Restaurant Review: Feasting on Thanksgiving-to-go throughout Chicago

Thanksgiving is coming up fast…just a week from Thursday, on November 28. 

As is our tradition here at Dean’s Team Chicago, we are featuring restaurants that offer to-go options for the entire family, including vegans, vegetarians, and those who enjoy non-traditional options! That way, you can enjoy a great meal wherever you like…at home, in an outdoor space, or at a Chicago  institution. But be forewarned…get your orders in soon…many restaurants have deadlines and we are listing them below.

Beatrix, with locations inRiver North and Streeterville, is offering Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Holiday Green Beens, Traditional Stuffing, Traditional Gravy, Parker House Rolls and House-Made Cranberry Sauce for $179.95, plus tax.  And as we often say here, don’t forget dessert! Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, Oh My! Caramel Pie, vegan Hummingbird Cake or gluten-free Tall, Dark & Handsome Chocolate Cake! All Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go and a la carte items serve 4-6 guests. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 25 at 12:00 PM for carryout and delivery on Wednesday, November 27. To order, click here. 

Bub City, 435 N Clark Street, is offering a Thanksgiving to-go dinner package. Enjoy a traditional, succulent Smoked Turkey, with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie. If you don’t need the whole feast, turkey, sides and whole pies are available to order a la carte. Add Smoked Brisket or Pork by the Pound to your order, among everything else Bub City offers. Packages will be available for groups of two for $99.95, four for $189.95, or eight for $359.95, plus tax. The order cutoff is Monday, November 24 for pickup on Wednesday, November 27. To order, click here. 

The Chicago Diner, 3411 N. Halsted Street in Lakeview, provides vegan, vegetarian and gluten free feasts,  featuring Wellingtons, Veggie Roasts, Mushroom Lentil Loaf, Herbed Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes, Jalapeno Corn Fritters, and Pumpkin Pie. Dishes are available individually or as part of meals or family packs. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 for pickup from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.  To order, click here. 

Le Sud, 2301 W. Roscoe Street, in Roscoe Village has dinner packages that  include brined, ready-to-cook Turkey Breasts and Whole birds, as well as sides such as Red Quinoa with Arugula, Roasted Butternut Squash with pickled golden raisins, roasted pecans, l pears,  Brussels sprouts (pickled red onion, feta), and stuffing (apple, herbs de Provence, garlic, rosemary, fennel). Place pre-orders online by Friday, November 22 for pickup or delivery between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. To order, click here.

Smoke Daddy BBQ,  1804 W. Division Street. The Wicker Park institution is offering their peerless Smoked Whole Turkeys, Glazed Bone-in Smoked Ham, and Pulled Turkey by the pound. Pair them with hearty sides like Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole, as well as Pecan Pies, Pumpkin Pies, and bottles of spiked cider. Place orders via Tock for pickup on Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27 at Smoke Daddy’s locations in Wrigleyville, Smoke Daddy Wicker Park, or Crosby’s Kitchen. To order, click here. 

Tandoor Char House, 2652 N. Halsted Street in Lincoln Park. Treat your family to an Indian-Pakistani feast featuring Tandoori Chicken (bone-in or boneless), Butter Chicken, Vegetarian Samosas, Cumin Rice, and Garlic Naan. Pair that with you choice of three sides, including Corn Chaat, Chana Masala, Aloo gobi, and Palak Paneer, and Gulab Jamun for dessert. Choose your own spice level. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Place pre-orders for pickup by Tuesday, November 26.  Food can be picked up until Thanksgiving Day.  To order, click here. 

Happy Thanksgiving to All!

Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago