If you take care of the turkey, The Capital Grille will take care of the sides for Thanksgiving. – Courtesy of The Capital Grille
By Rick West | Daily Herald
If you thought Thanksgiving was creeping up, now it’s standing right behind you and tapping you on the shoulder.
Sweat in a chaotic kitchen? Risk a backyard turkey-fryer fire? Or make some reservations for stress-free dining out or grabbing a fully prepared dinner to bring home.
Whatever you decide, here are some suburban restaurants that are open for dine-in or offer carryout for Thanksgiving. Happy turkey day, all.
The Capital Grille
87 Yorktown Center, Lombard, (630) 627-9800; 5340 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 671-8125; 2000 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 969-0290, thecapitalgrille.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner-menu. Dine-in includes slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes. Add on pumpkin cheesecake for $12. It’s $50 for adults and $20 for kids. Or order sides for four to enjoy at home for $135. Order ahead for pickup between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, or 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23.
Cooper’s Hawk restaurants offer takeout and dine-in specials for Thanksgiving. – Courtesy of Coopers Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk
Locations in Arlington Heights, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Downers Grove, Naperville, Oak Park, South Barrington, St. Charles and Wheeling; chwinery.com/. Cooper’s Hawk has you covered at home or at any of their suburban locations. Their Thanksgiving Take-Home Kit features a heat-and-serve package for six for $199.99 that includes slow-roasted turkey slices with pan gravy and sides including traditional stuffing, Mary’s potatoes and more. Enjoy Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake for dessert. Quantities are limited, so preordering is advised, then pick up your Take Home Kit on Tuesday or Wednesday, Nov. 21-22. The same in-restaurant Thanksgiving menu is $34.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids 12 and younger.
Francesca’s
Locations in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Chicago, Elmhurst, Forest Park, Frankfort, Lake Forest, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Palos Park and St. Charles; miafrancesca.com/. The Thanksgiving buffet, which is $49.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 12 and younger, is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Frankfort and St. Charles. Thanksgiving Day specials, including an oven-roasted turkey and sides plate for $24.25, is available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the other locations.
Port Edward
20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-5441, portedward.com/. The Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s $65 for adults, $20 for kids 5-11, and free for kids 4 and younger. A deposit is required when making a reservation.
Shaw’s Crab House Schaumburg
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Shaw’s will offer their full a la carte menu of seafood favorites Thursday as well as a traditional Thanksgiving meal of herb-roasted turkey breast with brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy and cranberry relish for $35, plus tax. It’s available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Reservations required.
Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363; 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900 232; Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9000; and 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100, wildfirerestaurant.com/. Wildfire will be serving a family-style Thanksgiving menu featuring roasted turkey, cedar-planked salmon, sliced roast tenderloin of beef and traditional Thanksgiving side dishes. It’s $67.95 per adult and $29.95 for kids 12 and younger. Reservations requested.
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