Kid-friendly restuarants

Eating out with kids -- four words that send a shiver down any parent's spine, especially foodies in a previous (i.e. pre-parent) life. Finding a place that serves chicken fingers and a decent chef's salad is harder than it should be. A respectable beer selection, too? Dare to dream. We've been to all these restaurants -- with kids in tow -- and think every member of your family will find something on the menu.

Burger heaven at Tom & Eddie's

A burger with chips on it. Need we say more?

A different kind of kids' meal at Jerry's

An upscale bistro that caters to kids.

Best candy shops in Chicago

Just in time for Halloween, we bring you our favorite spots in the city to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Upscale, kid-friendly food and fun at Pinstripes

Families can bowl, play bocce and dine in a "grown-up" atmosphere at three Chicagoland locations.

A kid-friendly Butch McGuires? Yes, really!

One late-night landmark is really a family-friendly hotspot. What you should know about Butch McGuire's.

2Toots combines a train theme with healthier food for Chicago families

Choo-choo ambiance with food on a healthier track has two Chicagoland locations.

Chicago restaurant Markethouse launches a new brunch menu

Includes fun twists on breakfast classics and pancakes "better than Mommy's".

Go Roma for fresh, family-friendly Italian food in Chicago

Of fresh, made-to-order food weren't enough to lure you in, Go Roma also offers "Kids Eat Free" every Sunday for lunch or dinner.

Burgers, pizza and craft beer at The Lucky Monk

Who doesn't want a good meal, with friendly service, in a comfortable atmosphere, all for a good price? Residents in South Barrington have all that and more at The Lucky Monk.