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Thanksgiving Chicago 2025: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch

This Thanksgiving, Chicago restaurants are offering everything from traditional turkey dinners to globally inspired seasonal menus. From neighbourhood favourites to refined downtown dining rooms, there are plenty of ways to celebrate. If you plan to dine out or want inspiration for your own meal, this guide highlights where to enjoy Thanksgiving in Chicago.

Thanksgiving Chicago 2025: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch

Thanksgiving in America is Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Thanksgiving Chicago 2025: Restaurant Offerings

This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.

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Gene & Georgetti in Chicago is offering a Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner for $105 per person and $60 for children under nine. The holiday menu includes starters such as pumpkin soup, the restaurant’s classic garbage salad and fried calamari. Entrée choices range from roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce to house favourites like Chicken alla Joe with sweet and hot peppers, with an optional upgrade to a 38-ounce USDA Prime Tomahawk Ribeye. Sides include Ida’s stuffing, Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. Dessert options feature tiramisu, affogato and coffee cake gelato. The Thanksgiving menu will be served on Thursday, November 27 from 11 AM to 9 PM, with reservations recommended.

Paramount Events in Chicago is offering chef-crafted Thanksgiving drop-off packages throughout November, designed for easy at-home or office celebrations. The menu features oven-roasted turkey breast with herbed pan gravy, holiday stuffing with butternut squash and wild mushrooms, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Optional add-ons include caramelized baby carrots, maple-glazed sweet potatoes and housemade pumpkin or apple pies. Packages start at $48 per person with a minimum of 10 guests.

Artango Bar & Steakhouse is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner experience for $85 per person with a two-guest minimum. Guests can enjoy a festive evening paired with live jazz music.

Fora is offering a Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu for $65 per person from 10 AM to 7 PM. The three-course menu includes a choice of Garden Salad with butternut squash and goat cheese or Potato and Corn Chowder to start, followed by Roasted Turkey Breast with Italian sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and spiced carrots, and a Sweet Potato Cheesecake for dessert.

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet featuring antipasti, a wide variety of holiday dishes, and a 10-foot dessert table. Guests may also choose a holiday entrée.

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse will be open from 12 PM to 8 PM, serving their regular dinner menu alongside Thanksgiving specials.

Bandol is offering a three-course family-style Thanksgiving menu for $75 per person. Starters include Butternut Squash Soup, Oysters Rockefeller, Parisian Gnocchi, or Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. The main course, served family-style, features Roasted Turkey with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, gravy, cranberry compote, stuffing, and haricot vert. Dessert options include Apple Crostata, Pumpkin Pie, or Pecan Pie. A limited dinner menu will also be available.

Thanksgiving Chicago 2025: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch

La Bella Trattoria is offering an Italian-inspired family-style Thanksgiving feast for $90 per person. The meal begins with antipasti for the table, including Tuscan Kale Salad, Meatballs, Marinated Olives, and Fritto Misto. The primi course features Rigatoni with vodka sauce, while the secondi include Roasted Turkey with gravy, Porchetta, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Brussels Sprouts. Dessert selections are individually plated, with choices such as Apple Crostata, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, or Cannoli. Guests can also order from a limited dinner menu.

Thanksgiving Chicago 2025: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch

The Kitchen American Bistro is offering a Thanksgiving menu priced at $99.50 per person and $45.50 for children 12 and under, available from 12 PM to 7 PM. The meal begins with a choice of Harvest Salad or Butternut Squash Bisque, followed by a main of Roasted Turkey with cranberry chutney and gravy or Autumn Pot Pie. Family-style sides include Parker House Rolls, roasted leek and mushroom stuffing, mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Dessert features a duo of Pumpkin Verrine and Apple Galette.

Roanoke is serving a limited à la carte menu that combines traditional and signature dishes. Guests can enjoy Thanksgiving turkey with mushroom stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry orange sauce, as well as entrées like lobster ravioli, butternut squash risotto, and a New York strip with truffle mashed potatoes. Dessert choices include pecan pie, caramel apple pie, and pistachio cheesecake.

Grill on 21 is hosting a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $105 per person. The menu includes starters such as Potato and Celery Root Soup, Kale and Apple Salad, East Coast Oysters, or Truffle Arancini. Entrées include Roasted Turkey with truffle au jus, Beef Tenderloin, Butternut Squash Ravioli, or Bourbon Maple Glazed Pork Chop. Guests can select two sides from choices such as Sage Stuffing, Crispy Brussels, or Whipped Potatoes, and finish with desserts like Apple Crostata, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Cake, or Banana Bread Pudding. Live music will be featured from 1 PM to 6 PM.

Grant Park Bistro is offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 3 PM to 7 PM for $55 per person and $25 for ages 12 and under. The menu includes Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Turkey with bourbon and herb gravy, Roasted Salmon with pistachio gremolata, and Slow-Cooked New York Strip Steak with herb jus, along with traditional pumpkin pie.

Travelle at The Langham is hosting a Thanksgiving “Gobble and Graze” buffet from 12 PM to 6 PM. The event features charcuterie and artisanal cheeses, seafood platters, carving stations, desserts, and seasonal dishes, along with live jazz and family entertainment. Pricing is $285 for adults and $85 for children ages 2 to 12.

River Roast is hosting its annual Thanksgiving buffet with salads, herb-brined turkey, brown sugar glazed ham, Parker House rolls, mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, green beans, sweet potatoes, whipped Yukon potatoes, and assorted house-made pies, including vegan and gluten-free options. Pricing ranges from $30 to $85 per person.

Thanksgiving Chicago 2025: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch

Siena Tavern is hosting their inaugural Thanksgiving Buffet from 10:30 AM to 6 PM. The menu includes a traditional carving station, classic Thanksgiving sides, and Siena Tavern specialties. Pricing is $85 for adults, $29 for children ages 7 to 12, and free for children under 6.

Asador Bastian will serve a Basque-inspired Thanksgiving celebration for $165 per person in The Bar Room. Guests can enjoy an à la carte menu featuring pintxos, grilled seafood, slow-roasted turkey, boutique beef, and festive desserts. Wine pairings curated by the sommelier team will also be available.

Alpana is offering a three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner for $85 per person and $28 for children. The menu features seasonal dishes prepared with dietary accommodations available upon request. Reservations are required, and the regular à la carte menu will not be offered.

Fioretta is presenting a four-course Thanksgiving tasting menu priced at $98 per adult and $25 for children under 12. Available from 2 PM to 8 PM, the menu features traditional holiday entrées and Fioretta classics.

RPM Seafood is hosting their second annual Thanksgiving Feast along the riverfront. The buffet features classic holiday dishes, RPM favourites, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $145 for guests 13 and older, $65 for ages 5 to 12, and $5 for children under 5.

Bistronomic is offering a three-course Thanksgiving prix-fixe for $89 per person with choices such as Roasted Turkey Breast with chestnut stuffing, garlic pomme purée, glazed orange cranberries, haricots verts, and verjus sauce. Starters include a velouté of the day, terrine, haricot verts salad, or Chioggia beet salad. Desserts include a Thanksgiving selection, French lemon tart, or chocolate hazelnut bars, with an optional French cheese plate for $30.

La Pizza & La Pasta at Eataly is offering a $55 Thanksgiving prix-fixe with starters like roasted beets with whipped ricotta, toasted hazelnuts, and Urbani black truffle honey, butternut squash soup with goat cheese fondue, or housemade lasagne with mushroom ragù. Mains include roasted turkey breast with fixings or braised beef in peppered red wine sauce, followed by Italian pecan cake.

The 101 Bar & Grill is offering a Thanksgiving menu from 11 AM to 8 PM featuring a Beet Salad with goat cheese to start, a Traditional Roasted Turkey entrée with green beans, mashed potato, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, and a choice of Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie for dessert. A limited dinner menu will also be available.

River North Bistro is offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 3 PM to 7 PM for $55 per person, $25 for ages 12 and under. The menu lists Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, buttery mashed potatoes, roasted fennel and turkey sausage stuffing, Roasted Turkey with bourbon and herb gravy and house made cranberry sauce, Traditional Pumpkin Pie, plus Roasted Salmon and Slow Cooked New York Strip Steak with herb jus.

True Food Kitchen is offering a three-course Thanksgiving prix-fixe for $49.50 per person from 11 AM to 7 PM, featuring a Turkey Dinner alongside True Food favourites.

Ditka’s Grill in Wheaton is serving a four-course Thanksgiving feast featuring slow-roasted turkey with traditional fixings, along with select à la carte menu items. A credit card is required to hold reservations, with a $50 fee for no-shows or cancellations made within three days.

Marina’s Bistro and Rum Bar in Chicago is hosting a four-course Thanksgiving dinner by Chef Eric Roldan, blending classic holiday flavours with Puerto Rican influences. The elevated dining experience begins at 3 PM, starting at $103 per person.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is offering a Thanksgiving To-Go package serving six to eight guests for $375. The meal includes herb-roasted turkey, mascarpone whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, parmesan basil bread stuffing, and a selection of pies such as pumpkin, cranberry pecan, and French silk. Add-ons include shrimp cocktail, cheese and charcuterie, and wine options.

I|O Godfrey Roofscape in Chicago is offering a Thanksgiving buffet for $65 per adult and $15 per child under 12. The spread includes roasted butternut squash and potato leek soups, salads, carved turkey, prime rib, salmon, and sides such as mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing, and sweet potato purée. Desserts include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, tiramisu, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Staytion Market & Bar in Chicago is serving a Thanksgiving dinner menu from 12 PM to 9 PM. Reservations require a $25 deposit per person.

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