Kids change A LOT of things (while you don’t get to sleep in on weekends anymore, you develop the ability to recite numerous Disney movies line-for-line) but just because you are a parent doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on Chicago Restaurant Week. Between January 24th and February 9th, over 430 restaurants showcase their special and delicious dishes through special prix fix menus and there are TONS of family-friendly restaurants among them! Here’s Where Kids Should Eat for Chicago Restaurant Week:
What makes these restaurants family-friendly?
My family and I have visited each and every restaurant on this list and can tell you for certain that kids are not only welcomed but celebrated at these delicious establishments. When selecting restaurants for this list, I took into account not just the cuisine (and no—I wasn’t looking for just chicken strips and French fries even though I know most kids love it) but also the restaurant environment (loud, relaxed, ample amounts of high chairs) to make sure that each spot in this list strives to make families comfortable when dining.
What is Chicago Restaurant Week?
Mostly located in the city (and some in the near suburbs), Chicago restaurants showcase their classic and new dishes on multiple course, prix fix menus for either brunch, lunch, dinner ($36 or $48 options) for a limited time only. While the price does not include beverages, tax, or gratuity, it is a great way to try out a new restaurant or an old favorite on a budget. Chicago Restaurant Week will undoubtedly show you and your family that Chicago cuisine is MORE than deep dish and hot dogs.
30 FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK OPTIONS
In the City
3455 North Southport
Must Try: Mini Filet Sandwich Starter
2010 North Halsted
Must Try: Brussels and Kale Salad
435 North Clark
Must Try: Mac N’ Cheesy
2024 North Halsted
Must Try: Jamon Serrano Eggs Benedict
Carson’s Ribs, Prime Steaks, and Famous BBQ
465 E. Illinois
Must Try: Ribs
857 West Fulton Market
Must Try: Jiaozi (Beef Short Rib and Bone Marrow Potstickers)
1538 North Clybourn
Must Try: Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl (lunch) or Cajun Oven Roasted Salmon (dinner)
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
33 West Kinzie Street
Must Try: Filet Mignon
Ina Mae Tavern and Packaged Goods
1415 North Wood Street
Must Try: Crawfish Etouffee
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab
60 East Grand
Must Try: Shrimp and Grits
43 East Ohio Street
Must Try: Bocconcini (hand stretched mozzarella balls, homemade apple mostarda, thyme)
516 North Clark
Must Try: Famous Rigatoni “D”
Quartino Restaurant and Wine Bar
626 North State Street
Must Try: Porcini and Truffle Risotto
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
One West Grand Avenue
Must Try: Kolsch-Battered Fish and Chips
60 East Ontario
Must Try: Covert Chopped Salad
3636 North Clark
Must Try: Pulled Pork Benedict (brunch), Smoke Meat Platter (lunch), or Dino Ribs (dinner)
1954 North Halsted Street
Must Try: Blueberry Pancakes (brunch), Double-Decker Turkey Burger (lunch) or Local Turkey Meatloaf (dinner)
353 West Hubbard Street OR 164 East Grand Avenue
Must Try: Beach Bowl (brunch), Cilantro Chicken Salad (lunch) or Lemon Roasted Chicken (dinner)
539 North State
Must Try: Classic Burger (lunch) or Cedar Planked Salmon (dinner)
In the Suburbs
272 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
Must Try: Crispy Kale Salad (lunch) or Miso-Caramel Salmon (dinner)
703 Church Street, Evanston
Must Try: Ragout Pappardelle
9421 West Higgins, Rosemont
Must Try: Garbage Salad
5500 Park Place, Rosemont
Must Try: Jagerschnitzell and German Chocolate Cake
260 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
Must Try: Omlette Lorraine (brunch) or Signature Prime Steak Frites
8660 West Golf Road, Niles
Must Try: Greek keftedes (lunch) or Fresh Whole Grecian Seabass (dinner)
601 North Milwaukee, Wheeling
Must Try: Nonna’s Meat Lasagna
1900 East Higgins, Schaumburg
Must Try: Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee
1300 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview
235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
232 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
1250 East Higgins, Schaumburg
Must Try: Parmesan-crusted New York Strip Steak
Lastly, don’t forget to check out the absolute BEST kids’ menus in Chicagoland, as well as where KIDS EAT FREE in the city and suburbs!
Bon Appetite!
Amanda
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