via Tock.

5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5725
(773) 275-5725

Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

4554 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Marina’s Bistro, a new Puerto Rican restaurant, will celebrate its first Thanksgiving with a $70 per person dinner with an arugula salad, ham and cheese or mushroom croquettes, plus courses like Pavo Chon (roasted turkey), pollo chon (roasted chicken), or stuffed-portabella mushroom with arroz con grandules, potato salad, and stuffing. Desserts include tembleque (coconut pudding garnished with cinnamon) or pumpkin flan. Reservations can be made by calling (773) 739-9161 or via email at marinasbistrochicago@gmail.com.

4554 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 739-9161
(773) 739-9161

Etta

1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Popular wood-fired restaurant Etta is opening the doors at both its locations — Bucktown and River North — on Thanksgiving. The special menu features favorites like fire-baked focaccia and bubbling shrimp. The main highlight will be roasted turkey breast and leg confit with stuffing and lumache mac & cheese with porcini mushrooms. It’s priced at $85 per adult and $25 for kids aged 12 and under, with an 8-ounce filet or fresh-shaved truffles available for an extra $50. Reservations are available here.

1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 757-4444
(312) 757-4444

The Robey

2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Cafe Robey, the first-floor restaurant inside the Robey hotel in Wicker Park, will serve Thanksgiving dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu includes roasted turkey and roasted cauliflower with caper pesto; sides like roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts with cranberry and pumpkin seeds, sourdough dressing, green bean casserole, baby kale, and Brussel sprout salad, turkey gravy, and cranberry chutney.

2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 315-3050
(872) 315-3050

Adorn Bar & Restaurant

120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

New chef Richie Farina (Ever) brings Michelin-starred talent to this hotel restaurant. They’re hosting a five-course Friendsgiving dinner on Thursday, November 16 with hefs Mei Lin of Daybird LA (Top Chef Season 12 champion), Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde, Justin Selk of Ever, and Jenner Tomaska of Esme. It’s $275 per person and tickets are available via OpenTable. They’re also hosting dinner on Thanksgiving Day for $265 per person.

120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-8800
(312) 280-8800

Bistronomic

840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

This Gold Coast bistro has a special Thanksgiving three-course meal for $85 per person (the artisanal cheese plate is $25 extra) with a variety of appetizers, entrees, and dessert options to satisfy vegetarians and people who just hate turkey and pumpkin pie. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-8400
(312) 944-8400

Alpana

831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

Alpana Singh’s restaurant serves a three-course dinner from noon to 8 p.m. featuring honey-roasted pear salad, slow-roasted turkey breast with black truffle brioche stuffing and mushroom gravy, and chocolate layer cake. Diners can sub out the turkey for braised short rib with roasted root vegetables or spend $15 extra to get an 8-ounce filet mignon. The meal costs $80 or $25 for kids. Reservations can be made online. A 20-percent service charge will be added to all checks going toward “valued staff members.” For parties larger than eight, alpanachicago@gmail.com.

831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 624-8055
(312) 624-8055

Asador Bastian

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

This Basque restaurant from the owners of busy Logan Square Greek restaurant Andros Taverna is going strong with a $145 per person dinner with ahoices like an apple Manchego Iberico salad, roaster sea scallop, and three entree choices (turkey, turbot, txuleton). The desserts included a steamed persimmon cake, burnt fall-spiced Basque cheesecake, and “Chocolate Decadence.”

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 800-8935
(312) 800-8935

Lure Fishbar

616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

It’s not just only fresh seafood and sushi at this New York import in River North. For Thanksgiving, Lure Fishbar will serve a three-course prix fixe menu that includes choices such as cauliflower and roasted garlic soup, roasted turkey with chestnut-sage stuffing, and pumpkin pie. The special is priced at $105 or $42 for a kids' plate. Reservations are available here.

616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 660-6180
(312) 660-6180

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Beyond the regular menu, the classic seafood restaurant will serve a turkey dinner including gravy, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash with toasted marshmallows, and a slice of pumpkin chiffon pie. The meal is $69.95 or $34.95 for kids ages 5 to 12. Make a reservation here.

60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 379-5637
(312) 379-5637

Yardbird

530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

The brand-new comfort food restaurant serves a herb-roasted turkey dinner including mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry compote, and giblet gravy. Add on extra sides such as biscuit stuffing, lobster mac & cheese, and crispy brussels sprouts, plus brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie for dessert. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 999-9760
(312) 999-9760

RPM Italian

52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

Put an Italian spin on the celebration with turkey breast, butternut squash tortelli, aged parmesan risotto, and stuffing with delicata squash and preserved fruit. Book the meal for $98 per person via Resy.

52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 222-1888
(312) 222-1888
Lindsay Eberly x Eberly Film Lab

Gene & Georgetti

500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654

Revered for being a quintessential Chicago steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti has been giving diners memorable experiences since 1941. On Thanksgiving, the old-school restaurant will have a prix fixe menu that includes a starter, choice of roast turkey or tomahawk steak. plus mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin cake. Book reservations here.

500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3718
(312) 527-3718
soda fountain photography company

The Smith

400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

The Smith, the everyday casual restaurant in River North, offers a three course prix fixe menu with choice of turkey three ways — roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie. There’s are also options for non-turkey fans. Prices is $78 per person and includes dishes such as butternut squash soup with ginger-apple crème fraîche, spiced pepitas, and ricotta gnocchi truffle cream.

400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 312-5100
(312) 312-5100

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The Kitchen American Bistro

316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Feast on fire-roasted butternut squash bisque, roasted turkey, seared brussels sprouts, and braised greens, with a choice of brown butter and caramelized honey pumpkin pie or apple galette for dessert. The Kitchen’s meal is $100 or $46 for kids. Reservations through Tock are required.

316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 836-1300
(312) 836-1300

Fioretta

318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607

Dineamic’s fancy new steakhouse in Fulton Market is going a la carte for Thanksgiving with slow-roasted prime rib, and traditional turkey. Dinner is served from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and reservations can be made via OpenTable.

318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 897-5011
(312) 897-5011

McCormick & Schmick's

1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Visit the seafood and steak chain on Thanksgiving for its regular menu plus a turkey dinner. The special — priced at $35 per person — includes a choice of soup or salad, roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, apple squash casserole, seasonal veggies, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes and gravy. A children’s plate is also available for $14. Book a table here.

1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 923-7226
(312) 923-7226

Cherry Circle Room

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

The flagship restaurant within the Chicago Athletic Association hotel serves a $120 three-course meal featuring a bread basket potato leek soup, turkey breast or lentil loaf for vegetarians, and buttermilk mashed potatoes with gravy. Wine and cocktail pairings are available for an additional $100. Book a spot via Resy.

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 792-3515
(312) 792-3515

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Celebrate Thanksgiving with three courses of holiday favorites at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. The prix fixe menu includes choices such as lobster bisque, butternut squash soup, apple and blue cheese salad, roasted turkey, garlic whipped potatoes, stuffing, and pecan bourbon pie. There’s also a to-go option. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations are available here.

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 786-1401
(312) 786-1401

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