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Where to Feast for Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving 2026

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Downtown and The Loop

  • Grill on 21 at The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection

The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection is inviting guests to celebrate Thanksgiving at Grill on 21, the hotel's signature restaurant located on the 21st floor with sweeping views of downtown Chicago. On Thanksgiving Day, guests can enjoy a three-course dinner for $110 per person featuring holiday favorites and elevated seasonal dishes, including roasted turkey, 8oz beef tenderloin, Faroe Island salmon and forest mushroom risotto. The experience also includes desserts, signature cocktails and curated wine selections, with guests able to choose from the Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu or select offerings from a limited dinner menu. Adding to the festive atmosphere, live music will be featured from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on their website. 

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Suburbs

  • Indus Progressive Indian

Indus Progressive Indian in Highland Park, led by husband-and-wife duo Ajit and Sukhu Kalra, is bringing an Indian twist to the holiday table with a special take-home Thanksgiving feast. Guests can choose from a whole pasture-raised tandoori or roasted chicken, organic paneer kebab or vegan spiced charred cauliflower, accompanied by a spread of sweet potato pomegranate chaat, green beans with caramelized onions, basmati rice pulao, tikka masala sauce or vegan coconut gravy, naan or tandoori roti, and dessert. The meal is $185 for four or $215 for six, with additional à la carte offerings, including an organic chicken or paneer tikka masala pot pie ($49) and smoked eggplant bharta mousse with naan bites ($24). Orders must be placed and prepaid by Friday, November 20, with pickup on Wednesday, November 25, from 4:30–8 PM. Guests can order by emailing [email protected] or calling 312-282-8064.

  • Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

On Thursday, November 26, Hyatt Lodge will offer a breakfast buffet from 6:30 AM–12 PM, followed by a special Thanksgiving dinner at Hearth Lounge from 2:30–10 PM for $25, featuring: Roasted Turkey Breast with Wild Mushroom Gravy, Grilled Asparagus and Carrot Medley, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sage-Infused Stuffing, and Apple Tart. The regular Hearth Lounge menu will also be available during dinner service. From 12–2 PM, the restaurant will be closed, but grab-and-go options will remain available.

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Multiple Locations

  • Kings Dining & Entertainment

This November, Kings is turning strikes into something good with the return of its Bowl a Turkey initiative. For every three consecutive strikes a guest bowls, Kings will donate a turkey to Feeding America, helping put food on the table for families in need this Thanksgiving. Additionally, skip the cooking and cleanup this Friendsgiving and let Kings handle the fun. Available for $45 per person, the Friendsgiving package includes two hours of bowling, cheese or pepperoni pizza, wings, fries, one drink per person and unlimited soda. The package is available Sunday through Thursday for groups of four or more guests ages 21+.

  • City Works Eatery and Pour House

City Works Eatery and Pour House in Vernon Hills and Schaumburg is serving a limited-time Friendsgiving Platter from Nov. 11 through Nov. 25, made for groups of two to four who'd rather skip the potluck. The platter comes loaded with maple bourbon-glazed crispy Brussels sprouts, grilled chicken sliders, crispy wings tossed in cranberry bourbon BBQ sauce and sage brown butter pretzel bite. To toast the season, guests can pair it with a Cranberry Mojito or Burnt Orange Old Fashioned.

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