Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve in Chicago

1. Chicago Cut Steakhouse — Chicago

Chicago Cut Steakhouse is open for Christmas Eve dining. While parents are sure to enjoy the steakhouse, kids can feast on several kid-friendly options. Kids can choose from steak sliders, French fries, mac ‘n cheese, grilled veggies, and of course, an amazing selection of holiday desserts. 

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Enjoy a four-course dinner or brunch at The Palmer House in Chicago.

2. The Palmer House — Chicago

The Palmer House features dinner Fand brunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dinner service includes a set four-course meal while brunch is served buffet style. Kids ages 4-10 can order from the discounted children's menu for either service. You can also join the Palmer House for lunch on Christmas Eve. 

3. The Peninsula — Chicago

The Peninsula knows how to do Christmas. This beautifully decorated hotel lobby is the ideal backdrop for Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day brunch. The lux Christmas Eve menu features prime rib, Maine lobster, scallops, and more for adults. Kids can order a la carte from the children's menu. Your group is also invited to enjoy an impressive dessert buffet. For brunch, enjoy a four-course menu option, carving stations, and items available a la carte.

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4. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — Multiple Locations

Cooper’s Hawk has 14 Illinois locations in the city and suburbs. Copper’s Hawk is open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve. Check your preferred location for exact holiday hours. The kids' menu is jam-packed with fun art activities. Enjoy pot stickers, chicken tenders, fillets, cheeseburgers, spaghetti and meatballs, flat breads, and a variety of sides. Kids' meals come with dessert and a drink. 

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Fogo de Chao steakhouses go all-out for the holidays.

5. Fogo de Chao — Multiple Locations

Fogo de Chao has locations in downtown Chicago, Rosemont, Naperville, and Oak Brook. This steakhouse goes all out for the holidays, offering festive desserts and drinks to pair with an already wide variety of menu items. Locations are open for brunch, lunch, and dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

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Harry Caray’s in River North (Chicago) and Rosemont are open on Christmas Eve.

6. Harry Caray’s — Multiple Locations

Harry Caray’s restaurants in River North (Chicago) and Rosemont are open on Christmas Eve. From spaghetti and meatballs to steak, mac ‘n cheese, and lasagna, there’s something for everyone at these iconic Chicago staples. 

7. Wildfire — Multiple Locations

Wildfire has locations in Chicago, Oak Brook, Lincolnshire, Schaumburg, and Glenview. Wildfire is open on Christmas Eve for lunch and dinner. Families can order from the regular menu, which is ideal for kids who want more freedom than a prix fixe menu. The kids' menu features grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and hamburgers. 

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Cut 158 Chophouse offers its traditional dinner menu and some special seasonal treats on Christmas Eve.

8. Cut 158 Chophouse — Joliet

Cut 158 Chophouse is open for dinner on Christmas Eve, offering its regular dinner menu along with festive holiday specials. Years past have included king crab legs. Check its website for the most up-to-date specials.

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Enjoy the traditional seven-fish Italian Christmas feast at La Notte Ristorante Italiano in Oak Park.

9. La Notte Ristorante Italiano — Oak Park

La Notte Ristorante Italiano in Oak Park is open on Christmas Eve until 7pm, offering a traditional seven-fish Italian Christmas feast in addition to its regular dinner menu. Call or make a reservation online for the special Christmas menu. 

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Spirit Elephant, a vegan restaurant in Winnetka, is open on Christmas Eve.

10. Spirit Elephant — Winnetka

If you’re looking for a vegan Christmas celebration, Spirit Elephant in Winnetka has you covered. It is open on Christmas Eve for brunch and dinner. The kids' menu is a delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly holiday meal that you can feel good about, including vegan burgers, pasta, mac 'n cheese, grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, and pizza. Its paper kids' menus are also fun to play with and feature coloring, word searches, a maze, and puzzles. 

11. Viaggio Restaurant — Highland Park

For a classic, Italian Christmas meal, Viaggio Restaurant in Highland Park is a great kid-friendly option. Viaggio Restaurant is open on Christmas Eve for lunch and dinner. You’ll find kid-friendly staples such as spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, penne, and ravioli. 

12. Zaza Cucina — Park Ridge

Zaza Cucina in Park Ridge is open on Christmas Eve for lunch and dinner. This cozy and affordable Italian restaurant features a kids' menu with rigatoni, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken, French fries, and cheese ravioli. Adults can enjoy the lunch and dinner menu throughout the day on Christmas Eve. 

Unless noted, photos courtesy of the restaurants.