Passover dinner at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
From hearty matzo ball soup to braised brisket, these Chicago spots are celebrating the time-honored tradition of Passover with beloved favorites—for a chag sameach to all.
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From April 12 through 20, Aba will offer a la carte, dine-in Passover mezze specials, including spring greens salad with shaved asparagus, slow-braised beef brisket with spiced mandarin sauce and a coconut honey tart with Meyer lemon during dinner service. Looking to dine at home? Aba is dishing out a la carte Pesach catering offerings from April 11 through 13, like slow-braised beef brisket, miso-maple tzimmes, herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled Faroe Island salmon and housemade matzo crackers, in addition to signature dishes, each serving eight to 10 guests. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00 p.m. for carryout or delivery between Friday, April 11 and Sunday, April 13. Reservations can be made here. 302 N. Green St., Floor 3
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From Passover matzo dressing to challah bread stuffing, Jewish deli and diner, The Bagel has the perfect additions to any seder. Dine in to enjoy gefilte fish with horseradish, oven-roasted beef brisket with au jus, sweet and sour meatballs and more. Or, celebrate in the comfort of your own home with catering options like kreplach, whole roast spring chicken, noodle kugel and, of course, the spot’s liquid gold matzo ball soup. Orders can be placed here. 3107 N. Broadway
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This South Loop hub will offer its signature Passover menu, complete with brisket, chicken broth, matzo balls, chopped liver, whitefish salad, whipped potatoes, chopped eggs and gefilte fish. For dessert, try the sweet matzo kugel, served by the slice. Reservations can be made here. 1112 S. Wabash Ave.
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This clubby seafood joint will offer a prix-fixe holiday menu with beloved dishes, including gefilte fish with red beet horseradish, chopped liver or Suzy Friedman’s vegetarian chopped liver with bibb lettuce salad and matzo ball soup. For your entree, choose from from options like herb-roasted chicken, braised short rib with red wine bordelaise and wild Alaskan halibut en papillote, all served with savory ginger glazed carrots and latkes. Joe’s is also offering a la carte takeout ordering, featuring traditional sources such as chopped liver with matzo, braised short rib, latkes and more. Orders are available for pickup between 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 8, through Tock. Reservations can be made here. 60 E. Grand Ave.
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This family-owned North Shore deli, bakery and caterer is a can’t-miss for authentic Jewish fare, dishing out everything from deli cuts to homemade challah. Cater your seder with options like lean brisket with au jus, roasted half chicken, carrot tsimmes, chopped liver, matzo kishke, matzo ball soup, kreplah and more. The local mainstay is also hosting a reservation-only Passover seder on April 12 and 13, featuring a family-style menu stocked with classics like matzo ball soup, roast chicken and tsimmes. Orders can be placed here. 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook
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This tried-and-true Buffalo Grove neighborhood deli will offer its annual Passover menu, complete with noshes, entrees and desserts like macaroons, Mandel bread, toffee brittle, chocolate chip cookies and more. Dig into lean brisket, chicken, matzo ball soup, apple matzo kugel, roasted veggies, oven-browned potatoes and your pick of either chopped liver or sweet and sour meatballs. On the side, try homemade specialties like the gefilte fish, Passover kishke, charoses with or without nuts, vegetarian “mock liver,” and more. Orders can be placed here. 105 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
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On the first night of Passover (Saturday, April 12), enjoy Prairie Grass Cafe’s Passover dinner package for two to go with highlights like matzo ball soup, matzo, apple kugel, mixed greens salad, slow-braised barbecue brisket and cauliflower mash with roasted carrots. Finish off your meal with dessert selections like flourless chocolate cake and apple kugel, which is crafted from a family recipe. Orders can be placed here. 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
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