Did you hear — Thanksgiving is early this year, which means you need to get your plans in place stat. Cooking up a feast with loved ones is a treasured part of the holiday, but bringing in a few delicious locally made side dishes and desserts (or even the whole meal) is a wonderful way to support local restaurants — and free up some time in your day to relax.
Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or joining others this Thanksgiving, check out these delicious menus that you can order for pick-up from our favorite Chicago and North Shore restaurants.
Aboyer
Carryout & Dine-In
$75.00 per person (plus gratuity and tax)
Carryout orders will be available for pick-up from noon until 1:30pm every half hour.
Meals Include:
- Chef Michael’s Signature Warm Gougeres
- Warm Baguette & Whipped Honey Butter
- Candied Squash Bisque with Toasted Brioche Croutons
Each party may choose one or both of the meats below:
- Brown Sugar Brined & Roasted Locally Farmed Turkey with Pan Gravy
- Roasted Tenderloin of Berkshire Farms Pork
Each guest will enjoy all of the following sides:
- Sage & Angus Ground Beef Dressing (Stuffing)
- Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Gratin
- Green Beans Tossed with Garlic and Brioche Breadcrumbs
- Grand Marnier, Toasted Walnut Cranberry Compote
Each guest will enjoy all of the following desserts:
- Warm Poached Pear Financier
- Individual Roasted Pumpkin-Mascarpone Cheesecake
- Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles
Order on Tock.
64 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka IL
(847) 441-3100
Antico Posto
Serves 4-6 people; $179.95, plus tax
Carry-out Wednesday, November 23 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Meal includes:
- House Bread with Giardiniera
- Roasted Turkey Breast with Traditional Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Stuffing
A la carte items for 4-6 people include:
- Chopped Salad
- Roasted Turkey Breast with gravy
- Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Gnocchi Fungi
- Mashed Potatoes
All orders must be placed on Tock by Saturday, November 19 at 4:00 pm.
118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
(630) 586-9200
Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook
A Best of 2022 Winner – Best Breakfast/Brunch (City)
Serves 4-6 people; $179.95, plus tax
Carry-out Wednesday, November 23 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Meal includes:
- Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
- Mashed Potatoes
- Holiday Green Beans
- Traditional Stuffing
- Traditional Gravy
- Parker House Rolls
- House-Made Cranberry Sauce
A la carte items for 4-6 people include:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Stuffing
- Brussels Sprouts
- Honeycrisp Apple Salad
Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 19 at 12:00 pm.
River North: 519 N Clark St, Chicago, 312-284-1377
Streeterville: 671 N St Clair St, Chicago, 312-642-0001
Fulton Market: 834 W Fulton Market, Chicago, 312-733-0370
Oak Brook: 272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-491-1415
Bennison’s Bakery
A Best of 2022 Winner – Best Bakery (Suburbs)
Open Wednesday, November 25th from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Thursday, November 26th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Holiday items Include:
- Pumpkin Pie
- French Silk Pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Sack Apple Pie
- Pecan Pie
- Apple Pie
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Galette
- Turkey Cookies
- Mini Turkey Cakes
- Pumpkin Breakfast Bread
- Dinner Rolls
Thanksgiving orders should be placed at least 48 hours in advance.
1000 Davis St., Evanston
847-328-9434
Blind Faith Cafe
Serves 6 people; $95.00, plus tax
Carry-out Wednesday, November 23 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Meal includes:
- Whole Shiitake Walnut Loaf
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Cranberry Chutney
- Vegetable Gravy
A la carte items include:
- Apple-Peach Cobbler
- Vegan Pumpkin Bread
- Corn Bread Muffins
- Vegetable Pot Pie
- Yellow Coconut Curry (serves two)
Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 19 at 12:00 pm.
525 Dempster St., Evanston, 847-328-6875
Convito Cafe & Market
A la Carte Menu
Carry-out on Wednesday, November 23 from 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
A la carte items include:
- Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
- Rindsgulash
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions
- Butternut Squash Gratin
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Lenti-Pancetta Soup
- Bella Brussels Salad
- Savory Herb Bread Stuffing
- Mashed Potato Boule
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Grandma’s Corn Budino
- Brown Rice Almondine
- Rustic Apple or Cherry Tart
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 23.
1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette
847-251-3654
Di Pescara
$54.95, plus tax per person
Carry-out Wednesday, November 23 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Meal includes:
- Ciabatta Bread
- Orchard Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
- Butternut Squash Soup with Candied Pumpkin Seeds
- Roasted Turkey from Harrison Farms served with Gravy
- Almond Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish
- Herb Focaccia Stuffing
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Butter Sauce
- Cranberry and Orange Relish
- Pumpkin Pie
- Baked Apple Crostata
A la carte items include:
- Key Lime Pie
- Apple Crostata
- Chocolate Mousse
- Whole Pumpkin Pie
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 23.
2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
847-498-4321
Ema
$62.95, plus tax per person
Carry-out and delivery Wednesday, November 23 from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Meal includes:
- Classic Hummus with Crudité
- Pumpkin Hummus with House Bread
- Greek Salad
- Farro Risotto with Delicata Squash, Lemon Brown Butter, Parmesan and Dried Mint
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- Beef Tenderloin Kebab
- Cider & Sumac Brined Roast Turkey Breast with Preserved Lemon Gravy
- Honey Pie
A la carte items include:
- Whole Honey Pie
- Select Red or White Wines
Orders must be placed by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 21.
74 W Illinois St, Chicago
312-527-5586
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
$64.95, plus tax per person
Carry-out and delivery Wednesday, November 23 from 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meal includes:
- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- House-Made Stuffing
- Green Bean Almondine
- House-Made Cranberry and Apple Strudel
A la carte items, most serving 8-10 people, include:
- L. Woods Chopped Salad
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- House-Made Stuffing
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Key Lime Pie
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- Select Red or White Wines
Orders must be placed by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 18.
7110 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood
847-677-3350
Pit & Tap
A Best of 2022 Winner — Best New Restaurant & Best Barbecue (Suburbs)
A la Carte Menu
Carry-out for cold items Wednesday, November 23 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Hot items on November 24 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
A la carte items include:
- Smoked Whole Turkey
- Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Green Beans
- Mac & Cheese
- Elote
- Chopped Salad
- Corn Bread
- Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Snap Crust
Orders for turkeys must be placed by November 13. Orders for additional sides must be placed by November 19.
1168 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
847-920-7227
Siena Tavern/Barn Siena Old Orchard
Feeds two; $130, plus tax
Carry-out on Wednesday, November 23
Packages include:
- Gremolata Stuffed Porchetta
- Taleggio Whipped Potatoes with Chives
- Prosciutto Sausage & Red Pepper Focaccia Stuffing with Fried Sage
- Nonna’s Lasagna Bolognese
- Butternut Squash Arancini
- Green Beans Gorgonzola with Candied Walnuts
- Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Artichokes
- Fall Harvest Salad
Siena Tavern Thanksgiving to-go orders can be placed here.
51 W Kinzie St., Chicago
Bar Siena (Old Orchard) Thanksgiving to-go orders can be placed here.
4999 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
Soul & Smoke — Evanston, Avondale, West Loop
A Best of 2022 Winner – Best Food Truck
A la Carte Menu
Carry-out on Wednesday, November 23 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm in Evanston and 2:00 – 4:00 pm in Avondale and West Loop
A la carte items include:
- Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
- Cajun Smoked Turkey Breast
- Smoked Pulled Pork
- Smoked Beef Brisket
- Roasted Holiday Ham
- Braised Duck Quarters
- Spare Ribs
- Traditional Herb Stuffing
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Mac & Cheese
- Herb Gravy
- Cornbread Muffins
- Cranberry Sauce
- Braised Brussels Sprouts
- Candied Yams
- Green Bean Casserole
- Collard Greens
- Creamy Apple Slaw
- Harvest Cobb Salad
Evanston: 1601 Payne St., 847-859-2732
Avondale: 3057 N Rockwell St., Chicago, -773-648-7610
West Loop (Time Out Market): 916 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago
Spirit Elephant
A Best of 2022 Winner – Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant (Suburbs)
Serves 2; $140, plus tax per person
Carry-out Wednesday, November 23
Vegan Menu includes:
- “Turkey” Breast Cutlets
- Mushroom Gravy
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Maple Carrots and Green Beans
- Roasted Vegetables
- Housemade Cranberry Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cornbread Muffins
- Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Limited number of dinners available; place your order ASAP.
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
847-348-9000
Vanille Patisserie
For every 10 pies sold, Vanille Patisserie will donate one pie to Fight 2 Feed, an organization that looks closely at how to minimize food waste in local restaurants by preparing unused ingredients to make meals for people in need.
Pie List:
- Pumpkin with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, $35.95
- Apple Streusel, $42.95
- Traditional Pecan, $42.95
- Chocolate Hazelnut Silk Pie, $45.95
- Butterscotch Cream $42.95November Sunshine, $42.95
2108 N. Clark St., Chicago
773-868-4574
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How You Can Help:
As you dine out, consider that many struggle to feed themselves and their families. Here are some organizations to support that help feed those in need.
- The Greater Chicago Food Depository
More than 700 partners across Cook County ensure that nutritious food is available all year to neighbors in need. - Northern Illinois Food Bank
Part of Feeding America, the Northern Illinois Food Bank helps solve hunger through pantries and feeding sites. - Hillside Food Pantry
Distributes food to those in need in Evanston.
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