Nov. 20--Need I explain? Thanksgiving. Places to celebrate. Buffets and plated dishes. Carryout options. Go.
Acadia. Contemporary Thanksgiving menu featured 1-7 p.m. Five-course dinner, $75, $125 with optional wine pairings. 1639 S. Wabash Ave., 312-360-9500
Boarding House. Four-course Thanksgiving dinner with multiple choices served noon-7 p.m.. $65, $103 with optional wine pairings. Reservations are required. 720 N. Wells St., 312-280-0720
Brasserie by LM. Three-course Thanksgiving dinner, $35. 800 S. Michigan Ave., 312-431-1788
Capital Grille. Full regular menu, plus seasonal Thanksgiving specials. 633 N. St. Clair St., 312-337-9400
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. Buffet served 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turkey, prime rib, omelet station. $49.99; $19.99 ages 5-12. 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401
Drury Lane Theatre. Buffet served noon-5 p.m. Turkey, carved meats, seafood station. 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, 630-530-8300
Fairmont Chicago. Ready-to-serve carryout Thanksgiving dinners serve up to eight. Oven-roasted turkey, various sides, rolls, choice of dessert. $260; orders must be placed by noon Nov. 25 and may be picked up between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. 200 N. Columbus Drive. 312-565-6665
Filini Bar Restaurant. Italian-themed Thanksgiving dinner available from noon-10 p.m. Four-course dinner, $75. 221 N. Columbus Drive, 312-477-0234
Francesca's Restaurant Group. Francesca's by the River (St. Charles) and Davanti Enoteca (Western Springs, River North) will feature a Thanksgiving buffet for $42; $18 ages 12 and younger. Francesca's Tavola (Arlington Heights), Francesca's Fortunato (Frankfort) and Francesca's on Chestnut (Streeterville) will serve a three-course Thanksgiving menu ($32; $15 under 12) in addition to the regular menu. Make reservations at miafrancesca.com
Frontier. Thanksgiving to go, features whole smoked turkeys, $75 (15-pound turkey) and $95 (20 pounds). Side dishes also available. Orders end Nov. 24 or when turkeys sell out; pickup from 9 a.m.-noon Thanksgiving Day. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse. Carved roast turkey and herb-roasted prime rib augment the regular menu; suburban locations also feature unlimited side-dish buffet. Harry's To Go (all locations) offers Thanksgiving dinners to go for $32.95 per guest; orders must be placed by Nov. 24. 33 W. Kinzie St., 312-828-0966; 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, 630-953-3400; 10233 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, 847-699-1200
Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort. Thanksgiving brunch; seatings at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. $35.95; $60 with optional wine pairings. Reservations are required. 3500 Midwest Road, Westmont, 630-850-5507
Mercat a la Planxa. Fixed-price Thanksgiving dinner, served 3 p.m.-close, highlighted by pavo (roasted, confit, fried turkey with pan gravy and cranberry-orange compote), $65. 638 S. Michigan Ave., 312-765-0524
Nico Osteria. Four-course, Italian-themed menu served 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $75; $35 ages 6-12. 1015 N. Rush St., 312-994-7100
Park Grill. A la carte Thanksgiving menu includes pumpkin ravioli, turkey roulade, butternut squash soup. 11 N. Michigan Ave., 312-521-7275
Parkers' Restaurant Bar. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet, $30.95; regular menu also available. 1000 31st St., Downers Grove, 630-960-5700
Pheasant Run. Thanksgiving buffet served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $34.95; $13.95 ages 4-12. Reservations are required. 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, 630-584-6300
Pork Chop. Thanksgiving menu served 1-10 p.m. $27; $17 ages 13 and younger. Thanksgiving-to-go menu also available. 1516 E. Harper Court, 773-493-9333; 941 W. Randolph St., 312-733-9333
Prairie Grass Cafe. Dine-in Thanksgiving menu $49; $15 ages 10 and younger. Thanksgiving-to-go dinners also are available. Roast turkey for $60 (serves five to seven people) or $110 (whole bird, serves 10 to 14 people); various sides are sold by the pint and quart. Order by Nov. 20 for Thanksgiving Day pickup. 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 847-205-4433
Retro Bistro. Three-course Thanksgiving dinner, with six choices per course. $42; children's menu is available. 1746 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect, 847-439-2424
Shaw's Crab House. Thanksgiving buffet, served noon-7 p.m., includes cold seafood bar, carving station, hot dishes, dessert buffet. $70; $20 ages 12 and younger. 21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722
Signature Room. Thanksgiving menu will include buffet-style starters and plated entrees (choice of four), available from 11 a.m.-7p.m. Complimentary Champagne cocktail for adults. $70; $35 ages 4-12. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-9596
Sixteen. Thanksgiving brunch, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $150; $40 ages 12 and younger. Multicourse dinner menus, $125 and $185. Thanksgiving-to-go dinners available. 401 N. Wabash Ave., 312-588-8000
The Smoke Daddy. Smoked turkeys to go ($65 for 11-pound bird, $85 for 20-pound bird), as well as pulled turkey. Stuffing and gravy also available. Ordering ends Nov. 20 or when turkeys sell out; pickup Nov. 26 or 27. Order by phone or at thesmokedaddy.com. 1804 W. Division St., 773-772-6656
Stetsons Modern Steak + Sushi. Three-course family-style dinner served 5-10 p.m. $45; regular menu also available. Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive, 312-239-4491
Tavern on Rush. Three-course dinner will be served from 11 a.m.-close; $44.95; $16.95 ages 12 and younger. Regular dinner and lunch menus will also be available. 1031 N. Rush St., 312-664-9600
Topaz Cafe. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet served noon-6 p.m. $39.95. 780 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, 630-654-1616
Travelle. Mediterranean-inspired family-style dinner served from noon-7 p.m. $80, $40 ages 12 and younger. Langham Hotel, 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705
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