Thanksgiving Planner

1337 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

Charlie Trotter's gourmet shop will feature fancy starters and entrees, from Amish turkey to maple- and cinammon-flavored sweet potatoes.

2106 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201 (map)

Choose from veggie trays and dip; side dishes, veggies and breads; and ready-to-cook or pre-cooked turkeys.

401 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Whether you need a complete turkey dinner or just cranberry relish and bread stuffing, this epicurean warehouse is a good bet.

1646 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

Free-range turkey, amish chicken, salmon and acorn squash are some of the Thanksgiving options available at this Bucktown grocer.

601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062 (map)

Requests must be placed 72 hours in advance to reserve classics like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pie.

100 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Star the season of giving. Ten percent of the proceeds raised from takeout sales of turkey, prime rib, sides and desserts will go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Orders must be received the Monday before Thanksgiving.

1061 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

Have turkey dinner served at your home or order it to go from this popular caterer.

1310 E Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (map)

Thanksgiving menus come in packages or a la carte, featuring turkey, gravy, almond stuffing and green beans almondine.

200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

Eat with a conscience this Thanksgiving: The Fairmont Hotel's contemporary restaurant tweaks its traditional menu to incorporate locally sourced organic ingredients.

601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090 (map)

Rustic Italian restaurants can serve up traditional American Thanksgiving, too. The special menu is $39.95 for adults and $12.75 for kids 12 and under. Just like at grandma's, everything is served family style.

840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

Four regionally inspired menus make Eve's Thanksgiving dinner unique. North features suckling pig. East takes on a seafood theme with oysters and lobster. West is vegetarian-friendly. And South has a cajun flair with an entree of Turkey Crawfish Gumbo.

4359 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

This chic American bistro is serving a four-course prix-fixe meal of contemporary takes on classic Thanksgiving fare, such as Heritage Roasted Turkey with jalapeno-cheddar dauphinoise.

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Guests at this spot give thanks for skyline views, live jazz and a buffet of turkey, braised short ribs, salmon and more.

3700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

Forget turkey: This Boys Town martini lounge plans to serve feta-spinach-stuffed chicken breast and pumpkin ravioli.

315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

Turkey, strip steak, duck, chocolate bread pudding and pies--all for $45--will lull you into a pleasant post-meal nap.

163 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Save some cash with the special 3-course Thanksgiving menu with a flat fee of $48 for adults and $20 for children. Choose between classics like cranberry sauce, sage gravy and garlic mashed potatos.

10233 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 (map)

If turkey is bland and makes you sleepy, go for the prime roast dinner at this popular suburban steakhouse named after the legendary Cubs announcer.

609 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 (map)

Glenview families will congregate for turkey, lentil soup, sweet apple stuffing and all the fixins' at this chic Italian restaurant.

801 E Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (map)

Over-eating is a given on Thanksgiving, but even Macy's can't top the meat parade like the one at this Brazilian steakhouse. Think turkey, lamb chops, ham, cornish hen and more gut-busting food.

636 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Streeterville trattoria brings a Tuscan take on Thanksgiving with pumpkin soup, stuffed turkey with wild rice and risotto.

339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

If you want a little Thanksgiving meal with your wine, reserve a spot at this wine-focused restaurant and give thanks for merlot and pinot grigio.