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Best St. Louis Kid-Friendly Restaurants


F
or 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 St. Louis that can please both big and little diners.


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Blueberry Hill American
11/20
Dining Room at Blueberry Hill, University City, MO 6504 Delmar Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
314-727-4444 | Menu
The legend lives! The memorabilia-filled saloon yields food, fun, music and a round of darts. More...

Cafe Ventana Coffeehouse
Quick Bite
3919 W. Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-531-7500
A coffeehouse hangout with pillowy beignets and specialty cocktails served morning, noon and night. More...

City Diner Diner
12/20
3139 Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-772-6100
It’s hip to eat cheap---and this diner proves it---while still keeping quality high. More...

Companion Bakehouse Bakery
Quick Bite
8143 Maryland Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
314-352-4770 | Menu
When you're craving carbs, this is your companion. More...

Corner Pub & Grill American
12/20
13645 Big Bend Rd., Ste. 101
Kirkwood, MO 63122
636-225-1300 | Menu
A neighborhood joint where blue collar types mingle with white collars and baby bibs over burgers, beer and pizza. More...

Corner Pub & Grill American
12/20
Fountains Plaza
15824 Fountains Plaza Dr.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-230-3400 | Menu
A neighborhood joint where blue collar types mingle with white collars and baby bibs over burgers, beer and pizza. More...

Crown Candy Kitchen Ice Cream
11/20
1401 St. Louis Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63106
314-621-9650 | Menu
A legendary sweet spot in a neighborhood that’s on the upswing. More...

Cunetto House of Pasta Italian
10/20
5453 Magnolia Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-781-1135 | Menu
Pasta rules The Hill in this quintessential St. Louis Italian restaurant. More...

Fitz's American Grill & Bottling Works American
11/20
6605 Delmar Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
314-726-9555 | Menu
The restaurant home of the local root beer maker provides both show and chow. More...

The Fountain on Locust American
11/20
3037 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-535-7800 | Menu
St. Louisans are sweet on this Midtown Art Deco soda fountain. More...

La Dolce Via Café
12/20
4470 Arco Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-534-1699
Laid-back neighborhood spot with first-rate baked goods and an under-the-radar dinner. More...

Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill American
12/20
Dining Room at Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill, St. Louis, MO 9906 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63124
314-994-0055
Lester’s covers all the bases with its mix of sports, food and atmosphere. More...

Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill American
12/20
Wildwood Plaza
14810 Clayton Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-230-0055
Lester’s covers all the bases with its mix of sports, food and atmosphere. More...

Lily's Mexican
Quick Bite
4601 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-352-1894
Way beyond tacos, here's a spot for adventurous families. More...

LuLu Seafood Restaurant Chinese
12/20
8224 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-997-3108 | Menu
A bright setting and cheerful service make this a highlight of St. Louis’ Asian strip. More...

Milagro Modern Mexican Mexican
13/20
Shoppes in Olde Webster
20 Allen Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-962-4300 | Menu
An upscale Webster Groves restaurant elevating Mexican food beyond the average taco. More...

Olympia Kebob House & Taverna Greek
11/20
1543 McCausland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63117
314-781-1299 | Menu
Everyone’s part of the big, happy, Greek family at this High Pointe hangout. More...

Onesto Pizza & Trattoria Italian
12/20
5401 Finkman St.
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-802-8883 | Menu
This South City Italian trattoria is up to its elbows in dough. More...

Pi Pizzeria Pizza
13/20
Dining Room at Pi Pizzeria, St. Louis, MO 6144 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-727-6633 | Menu
This pizzeria in The Loop has figured out the equation for success. More...

Rooster Crepe.Sandwich.Cafe. Crêpes
12/20
1104 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-241-8118 | Menu
Elegant savory and sweet crêpes in a bistro-like storefront. More...

Saint Louis Bread Co. Bakery
Quick Bite
14560 Manchester Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63011
636-230-6644 | Menu
Good coffee, better carbohydrates, is the name of the game. More...

Seamus McDaniel's American
11/20
1208 Tamm Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-645-6337 | Menu
An American favorite with neighborhood folks from 2 to 92. More...

Uncle Bill's Pancake & Dinner House Breakfast
10/20
3427 S. Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-832-1973 | Menu
A late-night/early morning St. Louis destination beckons South City revelers, families and shift workers. More...

Woofie's Hot Dogs
Quick Bite
1919 Woodson Rd.
Overland, MO 63114
314-426-6291
This West County joint is the place for hot dogs. More...

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