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Best Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay, Florida that can please both big and little diners.


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Bella's Italian Cafe Italian
14/20
1413 S. Howard Ave., Ste. 101
Tampa, FL 33606
813-254-3355 | Menu
"Restaurant Row" mainstay for Italian cuisine. More...

Big Tim's B-B-Q Barbecue
Quick Bite
530 34th St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
727-327-7388 | Menu
Tasty smoked pork and beef, plus sides, at this popular barbecue venue. More...

Blue Water Grill American
12/20
Wyndham Tampa Westshore
700 N. West Shore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
813-289-8200 | Menu
Limited dinner menu (six entrées) but popular lunch buffets. More...

Bob Heilman's Beachcomber Seafood
13/20
447 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-442-4144 | Menu
Steaks, seafood and a variety of American dishes since 1948. More...

Boizao Steakhouse
13/20
4606 W. Boy Scout Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
813-286-7100 | Menu
Pricey prix-fixe venue for those who love their meats on a spit---lots and lots of meats. More...

Cafe Alfresco Seafood
12/20
344 Main St.
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-736-4299
After some jogging or biking, stop by for some sipping or dining. More...

Cafe Waterside American
11/20
Tampa Marriott Waterside
700 S. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-204-6388
Sandwiches, burgers and small plates served up amid a sports bar atmosphere. More...

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza
12/20
International Plaza
2223 N. Westshore Blvd., #189
Tampa, FL 33607
813-353-8155 | Menu
While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Tampa location. More...

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza
12/20
Westfield Brandon
827 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
813-684-2375 | Menu
While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Brandon location. More...

Carino's Northern Italian Caffe Italian
13/20
Mulligan's Plaza
9524 Bind Pass Rd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-8502 | Menu
Unpretentious and reliable Northern Italian cuisine. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
11/20
801 Providence Rd.
Brandon, FL 33511
813-657-8166 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
11435 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Carrollwood, FL 33618
813-265-9844 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
19919 U.S. Hwy. 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33764
727-712-0844 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
33983 U.S. Hwy. 19 N.
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
727-787-8910 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
700 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33609
813-875-4411 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
5515 E. Fowler Ave.
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
813-989-3898 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
Outback Plaza
10110 U.S. 19 N.
Port Richey, FL 34668
727-869-4886 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with a menu that keeps changing, and includes take-out options. More...

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian
10/20
3530 Tyrone Blvd. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-384-1818 | Menu
Home-grown franchise with an ever-changing menu, plus take-out options. More...

Chattaway Burgers
10/20
358 22nd Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727-823-1594 | Menu
Tree-shrouded, casual neighborhood hangout offering the reliable Chattaburger. More...

The Cheesecake Factory Eclectic
12/20
International Plaza
2223 N. West Shore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
813-353-4200 | Menu
Many variations of the namesake sweet plus a vast menu ranging from pastas to seafood and steaks. More...

Ciccio & Tony's Italian
12/20
1015 S. Howard Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
813-251-8406 | Menu
Friendly, home-style Italian food and a chatty menu reinforce this venue's popularity on both sides of Tampa Bay. More...

Crabby Bill's Seafood
12/20
5100 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-8858 | Menu
One of the few remaining very-casual beach seafood spots. More...

Maggiano's Little Italy Italian
12/20
West Shore Plaza Shopping Center
203 Westshore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609
813-288-9000 | Menu
A family-style menu of Italian staples served in a surprisingly upscale environment. More...

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