Staying at home for Thanksgiving is overrated! Let’s go check out the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Chicago and pamper ourselves! Of course, you can challenge your ultimate cooking talent with chef-provided side recipes at home. But… we think we’re going out on Thanksgiving Day. Yup. We definitely are.
BLVD Steakhouse
817 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Throw in the apron this year and let BLVD Steakhouse in Chicago do all the cooking for you. Chef Johnny Besch has prepared a special Menu full of Thanksgiving favorites for pickup Nov. 24-25 with offerings like Confit Turkey Legs, Brussel Sprouts and Pumpkin Pie featuring Pumpkin Custard, Gingersnap Crumble, Chai Spiced Chantilly Cream and Cranberry Shrub. Make orders now by visiting BLVD on Tock at www.exploretock.com/blvd.
PB&J
205 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
This Thanksgiving, grab your friends and family and head to West Loop hotspot, PB&J! Priced at $25.00 a person, PB&J is offering guests a three-course dinner featuring Butternut Squash Soup, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Cranberry, Gravy, and a Apple or Pumpkin Pie dessert. Dinner rolls will also be available and served after drinks! Looking to kick it up a notch? PB&J is offering bottles of wine for $25.00 each!
The Smith
400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, The Smith is offering diners the ultimate Thanksgiving dinner experience. This Thanksgiving Day, diners can indulge in a special three-course prix fixe menu featuring your choice of turkey three ways — roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie, along with other options for non-turkey lovers. Priced at $72.00 a person, reservations and the full menu is now available on their website here.
Additionally, for those looking to dine at their own home, diners can order their special menu for delivery.
Travelle at The Langham
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Luxe lounge & eatery in the Langham Hotel, Travelle will be open on Thanksgiving night with a four-course Thanksgiving meal.
Your dinner will start with Veloute of Celeriac with rosemary ham, celery and truffled delice, followed by Foie de Poulet, concord grapes, bitter greens with lemon rosemary. The main course includes Green Circle Turkey Breast and Guajillo Chile Carnitas. Side offerings include stuffing, Brussels sprouts, corn and sweet potato casserole. Finally, conclude your night with Pastry Chef Nitin’s delectable Maple Ganache, cinnamon tuile, salted caramel ice cream and candied almonds.
The pricing is $110.00 adult and $60.00 per child 5 to 12 years old. Make your reservation here.
Cherry Circle Room
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Looking to have a fun and unique Thanksgiving dinner? Check out the famous Cherry Circle Room! This all-time favorite is open on Thanksgiving Day featuring a four-course prix-fixe menu with all the classic items from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The meal is $90 per person regularly or $80 for the vegetarian options. You can also add on the drink package for $50 per person.
Make your reservation here.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Joe’s Seafood is open on Thanksgiving Day serving a Thanksgiving Dinner where guests can enjoy Sliced Turkey Breast with leg and thigh confit and pan gravy, alongside all the fixings including Classic Stuffing with sausage, Jennie’s Mashed Potatoes, Citrus Cranberry Relish, Green Beans, Butternut Squash with Toasted Marshmallow, and a slice of Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for dessert.
The menu is $64.95, plus tax (gratuity not included) for adults, $34.95, plus tax (gratuity not included) for children aged 5 – 12, and no charge for the youngest guests aged 4 and younger. Joe’s will also offer its regular menu in addition to the Thanksgiving menu. Reservations are required. View Joe’s Seafood Thanksgiving menu.
Shaw’s Crab House
Locations: Chicago , Schaumburg
Shaw’s – Chicago and Shaw’s – Schaumburg will be open on Thanksgiving Day serving a seafood feast. Enjoy the a la carte Shaw’s menu full of fresh seafood, prime steaks, and Alaskan King Crab Legs. In addition to Shaw’s classics, the team will also offer traditional Thanksgiving specials for the holiday such as Herb Roasted Turkey, Traditional Brioche Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie and more.
Farmhouse Evanston
703 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Farmhouse is changing your Thanksgiving tradition by hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on Nov. 25th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Originating in 2011 with the opening of Farmhouse Tavern in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, Farmheads is a hospitality group with the mission of offering affordable, approachable Midwestern fare based on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.
The Thanksgiving buffet is $45 per person, or $21 for children 10 and under. The feast will feature classic dishes such as autumn salad, turkey stuffings, brown sugar maple-glazed ham, prime ribs, seared salmon, and more.
Make your reservation here.
