Best Family Restaurants in Downers Grove

We've collected top 10 mentioned family restaurants in Downers Grove from other articles such as Loop Chicago, 10Best, PureWow.

Best Family Restaurants in Downers Grove

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 10Best
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"From the jump more than a dozen years ago, urbanbelly has been serving flavorful Asian fast-casual food and it only gets better. Led by award-winning Chef Bill Kim and Cornerstone Restaurant Group, the menu lists signature dumplings, bowls and specialties such as the gluten-free and dairy free Coconut Curry Pho and Kim's signature ramen. Order slippery dumplings (stuffed with Korean BBQ beef, chicken red curry or edamame) by the piece and pair 'em with something crispy like Thai fried chicken or Togarashi fries."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"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 Crazy Family Adventure
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"Our kids weren’t sure about trying the Asian inspired cuisine. They aren’t the most adventurous eaters. But by the time we were done they all LOVED it and wanted to come back the next day."
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 Condé Nast Traveler
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"Floriole functioned as a stand at Chicago's beloved Green City Market for nearly five years before it became a brick-and-mortar restaurant. As such, expect market-driven fare that prizes freshness and seasonality above all else. Those priorities manifest in menu items like late-season roasted tomato and swiss chard quiche, ricotta toast topped with plums and honey, and pea salad with radishes, turnips, and spring onions."
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 Eater Chicago
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"What began as a stand in the Green City Market is now one of the most acclaimed destinations for baked goods in Chicago. Stop into Floriole for chef-owner Sandra Holl's array of sweets and breads, notably the kouign amann (caramelized layered croissant dough), her outstanding passion fruit tart, and the savory cafe dishes."
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 Goats On The Road
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"Rated as the best Ethiopian food in the Windy City, this is a gem among the best places to eat in Chicago. This Michelin Guide recommended restaurant is a great place to take a group of friends for a family-style night out. The interior is bright, friendly, and easy to plop down in a seat and get your eat on."
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."
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."
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 10Best
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"Strollers are aplenty along Southport Avenue so it's no surprise that Crosby's Kitchen is a haven for tikes in this Lakeview neighborhood brimming with young families. The best part is that it's not just friendly for the young ones, it's also great for older kids and adults dining sans kids, complete with a wine menu. Order yourself a Bloody Mary and the table some monkey bread to start and choose from a kid's menu or the regular menu for brunch, lunch or dinner."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants American Lake View. This ultra kid-friendly restaurant in the Southport Corridor caters to parents in every way possible with wide doors that fit your stroller, a stroller valet and step stools in the bathroom. Your little ones will undoubtedly want the ice cream-topped skillet cookie for dessert—so be a sport and help them indulge."
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.)"
Old Country Buffet
Old Country Buffet
2.4 (34 ratings)
Chain buffet restaurant offering a vast variety of American dishes along with desserts.
6125 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant
Grand Lux Cafe
Grand Lux Cafe
4.4 (5287 ratings)
Upmarket chain offering a wide-ranging American menu in opulent surroundings.
600 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBrunch restaurantDessert restaurantFamily restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Grand Lux Café is an upmarket chain that serves a wide-ranging menu of internationally inspired cuisine in elegant and relaxed surroundings. Created by the founders of The Cheesecake Factory®, the Grand Lux Café was inspired by the quaint trattorias of Italy, the stylish bistros of France, and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna. Blending the grandeur and luxury of European cafés with the spirit of an all-American restaurant, the upscale-casual eatery features a lavish interior design with marble floors and tabletops, sumptuous fabrics and textures, intricate mosaics, and handblown glass fixtures and offers guests a unique dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Situated perfectly on the strip of the Magnificent Mile, the cafe overlooks Michigan Ave. From the cafe, especially during nighttime, the view from the outside looking in is just as grand as the view from the inside looking out."
Flub A Dub Chub's
Flub A Dub Chub's
4.7 (439 ratings)
Counter-service spot with a long list of hot dogs plus burgers, sides & more.
3021 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Hamburger restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantHot dog restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Flub A Dub Chub's Hotdog Emporium is a small, family-owned, good ol' Chicago dog shop. Customers can get fries or tots with their Flubby (100 percent Vienna Beef) or Chubby (quarter-pound grilled Vienna Beef) dog. Not much beats the perfect simplicity of this hole-in-the-wall spot."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
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"Most Popular: The Flub BLT ($7) or Chicago’s Best BBQ Pulled Pork Hot Dog ($9). Here’s a confession. Flub’s is probably the most overlooked, best-kept secret in all of Chicago."
Golden Nugget Pancake House
Golden Nugget Pancake House
4.3 (1496 ratings)
Breakfast, American eats & soda-fountain favorites served around the clock in basic diner digs.
2406 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantDinerFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"With several locations across the city, Golden Nugget has been a Chicago staple for more than 50 years. There’s something for everyone as the expansive menu has buttercream waffles, crepes, fried steak, liver and onions, “Flavors of Italy” and “South of the Border” dishes, and daily specials."
Papa's Cache Sabroso
Papa's Cache Sabroso
4.6 (939 ratings)
Tiny, beach-themed BYOB eatery serving up Puerto Rican fare, including jibarito & pollo chon.
2517 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Family restaurant

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Downers Grove

Hemmingway's Bistro
Hemmingway's Bistro
4.5 (431 ratings)
Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz.
211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
BistroFrench steakhouse restaurantOyster bar restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Hemmingway’s Bistro, inside the historic White Inn hotel, takes inspiration from Paris in the 1930s for both its décor and cuisine. The food – breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a la..."
Joey's Shrimp House
Joey's Shrimp House
4.1 (113 ratings)
Counter-serve seafood shack that serves late with beer & wine, TV sports & indoor/outdoor seats.
1432 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Seafood restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 20 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
"Humboldt ParkWhat you’re getting: Shrimp JibaritoThis Humboldt Park joint is on our list of the top 10 shrimp shacks in Chi, and might also be an excellent late-night fried-food contender since you can dine until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. While you should definitely try the massive fried shrimp po-boy, the off-menu Shrimp Jibarito is a sandwich you won’t want to pass up. Crisp, fried plantains with a sauteed shrimp filling are made to order for an impressively balanced jibarito."
Tortoise Supper Club
Tortoise Supper Club
4.5 (536 ratings)
Traditional American offerings served in an upscale space featuring a grand piano & fireplace.
350 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
American restaurantJazz clubOyster bar restaurantSeafood restaurantSteak house

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Downers Grove Area

The Shops at North Bridge
The Shops at North Bridge
4.3 (7650 ratings)4 (38 ratings)
A mix of stores (clothing, jewelry, cosmetics) shares space with a food court & popular restaurants.
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShoppingClothing storeRestaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"The Shops at North Bridge encompasses Nordstrom, Eataly with 50 stores and 20 restaurants across 6 city blocks. Dine-in at one of their restaurants or enjoy a quick snack at their delicious selection of restaurants like Café Nordstrom, Bhoomi Chai Co., Big Bowl, and many more. Visitors may also enjoy their shopping experience in-person, curbside pickup, virtual queuing, and in-store pickup options."
Mentioned by Elite Traveler
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"The shops at North Bridge welcome shoppers with an architecturally unique exterior: the façade of the 1928 former McGraw-Hill building. When it was demolished the stonework was dismantled, cleaned and repositioned at the site of the North Bridge Mall. Featuring anchor stores such as Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and Hugo Boss, North Bridge promises a fabulous shopping experience."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"With a bridge spanning the city streets of downtown Chicago, The Shops at North Bridge has unique architecture for a shopping mall. A grand escalator takes shoppers to any of three floors, but the stores aren’t limited to the enclosed mall. The retail complex covers a total of seven blocks and includes Italian superstore Eataly."
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
4.3 (1133 ratings)
Unfussy complex with a Jewel-Osco supermarket, Ace Hardware, a pet needs store, salons & eateries.
7240 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, USA
Shopping mall
Roosevelt Collection Shops
Roosevelt Collection Shops
4.5 (2489 ratings)
Modern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.
150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Shopping mall

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Downers Grove

Tiztal Cafe
Tiztal Cafe
4.7 (549 ratings)
Juices, smoothies & Mexican-style breakfasts from a cozy, festively decorated choice with a patio.
4631 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Breakfast restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"There are other things on the menu at Tiztal, but you’re really there for their delicious chilaquiles, made with fresh chips, chihuahua cheese, and a delicious green salsa. They come with eggs and your choice of meat, and you should definitely choose chorizo."
Bar Roma
Bar Roma
4.6 (536 ratings)
Hearty, traditional Italian cooking pairs with craft cocktails & wines in a warm, stylish setting.
5101 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Roman-style cuisine with terrifically varied meatballs A relative newcomer to the Italian dining scene, this Andersonville restaurant has become something of a mecca for meatballs. While the Roman-style, hand-rolled pastas and wood-fired pizzas here are simply delicious, people keep coming back for the balls, or "polpette" on the menu. Get yourself an Italian-inspired craft cocktail and dive into whatever meatballs strike your fancy: braised beef cheek, veal sweetbread, spicy pork belly, chicken and pistachio, and lamb merguez-style sliders."
Mentioned by Money Inc
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"According to Eater, one of the best places for Italian cuisine fans to dine is at Bar Roma. Although this is a bright and modern restaurant, it is set within a historic building that is more than a century old. The specialty at Bar Roma is polpette, and this dish is available in beef, pork, chicken, and ‘impossible meat’ varieties."
Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
4.9 (582 ratings)
No-frills, counter-serve spot serving traditional Lebanese fare including falafel, kebabs & more.
1509 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Lebanese restaurantRestaurant

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