Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Northwest Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Northwest 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!

Pinstripes - South Barrington

4.8

4.8 (481)

$30 and under

American

South Barrington

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 4-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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Dolores

Dined on May 13, 2025

Our server, Willie was outstanding. Our food arrived a little cold and he had new plates made up and offered us a complimentary dessert. He was extremely attentive. Food was great, as usual and a wonderful deal at buy one, get one.

Crystal Lake Junction

4.7

4.7 (47)

$30 and under

American

Crystal Lake

About the restaurant

OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.
WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLY
SERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.

MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERS
RED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKES
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MORE
ADVENTUROUS,

JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUS
SELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,
NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION

WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.

ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKS
AMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.

WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND
HOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES

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Jennifer

Dined on May 31, 2025

All our food was great. We had the shrimp chowder which I thought was outstanding! I had the crab roll and my hubby had the filet sandwich. Both were exceptional. Service was speedy, friendly, and engaging. The menu was large enough it was hard to decide, but definitely something for everyone.

Moretti's - Hoffman Estates

4.6

4.6 (315)

$30 and under

Italian

Hoffman Estates

About the restaurant

Award-Winning Moretti's pan and thin crust Chicago-style pizza is just the most famous part of our large menu. We offer a varied selection of Italian and American dishes, both classic and modern for lunch and dinner in a friendly atmosphere. The dining room is spacious and comfortable, or dine outdoors, weather permitting, in our beautiful garden patio. Prices are very reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Moretti's is a great option for anything from a relaxing dinner for two to a friendly get-together to watch the big game. All our food, not just the pizza, is available for take-out and delivery. Moretti's is always a great place for all your special occasions.

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Michele

Dined 5 days ago

Poor waiter was bartending and waiting on tables. I really felt bad for him. He provided excellent service until the end when I am sure he couldn’t keep up with the work demand

A Thousand Tales

4.5

4.5 (115)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Mount Prospect

About the restaurant

Enjoy the perfect fusion of Turkish and Mediterranean dishes at A Thousand Tales. Start off your early morning at our cafe with the perfect cappuccino, latte, americano, or espresso paired with a Turkish bagel or Balkan-style borek stuffed with potatoes, cheese, or ground beef. A Thousand Tales offers a variety of breakfast options including veggie omelettes, waffles, and traditional Turkish platters. You must try the eggs with soudjouk or menemen! Bring your friends and family for lunch and dinner and enjoy the mixed grill that includes lamb chops, chicken shish kabob, kofte kabob, adana kabob, lamb shish kabob, lahmacun (Turkish pizza), and traditional beyti kabob. Finally, end your meal with Turkish coffee paired with Sutlac (Rice pudding), Kazandibi (Turkish flan), pistachio baklava, eclairs, honey cake, or our specialty cookies. Enjoy the summer weather by dining at our outdoor tables while sipping on some refreshing homemade lemonade and freshly squeezed orange juice.

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Anastasiia

Dined 1 day ago

It was very great experience. Excellent variety of food, drinks. Deserves 5stars

Joe's On Higgins

4.5

4.5 (40)

$30 and under

Italian

Jefferson Park

About the restaurant

Joe’s on Higgins has been serving the Jefferson Park neighborhood and local families since the 1950’s. Our family is thrilled to be still serving yours. A little corner restaurant packed full of all sorts of exciting Italian dishes, wines, and lots of heart. Three generations later, Higgins’ is woven deeply into our story and our most secret ingredient.
We love it here, it’s all so good.

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BruceVIP

Dined 4 days ago

As always, an outstanding meal, large portions, very fair pricing and very good service. We brought friend that were never here before, and they now also will be fairly regular customers.

Benihana - Schaumburg, IL

4.4

4.4 (2641)

$30 and under

Japanese

Schaumburg

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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SHAWN

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience. The food was amazing. The chef was outstanding and entertaining. Highly recommend

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Experience

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

Experience

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

Experience

SIP INTO SUMMER

Shabu-Yo- Schaumburg

4.4

4.4 (577)

$31 to $50

Shabu-shabu

Rolling Meadows

About the restaurant

WALK-INS WELCOME!! We now have more walk-in seats available!
You can leave your name on a waitlist too.
Last entry is AN HOUR prior to closing time.
15 minutes grace period and your reservation will be canceled.
Please call the store for reservations for bigger parties.

Experience a unique blend of cutting-edge robot technology and heartfelt hospitality. Enjoy fresh ingredients cooked in your personal pot while relaxing in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Savor a variety of dishes, including Japanese side dishes and delectable desserts. Indulge in fun cotton candy for kids and adults alike, and don’t miss our signature aged Wagyu beef. To make your celebrations special, our robots will serenade you on birthdays and anniversaries.

Whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday treat, we promise to make your visit unforgettable!

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Michael

Dined on May 19, 2025

We’ve never been to this place or anything like it. It was great! The robots are fun. You should have a “cute” way to tip them like an oil can or something. Since we had never been, a more thorough explanation of what to do and how to do it would have made it better. Also, since you have crab legs AND pancakes & waffles, you should have butter available. We will be back

Dave & Buster's - Schaumburg

4.4

4.4 (48)

$30 and under

American

Schaumburg

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Donna

Dined on May 2, 2025

Our server NICOLE WAS THE BEST!!! She was constantly on her game!

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Experience

Trivia Tuesdays

Dave & Buster's - Rosemont

4.3

4.3 (78)

$30 and under

American

Rosemont

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Christina

Dined on May 10, 2025

Our waitress and the lady and gentleman working the human claw game were fantastic (I wish I knew their names). The food we had tasted great and came out so quick-we couldn't believe it! All of the games worked. The facility was clean and not overly crowded. We have been to other locations and this was our favorite. We definitely will be back.

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Sugar Factory - Rosemont

4.2

4.2 (5631)

$31 to $50

American

Rosemont

About the restaurant

Sugar Factory American Brasserie is a 9,000-square-foot space offering both sweet and savory American culinary classics to the MB Financial Park Entertainment District in Rosemont.

Sugar Factory’s culture is a celebrated concept of food and drink menus that include perfectly executed classics, from eggs benedict and burgers to housemade flatbreads, savory steaks and pastas. Our more unique selections include Banana Split Crepes, Rocky Road Fondue and Red Velvet Pancakes. Sugar Factory also found a way to spike your favorite drinks by offering signature smoking candy goblets, and specialty martinis and cocktails, such as the Cotton Candy Cosmopolitan or Cherry Tootsie Pop. Creative candy inspired milkshakes and the famous King Kong Sundae round out Sugar Factory’s inspired menu.

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Chelcie

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

I took my 11 year old daughter here yesterday at 7 for her graduating 5th grade and we had the BEST service ever. I was truly surprised and both of our waiters who were together were the sweetest and made me and her night special and we would deff return. I just wanted to make sure I made it known that these two were the BEST!!!!!! And I didnt remember their names I'm sorry!

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Popular dish

The Sugar Factory Club

Popular dish

Sugar Factory Rainbow Sliders

Popular dish

The Signature Sugar Factory Burger

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