Where to Eat Dinner on Thanksgiving in Champaign-Urbana

Where to eat out or order in a Thanksgiving dinner in Champaign-Urbana

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so for those who like to skip cooking in the kitchen, Champaign and Urbana have a whole bunch of great dine-in or carryout options for the Thanksgiving table

We are here to help you try some of the delicious Thanksgiving classics that Champaign-Urbana restaurants and caterers have to offer.

When ordering takeout or a family meal to-go for Thanksgiving, our advice is not to wait until the last minute. Thanksgiving takeout seems to be popular!

Are you looking for information on ordering a local turkey to prepare yourself? We have that information here.

Dining in, carrying out or outsourcing dessert

If you’re planning on takeout for Thanksgiving, some options have deadlines for pre-orders or may have limited availability, so order early.

We will continue to add to this list, as not all options have been released as of our publishing date. Please note that information was verified at time of publishing, and might be subject to change due to a restaurant’s staffing or supplies.

Dine-in options

Neil St. Blues, 301 N. Neil St., Champaign: Neil St. Blues will be serving a Thanksgiving brunch buffet from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy all-you-can-eat favorites such as cajun brined smoked turkey, sage cornbread dressing, Southern baked mac n’ cheese and more. Buffet only. Reservations available; two-hour table time limit.

Denny’s, 702 W. Town Center Blvd,. Champaign: Standard menu available, which includes a turkey-and-dressing meal: carved turkey, stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce with choice of two sides and dinner bread. Open 24 hours.

Perkins, 214 W. University Ave., Urbana: Perkins is open on Thanksgiving for dine-in. The standard menu will be available, including pie.

Order ahead meal options

This list includes places you can order an entire Thanksgiving meal (or just sides … or dessert … or appetizers)

Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage, 208 W. Griggs St., Urbana: Baldarotta’s is offering order-ahead Thanksgiving dinners. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22 at noon. Various pickup times on Nov. 25. Order online at baldarottas.com.

Harvest Market, 2029 S. Neil St., Champaign: Order your Butterball Turkey from the deli. Last year, the meal came with a 10-pound turkey, gravy, cornbread, three sides of your choice, and one dessert.

Maize at the Station, 100 N. Chestnut St., Champaign: Pre-order Thanksgiving tamales while they last for pickup on Nov. 25. Other items available for pre-order include rice and beans, a chip tray, and horchata/margaritas.

Martinelli’s Market, Champaign: Many items available on this year’s order form, available on Facebook. Place an order and pay in full by Nov. 21. Email office@martinellismarket.com to order a turkey (limited quantities available).

Michaels’ Catering, 104 W. Tomaras, Savoy: Order a full Thanksgiving dinner for $55 per person (dessert not included). Customers can add charcuterie, appetizers, dessert and Thanksgiving breakfast to an order, too. New this year, order a flower arrangement with your food! Delivery available to Champaign, Urbana, Savoy and Tolono for an extra $10. Pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Savoy.

Modern Family Dinners, Carle at the Fields, 3401 Fields South Dr., Suite 125, Champaign: Four-person, 12-person, and a la carte order-ahead dinner options are available for a Thanksgiving feast this year. The Thanksgiving menu closes to ordering the week prior.

Dessert orders

When looking for pies, pastries and other bakery treats, check out these options that exclusively offer baked goods (no to-go meal options here). Looking for something a little different? Several places — including The Main Scoop, Sidney Dairy Barn, and Jarling’s Custard Cup — typically offer special Thanksgiving ice cream/frozen custard pies.

Curtis Orchard, 3902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign: The orchard offers a variety of pies, from apple to cherry to classic pumpkin and more. Curtis is a go-to option when we want to bring a treat to impress — without the work! — to a holiday dinner. Order via (217) 359-5565 or from the website.

Pies by Inge, 212 S. Independence St., Monticello: Order Thanksgiving pies now and be sure to select a pickup time on Nov. 25.

Dinners yet to be confirmed

These establishments had Thanksgiving-related plans in 2025 but we have yet to confirm their plans for 2026. Check back soon for updates!

Big Grove Tavern, 1 E. Main St., Champaign: Last year, it offered carry-out for Thanksgiving, including wine, old fashioneds and apple cider margaritas. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin cheesecake and more were in last year’s offerings. Email thanksgiving@biggrovetavern.com.

Smoky’s House BBQ, 1333 Savoy Plaza Lane, Suite 8: The full menu was available for dine-in from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Large takeout orders featuring special Thanksgiving items, could also be made; deadline for those orders was the week prior.

Know of a business that we are missing? Email editor@chambanamoms.com with information.

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