Dining out with kids can be a delicate balance of choosing between a decent meal and a place where the whole family feels comfortable. Luckily, there are plenty of places across the country where you can have both and OpenTable’s list of the 50 Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America is a good place to start.
The 2019 list of the best places for families to eat includes restaurants in 16 states and is compiled based on user reviews collected from Jul. 1, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2019.
Washington, D.C., Florida and New York are tied for first for most mentions on the list at seven each, followed by Hawaii with six and California and South Carolina with four each.
“When you’re dining out with kids, you want to find a restaurant that has something for everyone––a menu that appeals to younger diners, great cocktail options for the adults and, of course, the ambiance to match,” said Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer at OpenTable. “Whether you’re a family of foodies celebrating something special or you’re avoiding doing dishes on a weeknight, these restaurants have a fun family-friendly vibe and fare that’ll hit the spot.”
Here are the 50 Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America for 2019 according to OpenTable diners, in alphabetical order:
Aquarium Restaurant – Multiple Locations
Becco – New York, New York
Benihana – Multiple Locations
Bill’s Bar and Burger – New York, New York
The Boathouse – Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Buddy V’s at The Venetian – Las Vegas, Nevada
Cap City Fine Diner & Bar – Grandview – Columbus, Ohio
Carmine’s – Multiple Locations
Cattle Company Steakhouse – Pearl City – Pearl City, Hawaii
Columbia Restaurant – Multiple Locations
The Dead Fish – Crockett, California
Farmers & Distillers, Washington, D.C.
Farmers Fishers Bakers, Washington, D.C.
Fire + Ice Boston – Boston, Massachusetts
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar – Charleston, South Carolina
Founding Farmers – Multiple Locations
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant – Frankenmuth, Michigan
Hard Rock Cafe – Multiple Locations
Hell’s Kitchen – Caesars Palace Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
Henry’s Louisiana Grill – Acworth, Georgia
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar – Orlando – Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Keoki’s Paradise – Koloa, Hawaii
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – Multiple Locations
L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge – Lincolnwood, Illinois
Little Goat – Chicago, Illinois
Loveless Cafe – Nashville, Tennessee
Maggiano’s – Multiple Locations
Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
Max Brenner – Multiple Locations
The Mill House – Waikapu, Hawaii
Monkeypod Kitchen – Multiple Locations
Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner – Buena Park, California
NINJA NEW YORK – New York, New York
Old Lady Gang – Atlanta, Georgia
Old Oyster Factory – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The Pirates’ House – Savannah, Georgia
Raglan Road Irish Pub – Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Rainforest Cafe – Multiple Locations
Sea Captain’s House – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant – Hilton Head, South Carolina
The Smith- Lincoln Square – New York, New York
Sugar Factory – Multiple Locations
Tavern on the Green – New York, New York
Tony’s Di Napoli – Midtown – New York, New York
True Food Kitchen – Palo Alto – Palo Alto, California
Ulele – Tampa, Florida
Uncle Julio’s – Multiple Locations
Virgil’s Real BBQ – New York City – New York, New York
Wolfgang’s Steak House – Waikiki Beach – Honolulu, Hawaii
Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth – Frankenmuth, Michigan
You can check out the full list and details on each restaurant here.
—Shahrzad Warkentin
All photos: Courtesy of Open Table
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