Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed
This Lakeview kosher barbecue spot, which donates 100 percent of its profits to charity, earns praise for its smoked-on-site meats on the grown-up menu, while kids love the all-beef hot dogs ($6), mini-hamburgers ($7) and gluten-free, cornmeal-dipped chicken tenders ($6). Each comes with a choice of fries, corn or green beans. 3411 N. Broadway, 773-661-6384.
The 10-and-under crowd that dines at this fancy River North steakhouse can peruse a kids’ menu that includes Kobe beef corn dogs ($8), 40-day dry-aged prime mini burgers ($10) and 3-ounce or 6-ounce servings of filet mignon ($12-$17). 616 N. Rush St., 312-660-6000.
Les enfants dining at this French bistro are treated to an amuse of baby carrots with dip before saying oui to dishes including grilled cheese made with cheddar on brioche ($5), chicken fingers grilled or fried ($7) and French bread pizza ($5). Clean plates are rewarded with hot fudge sundaes ($4) or banana crepes with ice cream and caramel sauce ($4). 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, 773-348-8886, and 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-472-1900.
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One taste of the Honey Buds Kids Meal ($6) — which comes with one piece of to-die-for chicken and a serving of pimento mac and cheese — and they’ll never eat that boxed stuff from the grocery store again. 3361 N. Elston Ave., 773-478-4000.
This Southport Corridor darling of families with preschoolers earns points for perks such as stroller parking, step stools for wee ones in the bathrooms and a kids-eat-free deal 4 to 6 p.m. every day. But the food doesn’t slack behind the fam-friendly atmosphere, thanks to rotisserie-cooked meats and hearty comfort food, including grilled PB&J; ($6) and juicy chicken drumsticks ($6). 3455 N. Southport Ave., 773-883-2525.
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