Some of the city's most beloved restaurants are taking the guesswork out of your next delivery order with family meals that feed the whole crew—whether you live with your partner, roommates or little ones. Heck, you can even take advantage of these meal deals if you live alone (more leftovers for you).
Skip the endless scrolling and order one of these family-style meals instead. Toss in a bottle of wine while you're at it, and don't forget to tip your driver!
Entente ($70–$150)
If you can't dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant right now, at least you can unpack a Michelin-approved feast in your kitchen. Chef Brian Fisher's sophisticated River North restaurant is now offering both takeout and delivery Thursday through Sunday, with a variety of high-end family-style meals to choose from, including a beautiful whole roasted dry-aged duck with peanut butter egg rolls, Thai-style Brussels sprouts and a peanut butter cookie sandwich with soy-chocolate caramel. If it's been a rough day, toss in an order of caviar with Iberico ham chips and a bottle of riesling. Available for delivery or pickup.
etta ($45–$65)
This Wicker Park darling offers a loaded family-style package that changes daily, but expect to see some classic menu items, like fire-baked focaccia, hearty pastas and sweets from Aya Pastry. The base menu includes five seasonally-minded dishes, but guests can opt to upgrade their order with pizza or an additional entrée. And don't forget the wine: Shop etta's cellar when you toss in a bottle of pinot noir or champagne to enjoy with dinner. Available for delivery or pickup.
Frontier ($44)
It's easy to remember chef Brian Jupiter's family meal: Feed four for just $44. Poll your roomies or your family to figure out which kit you'll get; you can choose from a whole smoked chicken, pulled pork sliders or fried chicken sandwiches. No matter which route you go, expect expertly paired sides, like mac and cheese, kale salad or buttered rolls. We have a feeling that no one will protest if you toss in banana chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert. Available for pickup.
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Funkenhausen ($25–$40)
Funkify your dinner routine with a fully customizable meal for two or four, featuring some of Funkenhausen's top eats. Both menus feature smoked Amish chicken, soft pretzels and your choice of sides, like cheesy spaetzle, garlic whipped mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. Round out your order with a Bavarian pilsner or a bottle of rosé. Available for delivery or pickup.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse ($65–$95)
If you've reached the stage of quarantine where you need a 48-ounce bone-in porterhouse steak delivered straight to your door, we're not judging—and neither is this iconic Chicago steakhouse. Gibsons' family meal feeds four and includes house salad, your choice of a shareable entrée (like whole rotisserie chicken, baby back ribs and filet medallions), two sides and one dessert. The kitchen's happy to toss in any additional requests from the regular menu, and you can tack on beer and wine, too! Available for delivery or pickup.
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Parachute ($50)
Trying to pull off date night while in quarantine? This sweet Avondale eatery from husband-and-wife team Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark has you covered with its "Dinner for Two" deal. Your shareable spread includes the world-famous bing bread, a shareable entrée, steamed rice, three kinds of pickles, toasted nori and the kitchen's daily dessert. Go ahead and toss in a branded tote bag or a bottle of Italian wine. Available for delivery or pickup (773-654-1460).
RPM Italian ($50)
You don't have to make any tough decisions when you order RPM Italian's family meal for four, which includes bucatini tossed in red sauce, truffled garlic bread, Italian salad and chocolate budino. Would you like something to drink with that? The restaurant offers customized wine pairings based on your budget as well as classic cocktail kits, so you can share a round of Negronis after the kids go to bed. Available for pickup or delivery.
Virtue ($48)
Chef Erick Williams makes it easy as pie to serve a family of four on a budget. His Hyde Park restaurant offers dinner for four for under $50, with entrée options like pulled pork sandwiches, cajun shrimp alfredo, blackened salmon and humble pie (a.k.a. meatloaf). Each package includes two sides and dessert, but if you're feeling hangry, you can toss in Williams' famous cornbread or collards and smoked turkey. Available for pickup.
Wherewithall ($50–$100)
One of the things we love most about this Avondale hotspot is that the menu is constantly changing—and the same goes for its takeout offerings. You can have a beautiful, seasonally focused brunch or dinner for two or four ferried straight to your door. For brunch, expect dishes like smoked trout with fried eggs, lemon pancakes with currant syrup and fried potatoes; for dinner, diners can anticipate fresh-baked bread, salad, a hearty main (like adobo chicken), a starch and dessert. Available for pickup or delivery.