Christmas dining: Suburban dine-in options make a robust comeback this year. Carryout packages are still an option, too.
If you'd rather dine at home over the holidays but don't want to cook, there are many carryout options available. Pay attention to order-by dates, as most are coming up soon.Aboyer 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, 441-3100, georgetroisgroup.com/aboyer.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service The Blossom Cafe 8349 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, 453-5300, theblossomcafe.com/. Blossom Cafe is offering dine-in specials for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including prime rib, baked ham, baked stuffed shrimp, filet and lobster and halibut. Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Or consider the complete takeout dinners that feed eight to 15 and include ham, roast turkey or rotisserie roast pork for $290. Order by Tuesday, Dec.
Chandler's Chophouse 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, 885-9009, chandlerschophouse.com/xmaseve.php. Chandler's will be serving from a special Christmas Eve menu that includes apps, prime rib, twin filet Oscar, Parmesan-crusted grouper, baked honey-glazed ham, carved leg of lamb, peppermint ice cream and more. Dec. 24 hours are 3-8 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Dover Straits 890 E. Route 45, Mundelein, 949-1550, doverstraits.com/. Make reservations now to dine in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Sam Savage Duo will be playing Dec. 24. Francesca's will be serving pasta specials for the holidays. - Courtesy of Scott Harris Hospitality Francesca's Locations in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bolingbrook, Chicago, Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Naperville, Northbrook, St. Charles and surrounding suburbs; miafrancesca.com/.
Johnny's Kitchen & Tap 1740 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, 699-9999, johnnyskitchenandtap.com/. The restaurant will be open for dine-in from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you're feeding a crew at home this year, Johnny's offers dinner packages to-go with sides, rolls and cheesecake. The rotisserie roasted pork for eight to 10 is $169; the whole turkey is $375; and the prime rib is $395. Single dinners available on Dec.
L. Woods 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, 677-3350, lwoodsrestaurant.com/. Make reservations now for dine-in on Christmas Eve, with specials including jumbo lump crabcakes, prime rib and gooey chocolate cake. Or consider the Christmas dinner for two to-go, which includes oven-roasted turkey breast, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, housemade cranberry and apple strudel for $64.95. Order by 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, for pickup from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed on Christmas Day.
The Merry Berry Margarita is a limited-time seasonal sipper at Miller's Ale House. - Courtesy of Miller's Ale House Miller's Ale House 778 N. Route 59, Aurora; 455 Butterfield Road, Lombard; 1300 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, and other suburbs; millersalehouse.com/. Available now through Dec. 31, the Merry Berry Margarita and Basil Hayden Smoked Cinnamon Old Fashion join the limited-time only special of 1.5 pounds of snow crab legs served with two sides .
Osteria Trulli 1510 E. Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, 347-1010, osteriatrulli.com/web/. The Pugliese restaurant is offering a special $295 holiday feast to-go for eight to 10 that includes a full rack of pork chops, osso bucco or beef short ribs, sides, veggies, pasta, salad and panettone. Preorder for pickup from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24 or 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 25.
Prairie Grass Cafe 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 205-4433, prairiegrasscafe.com/. The Christmas Eve dinner for two to-go features slow-braised barbecue short ribs, sides, salad and sticky toffee date cake for $132. Add on a quart of butternut squash soup for $20. Order by Wednesday, Dec. 21, for pickup between 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. The restaurant is closed Dec. 24-25.
Scratchboard Kitchen 5 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, 749-3103, scratchboardkitchenah.com/. Ordering closes Friday, Dec. 16, for the a la carte Christmas dinner, desserts and breakfast items. Pickup is on Friday, Dec. 23. Call for details.
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