It’s feasting time: 74 Thanksgiving specials from Chicagoland restaurants, from whole turkeys to Friendsgiving dinner

The beauty of Thanksgiving is its purity — no frills, no nonsense. It’s a holiday almost exclusively about the food.

Which also means the stakes are pretty high for a delicious meal pulled off without a hitch. Rather than risk a turkey fryer explosion (always remember to thaw!) or burned potatoes, Chicagoland restaurants will do all the hard work for you.

We sense a little extra burst of holiday spirit coursing through the city this year, as chefs have dreamed up every sort of Thanksgiving imaginable: vegan, Irish, Greek, French, Peruvian, Cajun, buffet, take-home, dine-in, turkey-free or even just free.

Whether you want to dine in the restaurant, host your own Friendsgiving, or take premade meal packages home to heat up on the holiday, give thanks that you won’t be cooking with the help of these Chicagoland Turkey Day specials.

Specials take place Thanksgiving Day unless otherwise noted. Know a Chicago-area restaurant or bar with an upcoming holiday special? Email Food editor Ariel Cheung at archeung@chicagotribune.com.

This French brasserie in Winnetka is serving dine in and carryout meals for Thanksgiving. Reservations are available from 2-7 p.m. Nov. 24 and carryout orders will be available for pickup from noon to 1:30 p.m. Dishes on the menu include candied squash bisque, brown sugar brined turkey and gravy, roasted tenderloin, sage and Angus ground beef dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato gratin, green beans and pumpkin mascarpone cheesecake. $75, $25 deposit. 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka; 847-441-3100; georgetroisgroup.com/aboyer

Whether you want an all-out Friendsgiving for the ages or a takeout dinner for the family, this Gold Coast restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel has something for you. Dine in with a buffet of turkey served five ways along with traditional Thanksgiving sides — plus barbecue, a poke station, diner favorites and a children’s buffet ($245 adults, $65 children). Book the private dining room with a group of friends and feast on wagyu tartare, truffled turkey Wellington and a mulled wine punch bowl ($200 per person), or pick up dinner for up to eight people ($520-$960) featuring shrimp cocktail, turkey, baked acorn squash, and pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon whipped cream and a scoop of ice cream for dessert. 120 E. Delaware Place, 312-280-8800, adornrestaurant.com

Dine like the celebrities of Hollywood’s golden age at this historic hotel’s restaurant. The five-course Thanksgiving meal will feature butternut squash soup, green beans with roasted potatoes, butter-crusted scallops with sweet potato-celery root puree, turkey with crispy Brussels sprouts, and a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. $68. 1301 N. State Parkway, 312-787-3700, ambassadorchicago.com

Sit down at home with a stress-free meal for up to six people from this Oakbrook Italian restaurant with traditional Thanksgiving dishes. For an extra special touch, add-ons from the a la carte menu range from mushroom gnocchi to butternut squash ravioli — and tiramisu for dessert. Order by Nov. 19 to pickup Nov. 23. 118 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook; 630-586-9200; antico-posto.com

Andersonville’s Bar Roma will offer a carryout Thanksgiving dinner. The meal serves two and features dishes such as cider-brined turkey breast, honey baked ham, garlic mashed potatoes and bourbon pecan pie. Bottles of red or white wine can be added for an additional cost. Orders must be placed by Nov. 18 for pickup between 4-6 p.m. Nov. 23. $100. 5101 N. Clark St., 773-942-7572, barromachicago.com

Pick up holiday dinner packages for four to six people ($180) from Beatrix’s locations in River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook and have a ready-made feast of roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, Parker house rolls and cranberry sauce. Choose from the a la carte menu for a build-your-own menu. Order by noon Nov. 19 for carryout and delivery Nov. 23. Locations vary, beatrixrestaurants.com

Both Loop locations of Beatrix Market will offer carryout dinner packages for six to eight people, featuring turkey, rolls and choice of three classic sides like baked macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Place orders by 2 p.m. Nov. 18 for pickup Nov. 22 and 23. $195. 155 N. Wacker Drive, 312-629-0025; 23 E. Jackson Blvd., 312-583-0598; beatrixrestaurants.com

If you’re seeking vegan dishes for the holiday, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen’s Thanksgiving carryout menu includes sweet corn arepas, jackfruit sofrito, a fall salad, mustard greens, pumpkin tamal and a sweet potato maple pie for dessert. Most dishes available will also be gluten-free. Orders can be placed through Nov. 22 for Nov. 23 pickup between 5-8 p.m. $70 per person. 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave., 312-363-3110, bloompb.com

This Old Hollywood-inspired steakhouse is serving Thanksgiving carryout meals for pickup Nov. 23 and 24. On the menu are classics, including roast turkey, baby greens, roasted sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Wines pairings are available to purchase as well. $75. 817 W. Lake St., 312-526-3116, blvdchicago.com

Take Thanksgiving dinner home with a to-go menu for four people featuring roast turkey breast, smoked turkey legs, potato puree, braised greens studded with bacon and a pumpkin cheesecake to cap it all off. Order by Nov. 17 for pickup noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 23. $225. 2152 N. Damen Ave., 773-862-5555, thebristolchicago.com

Give your Thanksgiving dinner the barbecue treatment with to-go packages from Bub City’s River North and Rosemont locations. Hickory-smoked turkey is paired with buttery mashed potatoes, garlic and sage stuffing and an autumn salad for two, four or eight people ($100-$370), or grab just what you need from the a la carte menu. Order by Nov. 22 for pickup Nov. 23. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200; 5441 Park Place, Rosemont; 847-261-0399; bub-city.com

The Robey Hotel’s Cafe Robey will have Thanksgiving meal kits that serve four. Dishes on the menu include brined turkey, au gratin potatoes, sage and sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce and house rolls. Also available to add on are bechamel mac and cheese, kale Caesar salad, green bean casserole, a fruit tray or roasted baby carrots. $220. 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave., 872-315-3084, caferobey.com

A classic three-course meal awaits within a landmark firehouse handsomely remade into a premier restaurant in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Start off your Thanksgiving meal with butternut squash soup or lobster bisque, followed by turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Pumpkin and apple pies will wrap up the meal, which can be accentuated with add-ons such as short ribs braised in red wine, candied sweet potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and dates. Want to enjoy your holiday meal at home? Takeout is available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Order must be placed by noon Nov. 19. $65. 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com

One of the world’s top Irish pubs will serve up a Thanksgiving buffet for the ages, with a sumptuous spread of the restaurant’s signature cheese and Guinness soup, lobster bisque, fried oysters, smoked maple-glazed ham with pineapple rum raisin sauce, turkey and stuffed roast pork, among a bevy of other sides, starters and desserts. $85 adults, $45 children. 3471 N. Elston Ave., 773-583-3066, chiefoneillspub.com

Sail away from your kitchen-based woes with a Thanksgiving meal aboard an afternoon excursion on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. The three-course meal features turkey and tempting sides such as three-cheese baked macaroni, and a cash bar provides ample sips to accompany your meal while taking in views of skyline and riverfront. $75-$95. 600 E. Grand Ave., 888-957-2634, cityexperiences.com

More interested in catching the game than a fancy dinner? This Lakeview bar will offer free turkey burgers and brats you can grill yourself in their beer garden from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. Fans can catch the touchdown action on 10 televisions throughout the space, which is also equipped with darts, bean bags and pool. 1658 W. Barry Ave., 773-799-8217, codyschicago.com

This farm-to-table restaurant in Logan Square is offering Thanksgiving carryout service, including a sous vide turkey and five additional sides that serve four. Sides include green bean casserole, marshmallow sweet potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Wine packages, a la carte cocktails and Preserved States appetizers are available to add on. Pickup Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $300. 2523 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-661-1671, daisieschicago.com

Sit down for a family-style meal Thanksgiving Day from noon to 5 p.m. at this North Shore seafood restaurant, or grab a carryout meal to take home ($55 per person, preorder by Nov. 21). Roast turkey and almond-crusted whitefish are at the heart of a meal accompanied by mashed potatoes, focaccia stuffing, green been casserole and baked sweet potatoes with brown sugar butter. Pumpkin pie and baked apple crostata round out the meal. $55 adults, $26 children under 10. 2124 N. Northbrook Court, Northbrook; 847-498-4321; di-pescara.com

Diners will be hard-pressed to choose between this Bridgeport restaurant’s signature rotisserie duck ($250) or traditional turkey ($225) for their take-home dinner for four. Stuffing gets dressed up with duck sausage, while sweet potatoes are rum-glazed and topped with pumpkin spice marshmallows. Only looking for the sides? Grab the collection of everything-but-the-bird (yes, that also includes The Duck Inn’s signature Brussels sprouts) for $175 and finish the night off with pumpkin cheesecake. Order for delivery or pickup Nov. 23. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, theduckinnchicago.com

A take-home feast awaits at this Pilsen restaurant, which will team up with its restaurant group counterparts for a feast that can be ordered as a complete package, or a la carte. Pick up a brined and ready-to-cook Slagel Family Farms turkey, biscuit stuffing and mashed potatoes from Lou’s Backyard, caramelized pumpkin pie from Good Ambler and, to really set the mood, a curated playlist from adjoining music venue Thalia Hall. Order by 5 p.m. Nov. 18 for pickup Nov. 23 and 24. 1227 W. 18th St., 312-526-3851, dusekschicago.com

Greek specialties get the Thanksgiving treatment with a special to-go dinner from chef CJ Jacobson for groups of two, four or six ($63 per person). Start off with pumpkin hummus and greek salad, followed by farro risotto studded with delicata squash. Cider- and sumac-brined turkey breast and beef kebabs round out a meal that finishes up with honey pie. Order by Nov. 21 for pickup and delivery Nov. 23. 74 W. Illinois St., 312-527-5586, emachicago.com

Both Etta’s Bucktown and River North locations will serve prix fixe meals on Thanksgiving Day from 3 to 8 p.m. Dishes available for dine in or carryout service will include fire-baked focaccia, a tower “piled high” with roasted turkey, stuffing, potato puree and mac and cheese. Also available for add-on include fresh-shaved black truffles or an eight-ounce fillet. $85 adults, $25 children. Locations vary, ettarestaurant.com

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Day buffet at Farmhouse Evanston with seasonal specialties available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Autumn salad with baby arugula and Napa cabbage, squash and greens, a charcuterie board, turkey and mushroom gravy, brown sugar maple glazed ham, prime rib, stuffing and more will be selections out to dine on. $49 adults, $23r children under 10, and $29 to-go plates. 703 Church St., Evanston; 847-492-9700; farmhouseevanston.com

Randolph Street’s very own carousel restaurant will be offering family-style Thanksgiving meal kits that serve up to six people. Each meal kit includes dishes such as heritage turkey breasts and cherry wood smoked turkey legs, Parmesan sourdough stuffing, cranberry compote and bacon-roasted Brussels sprouts. Bottles of white and red wine and a charcuterie plate can be purchased for an additional fee. All kits will include detailed cooking and heating instructions. $250. Prepaid pickup Nov. 22-23. 222 W. Randolph St., 312-600-9659, francoisfrankie.com

Order an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving meal kit for four from this West Loop favorite, packed with a harvest salad, roasted duck, a choice of orecchiette bathing in red sauce or simply tossed with oil; focaccia stuffing, whipped garlic potatoes and broccolini. Order by Nov. 18 for pickup from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Nonna’s. $210. 925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295, formentos.com

West Town’s Frontier is offering a Friendsgiving dinner package through the rest of the month. Groups of six or more ($39 per person) can dive into smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, buttered rolls and more. Or pick up a turkey from seven to 20 pounds, plus enough sides for a crowd. Order by Nov. 18 for pickup Nov. 22-23. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322, thefrontierchicago.com

The okonomiyaki restaurant is offering Thanksgiving specials from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23. On the menu is turkey chashu okonomiyaki and cran shin-chan, a holiday twist on the classic martini. Keep in mind Gaijin will be closed Thanksgiving Day. 950 W. Lake St., 312-265-1348, gaijinchicago.com

The Goddess and Grocer will offer a catering menu that serves parties from two to 12. The catering menu can also be shipped nationwide. All orders must be in by noon Nov. 16. The menu includes turkey, herb and sourdough stuffing, turkey pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and pumpkin or pecan pie. Cocktail kits and sommelier-selected wines are available as well. The restaurant also is serving Thanksgiving-inspired sandwiches from Nov. 25-30. $75 for two, $195 for six, $395 for twelve. Locations vary, 773-292-7100, goddessandgrocer.com

Dine in or carryout with a family-style menu boasting roasted cauliflower soup, turkey with chestnuts and collard greens, green bean casserole and brioche stuffing, finished off with pumpkin pie with cinnamon cream for dessert. Order takeout kits, $75 for two or $145 for four, by Nov. 20 for pickup Thanksgiving Day. $45 adults, $22.50 children under 12. 800 S. Michigan Ave., 312-753-3420, grantparkbistro.com

Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving meal at home with takeout packages for two ($120) or four ($240), featuring roast turkey, corn pudding, whipped potatoes and Tillamook cheddar marcaroni and cheese, complete with pecan pie for dessert. An a la carte menu offers turkey by the pound, sides and whole cakes. Order by 6 p.m. Nov. 20 to pick up Nov. 23. 51 W. Hubbard St., 312-828-0051, hub51chicago.com

Fall touches infuse this Italian to-go menu with Thanksgiving flavors, from butternut squash ravioli to turkey breast with pancetta and sage stuffing. Creamy polenta with black truffle and pumpkin cheesecake complete the holiday dinner for two. Order by noon Nov. 23 for pickup Nov. 23. 59 W. Hubbard St., 312-595-0800, ilporcellinochicago.com

The New Orleans-inspired tavern in Wicker Park is offering 15-pound blackened turkeys ($97) packaged with gravy and biscuits ($18), both served with reheating instructions. Orders must be placed by Nov. 18. Pickup will be Nov. 23 between 4-8 p.m. 1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320, inamaetavern.com

The Godfrey Hotel’s rooftop and lounge I|O Godfrey is hosting a Thanksgiving Day dinner buffet from 11 to 6 p.m. The all-you-can-eat buffet with serve mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and turkey will be served along with salad, prime rib, salad and pies. $59 adults, $15 children under 12. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required. 127 W. Huron St., 312-649-2000, iogodfrey.com

Dig into turkey breast with leg and thigh confit, along with sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash with toasted marshmallow and a slice of pumpkin chiffon pie for a Thanksgiving meal that’ll have you waddling happily home. $70 adults, $35 children under 12, free for ages 4 and under. 60 E. Grand Ave., 312-379-5637, joes.net/chicago

The Kitchen will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner with a meal that includes salad, squash bisque, a roasted whole turkey, rolls, butternut squash, seared Brussels sprouts, braised greens and pumpkin pie or an apple galette for dessert. $99.50 adults, $45.50 children 12 and under. A $25 per person deposit is required. 316 N. Clark St., 312-836-1300, thekitchenbistros.com

Preorder a carryout Thanksgiving meal of roasted cauliflower soup, turkey with chestnuts and collard greens, green bean casserole and brioche stuffing, finished off with pumpkin pie with cinnamon cream for dessert. Order packages for two ($75) or four ($145) by Nov. 20 for pickup Nov. 23 at Land & Lake’s Andersonville and Ravenswood locations, or pick up from Land & Lake Kitchen on either Nov. 23 or 24. 5420 N. Clark St., 773-739-9072, landandlakeandersonville.com; 1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-770-9081, landandlakeravenswood.com; 81 E. Wacker Drive, 312-253-2337, landlkitchen.com

Get your Thanksgiving meal to-go at this Mediterranean restaurant Nov. 23. The Roscoe Village restaurant’s menu includes herb and lemon brined turkey with caperberry gravy, butternut squash, bacon and Idiazabal cheese gratin, duck confit chestnut stuffing and brioche dinner rolls. For dessert is a pumpkin tiramisu. A select list of half-priced bottles of wine will also be available Nov. 24. Orders must be in by Nov. 20 for Nov. 23 pickup. $99 for up to three people, $199 for up to five. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, lesudchicago.com

Put a Latin American spin on your Thanksgiving dinner with this Navy Pier restaurant’s three-course menu. Start with Lírica’s signature tortilla espanola, followed by maple-brined turkey and a chorizo and onion dressing. Pumpkin and cream cheese empanadas put a twist on the classic pumpkin pie to finish off the night. $70. 900 E. Grand Ave., 872-710-5750, liricarestaurant.com

Whether you’re a party of two or a group of up to 10, suburban L. Woods has to-go packages to make your Thanksgiving supremely simple. Dinners for two ($65) include roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and apple strudel. Add on sides for eight to 10 such as candied sweet potatoes and chopped salad, pies, and sommelier-selected wines for a larger gathering. Order by 5 p.m. Nov. 18 for pickup Nov. 23. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood; 847-677-3350; lwoodsrestaurant.com

Maple & Ash is hosting a holiday feast from 1-7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day with black truffle-rubbed turkey breast and roulade, chanterelles and potato puree with black truffle jus, all served family style. Available for an additional fee are chestnut stuffing, Champagne and wine. 8 W. Maple St., 312-944-8888 mapleandash.com

A Spanish-style Thanksgiving dinner will be dished out at this Catalan-inspired tapas restaurant in the South Loop. Classic a la carte dishes of roasted turkey breast, cornbread stuffing and green beans join dishes such as sweet potato patatas bravas, topped with torched marshmallows and toasted pecans, and turkey croquetas drizzled with a citrus-sage aioli and cranberry jam. And, as with any good Spanish meal, the sangria will be flowing. 638 S. Michigan Ave., 312-765-0524, mercatchicago.com

Enjoy your Thanksgiving game day-style at an iconic Chicago restaurant. Michael Jordan’s Steak House be serving Slagel Farm roasted turkey with sweet potato puree, mashed potatoes, cranberry orange sauce and dressing. Also available is MJ’s favorite 23-layer chocolate cake. Reservations can be made on OpenTable for time slots from 3 to 11 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823, michaeljordansteakhouse.com

Up your bartending skills at Mordecai on Nov. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. at an instructive cocktail party featuring their Holiday Milk Punch. Guests will explore the history and science behind the drink and learn how to make their own, as well as enjoy small bites and other pours. Participants will also be able to preorder their own punches for Thanksgiving. $55. 3623 N. Clark St., 773-269-5410, mordecaichicago.com

Housed in the South Loop’s Roosevelt Collection of shops, this Italian restaurant helmed by a native Sicilian will offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal on the holiday. Slow-roasted turkey is paired with stuffing, cranberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes and green beans — along with penne arrabiatta for a spicy Italian addition. $55. 1010 S. Delano Court, 312-964-5150, pacinoschicago.com

Planning a feast for the entire extended family? The folks behind Eden restaurant will offer a meal for up to 20 people from their Avondale-based catering arm. Oven-roasted turkey, butternut squash stuffing and garlic mashed potatoes anchor a classic Thanksgiving meal accentuated with add-ons, including bruleed sweet potatoes, honey butter-glazed carrots and pumpkin pie. Dinners for 8-10 people are $500, or serve 18-20 people for $950. Pickup and delivery takes place from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 23. 2738 W. Roscoe St., 773-880-8068, paramounteventschicago.com

West Loop’s PB&J is hosting a three-course Thanksgiving Day dinner including soup, a turkey plate, a slice of pumpkin pie and an optional bottle of wine. The restaurant will also show football games throughout the day. The pizza kitchen will be open but the regular menu will not be available that day. $35 adults, $25 children. 205 N. Peoria St., 312-498-7080, pbjwestloop.com

Farm-to-table gets festive at this Park Ridge restaurant. Order by Nov. 22 to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the fixings: sweet and mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Complete the meal with bread pudding, or add on apple cinnamon cheesecake by the slice. $35. 112 Main St., Park Ridge; 847-720-4841; pennyvillestation.com

This West Loop mainstay is united with its sibling restaurants, Publican Quality Meats and Publican Quality Bread for an unparalleled Thanksgiving feast. The terrific trifecta is offering a pasture-raised Slagel Farms turkey for up to 16 people ($77-$155) as the centerpiece of a meal boasting holiday favorites and sumptuous sides such as maple-roasted sweet potatoes and cranberry mostarda, plus house-baked pies and wine and cocktail packages. Pickup is at The Publican Nov. 21-23, or at locations in River Forest and Wilmette. 837 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-9555, thepublicanrestaurant.com

Northbrook’s Prairie Grass Cafe is offering to-go meal packages for Thanksgiving. Whole roasted turkey, apple sage stuffing, butternut squash soup, chocolate cake, pies and more will be available to pick up. A la carte wines are also for sale. Orders must be placed by Nov. 17 for Thanksgiving Day pickup. 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook; 847-205-4433; prairiegrasscafe.com

The downtown steakhouse goes all out when it comes to its holiday buffets, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, it’s pulling out all the stops. Start off with a raw bar of shrimp, oysters and crab legs before feasting on a selection of roasted prime rib, maple-glazed ham and classic turkey — not to mention salmon, fried chicken and sides, including the savory whipped potatoes, charred Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows. Holiday pies, pastries and bread pudding wrap up the buffet bonanza. Prefer to dine at home? To-go packages for two ($130) feature roasted turkey, pork and sage stuffing, maple-cinnamon sweet potato mash, additional sides and slices of pumpkin pie. Order by Nov. 20 for pickup Nov. 23. Buffet $85 adults, $35 children. 222 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com

Enjoy your turkey at home or with a view of the riverfront at this American-style tavern. Dine in person from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a spread of roast turkey, honey-glazed carrots, macaroni and cheese, and brioche stuffing, for a start. Takeout dinner for eight to 10 features a build-your-own package of locally sourced turkey ($110) and sides ($55) like crispy Brussels sprouts and whipped gold potatoes. 315 N. LaSalle St., 312-822-0100, riverroastchicago.com

A three-course Thanksgiving meal at this esteemed Italian establishment will feature turkey breast and butternut squash tortellini alongside stellar sides like aged Parmesan risotto, delicata squash and stuffing studded with preserved fruit. $98. 52 W. Illinois St., 312-222-1888, rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-italian-chicago

One of Chicago’s premier steakhouses, RPM will offer a four-course feast Thanksgiving Day with turkey breast, halibut or a prime strip steak, accompanied by garlic whipped potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts and pecan pie to cap it all off. $105. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990, rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-steak-chicago

Choose between roasted turkey, salmon or prime rib for your Thanksgiving dinner with to-go packages from this rustic Wheeling restaurant. Butternut squash soup, four-cheese ravioli, Brussels sprouts and other sides build out the meal, with pumpkin pie and apple crostada as its finishing flourishes. Order by noon Nov. 21 for pickup Nov. 23. 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling; 847-777-6878; saranellos.com

Head to the oyster bar or main dining room at locations downtown and in suburban Schaumburg for an a la carte feast of turkey breast and traditional sides such as sweet potatoes and stuffing — plus pumpkin, pecan and apple pies for dessert. The restaurant’s regular menu will be available as well, for those whose Thanksgivings simply wouldn’t be complete without oysters Rockefeller, branzino, crab legs or a whole lobster. 21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722; 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg; 847-517-2722; shawscrabhouse.com

Pick up a Thanksgiving package the day before and have your holiday dinner ready to go. The meal features a spread that would make Nonna proud, with lasagna Bolognese and stuffed porchetta paired with whipped potatoes, focaccia stuffing with prosciutto sausage and fried sage, and green beans with candied walnuts. Delectable bites such as butternut squash arancini and lemon ricotta-stuffed artichokes accent a singular holiday dinner. $130 for two. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322, sienatavern.com; 4999 Old Orchard Road, Ste. A2, Skokie; 847-261-8902, barsiena.com

Known for its sweeping views of the Chicago skyline from the 95th floor of the former Hancock tower, The Signature Room also serves up quite a Thanksgiving lunch. A prix fixe three-course dinner starts off with appetizers such as burrata, butternut squash bisque, or seared octopus; followed by options ranging from traditional roast turkey breast with confit to braised short ribs with an onion soubise. A bevy of dessert options range from rich pecan tart to apple crisp. Add on anything from French bread spread with garlic confit to a seafood tower with lobster tails, oysters and shrimp. Kids can dig into macaroni and cheese or bacon and eggs, then finish it off with the same sweet treats as the adults. $85 adults, $35 children, free for children under 3. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-9596, signatureroom.com

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu Thanksgiving at this New York transplant in River North. Select from starters such as butternut squash soup, tuna tartare and ricotta gnocchi before choosing your take on turkey: pot pie, braised drumstick, or roasted turkey breast. Not a fan of the big bird? Alternative entrees include rigatoni carbonara and red wine-braised short rib. $75. 400 N. Clark St., 312-312-5100, thesmithrestaurant.com

The barbecue joint that made waves when it debuted a couple years ago will turn out a customizable feast to take home and enjoy. Selection range from Cajun-smoked turkey breast to a superb signature macaroni and cheese, as well as less traditional holiday options such as smoked beef brisket and braised duck. Pickup at all three Soul & Smoke locations Nov. 23 — Thanksgiving Day pickup is available in Evanston with a $500 minimum order. 1601 Payne St., Evanston; 3057 N. Rockwell St.; Time Out Market: 916 W. Fulton Market; 847-859-2732; soulandsmoke.com

Head downtown for a three-course prix fixe meal Thanksgiving Day, featuring butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, root vegetables roasted in papillote and pumpkin pie. $42. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9400, stateandlakechicago.com

Grab a pumpkin old-fashioned doughnut at one of the 16 Stan’s Donuts in the city. Want to impress the whole family? Get a catering tray for pickup on your way to the holiday party. Locations vary, stansdonuts.com

Available for pickup or delivery Nov. 23, this Lincoln Park favorite is offering a five-course feast of roast turkey, zinfandel-based gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, mustard-tinged Brussels sprouts and spiced pumpkin chiffon pie. Ensure everyone at home gets to celebrate with an add-on of five Thanksgiving dog treats for $5. Order by noon Nov. 21. $150 for four; $35 per additional person. 1954 N. Halsted St., 773-634-4100, summerhouserestaurants.com

Take home a Thanksgiving feast a few days early and be ready for a holiday stuffed with confit turkey legs, shishito mashed potatoes, pork belly adobo and street corn stuffing. Order by Nov. 17 and pickup Nov. 22 or 23. $180 for four people. 110 W. Illinois St., 312-644-0500, sundanewasian.com

Take home a Thanksgiving package from this Peruvian restaurant the day before for an easily reheatable chicken dinner brimming with the spices and salsas for which the South American cuisine is known. Along with pollo a la brasa, marinated and roasted in house, roasted fingerling potatoes come with lashings of gravy, and Brussels sprouts are studded with pork belly with a spicy cranberry glaze. Pumpkin tres leches puts a seasonal spin on dessert — but you can always add on an order of empanadas if you think you’ll have room for more. Order must be placed by noon Nov. 19. $120 for up to four people. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700, tantachicago.com

Thorn will be open Thanksgiving from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a festive turkey burger special for the holiday. But for those looking for an elevated Friendsgiving experience can book the private dining room for a special three-course meal capped off by a Champagne toast ($60 per person). 5200 Pearl St., Rosemont; 847-260-4774; thornrestaurant.com

Head to this suburban seafood stalwart for a three-course Thanksgiving feast of lobster bisque, her-roasted turkey breast with Parmesan mashed potatoes and sides such as cornbread stuffing, and a finishing touch of pecan pie a la mode or pumpkin pie topped with eggnog whipped cream. Cap off the dinner with a holiday-themed Old-Fashioned made with Wild Turkey bourbon and spiced orange syrup. 9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont; 847-233-9404; trulucks.com

This tavern-style restaurant near the University of Chicago is serving Thanksgiving to-go meals for up to six people. The menu includes your choice of salad, rolls, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Optional add-ons include a roasted root vegetable soup that serves four, a charcuterie board, pumpkin or apple pie and cookies or dessert bars. Another possible addition are Manhattan cocktail kit for two. 1227 E. 60th St., 872-315-1319, truthbetoldtavern.com

For Thanksgiving Day hosts looking to start the holiday off right, this chic Andersonville wine bar will offer charcuterie boards for 10-20 people ($50-$135). Swing by Nov. 19 for a $40 wine tasting with four picks perfect for the big day. 5553 N. Clark St., 773-654-1432, uvaechicago.com

Start off your Thanksgiving a day early with a special one-night-only Friendsgiving menu of shareable bites at this Michigan Avenue brasserie. Cocktails are buy one, get one free, helping you and your pals get into the holiday spirit. 224 N. Michigan Ave., 312-777-9003, venteuxchicago.com

Thanksgiving baked goods such as jalapeño cream cheese cornbread, apple cheesecake or pumpkin whoopie pies can be preordered through Nov. 16 for Nov. 23 or Nov. 24 pickup at any of the bakery’s four Chicago locations.

Order carryout for Thanksgiving Day with individual dinners, or platters that serve four to 10 guests. Or dine family-style at Wildfire’s five Chicagoland locations and enjoy roast turkey with a mushroom stuffing, cedar-planked salmon and roast beef tenderloin, along with traditional Thanksgiving sides and desserts such as Door County cherry pie and a slice of maple-pecan. $65 adults, $30 children 12 and under. Locations vary, wildfirerestaurant.com

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal Thanksgiving Day with pecan-glazed carrots, grilled short rib, pan-seared branzino, turkey medallions, apple hand pies and pumpkin-spiced churros. $75. 259 E. Erie St., 18th floor; 312-283-4270, woodwindchicago.com

Have it your way at this newly opened outpost of a Miami restaurant with locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas and Singapore, with options to dine in or take out your Thanksgiving dinner. The special a la carte menu features a roast turkey dinner with all the fixing, plus sides, including lobster macaroni and cheese, leek potato gratin, biscuit stuffing and brown butter bourbon pecan pie. Take-home packages ($290-$550) serve between two to 12 people with options such as bourbon brown butter-glazed yams topped with smoked pecans, cranberry relish and that same mouthwatering pie.

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