Famous for pizza, sausage, cheesecake, “Red Hot” hotdogs, and big bellies, Chicago knows how to feed the hungry traveler. The following restaurants offer family-friendly staff, cozy atmospheres, and moderate prices.
SuperDawg
6363 N. Milwaukee
312-763-0660
This is one of Chicago’s originals not to be missed! You can get your tasty ‘Hot Dawg’ anyway you like it and children will enjoy the variety on the menu as well as the dancing dawgs, Flaurie and Maurie!
Rosebud on Rush
55 E. Superior
312-266-6444
Family style Italian fare with a huge menu to chose from.
Foodlife (in Water Tower Place)
312-335-3663
Deluxe, international food court with fresh ingredients, lots of options, and dreamy desserts. Something for everyone, for sure!
Giordano’s
730 N. Rush
312-951-0747
Chicago-style deep dish pizza at its best and most famous. Just one piece, and you will be hooked.
Big Bowl
60 E. Ohio St.
312-951-1888
This restaurant offers fresh Chinese and Thai dishes. They have an extensive menu for you and your family to choose from. Kids get cool activity games to enjoy!
California Pizza Kitchen
835 N. Michigan Avenue (Water Tower Place, 7th floor)
312-787-7300
or
52 E. Ohio Street
312-787-6075
Cheese pizza for the little ones, gourmet pizza for the adults, plus creative pasta dishes make this a win-win dining choice for all parties involved!
Maggiano’s Little Italy
516 N Clark
312-644-7700
Yummy food, large portions, lots of hospitality, and the old-world charm can’t be beat.
Joe’s Be-Bop Café
600 E. Grand (Navy Pier)
312-595-5299
Wings + Ribs + “BBQ Buns” = Great food and an electric atmosphere created by live, upbeat jazz.
Seqway Tours
A fabulous way to see Chicago! Highlights include: The Lakefront, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Chicago's breathtaking skyline and more! Visit www.citysegwaytours.com/chicago for more information.
Leona’s Restaurant
646 N. Franklin
312-867-0101
Italian-American fare includes fat sandwiches, spectacular pizza, fresh bread, fancy dipping sauces and more.
Grand Lux Cafe
111 E. Ontario
312-276-2500
Very cool décor that looks almost like the illustrations in a children’s book. A gargantuan sized menu. Save room for dessert, they make it from scratch while you eat dinner.
House of Blues Hotel (Sunday Brunch)
333 Dearborn Street
312-923-2000
Not only is this hotel a great place to stay it’s also a great place to have brunch! Call in advance to reserve your seat
Ed Debevic’s
640 N. Wells
312-664-1707
1950’s diner with (purposely) obnoxious wait staff and American fifties fare, including French fries and gravy. Not your normal burger joint. When staff smart-mouths, talk right back! “Good food, fresh service.”
Rainforest Café
605 N. Clark
312-787-1501
Flora, fauna, furry animals, food, and an escape to a faraway place.
Mighty Nice Grill
835 N. Michigan Avenue
312-335-4745
A club-like, comfy atmosphere featuring a large, family-friendly menu, including some of the best macaroni and cheese in town.
