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From delicious Chicago-style pizza joints to old-school diners, you can find some great family-owned, family-oriented restaurants in the Aurora Area that are great for groups.

Fresh ingredients made just for you. You'll love the tasty flavor combinations and toppings as well as the juicy nine-ounce burgers that are handmade fresh from high quality beef. More than just your classic grill! Located near Blain's Farm and Fleet, corner Rt. 30 and Fifth Street near Douglas Rd.
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Remember the days when great-tasting food was made-to-order with quality ingredients and always served up with a frosty mug and a warm smile? Well, th...View Details

Anchor Bar is known as the Home of the Original Buffalo Chicken Wing. This famous restaurant and bar has its roots in Buffalo, NY with its first franc...View Details

Andres Restaurant has been serving hot and fresh American and Spanish cuisine for breakfast and lunch since 2007. They offer excel...View Details

From the eggs benedict topped with rich hollandaise to the fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juices all are prepared fresh daily. Apple Villa is al...View Details

Welcome to the new Asian Kitchen in Yorkville! Asian Kitchen offers a wide array of authentic Japanese & Chinese food, such as sesame chicken, pep...View Details

The Aurora Pancake House & More is a destination eatery in the heart of Aurora. New owners Armando Silva and Jesus Arceo have kept the restaurant&...View Details

From the southern midlands of Ireland to the Chicago suburbs and even Downtown Aurora Ballydoyle carries the tradition with classic Irish brews, excel...View Details

Blending old world tradition with culinary flair and innovations, this is a celebration of Mediterranean Cuisine. Named after the "royal" he...View Details

Family-friendly diner serving breakfast and lunch. Stop by for a cup of fresh, rich, hot coffee. Special requests happily accommodated. "Huge Gyr...View Details

Enjoy breakfast or lunch at this family-friendly restaurant. Friendly diner serving American cuisine....View Details

Well known for their steaks this family restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch....View Details

Bien Chido Mexican Grill is a family owned local restaurant bringing the flavor of Mexico City to downtown Plano....View Details

Country charm and generous portions. 5-Star, fast and friendly, serving breakfast and brunch. ...View Details

At Blueberry Hill they agree that Mom was right when she made sure you left the house with a good breakfast in the morning. That is why they strive to...View Details

Delicious pizza, Italian favorites. Dine-in or take-out. Order yours today!...View Details

For authentic Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches, look no further than Bruno's Cheesesteaks in North Aurora. This is a quick-service, family-run ...View Details

Butcher block 360°. Specializing in American, Mexican, and Italian foods, BB360 offers a variety of meals and appetizers. With the 360° approa...View Details

Hand-made corn tortillas with fresh ingredients served in a family-friendly atmosphere make Cancun Cafe & Mexican Grill a fresh and authentic expe...View Details

Delicious Chinese food to take out, eat in or for delivery. Catering service available. Using NO MSG, 100% vegetable oil. Spicy according to taste. Op...View Details

Casual restaurant featuring traditional Thai noodle soups, stir-fries, curries and rice dishes....View Details

Our menu is creating the genre of ‘American Craft’. Large, oversized portions will be sure to catch your eye before the food even hit...View Details

Daddio's prides themselves on comfort food, hometown camaraderie, and a great bang for your buck. Voted "#1 Diner in the Fox Valley" in ...View Details

Situated on the historic Lincoln Highway Dairy Joy is much more than an old-fashioned ice cream parlor or hamburger joint. Dairy Joy is a unique one-o...View Details

Specializing in craft food, bourbons, tequila, craft beer, and cocktails. Enjoy an Old Fashioned flight, dine on indulgent American cuisine like chick...View Details

Japanese cuisine and karaoke nightlife. Steak, seafood and sushi....View Details

A 50s diner throwback, Don Walker's has been a stop in Aurora for over 50 years. Known for their tasty Italian Beef, not to mention...View Details

This Mexican Restaurant is rated 5 stars with Trip Advisor and is yielding rave reviews online! Try their authentic Seafood Fajitas del Mar!...View Details

Finding a brunch spot as delicious as Double Yolk is about as rare as finding a double yolk in an egg. With homemade corned beef hash, the shamrock be...View Details

Authentic Mexican cuisine, including the authentic "Giant Burrito." Se habla Español....View Details

Relaxed Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes plus pitchers of margaritas. Large menu, gourmet Mexican dishes, outdoor patio....View Details

Stop in for the best "tree to cup" Ugandan coffee roasted right here in Aurora Downtown. Add a sweet treat, breakfast or lunch, with me...View Details

Can’t decide what you’re hungry for? We’ve got just the place. The Epic Buffet is an all-you-can-eat extravaganza serving up endless...View Details

The setting and ambiance are 1930's classic Hollywood, but the culinary experience is fine contemporary dining. With USDA prime beef and delicious...View Details

At the end of a long day, few things entertain the taste buds like some baby back ribs or a delicious steak that’s been grilled to perfection. A...View Details

When you're at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Downtown Yorkville, you must visit Foxy's for a hand-dipped ice cream cone. Unique flavors...View Details
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Crafted brews and comfort foods. Voted Best on the Block in 2012. Readers' Choice Awards winner in 2012. Located near the Riverwalk for your conve...View Details

Pizza, italian beef, bread sticks, local feel and family-friendly....View Details

George's Family Restaurant is family owned and operated. It has been serving Home-Style Cooking for over four decades. The menu features Home-Styl...View Details

Whether you eat hearty or you’re on a diet, a vegetarian or a meat-lover, or you just want to warm up with some delicious home-made soup, Grandm...View Details

With a mission of sustainability that extends from the reclaimed architecture to the “living wall” that greets you with fresh herbs and gr...View Details

You can taste it in the air! Sweet bakery goods, cakes, cookies, donuts and spices. Well-known throughout the Fox Valley area Harner's has been ki...View Details

Hinckley Café provides a cozy café feeling with daily specials and homemade soups served by friendly staff in a family atmosphere. A mus...View Details

Tucked away into an unassuming corner of the Fox Valley Mall complex in Aurora, Hopvine Brewing Company turns out eclectic, experimental fare made pos...View Details

New restaurant! Proudly serving daily polish specials like pierogies, smoked polish sausage, cheese blintzes, potato pancakes and many more. Try their...View Details

Authentic Chinese cuisine like sesame chicken, egg foo young, beef lo mein, beef w/mixed vegetables, chicken & cashew nuts and the best fried rice...View Details

Jake’s Bagels & Deli has some pretty amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches that are, you guessed it, served on their fantastic bagels. ...View Details

Authentic Mexican cuisine, including steak, seafood, cocktails and kids menu. Friendly atmosphere. Se habla Español....View Details

Serving a wide variety of fresh, made to order Mexican food, Juquilita’s is best known for its tacos and burritos packed with a choice of f...View Details

La Cabaña Mexican Café is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Mexican food in Aurora since 1972. Se habla Españ...View Details

Lakeview Grille offers the finest cuts of steak and prime rib as well as fresh salads, delicious entrees, like snow crab and decadent desserts. To com...View Details

Sports bar and casual restaurant, Legends combines the best of both into a special kind of neighborhood gathering place. Where friends and family can ...View Details

Family owned and operated fast food diner offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Carousel slots and kids' game room. ...View Details

Family fun is the #1 priority at Luigi’s. Their extensive menu caters to every occasion; from bridal showers to birthday parties. All ages will enjoy ...View Details

Local diner chain dishing eggs, baked pancakes and more, plus lunch. Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday....View Details

Specializing in famous thin crust pizzas, gourmet pastas and calzones, paninis, appetizers, salads, dinners, sodas, desserts and more! Also featured: ...View Details

Maxfields is a family restaurant serving hearty and affordably priced portions, open for breakfast and lunch from 7am-3pm....View Details

Get great pizza and a great atmosphere at their Yorkville location! Mike & Denise's offers a full menu, live music and excellent drink special...View Details

Mike & Denise’s has been serving up delicious pizza in the Aurora, Illinois, area for years. This family-owned business has a passion for fo...View Details

Basic American restaurant serving salads, broasted chicken, steaks, breakfast, lunch and dinner....View Details

Old-school American diner cooking up breakfast all day plus soup and sandwiches for lunch....View Details

Globally inspired dishes including noodles, soups and salads, come together to create a World Kitchen experience....View Details

Oak Street Restaurant and Bar is where cozy sports dining and affordable deliciousness collide. The warm and friendly staff can seat in either of thre...View Details

Enjoy mouth-watering fountain treats, super premium ice cream, pies, cakes, hot bagels, fine chocolates, and of course, glass-bottled dairy farm fresh...View Details

Open Range Grill is a family owned restaurant in Sugar Grove, IL on Bliss Creek Golf Course. They’re open every day and are nearby with nightly ...View Details

Located inside the Holiday Inn Aurora, the restaurant features casual, yet sophisticated dining minutes from I-88, downtown Aurora, and the Orcha...View Details

One of Chicagoland's top five courses, Orchard Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship layout open to the public. Featur...View Details

Home cooking, American style. Daily specials and soups. Try their homemade chocolate cake or the triple-berry French toast. This is where family and f...View Details

Fine Italian food, fine service and award-winning pizza. Pal Joey's pizza was given 4 stars by Chicago Tribune food critics and named as one of th...View Details

Conveniently located across the street from the Chicago Premium Outlets, Papa Bear Restaurant offers a wide variety menu for breakfast, lunch or ...View Details

This one-of-a-kind pastry shop serves the authentic sweet & savory flavors of South African pies. Ty, the Pie Boss, uses fresh meats & veggies...View Details

Pomegranate Restaurant defies categorization. Many patrons claim it's the "best breakfast in the western suburbs!" The lunches and dinne...View Details

Two-time Culinary Champion Raimondo's pizzas and pastas are the best pizza and the best ethnic restaurant in the Aurora Area according to our loca...View Details

Reuland's provides individual dinners from roast beef sandwiches to chicken kiev, potatoes, vegetable, roll & butter, bulk salads & meats....View Details

Riverview is more than a diner. This award-winning restaurant serves quality, fresh and natural foods with the flavor of the old-style kitchen. A...View Details

The Roadhouse was Runner Up in the Culinary Champions competition for Best Soup for their delicious, like-none-other "Grandmas Homemade Chicken 'n Dum...View Details

A family-run fast food restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere serving a wide range of Greek and American choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Party...View Details

Proudly serving delicious dishes prepared from authentic Mexican recipes in a friendly and vibrant environment. Family owned and operated....View Details

Family-owned Silver Dollars Restaurant is well known in the community for providing excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, including unique d...View Details

Silver Fox Bar & Grill is a trendsetting, upbeat restaurant and bar serving an outstanding collection of food and drink. The restaurant is set in ...View Details

Smokey's Wood Pit features Chicago Style Favorites and Authentic BBQ slow cooked and smoked in house. Our family is proud to serve our friends and nei...View Details

Fantastic southern-style BBQ!! Aurora Area Champion for the best BBQ and winner of one of Chicago's Best TV's Top 10 Places To Get Your Pork Fix in Ch...View Details

Award-winning BBQ and drinks in the historic Montgomery Mill with a stunning Fox River view. ...View Details

Breakfast is the passion of Southern Belle's Pancake House. They use only the finest and freshest ingredients to create a meal that will fill your...View Details

Spartan House is a family-run business that’s been a proud part of Aurora for over 42 years. John Poulakidas opened “John’s Beef and...View Details

Make lasting memories at this family restaurant. They can satisfy appetites for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. Why not try their eggs, pancak...View Details

Bringing the community together with Seafood, Wings, and Crab legs. We are pleased to be able to bring to Aurora a family owned franchise....View Details

Known as kaiten-zushi, sushi-go-round is a great way to try sushi from an ever-fresh stream of sushi plates. Sushi on a conveyor belt may sound a litt...View Details

Swordfish is a contemporary sushi and grill restaurant that delivers fine dining at its best and that leaves you with an experience that will have you...View Details

At SYRUP our goal is to provide you with an elevated breakfast and lunch experience. Throughout our menu you'll find quality ingredients like cage...View Details

Szechuan House specializes in top quality Asian cuisine including Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin and Szechwan. Serving lunch and dinner specials daily....View Details

Tacos and much more! Authentic Mexican food at it's best! Serving lunch and dinner....View Details

Authentic Mexican fast food. Serving lunch, dinner and drinks....View Details

Delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine. Outdoor seating conveniently near the Batavia downtown riverwalk. Tacos, tortas, marguaritas....View Details

Authentic Mexican cuisine conveniently located in downtown Aurora at the corner of Broadway (Rt. 25) and East Downer Place. 4.5 stars and a local favo...View Details

Thai Village Restaurant has captured and mastered the age old custom of blending herbs and exotic influences to create food with a wide range of flavo...View Details

Eggs, omelets, café specials, pancakes, French toast, waffles, skillets, homemade burgers, hot sandwiches, signature rolls, club sandwiches, sa...View Details

For over 35 years The Patio's commitment to quality, consistency and value have made them the perfect choice for family dining. From award-winning...View Details

Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere. Cozy fireplace, fine wine, gourmet burgers. American eclectic menu...View Details

A citified Italian-American bistro, Tribella Bar and Grill boasts a streamlined decor with sweeping expanses of hardwood floors, white-linen-topped ta...View Details

Thai staples, along with specials such as basil eggplant, fill out the menu at this warm, BYOB eatery....View Details

Discover the big, bold flavors of Two Brothers artisan beer, coffee, dining, and distilled spirits in this massive limestone roundhouse, a former rail...View Details

U Samba Cafe works hard to bring the food and fun of Brazil to downtown Aurora. At U Samba you will find traditional Brazilian food cooked to perfecti...View Details

Delicious pho and authentic Vietnamese cuisine are served to a loyal fanbase at this family-owned establishment in North Aurora. Open Tuesday - S...View Details

Situated among the rich turf at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club this is the perfect venue for wedding parties, luncheons, meetings or a Sunday Brunch. Mothe...View Details