Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be an enormous hassle, involving spending all day in the kitchen keeping track of different cooking times for sides and the turkey to ensure that everything is warm and ready to go on the table. You can remove much of the stress and get to just enjoy your feast by picking up a ready-made meal from a Chicago restaurant or even a version where most of the work is done for you and you just have to roast the bird, filling the kitchen with delicious smells.
There are also options for brunch or dinner out so you don’t have to deal with the cleanup at home. Choose from a buffet feast, tasting menu or a la carte meal. You can also find options for one or two if you want a low-key way to enjoy some festive food without the big gathering. You’ll find traditional dishes and plenty of spins on the classics including vegan, Indian, Greek and Italian meals.
However you like to celebrate Thanksgiving, you can be thankful for these 70 restaurants for making it easy.
All meals are offered on Nov. 27 unless otherwise specified.
The Loop and Near North Side
Adorn
Executive chef Brent Balika offers a spread ($285; $95 for kids) including roasted butternut squash bisque, slow-roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, herb-crusted lamb chops with mint jelly and pumpkin pie. Noon to 6 p.m. 120 E. Delaware St., 312-280-8800, adornrestaurant.com
The Albert
A buffet ($65) includes roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, roasted mint carrots, cheese tortellini with basil tomato sauce and dark chocolate brownies. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 228 E. Ontario St., 312-471-3883, thealbertchicago.com
Asador Bastian
A Basque-inspired feast ($150 plus $135 for wine pairings) includes slow-roasted turkey, seafood, seasonal sides and pumpkin spice Basque cheesecake. Noon to 7 p.m. 214 W. Erie St., 312-800-8935, asadorbastian.com
Bandol
A family-style feast ($75) includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy and pumpkin pie. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 100 W. Monroe St., 312-877-5713, bandolrestaurant.com
Brass Tack
The restaurant within the Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers a three-course menu ($75) including brown butter butternut squash bisque, herb-roasted turkey breast and cognac pumpkin cheesecake. Executive chef Eric Damidot also offers a $480 to-go meal for up to eight including turkey, green beans almandine, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie with salted caramel sauce. Orders must be placed by Nov. 25 for pickup Nov. 26-27. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1402, brasstackchicago.com
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
A three-course menu ($39) served from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. includes roasted butternut squash soup, rosemary citrus turkey and mashed potatoes. Add on pumpkin pie with vanilla gelato for $10. You can also place an order by noon Nov. 24 to pick up the meal on Thanksgiving Day. 221 N. Columbus Drive, 312-477-0234, firelakechicago.com
Gene & Georgetti
The classic steakhouse offers a three-course meal ($105; $60 for kids under 9) including pumpkin soup, roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and tiramisu. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718, geneandgeorgetti.com
Grill on 21
The restaurant within the LaSalle Hotel offers a three-course meal ($105) featuring East Coast oysters, roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, sage stuffing and pumpkin pie. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 208 S. LaSalle St., 312-634-0000 ext. 3, grillon21.com
Il Porcellino
A carryout Thanksgiving dinner for two includes pear salad, roasted turkey breast porchetta with whipped potatoes, butternut squash lasagna with Italian sausage and carrot cake topped with candied pumpkin seeds for $115. Orders must be placed by 10 a.m. Nov. 23 for pickup from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 26. 59 W. Hubbard St., 312-595-0800, ilporcellinochicago.com
I|O Godfrey
Pile your plate at a buffet ($65; $15 for kids under 12) featuring roasted butternut squash soup, carved turkey, cornbread stuffing, smoked salmon salad, creamed corn and pecan pie. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 127 W. Huron St., 312-374-1830, iogodfrey.com
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Enjoy a traditional holiday spread ($78; $40 for kids ages 5-12. Kids under 5 eat free) featuring sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, citrus cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash with toasted marshmallows and a slice of pumpkin chiffon pie. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 60 E. Grand Ave., 312-379-5637, joes.net
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
A special three-course meal ($68) includes roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry chutney, sweet potato hash and pumpkin cheesecake. Add wine pairings for $45. 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823, michaeljordansteakhouse.com
Monarch & Lion
The British pub offers a Thanksgiving chicken dinner for four to six ($125-$145) or a turkey dinner for eight ($155-$175) featuring mashed potatoes with gravy, mac and cheese, buttermilk biscuits, butternut squash soup and date stick toffee pudding. Orders can be picked up Nov. 26. from 4 to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, the restaurant offers a choice of prime rib or turkey breast with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, dressing and Yorkshire pudding for $55. 302 E. Illinois St., 312-973-2623, monarchandlion.com/thanksgiving
Prime & Provisions
Feast on a buffet ($105; $35 for kids ages 7-12) featuring crab legs, carved slow-roasted prime rib, smoked mustard-glazed salmon, herb-roasted turkey, green bean casserole and warm bread pudding. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 222 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com
River Roast
Thanksgiving at River Roast. (River Roast)
Feast on a buffet ($85; $30 for kids 6 and under) featuring herb-brined roasted turkey, brown sugar-glazed ham, mac and cheese, whipped potatoes and kale caesar salad. 1-7:15 p.m. 315 N. LaSalle St., 312-822-0100, riverroastchicago.com
RPM Italian
Put an Italian twist on your celebration with a meal ($105) featuring braised short rib, butternut squash agnolotti, turkey and pumpkin cheesecake. Noon to 8 p.m. 52 W. Illinois St., 312-222-1888, rpmrestaurants.com
RPM Seafood
Thanksgiving at RPM Seafood. (Lindsay Eberly x Eberly Film Lab)
The riverside restaurant offers a buffet ($145; $65 for kids ages 5-12; $5 for kids 5 and under) featuring shrimp cocktail, oysters, crab cakes, roasted turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and pie. Noon to 7 p.m. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9035; rpmrestaurants.com
RPM Steak
A four-course meal ($135) includes wagyu steak tartare, Parker House rolls, roasted beef tenderloin, green bean casserole and pumpkin cheesecake. Noon to 8:45 p.m. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990, rpmrestaurants.com
Shaw’s Crab House
In addition to the full a la carte menu, the restaurant offers herb-roasted turkey breast with brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry relish for $42. Groups can opt for a three-course, family-style dinner including whole king crab ($110 per pound) plus lobster bisque, herb-roasted turkey breast, gravy, brioche stuffing and a slice of pie for $68 per person. 11:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. 21 E. Hubbard St., 31-527-2722, shawscrabhouse.com
Shula’s Steak House
The restaurant inside the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk serves a three-course meal ($63) including roasted butternut squash bisque, cider-brined turkey, herb-roasted baby carrots, orange cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. 4-9 p.m. 301 E. North Water St., 312-670-0778, shulassteakhouse.com
The Smith
Thanksgiving at The Smith. (Samantha Keller)
Choose from turkey pot pie, turkey leg osso buco or roasted turkey breast as the center of a three-course meal ($88) including butternut squash soup, apple brioche stuffing and pumpkin spiced cheesecake. Noon to 9 p.m. 400 N. Clark St., 312-312-5100, thesmithrestaurant.com
Smith & Wollensky
The riverside steakhouse offers a three-course turkey dinner ($82) including roasted butternut squash soup, roasted turkey breast, turkey gravy, cornbread and andouille sausage stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon, duck fat-roasted vegetables and pumpkin pie. 318 N. State St., 312-670-9900, smithandwollensky.com
Somerset
The restaurant within the Viceroy Chicago serves a family-style dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. featuring herb-roasted turkey breast, baked ham, potato puree, cornbread stuffing, green beans, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce for $70 or $45 for kids ages 5 to 12. Add a slice of bourbon pecan or apple pie for $12. You can also pick up a meal for three to four ($190) or five to seven ($350) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26-27. 1112 N. State St., 312-586-2000, viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
State and Lake Chicago Tavern
At this buffet ($65), choose from entrees including roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham as the center of a meal including an antipasti table and sweets table. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9400, stateandlakechicago.com
Staytion Market & Bar
The lobby restaurant at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers festive specials including sweet potato bisque ($15), roast turkey with stuffing ($29) and warm apple tart with vanilla gelato ($16). 1 W. Wacker Drive, 312-795-3308, exploretock.com/staytion-bar-chicago
Steak 48
A $78 Thanksgiving dinner includes roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted carrots, stuffing and truffle mashed potatoes. Add on a slice of pumpkin pie for $17. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 615 N. Wabash Ave., 312-266-4848, steak48.com
Tanta
Pollo to Go from Tanta. (MADN Agency)
A 4-pound roasted chicken marinated for 24 hours in Peruvian spices is the star of Tanta’s annual Thanksgiving Pollo to Go menu, which includes roasted cauliflower, corn cake, pastel de papa and pumpkin tres leches for up to four people for $129. Add on half a dozen empanadas for $48. Place an order by noon Nov. 24 for pickup from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 26. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700, tantachicago.com
Torali
Place an order by Nov. 22 to pick up a meal for six to eight featuring an oven-roasted free-range turkey, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, sage gravy and dinner rolls for $375. You can also add on a cranberry pecan pie ($38), shrimp cocktail ($65) or a cheese and charcuterie board ($60). Orders can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27. 160 E. Pearson St., 312-573-5160, toralichicago.com
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
Celebrate with oven-roasted turkey breast served with mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green beans and gravy ($38) plus pumpkin pie with salted caramel ice cream ($14). 200 N. Columbus Drive, 312-565-6644, torochicago.com/thanksgiving
Travelle at The Langham
Thanksgiving at Travelle. (The Langham, Chicago)
A buffet ($285; $85 for kids ages 2-12) offers cheese and charcuterie, seafood platters, carving stations, dessert and Champagne, plus live jazz music. Noon to 6 p.m. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705, langhamhotels.com
Yardbird
Feed two to four ($310) or six to eight ($590) with a package, including herb-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, spiced honey-glazed Brussels sprouts, bourbon brown butter-glazed yams, cranberry relish, biscuits with honey butter, and giblet gravy. Add a brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie for $40. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22 for pick up Nov. 26-27. The River North restaurant also offers a turkey dinner for dine in for $42. 530 N. Wabash Ave., 312-999-9760, runchickenrun.com/thanksgiving
Yasemi
A Greek turkey dinner for six to eight available fully cooked ($175) or to make at home ($155) includes roasted lemon and herb potatoes, herbed rice pilaf, tabbouleh salad, green beans in tomato sauce, and rice pudding. Orders can be picked up from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 26. 127 W. Huron St., 312-909-5108, yasemichicago.com/thanksgiving
North Side & Northwest Side
Bar Roma
A dinner for two features cider-brined roasted turkey breast, spiral-sliced honey-baked ham, garlic mashed potatoes, classic green bean casserole, Italian bread stuffing, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter and pumpkin pie for $135. Add a bottle of Italian wine for $20 or shrimp cocktail for $24. Orders must be placed by Nov. 24 for pickup from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 26. 5101 N. Clark St., 773-942-7572, barromachicago.com
Daisies
A $295 dinner for four includes turkey breast, confit leg and thigh, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, Parker House rolls and green bean casserole. Add on an apple crumb or pumpkin pie ($40) or three bottles of wine ($99). Orders can be picked up Nov. 26. 2375 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-9443, exploretock.com/daisieschicago
Farm Bar
A carryout package for two to four ($150) or six to eight ($290) people includes herb-roasted turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, turkey gravy, buttermilk biscuits and pumpkin pie. Orders can be picked up from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26. 1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-770-9081, farm-bar.com
Le Sud
Get an apple cider-brined turkey breast and spiral-sliced ham with cranberry-pear chutney to feed two ($140) along with roasted root vegetables, Boursin whipped potatoes, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Add on a bottle of wine for $30. Orders must be placed by Nov. 21 for pickup from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26. 2301 W. Roscoe St. 773-857-1985, lesudchicago.com
Manchamanteles
Place an order by Nov. 20 to share a whole turkey dinner for four served with mole, sauteed green beans, mashed potatoes and sweet potato puree with salsa macha ($185). Enjoy the menu at home or at the restaurant. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2009 N. Western Ave., 773-512-9557, manchamantelesrestaurant.com
Summer House
A to-go package for four includes roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry relish and pumpkin chiffon pie for $150. Add on food for an additional guest for $35. Orders must be placed by Nov. 23 for pickup or delivery Nov. 26. 1954 N. Halsted St., 773-634-4100, summerhouserestaurants.com
West Side & Near West Side
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Thanksgiving to-go from Bloom Plant Based Kitchen. (Ryan Beshel)
A vegan feast from James Beard-nominated chef Rodolfo Cuadros includes autumn greens, chickpea picatta, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and avocado chocolate mousse for $85. Meals can be picked up at 3 p.m. Nov. 26. 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave., 312-363-3110, opentable.com/r/bloom-chicago
Cafe Robey
A dinner buffet ($84) includes roasted turkey, sourdough dressing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. 4-7:30 p.m. 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave., 872-315-3084, caferobey.com
Duck Duck Goat
Duck dinner from Duck Duck Goat. (Boka Restaurant Group)
Roast a marinated Peking duck and serve it with green beans, char siu bao buns, mashed potato spring rolls, vegetable fried rice and spiced sweet potatoes ($275). Pick up the feast for four from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Nov. 26. 857 W. Fulton Market, 312-902-3825, duckduckgoatchicago.com
Fioretta
A four-course tasting menu ($98) includes butternut squash soup, Caesar salad, turkey with Italian sausage stuffing and lemon meringue pie. 2-8 p.m. 318 N. Sangamon St., fiorettasteak.com
Fora
The restaurant at The Emily Hotel offers a three-course dinner ($65) including potato and corn chowder, roasted turkey breast with Italian sausage stuffing and citrus cranberry sauce, and sweet potato cheesecake. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 311 N. Morgan St., 312-764-1933, forachicago.com
Frontier
Pick up a 10- to 20-pound turkey ($105-$160) from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 26 or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 27, along with buttered rolls ($18), cornbread stuffing ($54) and cranberry sauce ($10). Orders must be placed by 8 p.m. Nov. 21. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322, thefrontierchicago.com
ROOP
Choose from a fully prepared ($175) or cook-at-home ($155) tandoori turkey feast for six to eight, served with makhani gravy, pulao and chickpea curry plus gulab jamun cheesecake. Smaller groups can opt for a tandoori chicken meal for four to six ($125-$145). Orders can be picked up from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 26. 736 W. Randolph St., 312-809-6964, roopchicago.com/thanksgiving
South Side & Near South Side
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
A three-course dinner includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey with cranberry relish, garlic whipped potatoes with turkey gravy, stuffing and pecan bourbon pie for $85. If you’re hosting at home, you can pick up a meal for eight to 10 including roasted turkey with cranberry relish for $129, and sides including macaroni and cheese, candied sweet potatoes and green bean casserole for $89 each. Orders must be placed by noon Nov. 22 for pickup between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com
The Duck Inn
Feed a family of four with duck fat-poached turkey ($299) or a rotisserie duck ($275) plus duck sausage stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes, cranberry-tangerine chutney, Brussels sprouts and molten pumpkin cheesecake. You can also get everything but the bird for $175. Have your dinner delivered or pick it up Nov. 26. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, theduckinnchicago.com
Suburban and multiple locations
Aboyer
Groups can choose to have roasted pork tenderloin or brown sugar-brined turkey as the star of their meal, which includes candied squash bisque with toasted brioche croutons, mashed potatoes, sweet potato gratin and green beans. The dine-in meal is $85 from 2 to 3 p.m. and $95 from 3:30 to 7 p.m., while a $125 per person carryout meal is available to pick up from noon to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, 847-441-3100, opentable.com/r/aboyer-winnetka
Antico Posto
Place an order by 4 p.m. Nov. 22 for a meal for four to six including roasted turkey breast with gravy, green beans almondine, stuffing and cranberry sauce for $190. Add on butternut squash ravioli for $66 or a pint of pumpkin pecan gelato for $9.95. Orders can be picked up or delivered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26. 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-586-9200, antico-posto.com
Bar Siena North Shore
A Thanksgiving buffet ($50; $15 for kids ages 6-12; free for kids 5 and under) includes rigatoni alla vodka with garlic breadcrumbs, oven-roasted turkey, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, smoked salmon with bagels and mini pastries. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4999 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, barsienanorthshore.com
Beatrix
Beatrix’s Thanksgiving to-go dinner. (Beatrix)
A to-go dinner for four to six includes herb-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy, Parker House rolls and cranberry sauce for $186. A la carte add-ons include herb-roasted sweet potatoes and pumpkin chiffon pie. Orders must be placed by noon Nov. 24 for carryout or delivery from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26. Multiple locations, beatrixrestaurants.com
Bub City
Bub City’s Thanksgiving to-go meal. (Lindsay Eberly x Eberly Film Lab)
A dinner for two ($120), four ($210) or eight ($390) includes a smoked turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. The dishes are also available a la carte. Place your order by 7 p.m. Nov. 25 for pickup Nov. 26. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200 and 5441 Park Place, Rosemont, 847-261-0399, bub-city.com
Cima
The new restaurant offers a meal ($40) with oven-roasted turkey breast with candied sweet potatoes, buttermilk garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with Marcona almonds, roasted carrots, cranberry sauce and pie. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6350 N. River Road, 847-653-4163, cimarosemont.com
Di Pescara
Feast on butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie for $60 per person or $30 for kids ages 5-10 from 11 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. You can also place an order by Nov. 24 to pick up a minimum of two meals from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 26. 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, 847-498-4321, di-pescara.com
Ema
A Mediterranean-inspired Thanksgiving meal for two includes pumpkin hummus, crispy Brussels sprouts, cider-and-sumac-brined roasted turkey breast with gravy and apple kataifi tarte tatin for $123. Orders must be placed by 10 a.m. Nov. 24 for pickup or delivery from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26. 74 W. Illinois St., 312-527-5586, and 1320 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, 847-262-9500, emarestaurants.com
Francesca’s
Six of the restaurant’s locations are hosting a buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed spiral ham, sausage and sage stuffing, sauteed green beans, roasted butternut squash and charcuterie for $58 or $17 for kids ages 12 and under. You can also place an order by noon Nov. 25 for a meal for two to three ($90) or five to six ($180) that can be picked up from noon to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Multiple locations, miafrancesca.com
Indus
An Indian spin on Thanksgiving dinner available for groups of four ($180) or six ($210) features roasted tandoori chicken or paneer kebab, sweet potato pomegranate chaat, basmati rice pulao, garlic naan, green beans with caramelized onions and mango sorbet. Place an order by Nov. 21 for pickup from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 26. 617 Central Ave., Highland Park, 312-282-8064, eatindus.com
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
A Thanksgiving dinner for two includes oven-roasted turkey breast, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and apple strudel for $89. Add a pecan or pumpkin pie for $50 or create your own a la carte meal with enough turkey for six to eight and sides for eight to 10. Orders must be placed by 8 p.m. Nov. 23 for carryout or delivery from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, 847-677-3350, lwoodsrestaurant.com
Labriola Oak Brook
A Thanksgiving feast for four to six includes herb-roasted sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, brioche dinner rolls and pumpkin pie for $195. Orders must be placed by noon Nov. 24 to pick up Nov. 26-27. Dine in from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry relish ($33). 3011 Butterfield Road, 630-861-6177, labriolaoakbrook.com
Passero
A Thanksgiving feast for $40 per person includes roasted turkey breast with rosemary gravy, focaccia and chestnut stuffing, green bean casserole, whipped potatoes and cranberry apple streusel. You can also order a whole apple crumble, pumpkin or chocolate peanut butter pie ($37). 3 S. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights, 224-857-8900, eatpassero.com
Prairie Grass Cafe
Thanksgiving at Prairie Grass Cafe includes pecan pie. (Cindy Kurman)
Order a la carte or opt for a $170 dinner for two that includes butternut squash soup, oven-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, apple chestnut stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and pecan pie. Orders must be placed by Nov. 20 for pickup from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 27. 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 847-205-4433, prairiegrass.cafe
Q-BBQ
Thanksgiving from Q-BBQ. (Ryan Beshel)
A whole smoked turkey ($210) or turkey breast ($230) for eight to 10 includes cranberry barbecue sauce, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, brisket gravy, Brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie. The dishes, except for the pumpkin pie, are also available a la carte. Place an order by Nov. 19 for pickup from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 26. Multiple locations, q-bbq.com
Saranello’s
For an Italian spin on Thanksgiving, share a meal including roasted sliced turkey, giblet gravy, Parmesan-stuffed mushrooms, focaccia stuffing, sweet potato casserole and apple crostata ($60) available for dine-in from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 or to pick up from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26-27. 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, 847-777-6878, saranellos.com
Shaw’s Crab House
In addition to the full a la carte menu, the restaurant offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner ($38) including herb-roasted turkey breast, brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry relish. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, 847-517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com
Smoke Daddy
Choose from a house-smoked whole turkey ($100-$150) or glazed ham ($120) with sides including cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and sweet potato mash served by the quart or half pan ($16-$36). Round out the meal with pumpkin pie ($25) and spiked cider for six ($25). Orders must be placed by noon Nov. 21 and can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 in Wrigleyville or from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at both locations. 1804 W. Division St., 773-772-6656 and 3636 N. Clark St., 773-227-2583, thesmokedaddy.com
Soul & Smoke
Thanksgiving dishes from Soul & Smoke include cauliflower au gratin. (Ryan Beshel)
Head to Avondale, Evanston or the West Loop on Nov. 26 to pick up a meal from chef D’Andre Carter for two to four or 10-15 featuring herb-roasted or Cajun smoked turkey breast ($29-$145), herb stuffing ($17-$51), green bean casserole ($29-$110), cauliflower au gratin ($17-$51) mac and cheese ($27-$88) and an apple pie from Bang Bang Pie ($45). Multiple locations, soulandsmoke.com
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
A three-course dinner includes shrimp and lobster bisque, roasted turkey, sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecan crust, roasted Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon and Key lime pie for $52 or $25 for kids from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Meals for five ($225) or 10 ($440) are available to eat at home. Orders can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 26 or 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 27. 244 S. Main St., Naperville, 630-305-0230, sullivanssteakhouse.com
Three Embers
The restaurant within the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort offers a buffet ($69; $22 for kids under 10) featuring roasted turkey, mac and cheese, butternut squash soup, cranberry sauce and smoked salmon. Noon to 4 p.m. 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, threeembersrestaurant.com
Truluck’s
Truluck’s Thanksgiving offerings include carrot cake. (Truluck’s)
A three-course meal features cauliflower brown butter soup, herb-roasted turkey breast, Parmesan mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry apple compote and carrot cake for $59 or $29 for kids ages 12 and under from 1-8 pm. Add on family-style sides including creamed spinach ($13), asparagus ($16) and king crab mac and cheese ($29). 9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, 847-233-9404, trulucks.com
Wildfire
Thanksgiving at Wildfire. (Carolyn Katz)
A family-style meal includes deviled eggs, Caesar salad, roasted turkey with mushroom-herb stuffing, roasted asparagus, creamed spinach and pumpkin pie for $75 or $30 for kids ages 12 and under from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A carryout menu for four to five or eight to 10 is also available. Multiple locations, wildfirerestaurant.com
Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer.
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