Thanksgiving is almost here! If you don’t have dinner plans, don’t fret! Save yourself the hassle this year and head to a restaurant for a delicious festive feast. Here are the best Thanksgiving dinners in Chicago 2025 between dining in and grabbing to-go.
Prime & Provisions
The renowned steakhouse invites everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving with a Grand Feast! The feast will feature Carving Stations with Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Maple-Glazed Ham on the Bone, Herb-Roasted Turkey, and Smoked Mustard-Glazed Salmon; the Raw Bar will offer Shrimp, Oysters, and Crab Legs.
Guests can enjoy a variety of salads, including Prime Chopped and Caesar, along with traditional Thanksgiving sides such as Properly Whipped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Marshmallow Sweet Potatoes, Decadent Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional Stuffing, Creamed Spinach, Roasted Sweet Corn, and Charred Brussels Sprouts. For dessert, the menu will feature Assorted Breads and Pastries, Traditional Holiday Pies, Warm Bread Pudding, and Chef’s Bite-Sized Decadent Desserts.
Price: $105 per person and $35 for children 7-12
Address: 222 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601
Dine-in: Make reservations at Prime & Provisions here
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti’s prix-fixe holiday menu offers a wide variety of options to curate your perfect feast. Start with a choice of one delicious appetizer like a classic Caesar Salad, the colorful Garbage Salad, creamy Pumpkin Soup, or the restaurant’s famous Calamari. For the main course, indulge in carefully prepared entrées, including a succulent Roasted Turkey, the rich and savory Risotto con Zucca, flavorful Chicken alla Joe, perfectly Broiled Salmon, or an impressive Tomahawk Steak grilled to perfection. Pair with a side dish, and finish the meal with a decadent dessert like Pumpkin Cheesecake or Coffee Cake Gelato.
Price: $105 per person and $60 for children under 9
Address: 500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make reservations at Gene & Georgetti here
The Emily Hotel
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Fora at The Emily Hotel will offer a delightful three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago. The first course includes a choice between a Garden Salad featuring mixed greens, shaved radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and brown butter vinaigrette or a comforting Squash Soup made with roasted squash, toasted pepitas, and mole crema (both vegetarian and vegan options available). For the second course, guests can enjoy Roasted Turkey Breast served with herb gravy, sage brioche stuffing, citrus cranberry sauce, and creamy mashed potatoes. Finally, the third course features a Sweet Potato Cheesecake, which is also available à la carte. In addition, diners can enhance their experience with a premium allocated spirit as an add-on.
Price: $59 per person
Address: 311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
Dine-in: Make reservations at The Emily Hotel here
theWit Chicago
Spend the holiday with loved ones around the table at theWit. Start with an all-you-can-eat salad bar featuring coastal seafood, composed salads, and meat and cheeses. Then, choose from a menu of traditional holiday favorites like roasted turkey, prime rib, and salmon. End the meal with a table loaded with homemade seasonal pies, cobblers, cookies, and cakes.
Price: $65 per person
Address: 201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Dine-in: Make reservations to theWit here
Coco Pazzo
Coco Pazzo, the renowned 32-year-old Italian restaurant in River North, will offer an optional three-course prix fixe menu alongside its regular menu for Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are recommended but not required. The prix fixe, which includes a choice of antipasto, entrée, and dessert, is $70 per person and is crafted by Chef Eric Hammond.
Price: $70 per person
Address: 300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make reservations to Coco Pazzo here
the Albert
Give thanks while celebrating Thanksgiving with Chef Chiappetti’s all-day holiday buffet on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Featuring both traditional and new favorites, the buffet will feature antipasti, including house-made crostini and flatbreads, cured meats and cheeses, vibrant salads, carving stations, homemade pies and cakes, and more—the perfect Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago.
Price: $65 per person
Address: 228 E Ontario St Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60611
Dine-in: Make reservations to the Albert here
Lure Fishbar
While Lure Fishbar is usually a decorated sushi restaurant, it will offer a special pre-fixed Thanksgiving menu this year. For appetizers, patrons can choose between Fall Squash Soup with toasted pumpkin seeds and creme fraiche or Chicories & Roasted Pear Salad made with endive, stilton bleu, toasted walnuts, and maple vinaigrette.
For entrees, patrons can choose from Thanksgiving Day Roasted Turkey with chestnut-sage stuffings, mashed sweet potato, cranberries, and gravy; Skatewing Grenobloise with crispy fried Brussels sprouts, shallot, and baby carrots; Grilled Filet Mignon ($10 supplement) with wilted Swiss chard, caramelized cipollinis, and black truffle oil; and Pumpkin Ravioli with sage brown butter and parmigiano reggiano.
Dessert options include Toasted Pecan Pie with spiced rum caramel and vanilla bean ice cream or Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon chantilly cream.
Price: $85 per person
Address: 616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Dine-in: Make reservations to Lure Fishbar here
The Godfrey Hotel
The Godfrey Hotel will celebrate Thanksgiving with a special Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet. The buffet will include a carving station, salad bar, dessert bar, and more.
Price: $65 per person and $15 per child
Address: 127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make reservations to The Godfrey Hotel here
Fioretta
Fioretta, recently named on our best new restaurants in Chicago list, will celebrate Thanksgiving with the best Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago. This year, they have an a la carte dinner menu featuring Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey. Dinner will be served on Thursday, November 28th, from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Address: 318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
Dine-in: Make reservations to Fioretta here
The Florentine
The Florentine’s Thanksgiving Day Prix Fixe menu will feature A choice between Salad Heirloom kale salad or Soup Pumpkin soup for the starters. The main will be a Herb Crusted Heritage Turkey Breast truffle turkey leg rillette, smoked turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce.
The sides will feature Sourdough Stuffing sausage, Beef and ginger Candied Yams, Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes, and Crisp Roasted Brussels Sprouts. For dessert, they will have Michigan Honey Apple Crisp vanilla gelato. In addition to the prix fixe menu, The Florentine will also serve an a la carte Turkey Plate with two sides for $39.
Price: $65 per person
Address: 315 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make reservations to The Florentine here
The Smith
One of the best restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago is The Smith. The restaurant will have a special three-course prix fixe menu featuring a choice of turkey in three ways—roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie—along with other options for non-turkey lovers.
Diners will be able to indulge in a handful of dishes such as butternut squash soup with ginger-apple crème fraîche, spiced pepitas, ricotta gnocchi truffle cream, turkey leg osso buco with jalapeño cheddar grits, pickled cranberries, turkey jus, turkey pot pie, and more.
Price: $82 per person
Address: 400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make reservations to The Smith here
Truluck’s
Are you traveling on Thanksgiving this year? Located right by O’hare, Truluck, in addition to their regular menu of delicious seafood entrees, will offer a traditional three-course Thanksgiving feast of turkey with everyone’s favorite sides and a selection of desserts.
The 3-course Thanksgiving menu will spice up your traditional holiday, complete with the delicious treasures of the sea—Florida Stone Crab claws. Truluck’s is famous for their delectable Carrot Cake. Still, dessert lovers will be tempted this year by the addition of a new dessert: Pumpkin Spice Mousse Cheesecake made with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream, Pecan-Gingersnap Crumble, and gingersnap Crust ($12/slice or $70/whole/8 slices).
Price: $59 per person and $29 per child 12 and under.
Address: 9860 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Dine-in: Make reservations to Truluck’s here
River Roast
Join River Roast, a Chicago restaurant, for Thanksgiving dinner with every traditional dish you would typically crave. The menu starts with a Welcome Board filled with charcuterie and cheese with Assorted Rolls. Followed by a salad course with Squash and Arugula Salad.
Lastly, a main course of Herb Brined and roasted Turkey Breast, Herb Gravy and orange Cranberry Sauce, Carrots and dirt, Turkey Stuffing, Mac and cheese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Whipped Yukon Potatoes. However, every meal is finished with dessert, Carrot Cake, and Pumpkin Pie. They also have a to-go Thanksgiving dinner if you’re feeling like eating at home.
Address: 315 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make reservations to River Roast here
Torali
On Thanksgiving Day, spend the holiday dining out at Ritz-Carlton Chicago’s Torali either for brunch or dinner. Available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Torali’s unique brunch options include Turkey and waffles, Pumpkin Cranberry Scones, Pecan Pie Bear Claws, Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes, and many more selections.
The dinner menu is elegantly prepared with hearty dishes such as fire-roasted apple salads, rosemary-roasted turkey, spiced lamb meatballs, Italian sausage, and navy bean soup. Save room for dessert with sweets, including Citrus Tiramisu, Raspberry Swirl Cannoli, and more. A family-style menu is available for large friends or family groups for a memorable private dining experience.
Address: 160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Dine-in: Make reservations to Torali here
Smith & Wollensky
This Thanksgiving, treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience at Smith & Wollensky. The renowned steakhouse is offering a three-course traditional Turkey Dinner for only $78 per person.
The specially crafted Thanksgiving dinner promises a relaxed and refined atmospehere. Those seeking variety can still enjoy Smith and Wollensky’s full dinner menu on Thanksgiving night as well. Don’t miss this opportunity to create warm holiday memories in a luxurious setting.
Price: $78 per person
Address: 318 N State St., Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: reservations
RPM Steak
RPM Steak is serving a traditional feast featuring a multi-course menu of holiday favorites. Options include Beef Tartare for the first course, Aged Parmesan Risotto for the second course, and Local Turkey Roasted Breast, Fried Thigh, and Traditional Gravy for the main course. The menu includes sides for the table and your choice of dessert. The menu is available for $135 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Price: $135 per person
Address:66 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make a reservation here
Di Pescara
Di Pescara is combining fresh favorites from land and sea to complete a sensational Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago this year. The menu includes Brioche Rolls with Whipped Butter, Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Orchard Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, Parmesan Crusted Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms, Harrison Farm’s Roasted Turkey, Almond Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish, Focaccia and Herb Stuffing, Idaho Mashed Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Glaze, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Butter, Cranberry Sauce, Giblet Gravy, and Apple Crostata with Caramel and Pumpkin Pie and Cinnamon Whipped Cream for dessert.
Price: $59.95 per person, $29.95 for children aged 5- 10
Address: 2124 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062
Dine-in: Make a reservation here
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crab
Joe’s is serving up a traditional holiday spread for Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago, 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. To top it all off, a slice of Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for dessert.
Price: $74.95 per person, $39.95 for children aged 5 – 12
Address: 60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Dine-in: Make a reservation here
RPM Italian
RPM Italian is offering a four-course Thanksgiving meal for dine-in. Choose from dishes including Butternut Squash Agnolotti, Fall Harvest Salad, Local Turkey, Barolo-Braised Short Rib, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin pie, and more!
Price: $95 per person
Address: 52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
Dine-in: Make a reservation here
R.J. Grunts
The Thanksgiving On A Bun is coming back to R.J. Grunts! A favorite Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago, this festive burger is piled high with roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo on a buttery toasted ciabatta bun. It also comes with gravy, cottage fries, and pickles. The Thanksgiving On A Bun is available for dine-in and carryout. RJ Grunts is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Price: $18.95 per person
Address: 2056 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Antico Posto
Antico Posto is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go in Chicago, including House Bread with Giardiniera, Roasted Turkey Breast with Traditional Gravy, Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Traditional Stuffing, Green Beans, Almondine, and Cranberry Sauce for $189.95, plus tax. Add on sides or order a la carte with favorites, including Minestrone Soup, Chicken Meatballs, Whipped Ricotta, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Gnocchi Bolognese, and more.
Each Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go and a la carte item serves 4-6 guests, and all items are packed cold with reheating instructions provided. Don’t forget dessert options such as tiramisu, chocolate budino, pumpkin gelato, and burnt caramel gelato (by the pint)! Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 23 at 4:00 PM for carryout on Wednesday, November 27. Antico Posto will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
Address: 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
To-go: Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 27
Ema
Order the Thanksgiving Dinner For Two To-Go from Ema in River North and enjoy a Mediterranean twist on Thanksgiving dinner including House-Made Labneh with Cranberry Cippolini Jam, Pumpkin Hummus, Greek Salad, Farro Risotto with Delicata Squash, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Beef Tenderloin Kebab, Cider & Sumac Brined Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy and Apple Kataifi Tarte Tatin for $119.95, plus tax.
Add on a whole Apple Kataifi Tarte Tatin for $90, plus tax, and don’t forget a sommelier-selected bottle of white or red wine to keep the celebration going! All items are served cold with reheating instructions. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 25 at 12:00 PM for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, November 27. Ema will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
Address: 74 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
To-go: Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 27
Bloom
Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen from James Beard-nominated Chef Rodolfo Cuadros is your vegan option for this year’s Thanksgiving spread. Bloom offers a four-course to-go package for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago.
Diners can get a Leek and chestnut Soup for a starter, an Autumn Harvest Salad with a mustard maple vinaigrette, Royal Acorn Squash with stuffed acorn squash, smoked mushrooms, and chimichurri and a Pumpkin Pie to close out the meal with cranberry bourbon vanilla preserve, toasted meringue, and a lemon balm.
Address: 1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
To-go: Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 27
Tanta
Tanta will handle your Thanksgiving dinner this year with their much-anticipated annual Thanksgiving Pollo To-Go menu! Allow your kitchen to be transported to Peru, where you can savor the bold flavors of Tanta’s Peruvian chicken, roasted potatoes, Chinese-style pork tenderloin, corn cake, pumpkin tres leches, and more. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your meal with optional add-ons like empanadas and batch cocktails!
Address: 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
To-go: Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 22
Beatrix
Make dinner preparations easy with Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go, including Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Holiday Green Beans, Traditional Stuffing, Traditional Gravy, Parker House Rolls, and House-Made Cranberry Sauce. Each package serves 4-6 guests, and all items are served cold with reheating instructions provided. Add on additional sides such as Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprout & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, and more, along with sommelier-selected white and red wines to complete the seasonal spread. Ensure you have dessert for all with house-made holiday pies to-go.
Address: Various locations
To-go: Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 27