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The Best Thanksgiving Feasts in Chicago

Overindulge on turkey and all the trimmings at these spots

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A peaceful Thanksgiving involves no prep or cleanup.
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Even with Thanksgiving coming late this year on Thursday, November 28, that’s still not enough time for some of us to whip up the traditional holiday meal to say nothing of those who, well, just don’t want to. Fortunately, plenty of Chicago restaurants have gotten the hint and are offering Thanksgiving meals that will please even the fussiest family members without a dirty dish in sight.

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. Look who’s thankful, now.

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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at this restored turn-of-the-century firehouse with three courses of holiday favorites ($75 per person). 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. Additional family-style sides are available. Reservations are available here.

Grant Park Bistro

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Like its Evanston sibling, Evanston Corner Bistro, this Loop restaurant will feature a buffet on Thanksgiving, albeit at a slightly higher price ($55 per person, $25 for kids). Started includes Parker House rolls, butternut squash soup, and local cheese and charcuterie boards, while entrees feature traditional roasted turkey, roasted salmon, and New York strip steak. Sides are plentiful too, such as mashed potatoes, turkey sausage stuffing, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Finish with pumpkin pie and an assortment of cookies and macarons. Also available at LM Group’s River North Bistro. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Cherry Circle Room

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The flagship restaurant within the Chicago Athletic Association hotel serves a family-style three-course meal ($150 per person) featuring dishes such as roasted turkey, homestyle mashed potatoes, fried Brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, cornbread stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Vegetarian option ($120) includes lentil loaf in addition to other dishes. Reservations are available on Resy.

Prime & Provisions

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Can’t decide between prime rib, maple-glazed ham, salmon, or herb-roasted turkey? At this Loop steakhouse, you don’t have to with its Thanksgiving Grand Feast ($105 per person, $35 kids) that includes a carving station, seafood bar (shrimp, oysters, crab legs), eight sides, and plenty of sweets, including holiday pies and warm bread pudding. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

The Kitchen American Bistro

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This riverfront restaurant offers a three-course Thanksgiving meal ($99.50 per person, $45,50 for kids) that includes options such as squash bisque, roasted turkey, and autumn pot pie. Sides for the table include Parker House rolls, herb-whipped mashed potatoes, and brioche leek and mushroom dressing. Dessert includes pumpkin mousse and apple galette. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

River Roast

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Pair lovely river views with your Thanksgiving meal at this River North restaurant. The lavish feast ($75 per person) includes charcuterie and cheese, herb-brined roasted turkey breast, sausage stuffing, mac & cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts, and whipped Yukon potatoes. For desserts, there’s pumpkin pie and assorted mini sweets.

River Roast

The Smith

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This River North casual restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu ($82 per person) with choices such as turkey three ways — roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie — roasted salmon, and red wine-braised short rib. Additional table fixings include apple brioche stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, and cranberry orange jam. Desserts include devil’s layer cake, sticky apple toffee pudding, and pumpkin cheesecake. Make a reservation here

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Coco Pazzo

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Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal ($70 per person) at this cozy River North restaurant with Italian touches here and there. Start with spinach salad or mushroom minestrone before moving on to herb-roasted turkey with focaccia-sausage stuffing, green beans, and brown butter mashed potatoes or roasted walleye pike with roasted potatoes and Swiss chard. Desserts include house-spun gelato or apple tart with caramel sauce. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

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 three-course prix fixe menu ($105 per person) with options that include fried calamari, garbage salad, house-made tagliatelle with truffles, roast turkey, tomahawk steak, and chicken alla Joe. Dessert lean Italian with tiramisu and coffee cake gelato affogato as well as pumpkin cheesecake. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

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RPM Italian

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Put an Italian spin on the celebration with a three-course Thanksgiving meal ($98 per person) that includes options such as butternut squash agnolotti, turkey, and Barolo-braised short rib. Holiday desserts are available a la carte. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

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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 ($74.95 per person, $39.95 for kids 5-12, and no charge for kids under 4) that includes gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, citrus-cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash with toasted marshmallows, and a slice of pumpkin chiffon pie. Reservations are available here.

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 ($85 per person) that includes choices such as fall squash soup, roasted turkey with chestnut-sage stuffing, scallop and lobster risotto and pumpkin pie. Reservations are available here.

Asador Bastian

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This award-winning Basque restaurant from the owners of busy Logan Square restaurants Andros Taverna and Mano a Mano is going strong with a luxurious Basque-inspired Thanksgiving menu ($165 per person) that includes choices like heritage turkey with black truffles, txuleton steak with roasted foie gras, and traditional gateau Basque with spiced cranberries.

Alpana Singh’s restaurant serves a three-course dinner from 11 a.m. to 7:30 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 $85 per person and $28 for kids. Reservations can be made online.

Bistronomic

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This charming Gold Coast bistro from celebrated chef Martial Noguier has a special French-leaning Thanksgiving three-course meal for $85 per person with a variety of appetizers, entrees, and dessert options to satisfy vegetarians and turkey- and pumpkin pie-phobes alike. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Truluck's

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In addition to its signature seafood dishes, this Rosemont spot is offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner ($59 per person, $29 for kids). Start with a seasonal soup or salad before moving on to herb-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry-apple compote. Dessert options include carrot cake or pumpkin cheesecake. Book a table here.

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.

Adorn’s Thanksgiving spread.
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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 buffet dinner ($70 per person) 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. Desserts include pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, and apple cranberry crisp. Reservations are available on Resy.

IO Godfrey

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For Thanksgiving, this River North hotel goes big with an extensive holiday buffet ($65 per person, $15 for kids). Start with soup and salad options, before moving on to the carving stations, which feature turkey, prime rib, and salmon. The sides stations include more than a dozen offerings, including cornbread stuffing, bacon collard greens, and sweet potato puree. Finish with an assortment of pies and chocolate-covered strawberries. Reservations are available on Tock.

Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a four-course dinner ($100 per person) that includes plenty of Puerto Rican flair. Choose from dishes such as corn fritters with goat cheese, turkey, guava-barbecued ham, and stuffed peppers for vegetarians. Dessert options include pumpkin flan and candied papaya with Caribe cheese. Reservations for the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. seatings can be made by calling (773) 739-9161 or via email at [email protected].

Big Jones

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Big Jones, the beloved Andersonville Southern restaurant, offers three seatings for its annual multi-course Thanksgiving dinner ($75 per person) at noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. The opulent feast includes cauliflower bisque, Cajun-style deep-fried turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Celebrate the next day with nuremburger elisenlebkuchen (or German gingerbread) packaged to take home. Full bar and optional beverage pairings are available. Make a reservation via Resy.

Shaw's Crab House Schaumburg

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Though it’s best known for its quality selection of seafood, Shaw’s is offering an a la carte menu of seafood favorites and seasonal Thanksgiving dishes for the holiday that includes herb-roasted Turkey breast with brioche stuffing with sides for $37. Housemade pumpkin and pecan pie will be available by the slice. Groups of 6-12 order a 3-course prix fixe Thanksgiving feast featuring the whole King Crab “carved” tableside for $100 per person. Book a table here.

Evanston Corner Bistro

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At this American bistro located in the heart of Evanston, Thanksgiving is celebrated with an extensive buffet of holiday favorites ($49 per person, $25 for kids). Started includes Parker House rolls, butternut squash soup, and local cheese and charcuterie boards, while entrees feature traditional roasted turkey, roasted salmon, and New York strip steak. Sides are plentiful too, such as mashed potatoes, turkey sausage stuffing, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Finish with pumpkin pie and an assortment of cookies and macarons. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

Celebrate Thanksgiving at this restored turn-of-the-century firehouse with three courses of holiday favorites ($75 per person). 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. Additional family-style sides are available. Reservations are available here.

Grant Park Bistro

Like its Evanston sibling, Evanston Corner Bistro, this Loop restaurant will feature a buffet on Thanksgiving, albeit at a slightly higher price ($55 per person, $25 for kids). Started includes Parker House rolls, butternut squash soup, and local cheese and charcuterie boards, while entrees feature traditional roasted turkey, roasted salmon, and New York strip steak. Sides are plentiful too, such as mashed potatoes, turkey sausage stuffing, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Finish with pumpkin pie and an assortment of cookies and macarons. Also available at LM Group’s River North Bistro. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Cherry Circle Room

The flagship restaurant within the Chicago Athletic Association hotel serves a family-style three-course meal ($150 per person) featuring dishes such as roasted turkey, homestyle mashed potatoes, fried Brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, cornbread stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Vegetarian option ($120) includes lentil loaf in addition to other dishes. Reservations are available on Resy.

Prime & Provisions

Can’t decide between prime rib, maple-glazed ham, salmon, or herb-roasted turkey? At this Loop steakhouse, you don’t have to with its Thanksgiving Grand Feast ($105 per person, $35 kids) that includes a carving station, seafood bar (shrimp, oysters, crab legs), eight sides, and plenty of sweets, including holiday pies and warm bread pudding. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

The Kitchen American Bistro

This riverfront restaurant offers a three-course Thanksgiving meal ($99.50 per person, $45,50 for kids) that includes options such as squash bisque, roasted turkey, and autumn pot pie. Sides for the table include Parker House rolls, herb-whipped mashed potatoes, and brioche leek and mushroom dressing. Dessert includes pumpkin mousse and apple galette. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

River Roast

Pair lovely river views with your Thanksgiving meal at this River North restaurant. The lavish feast ($75 per person) includes charcuterie and cheese, herb-brined roasted turkey breast, sausage stuffing, mac & cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts, and whipped Yukon potatoes. For desserts, there’s pumpkin pie and assorted mini sweets.

River Roast

The Smith

This River North casual restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu ($82 per person) with choices such as turkey three ways — roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie — roasted salmon, and red wine-braised short rib. Additional table fixings include apple brioche stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, and cranberry orange jam. Desserts include devil’s layer cake, sticky apple toffee pudding, and pumpkin cheesecake. Make a reservation here

The Smith

Coco Pazzo

Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal ($70 per person) at this cozy River North restaurant with Italian touches here and there. Start with spinach salad or mushroom minestrone before moving on to herb-roasted turkey with focaccia-sausage stuffing, green beans, and brown butter mashed potatoes or roasted walleye pike with roasted potatoes and Swiss chard. Desserts include house-spun gelato or apple tart with caramel sauce. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Gene & Georgetti

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 three-course prix fixe menu ($105 per person) with options that include fried calamari, garbage salad, house-made tagliatelle with truffles, roast turkey, tomahawk steak, and chicken alla Joe. Dessert lean Italian with tiramisu and coffee cake gelato affogato as well as pumpkin cheesecake. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

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RPM Italian

Put an Italian spin on the celebration with a three-course Thanksgiving meal ($98 per person) that includes options such as butternut squash agnolotti, turkey, and Barolo-braised short rib. Holiday desserts are available a la carte. Make a reservation through OpenTable.

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Beyond the regular menu, the classic seafood restaurant will serve a turkey dinner ($74.95 per person, $39.95 for kids 5-12, and no charge for kids under 4) that includes gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, citrus-cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash with toasted marshmallows, and a slice of pumpkin chiffon pie. Reservations are available here.

Lure Fishbar

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 ($85 per person) that includes choices such as fall squash soup, roasted turkey with chestnut-sage stuffing, scallop and lobster risotto and pumpkin pie. Reservations are available here.

Asador Bastian

This award-winning Basque restaurant from the owners of busy Logan Square restaurants Andros Taverna and Mano a Mano is going strong with a luxurious Basque-inspired Thanksgiving menu ($165 per person) that includes choices like heritage turkey with black truffles, txuleton steak with roasted foie gras, and traditional gateau Basque with spiced cranberries.

Alpana

Alpana Singh’s restaurant serves a three-course dinner from 11 a.m. to 7:30 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 $85 per person and $28 for kids. Reservations can be made online.

Bistronomic

This charming Gold Coast bistro from celebrated chef Martial Noguier has a special French-leaning Thanksgiving three-course meal for $85 per person with a variety of appetizers, entrees, and dessert options to satisfy vegetarians and turkey- and pumpkin pie-phobes alike. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

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Truluck's

In addition to its signature seafood dishes, this Rosemont spot is offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner ($59 per person, $29 for kids). Start with a seasonal soup or salad before moving on to herb-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry-apple compote. Dessert options include carrot cake or pumpkin cheesecake. Book a table here.

Adorn Bar & Restaurant

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.

Adorn’s Thanksgiving spread.
Adorn Bar & Restaurant

The Robey

Cafe Robey, the first-floor restaurant inside the Robey hotel in Wicker Park, will serve Thanksgiving buffet dinner ($70 per person) 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. Desserts include pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, and apple cranberry crisp. Reservations are available on Resy.

IO Godfrey

For Thanksgiving, this River North hotel goes big with an extensive holiday buffet ($65 per person, $15 for kids). Start with soup and salad options, before moving on to the carving stations, which feature turkey, prime rib, and salmon. The sides stations include more than a dozen offerings, including cornbread stuffing, bacon collard greens, and sweet potato puree. Finish with an assortment of pies and chocolate-covered strawberries. Reservations are available on Tock.

Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a four-course dinner ($100 per person) that includes plenty of Puerto Rican flair. Choose from dishes such as corn fritters with goat cheese, turkey, guava-barbecued ham, and stuffed peppers for vegetarians. Dessert options include pumpkin flan and candied papaya with Caribe cheese. Reservations for the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. seatings can be made by calling (773) 739-9161 or via email at [email protected].

Big Jones

Big Jones, the beloved Andersonville Southern restaurant, offers three seatings for its annual multi-course Thanksgiving dinner ($75 per person) at noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. The opulent feast includes cauliflower bisque, Cajun-style deep-fried turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Celebrate the next day with nuremburger elisenlebkuchen (or German gingerbread) packaged to take home. Full bar and optional beverage pairings are available. Make a reservation via Resy.

Shaw's Crab House Schaumburg

Though it’s best known for its quality selection of seafood, Shaw’s is offering an a la carte menu of seafood favorites and seasonal Thanksgiving dishes for the holiday that includes herb-roasted Turkey breast with brioche stuffing with sides for $37. Housemade pumpkin and pecan pie will be available by the slice. Groups of 6-12 order a 3-course prix fixe Thanksgiving feast featuring the whole King Crab “carved” tableside for $100 per person. Book a table here.

Evanston Corner Bistro

At this American bistro located in the heart of Evanston, Thanksgiving is celebrated with an extensive buffet of holiday favorites ($49 per person, $25 for kids). Started includes Parker House rolls, butternut squash soup, and local cheese and charcuterie boards, while entrees feature traditional roasted turkey, roasted salmon, and New York strip steak. Sides are plentiful too, such as mashed potatoes, turkey sausage stuffing, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Finish with pumpkin pie and an assortment of cookies and macarons. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

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