Best Family Restaurants in Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned family restaurants in Chicago from other articles such as Loop Chicago, Chicago Magazine, MICHELIN Guide.

Best Family Restaurants in Chicago

urbanbelly
urbanbelly
4.4 (520 ratings)
Functional eatery whipping up hearty Asian fusion grub in straightforward digs with communal tables.
1542 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Asian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantBarCocktail barFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantKorean restaurantRamen restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Serious Eats
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"Bill Kim is best known for his modern interpretations of ramen, dumplings, and Latin-Asian fusion, but one menu item equally worthy of adoration is his soft-serve ice cream. The dessert has been a fixture at Belly Shack since day one, but my favorite version is the PB&J soft-serve at Urban Belly. The velvety, slightly sweet soft-serve is heaped into a tall cup striated with ample doses of crunchy peanut butter and huckleberry jelly."
Mentioned by Food Com
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"It’s fun to eat with your hands as a kid, which makes dumplings a great choice. For a fun mashup, Urbanbelly’s kids’ menu has a cheeseburger dumpling, but there are also more adventurous options like pork-cilantro or chicken curry fillings. Kids can also snack on edamame, slurp noodle soup or practice their chopsticks skills with a rice bowl."
Mentioned by Free Fun Guides
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"Located in Avondale (and hence, a bit out of the way for those traveling without a car), Urban Belly offers a small number of seats in a surprisingly chic space. The most expensive noodle dishes – ramen with pork belly and udon with shrimp – are $13. Dumpling and rice plates like lamb and brandy or short rib and scallion are $7-8 each."
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
4.5 (490 ratings)
Bright cafe & bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds.
1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
RestaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopFamily restaurantOrganic restaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"Probably the most modernized bakery on this list, Floriole quickly rose to the top after its inception. This Lincoln Park bakery in Chicago is beautifully designed and even features a relatively large cafe area where you can sit and enjoy your pastry. The bakery is specifically European-style, featuring wines and beers to accompany your sweets, and plenty of coffee."
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
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"Floriole is home to some of the best desserts in Chicago, and they always aim to go organic and local with their ingredients where possible. What we love about this spot, is that their menu is constantly changing according to the availability of produce. While this vibe may not be for everyone, there’s something exciting about this potluck experience."
Demera Restaurant
Demera Restaurant
4.6 (1246 ratings)
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Ethiopian restaurantAfrican restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago
"Try Demera Ethiopian Restaurant for delicious Ethiopian food (and rich Ethiopian coffee), set in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Order spinach, cheese or lentil Sambussas for an appetizer and then family-style Messob with vegetarian options. Another popular dish is the Vegetable Bayanetu, which is a platter filled with all nine of Demera’s veggie specialties."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"At Demera, no one will scold you for eating with your hands. That’s because Ethiopian cuisine is typically eaten by using your hands to scoop up vegetables and lentils with a spongy and porous flatbread called injera. Get a sampling of the bright, colorful dishes, which include split red lentils, slow-cooked collard greens, split yellow peas and sautéed garden beets."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Demera prides themselves on making authentic Ethiopian food made from scratch, including an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu. If you’re new to the cuisine, ask for the vegetarian messob. Your waiter will bring out four of the restaurant’s most popular veg-friendly dishes, all perfectly portioned for one."
R.J. Grunts
R.J. Grunts
4.3 (1586 ratings)
Longtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe.
2056 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBarFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantSalad shopTraditional American restaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
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"Close to both the Lincoln Park zoo and Lincoln Park, RJ Grunts is the perfect restaurant to park your stroller at after a day of running around. They have a stroller valet (and regular valet if you have a car) to keep everything safe while you enjoy one of their famous burgers with chips. They think about the little things here — kids’ meals come with unspillable cups, animal crackers and crayons on old-style cafeteria trays."
Crosby's Kitchen
Crosby's Kitchen
4.4 (1036 ratings)
Homey, airy space with American comfort food, rotisserie meats & a popular, family-friendly brunch.
3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
American restaurantBarBrunch restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
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"This restaurant was designed with kids in mind, namely the daughter, Crosby, of one of the owners. Her influence served them well — extra-wide doors accommodate strollers, and there’s a sink in the dining room, so kids can wash up. The kids’ menu is pretty standard, but adds a few different dishes like the chicken leg that comes straight off their signature rotisserie."
Mentioned by PureWow
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"This kid- and pup-friendly patio is an ideal spot for people-watching and sipping lemonade with rotating flavors like hibiscus and mango. Popular plates at this Southport spot include lobster deviled eggs, iron-skillet cornbread, and avocado toast studded with lump crab. (And speaking of kid-friendliness, here’s a hot tip: children eat for free from 4 to 6 p.m.)"
Mentioned by The Gardner School
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"This family-friendly diner offers Midwestern-inspired comfort food that’s sure to please. The staff are very accommodating to children and work hard to make sure they have a good time. You can’t go wrong with their dinner menu, and definitely give brunch a try—no one can get enough of their signature monkey bread!"
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays
3.9 (2223 ratings)
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
153 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarBar & grillChicken wings restaurantFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza
4.5 (548 ratings)
Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
24 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Pizza restaurantFamily restaurantPizza Takeout
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"At Blaze, you can completely customize your pizza and have it cooked in under three minutes. The build-your-own pizza options offers unlimited toppings free of charge, so if you’re really adventurous you can add every single topping on the menu. However you eat your pizza, you’re sure to have it your way at Blaze."
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
4.5 (1231 ratings)
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Costa Rican restaurantCatererCentral American restaurantFamily restaurantLatin American restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"A Costa Rican restaurant in Bucktown with a beautiful patio that's perfect for gatherings with friends or a low-key date. Why we love it: There's something for everyone on the menu at Irazú, whether you're looking for a vegetarian burrito and some empanadas or are ready to dig into the signature chifrijo (fried pork layered with black beans, white rice and pico de gallo) and a pepito stacked with steak, grilled onions and spicy Lizano sauce. Just make sure to save room for an oatmeal milkshake."
Mentioned by Food Com
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"This Costa Ricanstaple starts with a layer of black bean soup, a scoop of rice, and an extra scoop of black beans. Then pork belly is cooked with garlic, deep fried and scooped over the black beans with a house made pico de gallo. The chifrijo is finished with slices of avocado and a drizzle of Lizano salsa."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Irazu is a laid back restaurant in Bucktown serving up authentic Costa Rican food. Come for the $7 Pepito sandwich (ribeye steak, cheese, sautéed onions, and special sauce), but stay for the oatmeal milkshakes, which have a cult following."
IHOP
IHOP
4.1 (1720 ratings)
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
2818 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurant
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
4.4 (382 ratings)
Family-owned restaurant serving thin-crust & pan pizzas plus Italian & American entrees.
2679 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Italian restaurantFamily restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurant

Popular Gardens in Chicago

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
4.8 (248 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings)
This serene section of Lincoln Park stars a lily pool & also boasts lush landscaping & a pavilion.
125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
GardenNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Lake Shore East Park
Lake Shore East Park
4.8 (379 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkFun & GamesDog parkPlaygroundsGardens
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens

Best Beach in Chicago

Humboldt Park Beach
Humboldt Park Beach
4.5 (1208 ratings)
1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Beach
Ohio Street Beach
Ohio Street Beach
4.5 (74 ratings)4 (113 ratings)
Sandy, accessible pocket of urban beach on the lake backed by parks & high-rise buildings.
Illinois 60611, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Calumet Park Beach
Calumet Park Beach
4.6 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Beach

Best Fine Dining in Chicago

Vie
Vie
4.8 (262 ratings)
Farm-to-table fine dining in an elegant, warm space with white tablecloths & black banquettes.
4471 Lawn Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558, USA
Fine dining restaurantBarCocktail barRestaurant
Mentioned by gayot.com
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Alinea
Alinea
4.7 (1846 ratings)
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates.
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Fine dining restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’s three-Michelin-starred avant garde fine dining institution is one of the world’s best restaurants. During the pandemic, the restaurant’s elegant dining room has morphed to a control center for pickup orders. The menu changes from beef Wellington, to sushi, to more avant-garde options."
Mentioned by LL World Tour
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"Alinea is probably the most important restaurant on this list!. It’s one of only a handful of restaurants in the U.S. to hold the coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. It’s been named ‘Best Restaurant in America’ three times."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
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Band of Bohemia
Band of Bohemia
4.6 (436 ratings)
Funky-chic brewpub infusing culinary flavors into house beers & pairing them with global plates.
4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
New American restaurantBreweryFine dining restaurantRestaurant

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