Chicago restaurants are full of upscale yet kid-friendly Thanksgiving options. Photo courtesy of the Tortoise Supper Club

Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Chicago

1. The Godfrey Roofscape - Chicago

The Godfrey Roofscape is offering a prix fix Thanksgiving meal for city families. Adult meals and kids' meals are available for children under 12. This year's menu features roasted butternut squash soup, turkey, prime rib, salmon, and yummy Thanksgiving sides like mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, bourbon-glazed carrots, mac & cheese, and more. Top off your meal with a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie, Tiramisu, or apple crumble. 

2. Tortoise Supper Club - Chicago

Tortoise Supper Club is offering their Thanksgiving Grand Buffet all Thanksgiving Day. You’ll find traditional menu items as well as some supper club staples and kid-friendly eats. Kids under 3 eat for free! 

3. Prime and Provisions - Chicago

Prime and Provisions are offering a family-friendly Thanksgiving with something for everyone. With its convenient loop location, you can kick off the season with holiday window displays, lights, and decorations. 

Photo courtesy of Joe's Seafood and Prime Rib

4. Joe's Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab - Chicago

Thanksgiving at Joe’s features a traditional Thanksgiving menu (think classic stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and turkey breast) alongside delicious, signature Joe’s seafood. In addition to Thanksgiving, guests can also enjoy all their favorite Joe’s staples. Thanksgiving menus are available for adults and kids. Kids under 5 eat for free!

5. Travelle at the Langham – Chicago

The Langham Hotel’s Travelle restaurant is featuring a beautiful Thanksgiving champagne brunch. In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving favorites, there will also be cheeses, seafood, and charcuteries. Adult prix fix tickets and children's menus are available. 

6. Ditka's – Wheaton and Oakbrook

Ditka’s in Oakbrook and Wheaton has a Thanksgiving menu featuring slow-roasted turkey with all the classic fixings and sides. Their regular menu items will also be available including kid-friendly burgers, sandwiches, and mac and cheese. 

7. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill – Schaumburg and Oak Brook

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill is open in Schaumburg and Oak Brook on Thanksgiving Day. Their smoked turkey is the main staple of this prix fix meal, with sides including stuffing, soup, salad, homemade bread, and more. 

 
Eddie Merlot's has several locations in Chicago open on Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Eddie Merlot's

8. Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood – Multiple Locations

Eddie Merlot’s in Burr Ridge, Lincolnshire, and Warrenville is serving up a traditional Thanksgiving meal for both kids and adults. You'll get a starter like a wedge salad or lobster and corn bisque, turkey, and a choice of two sides: asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans, sweet potato casserole, or broccoli. 

9. Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Naperville

Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Naperville is serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal complete with three courses. Family favorites such as roasted turkey, stuffing, and casseroles, as well as carrot cake, and pumpkin spice crème brulee. 

10. The Drake Hotel - Oak Brook

The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook is hosting its Thanksgiving brunch. Enjoy carving stations, a seafood bar, omelet stations, fresh waffles stations, an assorted dessert table, and more. Champagne and mimosas are included. Children under 5 eat for free!

11. Etta - Chicago

Etta in Chicago is serving up Thanksgiving classics mixed with plays on the original Thanksgiving staples. While this Bucktown favorite is trendy and beautiful in design, it is also comfortable and kid-friendly. Both adult and kids menus will be available for their Thanksgiving celebration. 

12. Gene & Georgetti - Chicago

As Chicago's oldest steakhouse (open since 1941), this Chicago staple will have all your favorite Thanksgiving comfort foods. Their menu will also include classic Italian dishes and of course, great steaks.