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Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Are you ready to feast? Of course you are! But this year, instead of hosting family or going to a friend’s for the holiday, let Chicago’s pros take over the cooking. Plenty of Chicago restaurants are offering to-go items, catering, or hosting a feast of their own. These are our top 10 spots if you’re looking to dine out this Thanksgiving in Chicago…
River Roast {315 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago; 312.822.0100}
Let’s keep this simple: River Roast knows their meats. On Thanksgiving, you can choose between four different roasts and pair them with a variety of sides to make the ultimate holiday feast. Options include Prime Rib, Roasted Turkey, Whole Salmon, and Stuffed Pork Loin, so there is something for every carnivore!
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The Signature Room at the 95th {875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.787.9596}
Chicago-lovers will find no better view in the city than from 95 floors up. Join The Signature Room for a gourmet meal accompanied by live music this Thanksgiving. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of their Signature Room Sparkling Wine followed by a buffet that includes chilled seafood and a chef supervised prime rib carving station. You can select your own entrée from a seasonal menu of roasted turkey, pan-seared sea scallops, and seared lamb chops served with classic side dishes. And after that, it gets even better thanks to the lavish dessert buffet! Thanksgiving feasting starts at 11am and is $80 per person and $35 for children under 12.
Chicago Chop House {60 West Ontario Street, Chicago; 312-787.7100}
This Chicago classic is perfect for family members of all ages and has a special Thanksgiving menu. For larger families, or groups of 10 or more, they have a specialty Full Turkey Dinner, where the whole turkey is dressed and presented mid-table. For all Thanksgiving diners, there will be a sliced turkey dinner with traditional herb stuffing and gravy, plus sides like the CCH Waldorf Salad and pie for dessert. That means you’ll have the option of pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie, not to mention the Chocolate Lava Cake. Dessert and turkey-lovers, rejoice!
The Peninsula Chicago {108 East Superior Street, Chicago; 312.573.6685}
Start your feasting early with Thanksgiving Brunch at The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago! Featuring a welcome beverage, winter truffle and caviar stations, a grand seafood buffet, roasted Amish turkey, a Maine lobster station, Tomahawk beef steak, and more, this will be a meal like no other. Email diningpch@peninsula.com to make your reservations.
Cafe Robey {1616 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago; 872.315.3084}
This destination is so popular, they’re already sold out for their dinner seatings! Luckily, Cafe Robey is giving more people the chance to sample their delicious holiday menu this year by offering Thanksgiving classics at brunch, too! Their two-course turkey “dinner” menu will also be served at brunch with Thanksgiving classics and apple pie for dessert. Plus, this menu is only $35 per person! Feast on.
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Tortoise Supper Club {350 North State Street, Chicago; 312.755.1700}
Who says Thanksgiving is just for turkey? The Tortoise Supper Club annual Thanksgiving Grand Buffet does include hand-carved turkey, but it doesn’t stop there. They are also offering diners a chance to try their famous Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream and au jus. If you still have room after all that prime goodness, there are also pies of all kinds…pecan, pumpkin, tortoise, key lime, and cherry!
NoMI Kitchen {800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.239.4030}
Thanksgiving is being served to-go from NoMI Kitchen. Packages start at $145 for turkey, traditional sides, and desserts. Email chiph.ird@hyatt.com for all the details. Want a preview? Think 16 pounds of Oven Roasted Turkey from Plainville Farms, plus Orange Cranberry Sauce, Chocolate & Nut Tart, and more!
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Tuscany Wheeling {550 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling; 847.465.9988}
If you’re out in the suburbs for the holiday, Tuscany in Wheeling is the place to be. Their fixed-price dinner from executive chef Bolla Loza includes all the Thanksgiving classics like turkey, mashed or sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie. You can also order full turkeys to go if you place your order by Sunday, November 18, at 3 pm. You can order either a 15 or 20-pound turkey, so only serious eaters should call in!
312 Chicago {136 North LaSalle Street, Chicago; 312.696.2420}
Executive chef Luca Corazzina is making Thanksgiving personal this year with his mother’s Basil Pesto Lasagna recipe. He’ll also be hosting a Traditional Thanksgiving 4-Course Menu complete with Italian-Style Roasted Turkey and Apple-Sage Gravy or Roasted Salmon in a Lemon Butter Sauce. No matter your taste, you’ll find something on this decadent menu.
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Artango Bar and Steakhouse {4767 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago; 872.208.7441}
Artango Bar and Steakhouse will welcome the Thanksgiving holiday with a prix-fixe menu from executive chef Saul Roman. The menu includes creative bites like empanadas and ahi tuna ceviche, as well as more classic entrées like stuffed turkey breast and NY strip steak. There will also be live music performed by the Guillermo Paolisso Trio, playing a fusion of Latin jazz, Argentine folklore, Brazilian bossa nova, and Argentine tango. After dinner, you’ll be out of your seat and dancing before you know it!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Online Editor
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