Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Kids on the Fly, Chicago Children's Museum at O'Hare

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Rosemont

Upscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.

Billy Goat O'Hare Airport

Airport outpost of famous quick-serve mainstay featuring burgers, fries & sandwiches

Andiamo

Down--to-earth hotel pick serving classic Italian fare such as flatbread pizza & pastas plus wine.

Paradise Pup

Although it serves a perfectly good Vienna Beef hot dog, this lunch-only Des Plaines stand is best known for its char-cheeseburgers, coated in Merkt's cheddar. Expect a line.

Coffee Spot

Inside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, this coffee bar delivers, sandwiches, and desserts from 9 a.m. to 7 a.m. daily.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie

Colorful candy bins line the walls and walkways of the retail stores, where stylish retail for all ages hang from walls and racks. Signature candies such as fudge-covered pretzel sticks, milk chocolate-covered Oreos and Rice Krispies Treats® coated with frosting appeal to the most discerning sweet tooth.

Bub City Rosemont

A spin-off of River North's popular original, Bub City brings its barbecue, whiskey, and entertainment to Rosemont for its second location. The Lettuce Entertain You company features live music entertainment at this suburban venue, outfitted with the same comfort food and comfort drinks the brand has come to be known for.

Liberty Tavern

Modern American dishes in a comfortable setting at the Hilton Rosemont with 2 fireplaces & a lounge.

Vosges Haut-Chocolate - O'Hare

Specialty chain selling fine chocolate bars & truffles, many featuring creative flavors.

Burrito Beach - O' Hare Airport

It's hotter at the beach. And our flavors are spicier, bolder and better - from cabo shrimp tacos to our buffalo chicken burrito - than anything you'd hope to find under generic silver foil. It's refreshing at the beach. Like an ice cold horchata washing down some uber-fresh guac made twice daily from perfectly ripe avocados.

O'H American Grill

Space-age decor meets comfort food at this hotel dining room, which offers themed buffets, such as barbecue and prime rib, several nights each week.

Mian

Inside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, this quick-service Asian spot offers traditional noodles dishes until the wee hours

Gold Coast Dogs (O'Hare)

Chicago-style hot dogs & other quick bites such as burgers & cheesesteaks in a fast-food setting.

Benchmark Restaurant and Lounge

This convention hotel restaurant in the Rosemont/O'Hare-area offers a daily "chef's inspiration" created with regionally farmed and seasonally harvested products, plus a SuperFoodsRx menu concentrating on healthful ingredients rich in nutrients and high in antioxidants, such as tomato soup with fragrant basil and low fat Greek yogurt, seared yellow fin tuna tataki with edamame aioli and ginger soy dipping sauce and broiled green-tea-lacquered salmon in shiitake essence.

Flipt

Inside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, this casual grill offers specialty sandwiches and burgers, salads, fries, onion rings and milkshakes until the wee hours.

Cafe La Cave

Since 1991 La Cave banquets has worked hard to build our reputation of offering the Chicagoland area the premier event venue in the suburbs and today, Cafe La Cave continues the tradition of quality food and refined, professional service.

Tiki Terrace

Tropical tiki chic prevails at this Des Plaines getaway, where the food — from Spamburger to loco moco and kalua pork — brings a taste of Hawii, the cocktails are Polynesian classics and the decor is over the top with hand-carved tiki statues, towering stone Maois and swaying palm trees. Hawaiian-style dinner shows feature every Friday and Saturday night.

Hooters of O'Hare

Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.

Giordano's (Edison Park)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

Canopy Buffet

Inside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Canopy features nine different stations including salads, homemade soups, pizzas, Italian cuisine, carving stations, comfort food featuring a vertical rotisserie, Asian wok grills, sushi and seafood.

Garrett Popcorn Shop - O'Hare

Chicago tradition since 1949. Garrett Popcorn is made fresh daily with quality ingredients.

Carlucci - Rosemont

Carlucci Rosemont is one of Chicago's most celebrated Italian Restaurants for over 30 years.

Berghoff Cafe O'Hare

Landmark outpost at O'Hare airport serves German classics including schnitzel & bratwurst.