Lincoln Park Thanksgiving Restaurants
Prefer staying in? Get your Thanksgiving feast delivered straight to your doorstep this year.
Summer House’s Thanksgiving To-Go spread serves four and features favorites like all-natural roasted turkey, house-made bread stuffing, cranberry relish, and roasted Brussels sprouts. There’s also a pumpkin chiffon pie for dessert. Just follow the reheating instructions before serving. Based in Lincoln Park, the restaurant offers delivery and pickup options.
Indian-meets-Pakistani restaurant Tandoor Char House delivers its signature flair to a Thanksgiving spent at home, offering a generous package that includes tandoori chicken, cumin rice, vegetarian samosas, and garlic naan. You can also pick three sides from options like chana masala, aloo gobi, palak paneer, or corn chaat, then finish it all off with gulab jamun for dessert.
Chicago Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Restaurants
A prix fixe menu is a set menu offered at one fixed price, typically including three or more courses, such as a starter, main course, and dessert. It’s a popular choice for Thanksgiving dining because it streamlines the experience, allowing restaurants to design holiday-themed menus and showcase traditional dishes, such as turkey or pumpkin.
The Smith is known for serving an excellent three-course prix fixe menu. From starters to mains, there’s truly something for everyone, with three different turkey choices, including braised leg, roasted breast, or a turkey pot pie. Not a fan of turkey? Choose satisfying options like short rib meatballs or roasted salmon. This year, the sides for the table include crispy Brussels sprouts, apple brioche stuffing, and a cranberry-orange jam. Enjoy delicious dessert choices, such as Honeycrisp apple tart and pumpkin-spiced cheesecake.
If you’re seeking a restaurant that serves more courses, Big Jones offers a five-course prix fixe menu. Rooted in heritage cooking, much of its food is based on old-time family recipes, featuring ingredients like house-ground sassafras and sorghum molasses. Expect a southern Thanksgiving spread with its signature deep-fried turkey. Additionally, it’s a flexible restaurant that can accommodate both large and small groups. You can also choose to dress up or keep it more casual.
As always, reservations often fill up quickly. Book early to avoid the last-minute stress of not being able to secure a table.
Discover Chicago Chefs’ Takes on Thanksgiving Classics
While you can’t go wrong with Thanksgiving favorites, Chicago’s chefs are elevating holiday fare. You’ll love these unique options if you’re eager to taste distinctive local flavors and dishes this holiday season.
Cindy’s Rooftop
Located on the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association, Cindy’s Rooftop hosts a “Pie in the Sky” Thanksgiving Pie Sale each year. Preorder crafted pies by Pastry Chef Yammi Mercado in gourmet flavors like bourbon pecan, sweet potato, pumpkin cheesecake, and Dutch apple.
You can also enjoy Cindy’s Rooftop on Thanksgiving Day, eating a feast curated by Chef Kaleena Bliss — think dishes like chilled king crab and lobster and braised short rib. With breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, this will be a holiday dining experience to remember.
Chicago Chefsgiving
After two successful years, Venteux Brasserie and Pendry Chicago are bringing back Chicago Chefsgiving. This one-night dinner unites celebrated chefs to support a vital cause — for each ticket sold, $50 is donated to a community organization, embodying the spirit of giving that the holiday represents.
This year’s beneficiary is the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a network that advances community health through nutrition and food. For over 40 years, it has led nutrition and culinary education initiatives with schools, families, and partners, emphasizing the importance of cooking and shared meals.
Enjoy Chicago’s Thanksgiving Foods Mindfully With Doherty Nutrition
Though Thanksgiving centers on indulgent dishes, you can enjoy them within a balanced eating pattern by approaching the holiday season mindfully. Partnering with a Registered Dietitian (RD) can help you build a personalized plan to support health goals, navigate holiday meals strategically, and enjoy special occasions without stress.
At Doherty Nutrition, our RD team provides education, encouragement, and support through one-on-one counseling services, available in person throughout Chicago and online. We make working with a dietitian fun, simple, and realistic. We also work with most major insurance companies, so you may qualify for coverage and owe little to nothing for your session.
Ready to build nourishing, mindful habits while still enjoying the holiday season? Book a counseling appointment with one of our RDs and get started today.
