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Where to Order Thanksgiving Takeout in Chicago

Where to find turkeys, pies, and all the sides to go within the city limits

by Naomi Waxman and Samantha Nelson Updated
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It’s time to nail down Turkey Day plans.
| Mimo Ruiz-Roehrs/4 Star Restaurant Group
by Naomi Waxman and Samantha Nelson Updated

Thanksgiving Day is rapidly approaching, and anyone looking for a traditional feast without doing all the cooking should start planning now. From smoked, barbecued, and roasted turkey with all the fixings to vegan delights and international spins, here are the best places for Thanksgiving takeout around Chicago — which is located on the unceded traditional homelands of the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi), and Myaamia tribes.

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Soul & Smoke

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The acclaimed barbecue restaurant offers an a la carte menu for pickup on Wednesday, November 22 in Evanston, Avondale, and West Loop. Choose from a wide array of entrees including herb-roasted or Cajun-smoked turkey breast, roasted ham with ginger chutney, and braised duck quarters, flanked by sides like green bean casserole, mac and cheese, candied yams, and much more. Orders can be placed through Tock.

1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-2732
(847) 859-2732
A spread of Thanksgiving foods in foil containers.
There’s no reason not to have a barbecue Thanksgiving.
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Bar Roma

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Find a family-style feast at Bar Roma Italian restaurant, which is offering packages for two. They include options like cider-brined turkey breasts with gravy and cranberry pear chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, and bourbon pecan pie. Place orders online for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

5101 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 942-7572
(773) 942-7572

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Luella's Southern Kitchen

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Lincoln Square’s Southern comfort food haven is back with massive Thanksgiving feasts for two or eight available for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, and on Thanksgiving Day proper. The packages include smoked turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing, brown butter green beans, mac and cheese, and apple cobbler. Place pre-orders via CashApp.

4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 961-8196
(773) 961-8196

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The Chicago Diner

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The Lakeview vegan restaurant’s annual feast features Wellingtons, veggie roasts, mushroom lentil loaf, herbed stuffing, sweet potatoes, jalapeno corn fritters, and pumpkin pie. Dishes are available individually or as part of meals or family packs. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 19 for pickup from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-6696
(773) 935-6696

Le Sud

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Le Sud in Roscoe Village is prepared for Thanksgiving gatherings of all sizes, with dinner packages for two to four, six to eight, and even ten to 14. The team will offer brined, ready-to-cook turkey breasts and whole birds, as well as sides such as red quinoa (arugula, roasted butternut squash, pickled golden raisins, roasted pecans, pears), Brussels sprouts (pickled red onion, feta), and stuffing (apple, herbs de Provence, garlic, rosemary, fennel). Place pre-orders online by Friday, November 10 for pickup or delivery between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 857-1985
(773) 857-1985

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Tandoor Char House

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Indian-meets-Pakistani staple Tandoor Char House puts its signature touch on Thanksgiving dinner at home with a package featuring tandoori chicken (bone-in or boneless), vegetarian samosas, cumin rice, and garlic naan. Diners also get to choose three sides from options such as corn chaat, chana masala, aloo gobi, and palak paneer, and top it all off with gulab jamun for dessert. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Place pre-orders online for pickup in Lincoln Park, West Town, and River North.

2652 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-2652
(773) 327-2652

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Joker's Cajun Smokehouse

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Chicagoans can dig into a Louisiana-style Thanksgiving without leaving town thanks to Joker’s Cajun Smokehouse, which is dishing out holiday meals starring smoked turkey (Cajun-seasoned or herb), stuffing, smashed potatoes with gravy, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and tons of sides such as cornbread, sweet potatoes, jambalaya, smoked wings, and pie for dessert. There are packages for parties of two to four, six to eight, and eight to 12, though larger sizes are also available. Place pre-orders via Toast by Friday, November 17 for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, or Thanksgiving Day.

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 818-1325
(312) 818-1325
A Cajun-spiced Thanksgiving turkey.
This Cajun-seasoned turkey is no joke.
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Avli Taverna

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The Lincoln Park hub of this fast-growing modern Greek restaurant group promises a Mediterranean-influenced Thanksgiving for those who opt to choose from its holiday meal packages. Entree options include oven-roasted lamb shoulder, Greek-style half chicken, slow-cooked whole leg of lamb, and pastichio (a casserole of pasta, ground beef, and bechamel) by the tray. The lamb shoulder and chicken come with sides such as avgolemono soup, oven-baked Greek potatoes, and walnut cake. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22.

1335 W Wrightwood Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 857-5577
(773) 857-5577

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Daisies

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Now settled comfortably into spacious new digs, Daisies will celebrate turkey day with a “finish-at-home” dinner kit for four. Patrons can expect sous vide turkey breast, confit legs and thighs, and sides including candied sweet potato with marshmallow, green bean casserole, sage and maple stuffing. Pastry chef and partner Leigh Omilinsky is also whipping up pies and ice cream for a la carte purchases. Place pre-orders for pickup via Tock.

2523 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-1671
(773) 661-1671

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Alinea

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The Alinea Group is going all out for Thanksgiving and offering a comprehensive takeout experience. Packages can feed four to eight guests and contain a free-range turkey (complete with detailed cooking instructions, compound butter, herbs, and spices), as well as sides including baked brie with apple cinnamon compote, roasted garlic sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie for dessert. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22 at Roister (951 W. Fulton).

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
(312) 867-0110

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The Goddess and Grocer

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The local chain offers meals for two, six, or 12 ($75 to $395) featuring turkey, herb and sourdough stuffing, turkey pan gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and mini pumpkin pies. The team is also offering a vegan alternative for two with roasted vegetable-stuffed acorn squash and quinoa risotto in lieu of a bird. Place pre-orders online by noon on Wednesday, November 15 for pickup or delivery on Wednesday, November 22 and Thanksgiving Day.

1649 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-3200
(773) 342-3200

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Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

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Bloom, chef Rodolfo Cuadros’s (Amaru, Don Bucio’s) meat-free hot spot in Wicker Park, is offering a vegan package that includes leek and chestnut soup with truffled mushroom pate dumplings, an autumn harvest salad (roasted sweet potato, pomegranate, endive), and royal acorn squash stuffed with smoked mushrooms and chimichurri. Place preorders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 363-3110
(312) 363-3110
A table filled with vegan dishes.
A vegan Thanksgiving doesn’t have to involve Tofurkey.
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park

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The teams from 4 Star Restaurant Group’s Smoke Daddy and Crosby’s Kitchen are back with smoked whole turkeys, glazed bone-in smoked ham, and pulled turkey by the pound for a very hearty Thanksgiving. There’s also cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole to reheat at home, as well as pecan pies, pumpkin pies, and bottles of spiked cider. Place orders via Tock by Friday, November 17 for pickup on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22 at Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville, Smoke Daddy Wicker Park, or Crosby’s Kitchen.

1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-6656
(773) 772-6656
A large smoked turkey on a Thanksgiving table.
All food comes cooked and cold with reheating instructions.
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Frontier

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West Town’s big-game restaurant and bar features 10-pound, 15-pound, and even 20-pound smoked turkeys — cooked and hot — for to-go Thanksgiving, as well as sides portioned for ten people each, such as mac and cheese, sweet potato pie, string beans, and gravy by the quart. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, or Thanksgiving Day.

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 772-4322
(773) 772-4322

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Yardbird

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Choose from a meal for two to four or six to eight featuring herb-roasted turkey, biscuit stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, bourbon brown butter glazed yams, cranberry relish, biscuits, and giblet gravy. For a turkey alternative, order a 24-piece fried chicken family meal with biscuits and mac and cheese. Brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie is also offered a la carte. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.

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

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Tanta

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Celebrate the holiday the Peruvian way with Tanta’s three-pound pollo a la brasa, comforting side dishes like roasted fingerling potatoes (sauteed button mushrooms, Peruvian sausage gravy) and Brussels sprouts (Chinese-style pork tenderloin, spicy ocoto-hoisin), and pumpkin tres leches cake. The packaged dinner serves four and is available for pre-order by noon on Monday, November 20 via Tock. Pickup is available from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, and Thanksgiving Day.

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 222-9700
(312) 222-9700

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Bar Goa, an Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

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Bar Goa, the bar that serves Indian food and tropical drinks in River North and at Time Out Market, is asking purists to consider another bird. They’re offering a tandoori chicken feast with daal, rice, spicy potatoes, and Indian-style gravy. Pickup is Wednesday, November 22 and ordering is via Tock.

116 W Hubbard St Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 900-0197
(312) 900-0197

The Publican

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One Off Hospitality has put together a fun build-your-own Thanksgiving meal kit that allows patrons to choose among whole turkeys (in a wide variety of weights), turkey breasts, and half or whole hams, as well as ready-to-serve side dishes, pies, pastries, and bread from Publican Quality Bread. Would-be patrons should note that these turkeys are raw, so the team strongly suggests purchasing a brining kit, too. Place pre-orders online for pickup or delivery.

837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
(312) 733-9555

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Momotaro

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Boka’s swanky Fulton Market Japanese restaurant is giving revelers a sushi option with chirashi, sashimi, and a special holiday maki with smoked duck, sunomona with tosazu, and a mushroom shoga yaki. Order via Tock.

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-4818
(312) 733-4818

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Imee's Kitchen

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This family-owned Lebanese restaurant offers meals for four, six, or eight for reheating. There are two chicken, one beef, and a veggie option with salad. Order via Tock.

171-8 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 285-2895
(312) 285-2895

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’s Napa Valley-style restaurant will mark its first Thanksgiving this year with a holiday package for two featuring wood-grilled heritage turkey breast, roasted squash stuffing, fresh sourdough, and wild mushroom lasagna. Diners can also choose to gild the lily with a la carte additions like charcuterie boards, shrimp cocktail, and Kaluga caviar. Place orders online by Monday, November 20 for pickup between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

163 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 309-2300
(773) 309-2300

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The Duck Inn

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Chef Kevin Hickey’s lauded duck-themed tavern is dishing out dinners featuring its signature rotisserie duck, turkey with duck fat-poached breasts with braised legs and thighs, and tons of fixings such as duck sausage stuffing, giblet sage gravy, rum-glazed and spiced sweet potatoes, brown butter crumble pumpkin cheesecake, and much more for Thanksgiving. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 724-8811
(312) 724-8811

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Pearl's Place

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The Bronzeville restaurant offers a personal Thanksgiving feast for pickup and delivery featuring hand-carved roast and jerk turkey, cornbread, collard greens, yams, macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Finish the meal with sweet potato pie, or peach or apple cobble. Groups of six or more can take advantage of a family-style country ham, pot roast, or turkey dinner that includes three large sides. Place orders by email at catering@bronzevillesfinest.com by Friday, November 17.

3901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-1700
(773) 285-1700

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Virtue Restaurant

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James Beard Award-winning chefs Erick Williams and Damarr Brown will return this year with a Thanksgiving feast for four that hits all the nostalgia notes. Virtue’s package includes a half-turkey with gravy, mac and cheese, collard greens with smoked turkey broth, cranberry sauce, rolls with honey butter, and bourbon pecan pie. Smart patrons will think to add a gallon of gumbo made with andouille sausage, chicken, and Carolina Gold rice, sold a la carte. Whole free-range cooked turkeys are also available while supplies last. Orders must be placed online for pickup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 947-8831
(773) 947-8831
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Virtue is an annual hit among Thanksgiving to-go regulars.
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Majani Restaurant

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Non-meat eaters need not worry as this South Side eatery will cook them up a vegan feast. The details weren’t available as of November 7; a rep says details will be release via social media this week. For context, last year’s holiday meal came with tofu turkey, cornbread dressing, gravy, mac and cheese, candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, and cranberry sauce. Email catering@majani.biz or call (773) 359-2791 to order when details are finally revealed.

7167 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 359-4019
(773) 359-4019

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Lexington Betty Smokehouse

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Chicago pitmaster and chef Dominque Leach is offering a flexible, a la carte approach to Thanksgiving dinner. Patrons can choose from a lineup of traditional takes — think a 12 to 15-pound whole smoked turkey with gravy, candied yams, turkey gizzard dressing, and gouda mac and cheese — alongside more quotidian favorites like rib tips, brisket baked beans, and smoked andouille sausage. Place orders online by Thursday, November 16, and plan for pickup from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 in Pullman.

756 E 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628
(708) 927-5614
(708) 927-5614

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Soul & Smoke

1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201

The acclaimed barbecue restaurant offers an a la carte menu for pickup on Wednesday, November 22 in Evanston, Avondale, and West Loop. Choose from a wide array of entrees including herb-roasted or Cajun-smoked turkey breast, roasted ham with ginger chutney, and braised duck quarters, flanked by sides like green bean casserole, mac and cheese, candied yams, and much more. Orders can be placed through Tock.

1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-2732
(847) 859-2732
A spread of Thanksgiving foods in foil containers.
There’s no reason not to have a barbecue Thanksgiving.
Ryan Beshel/Soul & Smoke

Bar Roma

5101 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Find a family-style feast at Bar Roma Italian restaurant, which is offering packages for two. They include options like cider-brined turkey breasts with gravy and cranberry pear chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, and bourbon pecan pie. Place orders online for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

5101 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 942-7572
(773) 942-7572

Luella's Southern Kitchen

4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Lincoln Square’s Southern comfort food haven is back with massive Thanksgiving feasts for two or eight available for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, and on Thanksgiving Day proper. The packages include smoked turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing, brown butter green beans, mac and cheese, and apple cobbler. Place pre-orders via CashApp.

4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 961-8196
(773) 961-8196

The Chicago Diner

3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

The Lakeview vegan restaurant’s annual feast features Wellingtons, veggie roasts, mushroom lentil loaf, herbed stuffing, sweet potatoes, jalapeno corn fritters, and pumpkin pie. Dishes are available individually or as part of meals or family packs. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 19 for pickup from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-6696
(773) 935-6696

Le Sud

2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618

Le Sud in Roscoe Village is prepared for Thanksgiving gatherings of all sizes, with dinner packages for two to four, six to eight, and even ten to 14. The team will offer brined, ready-to-cook turkey breasts and whole birds, as well as sides such as red quinoa (arugula, roasted butternut squash, pickled golden raisins, roasted pecans, pears), Brussels sprouts (pickled red onion, feta), and stuffing (apple, herbs de Provence, garlic, rosemary, fennel). Place pre-orders online by Friday, November 10 for pickup or delivery between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 857-1985
(773) 857-1985

Tandoor Char House

2652 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Indian-meets-Pakistani staple Tandoor Char House puts its signature touch on Thanksgiving dinner at home with a package featuring tandoori chicken (bone-in or boneless), vegetarian samosas, cumin rice, and garlic naan. Diners also get to choose three sides from options such as corn chaat, chana masala, aloo gobi, and palak paneer, and top it all off with gulab jamun for dessert. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Place pre-orders online for pickup in Lincoln Park, West Town, and River North.

2652 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-2652
(773) 327-2652

Joker's Cajun Smokehouse

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Chicagoans can dig into a Louisiana-style Thanksgiving without leaving town thanks to Joker’s Cajun Smokehouse, which is dishing out holiday meals starring smoked turkey (Cajun-seasoned or herb), stuffing, smashed potatoes with gravy, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and tons of sides such as cornbread, sweet potatoes, jambalaya, smoked wings, and pie for dessert. There are packages for parties of two to four, six to eight, and eight to 12, though larger sizes are also available. Place pre-orders via Toast by Friday, November 17 for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, or Thanksgiving Day.

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 818-1325
(312) 818-1325
A Cajun-spiced Thanksgiving turkey.
This Cajun-seasoned turkey is no joke.
Joker’s Cajun Smokehouse

Avli Taverna

1335 W Wrightwood Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60614

The Lincoln Park hub of this fast-growing modern Greek restaurant group promises a Mediterranean-influenced Thanksgiving for those who opt to choose from its holiday meal packages. Entree options include oven-roasted lamb shoulder, Greek-style half chicken, slow-cooked whole leg of lamb, and pastichio (a casserole of pasta, ground beef, and bechamel) by the tray. The lamb shoulder and chicken come with sides such as avgolemono soup, oven-baked Greek potatoes, and walnut cake. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22.

1335 W Wrightwood Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 857-5577
(773) 857-5577

Daisies

2523 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Now settled comfortably into spacious new digs, Daisies will celebrate turkey day with a “finish-at-home” dinner kit for four. Patrons can expect sous vide turkey breast, confit legs and thighs, and sides including candied sweet potato with marshmallow, green bean casserole, sage and maple stuffing. Pastry chef and partner Leigh Omilinsky is also whipping up pies and ice cream for a la carte purchases. Place pre-orders for pickup via Tock.

2523 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-1671
(773) 661-1671

Alinea

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

The Alinea Group is going all out for Thanksgiving and offering a comprehensive takeout experience. Packages can feed four to eight guests and contain a free-range turkey (complete with detailed cooking instructions, compound butter, herbs, and spices), as well as sides including baked brie with apple cinnamon compote, roasted garlic sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie for dessert. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22 at Roister (951 W. Fulton).

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
(312) 867-0110

The Goddess and Grocer

1649 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

The local chain offers meals for two, six, or 12 ($75 to $395) featuring turkey, herb and sourdough stuffing, turkey pan gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and mini pumpkin pies. The team is also offering a vegan alternative for two with roasted vegetable-stuffed acorn squash and quinoa risotto in lieu of a bird. Place pre-orders online by noon on Wednesday, November 15 for pickup or delivery on Wednesday, November 22 and Thanksgiving Day.

1649 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-3200
(773) 342-3200

Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Bloom, chef Rodolfo Cuadros’s (Amaru, Don Bucio’s) meat-free hot spot in Wicker Park, is offering a vegan package that includes leek and chestnut soup with truffled mushroom pate dumplings, an autumn harvest salad (roasted sweet potato, pomegranate, endive), and royal acorn squash stuffed with smoked mushrooms and chimichurri. Place preorders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 363-3110
(312) 363-3110
A table filled with vegan dishes.
A vegan Thanksgiving doesn’t have to involve Tofurkey.
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park

1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

The teams from 4 Star Restaurant Group’s Smoke Daddy and Crosby’s Kitchen are back with smoked whole turkeys, glazed bone-in smoked ham, and pulled turkey by the pound for a very hearty Thanksgiving. There’s also cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole to reheat at home, as well as pecan pies, pumpkin pies, and bottles of spiked cider. Place orders via Tock by Friday, November 17 for pickup on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22 at Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville, Smoke Daddy Wicker Park, or Crosby’s Kitchen.

1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-6656
(773) 772-6656
A large smoked turkey on a Thanksgiving table.
All food comes cooked and cold with reheating instructions.
Mimo Ruiz-Roehrs/4 Star Restaurant Group

Frontier

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

West Town’s big-game restaurant and bar features 10-pound, 15-pound, and even 20-pound smoked turkeys — cooked and hot — for to-go Thanksgiving, as well as sides portioned for ten people each, such as mac and cheese, sweet potato pie, string beans, and gravy by the quart. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, or Thanksgiving Day.

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 772-4322
(773) 772-4322

Yardbird

530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Choose from a meal for two to four or six to eight featuring herb-roasted turkey, biscuit stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, bourbon brown butter glazed yams, cranberry relish, biscuits, and giblet gravy. For a turkey alternative, order a 24-piece fried chicken family meal with biscuits and mac and cheese. Brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie is also offered a la carte. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.

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

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Tanta

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Celebrate the holiday the Peruvian way with Tanta’s three-pound pollo a la brasa, comforting side dishes like roasted fingerling potatoes (sauteed button mushrooms, Peruvian sausage gravy) and Brussels sprouts (Chinese-style pork tenderloin, spicy ocoto-hoisin), and pumpkin tres leches cake. The packaged dinner serves four and is available for pre-order by noon on Monday, November 20 via Tock. Pickup is available from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, and Thanksgiving Day.

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 222-9700
(312) 222-9700

Bar Goa, an Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

116 W Hubbard St Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60654

Bar Goa, the bar that serves Indian food and tropical drinks in River North and at Time Out Market, is asking purists to consider another bird. They’re offering a tandoori chicken feast with daal, rice, spicy potatoes, and Indian-style gravy. Pickup is Wednesday, November 22 and ordering is via Tock.

116 W Hubbard St Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 900-0197
(312) 900-0197

The Publican

837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

One Off Hospitality has put together a fun build-your-own Thanksgiving meal kit that allows patrons to choose among whole turkeys (in a wide variety of weights), turkey breasts, and half or whole hams, as well as ready-to-serve side dishes, pies, pastries, and bread from Publican Quality Bread. Would-be patrons should note that these turkeys are raw, so the team strongly suggests purchasing a brining kit, too. Place pre-orders online for pickup or delivery.

837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
(312) 733-9555

Momotaro

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Boka’s swanky Fulton Market Japanese restaurant is giving revelers a sushi option with chirashi, sashimi, and a special holiday maki with smoked duck, sunomona with tosazu, and a mushroom shoga yaki. Order via Tock.

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-4818
(312) 733-4818

Imee's Kitchen

171-8 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

This family-owned Lebanese restaurant offers meals for four, six, or eight for reheating. There are two chicken, one beef, and a veggie option with salad. Order via Tock.

171-8 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 285-2895
(312) 285-2895

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

163 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’s Napa Valley-style restaurant will mark its first Thanksgiving this year with a holiday package for two featuring wood-grilled heritage turkey breast, roasted squash stuffing, fresh sourdough, and wild mushroom lasagna. Diners can also choose to gild the lily with a la carte additions like charcuterie boards, shrimp cocktail, and Kaluga caviar. Place orders online by Monday, November 20 for pickup between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

163 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 309-2300
(773) 309-2300

The Duck Inn

2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608

Chef Kevin Hickey’s lauded duck-themed tavern is dishing out dinners featuring its signature rotisserie duck, turkey with duck fat-poached breasts with braised legs and thighs, and tons of fixings such as duck sausage stuffing, giblet sage gravy, rum-glazed and spiced sweet potatoes, brown butter crumble pumpkin cheesecake, and much more for Thanksgiving. Place pre-orders via Tock for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 724-8811
(312) 724-8811

Pearl's Place

3901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

The Bronzeville restaurant offers a personal Thanksgiving feast for pickup and delivery featuring hand-carved roast and jerk turkey, cornbread, collard greens, yams, macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Finish the meal with sweet potato pie, or peach or apple cobble. Groups of six or more can take advantage of a family-style country ham, pot roast, or turkey dinner that includes three large sides. Place orders by email at catering@bronzevillesfinest.com by Friday, November 17.

3901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-1700
(773) 285-1700

Virtue Restaurant

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

James Beard Award-winning chefs Erick Williams and Damarr Brown will return this year with a Thanksgiving feast for four that hits all the nostalgia notes. Virtue’s package includes a half-turkey with gravy, mac and cheese, collard greens with smoked turkey broth, cranberry sauce, rolls with honey butter, and bourbon pecan pie. Smart patrons will think to add a gallon of gumbo made with andouille sausage, chicken, and Carolina Gold rice, sold a la carte. Whole free-range cooked turkeys are also available while supplies last. Orders must be placed online for pickup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 947-8831
(773) 947-8831
A table laid with Thanksgiving dishes.
Virtue is an annual hit among Thanksgiving to-go regulars.
Virtue

Majani Restaurant

7167 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Non-meat eaters need not worry as this South Side eatery will cook them up a vegan feast. The details weren’t available as of November 7; a rep says details will be release via social media this week. For context, last year’s holiday meal came with tofu turkey, cornbread dressing, gravy, mac and cheese, candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, and cranberry sauce. Email catering@majani.biz or call (773) 359-2791 to order when details are finally revealed.

7167 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 359-4019
(773) 359-4019

Lexington Betty Smokehouse

756 E 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Chicago pitmaster and chef Dominque Leach is offering a flexible, a la carte approach to Thanksgiving dinner. Patrons can choose from a lineup of traditional takes — think a 12 to 15-pound whole smoked turkey with gravy, candied yams, turkey gizzard dressing, and gouda mac and cheese — alongside more quotidian favorites like rib tips, brisket baked beans, and smoked andouille sausage. Place orders online by Thursday, November 16, and plan for pickup from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 in Pullman.

756 E 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628
(708) 927-5614
(708) 927-5614

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