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Best Maryland Suburbs (DC) Kid-Friendly Restaurants


For restaurants' pint-size patrons, chicken fingers dipped in marinara can't taste any better than when there's butcher paper lining the table and a glass of crayons to color with. When the dough and toppings are put directly in your child's hands, pizza becomes an interactive sport. Okay, not all restaurants have to offer entertainment in this form or the extreme---television, clowns and video games---to keep the youngsters happy. A warm waitstaff, a kitchen open to the flexible whims of a child's palate and a room of diners tolerable of tantrums all add up to a winning formula for feeding your children outside of the home. Take a look at our kid-friendly restaurants in Maryland Suburbs (DC) that can please both big and little diners.

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a.k.a. Friscos American
12/20
4632 Wedgewood Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21703
301-698-0018 | Menu
Generous portions of salads, sandwiches and potatoes make this eatery a local haunt. More...

Black Hog BBQ & Bar Barbecue
14/20
118 S. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
240-436-6080 | Menu
This place serves some of the best barbecue in the metro area. More...

Black Market Bistro American
12/20
4600 Waverly Ave.
Garrett Park, MD 20896
301-933-3000 | Menu
An especially delightful hidden gem---for the whole family. More...

Buca di Beppo Italian
12/20
Kentlands
122 Kentlands Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-94-PREGO
Family-style eating with outsize portions makes for a memorable night out. More...

The Burger Joint Burgers
Quick Bite
4827 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-358-6137 | Menu
Hustle + bustle = burgers and rings. More...

Cafe Deluxe American
13/20
4910 Elm St.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-3131 | Menu
The casual American food appeals to the whole family. More...

Cheeburger Cheeburger Burgers
Quick Bite
Fallsgrove Village Center
14921 Shady Grove Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850
301-309-9555 | Menu
Hot, happy hamburger heaven. More...

The Cheesecake Factory American
13/20
White Flint Mall
11301 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20895
301-770-0999 | Menu
An extensive menu hits all the bases and the cheesecakes, of course, are a highlight. More...

Copper Canyon Grill Contemporary
13/20
Rio Center
100 Boardwalk Pl.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
240-631-0003 | Menu
Contemporary American food with plenty of favorites for the whole family. More...

Crepes-A-Go-Go Crêpes
12/20
Kentlands
514 Main St.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-519-9777 | Menu
Fun, fast food eating with continental flair. More...

Eggspectation American
12/20
923 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-585-1700 | Menu
Someplace to cluck and crow about. More...

First Watch American
12/20
100 Gibbs St., Unit D
Rockville, MD 20850
301-762-0621 | Menu
All-American fare that will start your day well, and lunchtime gets you through until dinner. More...

Hamburger Hamlet American
12/20
9811 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-417-0773 | Menu
One of DC's first tributes to the joy of a well-cooked hamburger. More...

Mrs. K's Toll House American
14/20
Dining Room at Mrs. K 9201 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-3500 | Menu
A DC landmark, the site of family celebrations, cozy Americana. More...

Parkway Deli & Restaurant Deli
Quick Bite
8317 Grubb Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-587-1427 | Menu
Home-style food to eat in or take out. More...

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers American
12/20
20001 Century Blvd.
Germantown, MD 20874
301-528-0065 | Menu
Hefty burgers, icy shakes and hot fries equal family-friendly eats. More...

Rio Grande Cafe Tex-Mex
12/20
4879 Bethesda Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-2981 | Menu
The noisy atmosphere doesn't distract from the goodies served up in freshly baked tortillas. Try the soft tacos for lunch. More...

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