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Dining Out for Thanksgiving
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If laboring in the kitchen all day doesn't sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal. For an all-American feast of turkey and all the trimmings, visit these restaurants in Chicago. And best of all? No dishes to wash.

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aja Pan-Asian
12/20
Dining Room at aja, Chicago, IL Dana Hotel & Spa
660 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-202-6050
Modern and traditional Asian dishes, meant to be shared, add up to a good time at this hot-spot. More...

Benny’s Chop House Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Benny’s Chop House, Chicago, IL 444 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-626-2444
In a city known for its sublime steak, Benny Siddu’s modern-day chophouse stands out from the pack. More...

C-House New American
14/20
Dining Room at C-House, Chicago, IL Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-523-0923
This modern, sea-centric spot features a visible wine cellar and the rooftop C-View lounge. 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
312-787-2200
Longtime seafood joint in The Drake Hotel attracts well-heeled tourists and locals for fresh catches and star sightings. More...

Chicago Diner Vegetarian
11/20
3411 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-935-6696
Tree-huggers groove on the faux meat fixings from this casual vegetarian eatery. More...

Cite Contemporary
11/20
Dining Room at Cite, Chicago, IL Lake Point Tower
505 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-4050
This elegant restaurant's 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower wins every time. More...

Di Pescara Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Di Pescara, Northbrook, IL Northbrook Court
2124 Northbrook Ct.
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-498-4321
Mall-centered seafood restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You will leave you hooked. More...

Dine American
13/20
Dining Room at Dine, Chicago, IL 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...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray Holiday Inn & Suites
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-699-1200
Cubs fans and suits of all stripes flock to this Italian steakhouse honoring a dearly departed broadcaster. More...

Lawry's The Prime Rib American
12/20
Dining Room at Lawry 100 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-5000
Located in a grand mansion, this institution focuses squarely on prime rib. 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...

The Palm Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at The Palm, Chicago, IL Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-616-1000
A masculine, suit-friendly steakhouse finds a home in the Swissôtel Chicago. More...

Prairie Grass Cafe Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Prairie Grass Cafe, Northbrook, IL 601 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-205-4433
Built-in chef cred and a roster of seasonal, local fare are found at this stylish yet casual American café with a city sib. More...

Reel Club Seafood
11/20
Oakbrook Center
272 Oak Brook Ctr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-368-9400
This Lettuce Entertain You eatery focuses on fresh seafood and steaks. 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
It’s mostly about the stellar city views, though this John Hancock Center American usually passes the culinary test, too. More...

Sixteen Modern American
No Rating
Dining Room at Sixteen, Chicago, IL Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-588-8030
Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More...

Table Fifty-Two Southern
13/20
Dining Room at Table Fifty-Two, Chicago, IL 52 W. Elm St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-573-4000
Upscale, home-style, Southern-inspired food from Oprah Winfrey's former personal chef. More...

ZED451 Brazilian
13/20
Dining Room at ZED451, Chicago, IL 739 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-266-6691
Civilized churrascaria with an awesome rooftop deck, market-fresh cocktails and meat, meat, meat. More...

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