Dining Out for Thanksgiving
CHICAGO

Aria Restaurant & Bar American
13/20
Dining Room at Aria Restaurant & Bar, Chicago, IL The Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-444-9494
If you are tired of carbon-copy cooking, check out this place for culturally inspired American eats. More...

Bin 36 Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Bin 36, Chicago, IL Marina City
339 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-755-9463
Big and noisy at peak. Ask for a table away from the bar. More...

Bistro 110 French
13/20
Dining Room at Bistro 110, Chicago, IL 110 E. Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-3110
French bistro fare for hungry North Michigan Avenue shoppers. More...

Blue Water Grill Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Blue Water Grill, Chicago, IL 520 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-777-1400
Seafood and more seafood, but sushi lovers in Chicago will have their fill too. More...

Café des Architectes French
13/20
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-324-4000
This swanky, all-day café in the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is an architecturally dramatic dining destination. More...

Caliterra Bar & Grille California
13/20
Wyndham Chicago
633 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-274-4444
Flavor and good taste are no strangers to the California-Italian menu. More...

Cape Cod Room Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at Cape Cod Room, Chicago, IL The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-8414
Longtime seafood joint in The Drake Hotel attracts well-heeled tourists in search of fresh catches and star sightings. More...

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant American
11/20
1401 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-786-1401
This firehouse-turned-restaurant dishes up ambience alongside comfort fare. More...

Cité Contemporary
No Rating
Lake Point Tower
505 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-4050
Cité offers fantastic views and Contemporary American cuisine with French influences from its 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower. More...

Courtright's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Courtright 8989 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-839-8000
Backed by a forest view, this artful American restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. More...

Dine American
13/20
Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro
733 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-602-2100
American comfort food is served in a retro-cool setting inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro. More...

Drake Bros.' Steakhouse
13/20
The Drake
140 E. Walton Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-932-4615
The steaks are Prime and the selection is fine at this civilized Drake Hotel dining room. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Hawthorn Suites Hotel
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-699-1200
Cubs fans flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More...

Lawry's The Prime Rib American
12/20
100 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-5000
One of the city's preeminent steakhouses, this meat-haven's focus is on prime rib. More...

Maggiano's Little Italy Italian
10/20
516 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-644-7700
Special events and private parties favor this Italian-cuisine chain located on the corner of Clark and Grand. More...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
12/20
41 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-397-9500
Masculine seafooder steps from Mag Mile shopping and sightseeing. More...

Mike Ditka's Steakhouse
13/20
Tremont Hotel
100 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-587-8989
Manly man's meat and potatoes joint from Iron Mike. More...

Mity Nice Bar & Grill American
12/20
Water Tower Place
835 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-335-4745
A big menu and a Water Tower Place setting make this straightforward restaurant a hit with shoppers. More...

NoMI Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at NoMI, Chicago, IL Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-239-4030
Executive chef Christophe David shows off seasonal cuisine at this stunner. More...

One sixtyblue Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at One sixtyblue, Chicago, IL 160 N. Loomis St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-850-0303
Converted pickle factory turned Michael Jordan-owned gem serving upscale eats and fine French and American vino. More...

Prairie Grass Café Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL 601 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-205-4433
Two expats from The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and one from the Four Seasons head up this stylish yet casual American café. More...

The Pump Room American
15/20
Ambassador East Hotel
1301 N. State Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-266-0360
Luxe environs for familiar American fare. More...

Shula's Steak House Steakhouse
12/20
Dining Room at Shula Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E. North Water St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-670-0788
Fine steaks served in a dim setting make this a fave among business-types and couples alike. More...

Signature Room at the 95th American
12/20
Dining Room at Signature Room at the 95th, Chicago, IL John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-9596
Besides having one of the best views in the city, this American in the Hancock passes the culinary test too. More...

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse
12/20
Dining Room at Smith & Wollensky, Chicago, IL Marina City
318 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-670-9900
Suits snag steaks at this prime meatery on the Chicago River. More...

Weber Grill Restaurant American
11/20
Dining Room at Weber Grill Restaurant, Chicago, IL 539 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-467-9696
Virtually everything spends time on the giant Weber kettle grills at this local and tourist pit stop. More...

Zest Contemporary
11/20
Dining Room at Zest, Chicago, IL InterContinental Chicago
525 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-321-8766
Zest is a nice place to keep in mind when shopping along Michigan Avenue. More...

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