Kid-friendly restaurants
Kid-friendly restaurants near Boston
Neighborhood cafés, pancake stops and dinner spots that welcome families with open arms (and high chairs). Every place here has been checked for the little things that make eating out with kids easier.
Greater Boston
Abigail's Tea Room & Terrace
Seaport, Boston · American | Tea Room | Coffee
Charming tea room offering afternoon tea service with kid-friendly options. A delightful way to introduce little ones to a special treat in a…
Aeronaut Brewing Company
Somerville · Brewery
A science-forward Somerville brewery with a busy calendar of live music and trivia, in-house food vendors, and a bring-your-own-food policy that…
American Flatbread - Brighton
Brighton · Pizza | American
Candlepin bowling meets family fun! Enjoy kid-friendly lanes, delicious wood-fired pizza from American Flatbread, and plenty of space for little ones…
American Flatbread at Sacco's Bowl Haven
Somerville · Pizza | Gluten-Free Friendly
This Davis Square gem pairs American Flatbread's wood-fired, organic-ingredient pizzas with candlepin bowling under one roof — the ultimate family…
Arlington Brewing Beer Garden
Arlington · Brewery
Every Saturday from mid-May through September, the lawn of the historic Jason Russell House becomes Arlington's community beer garden — live music…
Banners Kitchen & Tap
West End, Boston · American
Located at the Hub on Causeway near TD Garden, this sports-themed restaurant is a slam dunk for families. With TVs everywhere, arcade games, and a…
Bardo's Bar Pizza
South Boston, Boston · Pizza
A beloved South Boston pizza spot serving up crispy, flavorful bar-style pizza that's perfect for the whole family. Located inside Castle Island…
bartaco Seaport
Seaport, Boston · Mexican
bartaco's Seaport outpost brings the same beachy, upscale street-taco vibes to Fort Point — tacos, rice bowls, and fresh guac with a customizable…
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Beacon Hill, Boston · American
Whimsical storybook-style café inside a historic bookstore; has a charming kids' reading nook and child-sized pastries at the cafe.
Ben & Jerry's - Arsenal Yards
Watertown · Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's at Arsenal Yards — grab a Phish Food cone after the splash pad or a movie. Classic and non-dairy flavors in Watertown's easiest family…
Ben & Jerry's - Harvard Square
Cambridge · Ice Cream
The Harvard Square Ben & Jerry's scoops the famous flavor roster right on JFK Street — an easy win after the science museum-bookstore-street…
Ben & Jerry's - Newbury Street
Back Bay, Boston · Ice Cream
The Vermont classic's Back Bay scoop shop — Cherry Garcia, Tonight Dough, and every wacky flavor kids know from the freezer aisle, fresh-scooped…
The North Shore
American Flatbread - Georgetown
Georgetown · Pizza
American Flatbread's Georgetown outpost serves the same wood-fired flatbreads made with local, organic ingredients that families love — kids can…
Bambolina
Salem · Pizza
Families can indulge in delicious handmade Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas at this popular Salem spot. With a variety of family-style Italian…
Benson's Ice Cream
Boxford · Ice Cream
A Boxford ice cream stand that started on a front porch during the Great Depression and is still run by the same family. The small-batch scoops shine…
Bit Bar
Salem · American
Inside the Hawthorne Hotel, families can enjoy a lively arcade bar where classic video games provide endless fun. With a full restaurant and craft…
Blue Collar Lobster Co.
Gloucester · Seafood
Families can enjoy a laid-back dining experience at Blue Collar Lobster Co., a delightful waterfront seafood spot. Kids can indulge in fried seafood…
Blue Moon Kitchen and Bar
Amesbury · American
Families can enjoy a delightful midweek treat at Blue Moon Kitchen and Bar, where little ones eat free on Wednesdays. The kids menu offers tasty…
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
Rockport · Coffee | Bakery
Families can enjoy a cozy atmosphere at Brothers Brew Coffee Shop, a local Rockport spot for breakfast and lunch. With indoor seating, it’s a perfect…
Burton's Grill & Bar - North Andover
North Andover · American | Gluten-Free Friendly
Burton's North Andover brings the chain's celiac-trusted gluten-free program to the Merrimack Valley — full dedicated GF menu, serious…
Cal's Creamery
Reading · Ice Cream
A newer Reading scoop shop just off Route 95 that's already earned a devoted local following. The board runs 40+ flavors deep, with kid-pleasing…
Cals Brick Oven Pizza Company
Reading · Pizza
Families can enjoy a delicious meal at Cals Brick Oven Pizza Company, where tasty brick oven pizza, pasta, salads, subs, and wings await. This casual…
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
Manchester-by-the-Sea · Ice Cream
Small-batch scoops just steps from Singing Beach, with mix-ins like cookies and nuts stirred in by hand for that perfect chunky bite. Keep an eye out…
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
Beverly · Ice Cream
The Beverly Farms outpost of a beloved North Shore scoop shop, where every flavor is made in small batches and the chunky mix-ins are stirred in by…
The South Shore
Anejo Mexican Bistro (Plymouth)
Plymouth · Mexican
Spacious two-story Mexican restaurant with a fun atmosphere, kids' menu, and lively downtown location.
B Homemade Ice Cream - Kingston
Kingston · Ice Cream
The Kingston outpost of B Homemade churns its ice cream on location every day — creative flavors like lavender honey alongside the kid classics, plus…
B Homemade Ice Cream - Marshfield
Marshfield · Ice Cream
Small-batch ice cream made on site daily, with 15–20 rotating flavors, plenty of toppings, and indoor seating for melty-cone emergencies. Open…
B Homemade Ice Cream - Plymouth
Plymouth · Ice Cream
B Homemade's Plymouth waterfront shop scoops daily-made ice cream steps from the harbor — perfect cone-in-hand strolling after seeing the Mayflower…
bartaco
Hingham · Mexican
Bartaco brings beachy, upscale street-food vibes to Derby Street Shops with tacos, rice bowls, and fresh guac. Very accommodating for young families…
Ben & Jerry's - Derby Street
Hingham · Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's at Derby Street Shops — the classic post-playground, post-errand scoop in Hingham, with all the flavor names kids recite by heart.
Ben & Jerry's - South Shore Plaza
Braintree · Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's inside South Shore Plaza — the mall-day motivator that gets little shoppers through one more errand. All the classic chunk-and-swirl…
Blakeman's Restaurant at Duxbury Beach Park
Duxbury · Seafood
A casual "upscale clam shack" right on Duxbury Beach — kids can step out onto the sand while the grown-ups dig into lobster rolls, chowder, and…
Bramhall's Country Store
Plymouth · Seafood & Ice Cream
A seasonal, family-run country store dating to 1828 in historic Chiltonville, just down the road from Plimoth Patuxet. Order a lobster roll, local…
Burton's Grill & Bar - Hingham
Hingham · American | Gluten-Free Friendly
Right at Derby Street Shops, Burton's Hingham makes GF family dinners easy — a full dedicated gluten-free menu handled with real cross-contamination…
Dairy Twist
Pembroke · Ice Cream
A classic Route 53 roadside stand in Pembroke — soft serve twists, hard ice cream, sundaes, and window service that feels like summer vacation. An…
Doctor's Island Brewing Company
Hull · Brewery
A welcoming Hull brewery with harbor views, a side-porch atmosphere, live music, and casual snacks including soft pretzels, hummus, sliders, and…
Cape Cod
Anejo Mexican Bistro
Hyannis · Mexican
Lively Mexican restaurant with a dedicated kids' menu, colorful atmosphere, and great early-evening family dining.
Anejo Mexican Bistro (Falmouth)
Falmouth · Mexican
Cozy Mexican restaurant with outdoor patio seating, a family-friendly vibe, and classic kid-approved favorites.
Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery - Falmouth
East Falmouth · Brewery
A year-round East Falmouth brewery with artisan pizza, soft pretzels, charcuterie, games, live music, and relaxed indoor and outdoor seating…
Bagelhound
Wellfleet · Coffee | Bakery
Cozy Outer Cape bagel stop with fresh bagels, sandwiches, and easy morning fuel for family beach days.
Bagelhound
Harwich Port · Coffee | Bakery
Friendly bagel shop with fresh-baked bagels, schmears, and easy grab-and-go breakfasts the whole family will love.
Barnstable Brewing
Hyannis · Brewery
A family-owned, year-round Hyannis brewery with an on-site tasting room, a seasonal outdoor patio, and a full-time JP’s Twisted BBQ food truck…
Baxter's Boathouse
Hyannis · Seafood
Classic over-the-water seafood restaurant where kids can watch ferries and boats pass by during dinner.
Beach Bar at Ocean House
Dennis Port · American
Casual beachfront bar at Ocean House with sand-side seating, kid-friendly menu, and easy summer-vacation vibes.
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
Falmouth · Ice Cream
An easy Main Street stop for a scoop, sundae, or chocolate treat. Ben & Bill's makes its ice cream on site and has a candy-shop collection that makes…
Boathouse
Falmouth · American | Seafood
Falmouth Harbor restaurant where kids can watch boats being moved with the fork truck while you enjoy a meal on the water.
Brax Landing
Harwich Port · Seafood
Lively waterfront seafood restaurant with harbor views, lawn games, fire pits, and a crowd-pleasing kids' menu.
Cape Cod Beer
Hyannis · Brewery
A family-friendly, year-round Hyannis brewery with an indoor taproom and a spacious outdoor beer garden open from May through November. Families can…
MetroWest
Agostino's
Natick · Italian
Old school Italian spot with classic dishes the whole family will enjoy.
Ben & Jerry's - Natick
Natick · Ice Cream
The Natick Ben & Jerry's keeps mall marathons sweet — every legendary chunk-filled flavor, kid-size scoops, and non-dairy options for allergy-aware…
Burton's Grill & Bar - Framingham
Framingham · American | Gluten-Free Friendly
On Route 9 at the Natick border, Burton's Framingham is a dependable GF family dinner spot — dedicated gluten-free menu, careful kitchen handling…
Buttercup
Natick · American
Family-friendly restaurant with changing tables and high chairs available.
Craft Food Halls - Waltham
Waltham · American | Pizza | Burgers
A lively food hall at CityPoint where everyone in the family gets exactly what they're craving — from tacos and burgers to poke bowls and wood-fired…
J.P. Licks - Legacy Place
Dedham · Ice Cream
The Legacy Place J.P. Licks is the built-in finale to a Dedham movie-and-shopping family outing — homemade scoops, soft serve, and dairy-free picks.
J.P. Licks - Wellesley Square
Wellesley · Ice Cream
The Wellesley Square J.P. Licks keeps town-center afternoons sweet with homemade ice cream, kid-size cones, and intensely flavorful frozen yogurt.
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
Framingham · Brewery
Founded by parents of young kids, Jack's Abby's Framingham beer hall shows it — high chairs at the ready, a full lunch and dinner menu, and a…
Kura Sushi - Framingham
Framingham · Japanese
This revolving sushi bar is a hit with families! Plates glide by on a conveyor belt, and a friendly robot delivers drinks right to your table. Little…
Legal Sea Foods
Framingham · Seafood | Gluten-Free Friendly
Classic New England seafood restaurant known for fresh, high-quality dishes.
Lexington Beer Garden at Revolution Hall
Lexington · Brewery | Pizza
Craft Food Halls' Lexington beer garden pairs picnic tables and bean bag toss for the kids with a big menu of salads, pizzas, burgers, wraps, and…
Life Alive Organic Café (Legacy Place)
Dedham · Mediterranean | Gluten-Free Friendly
A light-filled café at Legacy Place serving Life Alive's colorful organic bowls, wraps, and smoothies — an easy healthy option mid-shopping-trip…