Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

No Manches Mexican Grill - Vernon Hills

4.8

4.8 (66)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Vernon Hills

About the restaurant

No Manches Mexican Grill is a modern Mexican concept that brings Dia de los Muertos culture to life, with vibrant murals, traditional Mexican cuisines, innovative handcrafted cocktails, and a great ambiance. Whether you get the Tocho Morocho Parillada for the whole family, or sip on our signature margarita 'LA COLORADA', we will make sure to satisfy your taste buds each and every time!!! See you soon!!!

Top review

Jeremy

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Good food. They have music cranked up making it difficult to converse.

The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

4.7

4.7 (292)

$30 and under

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

We are thrilled to announce the geodesic domes at Hackneys on Harms are open and ready for your perfect holiday gathering. There is a $10 fee to dine in the domes outside. No reservations for indoor seating.

Hackney's is a classic American restaurant that serves authentic American food like burgers and fries, and has been a popular spot in Chicago since the Prohibition Era. Of all the amazing dishes here, one of the most popular is the Hackney Burger. This is a half-pound grilled burger served on two slices of rye bread, and is one of the reasons Hackney's has become so famous. Another delicious dish that stands out from the crowd includes Hackney's Original French Fried Onions. The french fried onions have placed in the top three onions rings in the country consistently, despite not even being rings! If you want to experience authentic classic American cuisine at a restaurant that's been serving America for 76 years, Hackney's is the place to go.

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Jennifer

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

The igloos create a magical ambiance, making it perfect for a special night out. The food was excellent—loved the Ruben egg rolls, which were incredibly tasty, and the Harrison Chicken sandwich was spot-on. Highly recommend for a unique dining experience!

Sushi Badaya Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (54)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Sushi Restaurant | Omakaze
Sashimi & Sushi Roll & Maki
Sushi Restaurant Highland Park
Prepared daily with top quality & fresh ingredients by Sushi Badaya Restaurant
Omakaze Signature Course. Varities of top rated Wine and sake are also available.

Top review

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Our fav Great food Great service Great feeling Great people Love love love

O'Toole's of Libertyville

4.6

4.6 (331)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Libertyville

About the restaurant

O’Toole’s of Libertyville, located in the historic downtown Libertyville district is a perfect destination for farm-to-table cuisine in a casual environment. We offer a truly unique, locally- and seasonally-influenced menu, as well as the largest craft beer selection in town. The long awaited gastropub boasts 48 beers on tap, private party rooms and an extensive wine and craft cocktail menu to compliment the chef driven menu concept. We also offer a full menu for Gluten-Free guests!

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EdizVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Wonderful as always! This time we chose O’Tooles for a casual family “early dinner” together with our dog’s birthday. Everything was great and the pup cup with a candle at the end of our dinner made our dog’s day even more special :)

Mickey Finns Brewery

4.6

4.6 (243)

$30 and under

Brewery

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Illinois oldest craft brewer and brewpub. Serving up many of your pub style favorites, Mickey Finns Brewery is the place to go for lunch or dinner in historic downtown Libertyville. Try the fish and chips, homemade thin crust pizza or any of our burger/sandwich offerings. With over 12 handcrafted Mickey Finn's beers on tap, plus a full array of drinks, cocktails and wine there is something for everybody. Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday 11am -3pm. Walk-ins welcome too..

If you want to catch the big game, Mickey Finns Brewery also has you covered, with over 14- 70" tv's in bar and dining room. Order up some appetizers (wings, pretzels, beer nuggets and more). Let your server know what your favorite beer is and settle in to enjoy what's on screen. Family owned and operated.

Karaoke every Thursday night, live music on Fridays and Saturday. 9:30pm
*Outdoor seating availability and reservations are weather permitting*

Top review

Daniel

Dined 4 days ago

This is our favorite spot for a number of reasons. Namely the staff and the service. Sure the food is great. Cocktails are wonderful. But the staff in the star of the show. Always welcoming. Always courteous. They really are what makes the experience at Mickey Finns great each and every time. In my humble opinion no other bar/restaurant in Libertyville hold a candle to Mickey Finns in this regard. Thank you. Appreciate you. See you around the way soon.

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Popular dish

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Experience

Friday VIP Live Music Experience

Experience

Brewery Brunch every Saturday & Sunday

Tonality Brewing Company & Scratch Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (116)

$30 and under

Brewery

Mundelein

About the restaurant

This vibrant, World Beer Cup award winning brewery has quickly become a beloved gathering spot, offering a unique fusion of craft beer, upscale gastropub-style food, live music, art exhibitions, and other captivating performing arts.

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Chris

Dined 4 days ago

Solid brewery with excellent food. Not many breweries have great menus but this is a place that does! The beers were also pretty solid.

Torino Ramen

4.5

4.5 (130)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Wilmette

About the restaurant

Voted North Shore’s Best Ramen & Sushi Restaurant!

Japanese Restaurant Featuring Traditional Ramen, Sushi, Izakaya/Bar menu. Torino opened its door to the north suburbs of Chicago in 2017 focusing on creating traditional authentic ramen and it quickly became the busy ramen shop in the north shore.

Torino's philosophy goes beyond ramen. Torino started to offer a sushi menu and was recently voted as the best sushi restaurant in the north shore of Chicago.

Enjoy our happy hour at our bar Tue-Thu 4-7pm.

For the regular menu, please go to www.torinoramen.com

Top review

ShaVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Great ramen in the suburbs, sushi and karage were super fresh too

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Popular dish

Curry Ramen

Benihana - Wheeling, IL

4.4

4.4 (1814)

$30 and under

Japanese

Wheeling

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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CindyVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Very nice evening for my daughters birthday. All service was excellent as well as the food and quantity! We will definitely go again.

Bluestone

4.3

4.3 (28)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Evanston

About the restaurant

Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

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JeanVIP

Dined on Nov 25, 2024

Great service. Big portions with lots to choose from on the menu, no matter what you’re feeling like. Love the kale and quinoa salad.

Firehouse Grill

4.1

4.1 (188)

$30 and under

American

Evanston

About the restaurant

An Evanton neighboorhood favorite!
Come in and enjoy a craft beer, great burger, and friendly atmosphere!