Chicago, Illinois is the home of Wrigley Field, the Navy Pier amusement park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Children's Museum and Millenium Park. Chicago is a fun family destination with something for everyone, including shopping, theaters, galleries and museums. There are also many family-friendly restaurants in Chicago.
Chicago Joe's decor is dedicated to Chicago, featuring photos of historical events along with plenty of baseball memorabilia. Menu offerings include Joe's special gumbo, fried calamari, chicken fingers, blackened shrimp, ribwich, sloppy Joe's sandwich, meatloaf, beer-battered fish, pan-fried chicken, veggie burger, garlic shrimp pasta and cheeseburgers. Chicago Joe's serves Sunday brunch as well, with items like french toast, eggs, bacon, smoked salmon, potatoes O'brien, fresh fruit and eggs Benedict on the menu. Children's selections include cheese fries, mini cheeseburgers, grilled cheese and chicken nuggets. The restaurant has a small selection of wines, along with 20 draft and bottled beers. Chicago Joe's is open daily for lunch and dinner, along with Sunday brunch. They also deliver around the neighborhood.
Chicago Joe's
2256 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
773-478-7000
chicagojoes-restaurant.com
Jam Restaurant, owned by Chef Jeffrey Mauro, is all about brunch. The decor is contemporary, clean and serene. The cozy restaurant is appropriate for families and offers a kid's menu. On the menu, you'll find scones, breakfast pastries, malted custard french toast, stone ground oatmeal, an egg white omelet, panini cristo, arugula salad, Amish chicken, biscuits & gravy, steak & eggs, cured trout quiche and savory buckwheat crepes. Patrons under 11 can choose from buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup, grilled cheese, chicken drumsticks or scrambled eggs. The restaurant is open Wednesdays through Mondays for breakfast and lunch.
Jam Restaurant
937 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-0302
jamrestaurant.com
The Parthenon Restaurant offers Greek cuisine in a casual atmosphere with a colorful mural of the Parthenon on one wall. Children are welcome, and the menu features a combination of dishes to appeal to both younger and adult customers. You'll find items like saganaki, cheese pies, trigona, broiled meatballs, grilled pita bread, eggplant spread, calamari and shrimp salad, gyros, moussaka, spaghetti with lamb, lamb chops, hamburgers, roast suckling pig, T-bone steak, swordfish shish kabobs and lentil soup. The menu features several gluten-free and/or vegetarian offerings, such as dolmades or broiled cubanelle peppers. The restaurant offers different specials each day of the week. The Parthenon also has family-style menus that allow diners to sample several dishes. Desserts include baklava, crema caramele, tiramisu and premium butter pecan ice cream. There is complimentary valet parking for patrons. The restaurant is open Sundays through Saturdays for lunch, dinner and late-night dining.
The Parthenon Restaurant
314 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
312-726-2407
theparthenon.com
