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12 Great Kid-Friendly Restaurants For Father's Day

by Ashok Selvam
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| Marc Much
by Ashok Selvam

Sure, anyone can buy dad a razor or contribute to that growing cemetery of bad ties in his closet, but this year make Father's Day special. Take dad out for a proper meal or even a drink or two. And don't let babies drastically affect his day — plenty of bars have baby-changing tables in their bathrooms so dad can still pull diaper duty. It's just the right thing to do. Here's a list of kid-friendly restaurants that are perfect for day out with the family. Remember, Father's Day is Sunday.

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bellyQ

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If the food at Bill Kim's Korean joint isn't enough of a draw, there's plenty of room so it's not overwhelming when taking the family to the West Loop. [Photo: Facebook]

1400 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 563-1010
(312) 563-1010

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Big Jones

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Dad probably likes whisky, and this Andersonville gem has a solid whisky list while offering a menu of pan-coastal Southern gems that consistently delivers. [Photo: Marc Much]

5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5725
(773) 275-5725

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BreakRoom Brewery

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The BreakRoom's new to Albany Park, but there's great beer on tap and the men's bathroom's equipped with a diaper-changing table, plus a kid's menu. [Photo: Marc Much]

2925 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 564-9534
(773) 564-9534

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Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

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Chief O'Neill's is always a crowd-pleaser, giving everyone something to love in an inviting bar serving a buffet of traditional Irish pub fare. [Photo: Facebook]

3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 473-5263
(773) 473-5263

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Coalfire Pizza

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Pizza is practically undefeated when it comes to kids, as Coalfire's crisp crust allows dad to have his hunger secretly satisfied while the children believe they are at a regular pizza place. [Photo: Facebook]

1321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-2625
(312) 226-2625

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Fat Willy's Rib Shack

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Bo Fowler (who also owns Owen and Engine right up the street) has created a family-friendly barbecue joint that's allows dad to gorge himself on ribs or other smoked meats. [Photo: Facebook]

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-1800
(773) 782-1800

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mk The Restaurant

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While MK doesn't offer a special children's menu, they've earned a reputation for welcoming families and adjusting items to the tastes of picky eaters. [Photo: Marc Much]

868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 482-9179
(312) 482-9179

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Nuevo Leon Restaurant

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This Pilsen Mexican standout has earned a reputation for a friendly atmosphere. [Photo: Facebook]

1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-1517
(312) 421-1517

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Perennial Virant

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Diners rave about how servers cater to children at this Lincoln Park hot spot. The brunch is a friendly option with homemade doughnuts. [Photo: Marc Much]

1800 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 981-7070
(312) 981-7070

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Revolution Brewing

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Take dad out to Logan Square so he can happily wear that faded T-shirt featuring whatever band he liked back in the day. The shirt may barely fit him anymore, but Rev's beer offerings and friendly staff make it a one-size-fits-all solution for Father's Day. [Photo: Facebook]

2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-2739
(773) 227-2739

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Wishbone Restaurant

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This West Loop stalwart ensures that even the pickiest eaters have something to chew on — try feeding junior a meal consisting of a series of side dishes. [Photo: Marc Much]

1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 850-2663
(312) 850-2663

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Crosby's Kitchen

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The kid-friendly menu at Crosby's is augmented by an ample-sized sidewalk space. [Photo: Facebook]

3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 883-2525
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Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty.

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bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607

If the food at Bill Kim's Korean joint isn't enough of a draw, there's plenty of room so it's not overwhelming when taking the family to the West Loop. [Photo: Facebook]

1400 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 563-1010
(312) 563-1010

Big Jones

5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Dad probably likes whisky, and this Andersonville gem has a solid whisky list while offering a menu of pan-coastal Southern gems that consistently delivers. [Photo: Marc Much]

5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5725
(773) 275-5725

BreakRoom Brewery

2925 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

The BreakRoom's new to Albany Park, but there's great beer on tap and the men's bathroom's equipped with a diaper-changing table, plus a kid's menu. [Photo: Marc Much]

2925 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 564-9534
(773) 564-9534

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Chief O'Neill's is always a crowd-pleaser, giving everyone something to love in an inviting bar serving a buffet of traditional Irish pub fare. [Photo: Facebook]

3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 473-5263
(773) 473-5263

Coalfire Pizza

1321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Pizza is practically undefeated when it comes to kids, as Coalfire's crisp crust allows dad to have his hunger secretly satisfied while the children believe they are at a regular pizza place. [Photo: Facebook]

1321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-2625
(312) 226-2625

Fat Willy's Rib Shack

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bo Fowler (who also owns Owen and Engine right up the street) has created a family-friendly barbecue joint that's allows dad to gorge himself on ribs or other smoked meats. [Photo: Facebook]

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-1800
(773) 782-1800

mk The Restaurant

868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610

While MK doesn't offer a special children's menu, they've earned a reputation for welcoming families and adjusting items to the tastes of picky eaters. [Photo: Marc Much]

868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 482-9179
(312) 482-9179

Nuevo Leon Restaurant

1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

This Pilsen Mexican standout has earned a reputation for a friendly atmosphere. [Photo: Facebook]

1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-1517
(312) 421-1517

Perennial Virant

1800 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Diners rave about how servers cater to children at this Lincoln Park hot spot. The brunch is a friendly option with homemade doughnuts. [Photo: Marc Much]

1800 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 981-7070
(312) 981-7070

Revolution Brewing

2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Take dad out to Logan Square so he can happily wear that faded T-shirt featuring whatever band he liked back in the day. The shirt may barely fit him anymore, but Rev's beer offerings and friendly staff make it a one-size-fits-all solution for Father's Day. [Photo: Facebook]

2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-2739
(773) 227-2739

Wishbone Restaurant

1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

This West Loop stalwart ensures that even the pickiest eaters have something to chew on — try feeding junior a meal consisting of a series of side dishes. [Photo: Marc Much]

1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 850-2663
(312) 850-2663

Crosby's Kitchen

3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

The kid-friendly menu at Crosby's is augmented by an ample-sized sidewalk space. [Photo: Facebook]

3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 883-2525
(773) 883-2525

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