Best Family Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned family restaurants in Downtown Chicago from other articles such as Choose Chicago, Goats On The Road, Food Com.

Best Family Restaurants in Downtown 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 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 Chicago Magazine
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"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."
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 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 TripSavvy
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"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 Cozymeal
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"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."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Demera Ethiopian Restaurant offers traditional Ethiopian cuisine in a cozy and casual environment. Located in the Uptown neighborhood, diners can enjoy a great selection of African..."
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."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Across the street from Lincoln Park Zoo, R.J. Grunts has the grand distinction of being the originator of the salad bar. It's also a great, family-oriented spot for over-sized burgers and sandwiches such as the patty melt, plus chicken fingers, taco specials every Monday, onion rings stacked on a stick, and hand-dipped shakes and malts. 2056 North Lincoln Park West, 773-929-5363"
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!"
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."
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."
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."
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."
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's The Steakhouse
4.4 (1232 ratings)
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantSteak house

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Beverly Arts Center
Beverly Arts Center
4.6 (127 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, USA
Art centerShoppingArt schoolConcert hallEvent venueNon-profit organizationArt GalleriesTheaters
Mentioned by Expedia Viewfinder
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"The Beverly Arts Center is a multifaceted space that hosts regular programs on dance, film, theater and music. There is also a gallery space here that presents a rotating and diverse program of visual arts. Past exhibits have included works by local Chicago cartoonists, printmakers, photographers and painters, as well as programs focused on the LGBTQ community."
Lookingglass Theatre Company
Lookingglass Theatre Company
4.8 (441 ratings)5 (432 ratings)
Visually oriented theater specializing in original shows & contemporary literary adaptations.
821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsNon-profit organizationTheaters
Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre
4.6 (1388 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
A theater in the grand old style, this 1889 architectural gem stages dance, ballet & rock shows.
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Performing arts theaterSights & LandmarksAuditoriumConcert hallDance hallArchitectural BuildingsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Hunkered down across from Grant Park, this 110,000-ton granite-and-limestone behemoth was an instant star when it debuted in 1899, and…"

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

Calumet Fisheries
Calumet Fisheries
4.5 (1127 ratings)
Bare-bones seafood shack serving house-smoked fish, fried seafood platters & a smattering of sides.
3259 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Seafood restaurant
Mentioned by Money Inc
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"Calumet Fisheries is seafood that offers a barebones approach to serving some of the best-fried seafood platters in town. They are among the few who still use a smoker and the seafood is fresh and smoked on-site with natural wood in their smokehouses. There are no artificial flavors used and the smoked fish has first been marinated in brine overnight then smoked with special oak logs."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Since 1928, Calumet Fisheries has been smoking the tastiest fish on the South Side. Sitting above the banks of the Calumet River, the no frills shack has used the same natural wood-burning practices for over 60 years. There's no seating—except for the car or bicycle you rode up on—for the goods are usually consumed as soon as they're served."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Don't miss this James Beard-honored monument to smoked fish on the far South Side, in business since 1948. Get a paper bag of salmon, shrimp, or black cod and be prepared to eat in the car or on the sidewalk. View this post on Instagram"
Indian Garden Restaurant
Indian Garden Restaurant
4 (1840 ratings)
2nd-floor Indian restaurant with a large menu of classic dishes & a lunch buffet.
247 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Indian restaurantBarHalal restaurantSeafood restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Cozymeal
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"A light-filled oasis dedicated to the sights and sounds of true India, The Indian Garden is one of the best restaurants in Chicago for enjoying an authentic Indian dining experience. Select from a diverse menu of delicious choices for vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners alike, listed by ingredients for easy ordering. The Indian Garden | 247 E."
The Hampton Social
The Hampton Social
4.3 (1177 ratings)
Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
353 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
American restaurantSeafood restaurant

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The Piggery
The Piggery
4.2 (750 ratings)
Casual, lively restaurant with many TVs highlights a pork-driven menu plus American comfort food.
1625 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Hamburger restaurantBarBar & grillPizza restaurantRestaurant
Tanoshii west loop
Tanoshii west loop
4.6 (318 ratings)
Sushi & creative Japanese fare plus sake, beer. wine & cocktails are served in a sleek, airy space.
720 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Sushi restaurantBarJapanese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Japanese Andersonville. Look for the loyal following of Mike-heads: sushi foodies who’ve followed chef “Sushi Mike” from Hama Matsu and San Soo Gab San to this sushi bar in the West Loop. If you try the cooked items, you’re likely not to go back."
Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
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"If you think you’ve had the best omakase in Chicago outside of Tanoshii, you might want to think again. Tanoshii’s Sushi Mike is the king of omakase, if we may be so bold. His knack for rolling out off-menu culinary specialties is impressive."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Chef Mike Ham, a.k.a. “Sushi Mike,” is something of a legend in the Chicago sushi scene. The West Loop Tanoshii is the second location, established following the success of the ori..."
Old Irving Brewing Co.
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4.5 (749 ratings)
Funky warehouse spot serving house beers & gastropub fare with a beer hall, TVs & a cornhole game.
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
BrewpubAmerican restaurantBarBrewery
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"High up there on the other end of the Chicago spectrum, Old Irving resides just east of Portage Park and offers plenty of beers for all kinds of hops lovers. Favorites include the Being Ernest, a Hemingway-inspired Belgian tripel made in collaboration with Forbidden Fruit, Marz, Maplewood, and Off Color, and ‘Til Death, a Pilsner worthy of wedding bells. It’s homey and delightful and a perfect hideaway spot."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Bars Breweries Portage Park. While you're munching on shishito peppers and charcuterie, the kids will be tucking into crispy chicken tenders, a cheeseburger or buttered noodles at this Irving Park brewery. All kids' meals are just $8 and include a drink and your choice of fries or fresh fruit."
Mentioned by Food Com
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"The food is often very kid-friendly, and parents can kick back with a few craft beers. Old Irving is no exception. It’s bright and spacious with plenty of room for squirmy little ones."

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