Best Restaurants on the River: Chicago River Dining for Families
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![Dine with a view at any Chicago riverfront restaurant. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Center](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/architecture_org_3_0.jpg?itok=ROdQSt5k)
Chicago is known as The Third Coast because of its gorgeous Lake Michigan skyline, but another body of water brings beauty to the city as well. The Chicago River and the Riverwalk that has developed along its banks has become a destination for tourists and locals alike, especially in the warm summer months when visitors can dine outside. Operable drawbridges and CTA trains that cross the river add extra interest to the area for kids.
Some of the best restaurants on the river in Chicago operate only from April or May through October, while others are year-round fixtures. They become destinations during major events like the dyeing of the Chicago River and the Chicago Marathon, but they're truly relaxing at any time of year. Try to make a reservation at one of these top-notch riverfront restaurants in Chicago for the best results!
For more tips on dining out with kids in Chicago, check out our Kid-Friendly Chicago Restaurants Guide.