Perfect Places to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Chicago

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We blinked our eyes and it’s already November, which means the holidays are fast upon us! For those looking to skip the stress of cooking, check out these amazing Chicago restaurants that are offering in-person dining experiences as well as complete and à la carte take-home feasts, sure to wow your guests:

Dine-In Options: 

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab {60 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.379.5637}

Joe’s is serving up a traditional holiday spread, including Sliced Turkey Breast with leg and thigh confit and pan gravy, alongside all the fixings – Classic Stuffing, Jennie’s Mashed Potatoes, Citrus Cranberry Relish, Green Beans, and Butternut Squash with Toasted Marshmallow, and to top it all off, a slice of Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for dessert. The price is $79.95 for adults, $39.95 for children aged 5 -12 (plus tax & gratuity) and no charge for children under 5. Joe’s Chicago will also offer its regular menu in addition to the Thanksgiving menu to order from! Reservations are highly recommended and can be made here. 

The Peninsula Chicago {108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL; 312.337.2888}

Gather and give thanks with family and friends at The Peninsula’s annual Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet in The Lobby Restaurant. The chefs are preparing a feast of à la carte plated menu options and elaborate buffet stations that are sure to please every palette. Station highlights include Carving, Grand Seafood, Sassanian Caviar, Sushi + Sashimi, Ramen Bar, and Dessert, with a children’s food station and an a la carte plated menu available as well. Enjoy a string quartet throughout brunch and a magician + game lounge for the children! Tickets are $335 for adults and $95 for children 5-12 years old (excluding tax, gratuity, and beverages) and can be purchased here. 

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RPM Steak {66 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL; 312.284.4990}

RPM Steak is serving a Thanksgiving feast featuring a multi-course pre-fixe menu of holiday signatures. Enjoy dishes like Parker House Rolls with French cultured butter, Wagyu Steak Tartare to start, and your choice of Harrison’s Farms Organic Turkey, Alaskan Halibut, or Roasted Beef Tenderloin. Classic sides like Whipped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Stuffing round out the meal, with desserts including Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan Pie, or Martha M’s Special Occasion Carrot Cake to finish. The menu is available for $135 per person (plus tax & gratuity) and reservations can be made here. 

NoMI {800 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.239.4030}

Overlooking Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan, celebrate Thanksgiving with a mouthwatering buffet at The Park Hyatt’s 7th floor restaurant, NoMI. Buffet stations will feature decadent offerings like Truffle-Sage Turkey, Prime Rib, Bone-In Ham, and an ocean bar overflowing with Lobster, Oysters, Sushi + more. Seasonal sides and an extravagant dessert display ensure a Thanksgiving table unlike any other in Chicago! Priced at $265 per person (plus tax & gratuity), you can make your reservations  here. 

Monarch & Lion {302 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL; 312.973.2623}

For those craving tradition with a refined edge and a British touch, Monarch & Lion is offering a Thanksgiving Roast Menu centered around Turkey or Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Gravy — served in-house on Thanksgiving Day for $55 per person (plus tax & gratuity). They are also offering take-home feasts featuring succulent Whole Turkeys or Chickens (available fully cooked or marinated to cook at home), along with amazing sides like Butternut Squash Soup, Mango & Paneer Salad, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Buttermilk Biscuits, and Date Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. In-person or on the go, Monarch & Lion has you covered for the holiday! 

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To-Go Meals + Kits:

The Goddess and Grocer {Multiple Locations}

The Goddess and Grocer has Thanksgiving covered for families of all sizes and with any dietary restrictions! Their expansive catering menu offers complete meal kits for gatherings of up to 12 people, featuring holiday specialties like Whole Turkeys, Turkey Pan Gravy, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Cider Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Pumpkin Pie - to name a few! The Goddess and Grocer is also offering a wide variety of à la carte mains, sides + desserts as well as full vegan menus for those with restrictions. Be sure to check their website for ordering guidelines, deadlines, delivery details and pick-up order details. Place your orders through the Goddess website here.  

Daisies {2375 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.697.9443}

Those craving the comforting flavors of the holidays without the kitchen chaos should look no further than Logan Square’s Midwestern-inspired Italian restaurant Daisies. They are celebrating Turkey Day with a made-from-scratch, locally-sourced classic Thanksgiving dinner from Chef Joe Frillman, including highlights like Confit Turkey Leg + Thigh, Sommelier-Curated Wine Packs, as well as Pies & Homemade Ice Cream. The Thanksgiving Kits are priced starting at $295, serving up to four people, with an order deadline of November 15. Orders can be made here.

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Briny Swine {2577 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL; 773.698.6012}

Skip the stress - order your Thanksgiving meal from Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar and pick-up fresh before the holiday! Both a la carte and complete meals are available to order with highlights including Whole Smoked Turkey, Bourbon Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes, Corn Bread Stuffing, Collard Greens and Bourbon Apple Cobbler. For every meal purchased, Briny Swine will provide a family meal for a local family in honor of the giving season. The order deadline is Friday, November 21 at 5pm with a pick-up on Wednesday, November 26 between 12-8pm. Orders can be made here. 

Duck Duck Goat {857 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL; 312.902.3825}

Take your feast to the next level with Chef Stephanie Izard's Peking Duck Dinner Kit! This meal kit comes complete with all the fixings: Peking Duck (served with mandarin pancakes, assorted pickles and garnishes), Green Beans, Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Mashed Potato Spring Rolls, Veggie Fried Rice and Spiced Sweet Potatoes. Just follow the cooking instructions and you’re set! This epic Thanksgiving Duck Kit is priced at $275 for 4 people with a pick-up date of November 26 and can be ordered here. 

By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager