Best Family Restaurants in Cook County

We've collected top 10 mentioned family restaurants in Cook County from other articles such as Spoon University, Food Com, ubereats.com.

Best Family Restaurants in Cook County

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 Time Out Chicago
The 39 best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
"Steaming bowls of noodles have been a fixture of chef Bill Kim’s menus ever since he opened his first restaurant, and diners have always been eager to slurp his latest creations. Originally launched as a delivery-only concept, Bill Kim Ramen Bar specializes in broths that draw on Korean, Vietnamese and Mexican flavors, garnished with a creative array of toppings. Whether you’re looking for a conventional bowl or ramen or something a bit more adventurous, Kim has something you can enjoy by the spoonful."
Mentioned by Chicago Magazine
The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago for Families
"Whether you snag a tabletop grill for a DIY experience or relax and let Bill Kim and crew do all the work, start with the golf-ball-size crispy tofu, move on to the tea-smoked duck, and finish with the textural delights of the seafood hot pot.L Mon–Sat, D nightly."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago, According to a Local
"Its popularity inspired Chef Kim to open a second location just this year. Other than their famous dumplings, Urbanbelly favorites include the Phat Rice (or Noodle) and the Wok Fired Rice Cakes."
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 Trip101
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"Find your way to this cute cafe and you’ll be forced to leave all your cravings at bay. Order their Concord grape and salty brown butter walnut tarts, honey pie, coffee cake, almond croissant, or even pecan roll, and you’ll find your senses thanking you for such a lovely reward. The cafe is well lit, and the environment is clean and chic, service too, is friendly and quick."
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."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"This bright cafe and bakery is known for their rustic French pastries, made using fresh ingredients sourced from local, sustainable farms. Head straight to the dessert case to choose from a rotating selection of from-scratch goodies, like croissants, Basque cake, fruit galettes, and more."
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 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 UrbanMatter
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"Demera has some of the best messobs and injera in the city, and luckily, this Ethiopian spot also serves them to-go. This means you can order the messob dinner for four, and make it a dinner for one. Take it home, lay it out, and enjoy your giant meal all by yourself."
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"Though Demera offers traditional meat dishes, they have a dedicated vegan menu that includes authentic Ethiopian fare. Family-style combo platters are available for diverse sampling from one of the best restaurants in Chicago. Demera Ethiopian | 4801 N."
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 UrbanMatter
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"Here since the 1970s and continuing to sustain their vintage vibes, this American restaurant in Chicago has a long history of dishing out the best diner eats, for a pretty awesome price. Juicy burgers, shakes, famous wings, great appetizers, and a large salad bar that actually makes eating salad sound fun. This is one of the best affordable restaurants in Chicago because of the large selection of food to choose from."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"RJ Grunt’s is the original Lettuce Entertain You entry, and its longevity means you might wait in long lines for its extensive weekend brunch buffet."
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
TGS Parent Picks: Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"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!"
Kennedy House of Pancakes (K-Hop)
Kennedy House of Pancakes (K-Hop)
4.5 (517 ratings)
6818 Kennedy Ave, Hammond, IN 46323, USA
Family restaurant
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
4.5 (2391 ratings)
Casual eatery serving slow-cooked BBQ with Mexican, Cajun & Southern flavors plus global beers.
6501 W 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459, USA
Barbecue restaurantCajun restaurantFamily restaurantLounge
Mentioned by Food Com
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"Southern comfort at this Burbank Cafe ranges from barbecue to Tex-Mex, including ribs, po' boys and fried chicken, but the pulled pork is one of the true standouts. It cooks for 12 hours in a garlic-infused achiote paste before spending another hour in the smoker. After being shredded and getting doused in pan juice, it's ready to be served."
Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town
Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town
4.3 (1163 ratings)
Relaxed pizzeria & bar featuring thin, malted crust pies & an all-Midwestern beer list.
1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
RestaurantBarEvent venueFamily restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantSalad shopSports bar
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Roots is known for Quad Cities pizza, a unique style cut into strips. Shortly after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died, Roots owners at the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group came up with a plan to honor the liberal feminist icon. Ruth’s Panmade Pizza runs out of the Printer’s Row location and serves Chicago-style deep-dish."
Medici On 57th
Medici On 57th
4.4 (1909 ratings)
U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.
1327-1331, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryFamily restaurantRestaurant
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
3.8 (596 ratings)
Classic Indian cuisine, clay-oven-fired dishes & a lunch buffet in a simple but spacious venue.
2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Indian restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantCatering food and drink supplierFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantFusion restaurantTakeout RestaurantModern Indian restaurantSouth Asian restaurant

Best Nightlife in Cook County

JoJo's Shake Bar
JoJo's Shake Bar
4 (1287 ratings)
Decadent cafe-bar with whimsical decor for loaded shakes, cookie flights, frozen bars & cocktails.
23 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarCatering food and drink supplierCocktail barDessert shopDinerEvent venueHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town
Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town
4.3 (1163 ratings)
Relaxed pizzeria & bar featuring thin, malted crust pies & an all-Midwestern beer list.
1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
RestaurantBarEvent venueFamily restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantSalad shopSports bar
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
20 Great Takeout Restaurants Created by Pandemic Pivots in Chicago
"Roots is known for Quad Cities pizza, a unique style cut into strips. Shortly after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died, Roots owners at the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group came up with a plan to honor the liberal feminist icon. Ruth’s Panmade Pizza runs out of the Printer’s Row location and serves Chicago-style deep-dish."
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
4.7 (186 ratings)
Tasting room of a microbrewery with plentiful seating & a bar in a funky warehouse setting.
4055 W Peterson Ave, Suite Rear, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
BreweryBar
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"The Alarmist Brewing taproom, near Albany Park and West Ridge, is different for a reason. The family-owned spot wanted to create a community space where people could come together (which is why you won’t see any TVs in the taproom). It’s also super family-friendly, welcoming kids with snacks and juice boxes."

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Cook County

The House Theatre of Chicago
The House Theatre of Chicago
5 (12 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
1543 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Theater on the Lake
Theater on the Lake
4.6 (590 ratings)3.5 (19 ratings)
Year-round program of contemporary plays presented in a restored 1920s-era building with lake views.
2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsRestaurantTheaters
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Lincoln ParkThe views don’t get much better than Theatre on the Lake, where your outdoor table is parked just steps from the softly crashing waves of Lake Michigan. With seating for 80 and a focused selection of entrées from chicken tinga tacos to brisket dip, Theatre on the Lake continues to serve as something of a mental health break come to life. Stop by for weekend brunch served from 10 am to 3 pm.How to book: Reserve via OpenTable."
The Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre
4.7 (5997 ratings)4.5 (740 ratings)
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
3 Day Chicago Itinerary For First-Time Visitors
"For theatre lovers, check out a performance at The Chicago Theatre. If you feel like doing an activity, head to 10pin Bowling Lounge under the Marina Towers north of the Chicago River. They offer a selection of beers and upscale snacks."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Cook County

Tiki Snack Shack - Party Boat
Tiki Snack Shack - Party Boat
5 (1 ratings)
111 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
BarRestaurant
La Cantina Italian Chophouse
La Cantina Italian Chophouse
4.3 (87 ratings)
Italian Village dining room with a large wine cellar & fish tanks, plus steak, seafood & pastas.
71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Italian restaurantMexican restaurant
WestEnd
WestEnd
4.4 (542 ratings)
Large sports bar with 33 TVs, American food & a free shuttle to & from games at the United Center.
1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Sports barBarBar & grill
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"Making fetch happen: This friendly neighborhood sports bar in the West Loop welcomes your pooch to their patio, and that’s reason enough to visit in my opinion. Your pup will watch jealously as you scarf up your crispy Chicken Tenders, Mini Cheeseburgers, Blackened Mahi Fish Tacos, or Big Pepperoni Pizza. There’s also a Kale Salad for those so inclined."
Mentioned by The Gardner School
TGS Parent Picks: Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"Kids love the lively atmosphere and sports focus at WestEnd. Even young Chicago sports fans enjoy supporting their team together with a group of people. Kids can grab a soda and some wings, while watching as their parents and siblings cheer on a hometown team."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Cook County

Carlton Inn Midway
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harvey / Chicago Southland
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$68.89 /night
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5.0 (2 reviews)
The Woodlawn Oasis is an absolutely beautiful newly rehabbed apartment!
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