2025 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Washington DC Area

Kid-Friendly Restaurants
in Washington DC

Got kids? There's no reason you shouldn't enjoy a nice meal out simply because you have children in tow.

Friendly waitstaff, menus for fickle palates and laidback atmospheres are just some of the perks you'll find on GAYOT's list of the Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Washington DC, presented in alphabetical order.

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Busboys and Poets
QB
For satisfying the body, soul and mind, you can't beat Busboys and Poets. See More
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Cactus Cantina
13/20
Always crowded Tex-Mex eatery known for its oversize portions. See More
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Carmine's
14/20
Big, family-fun dining with Italian flavors. See More

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Clyde's of Georgetown
14/20
One of DC’s best destinations for burgers, chili, brews, pub food and family fare. See More

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Founding Farmers DC
14/20
A farm-to-table restaurant with high-class, all-American fare. See More

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Good Stuff Eatery
QB
Raucous fun, overstuffed burgers, and a groovy place to eat. See More
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Old Ebbitt Grill
14/20
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. See More

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Pizzeria Paradiso
13/20
Like its sister restaurant in Dupont Circle, this pizza place enchants. See More
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Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company
QB
You’ll find a crowd gnawing on crunchy ribs and awesome casual grub at the original Rocklands. See More
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Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream
Shake Shack
QB
Awesome shakes, good burgers and large crowds. See More
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