2025 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New York Area

Kid-Friendly Restaurants
in New York

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 New York, presented in alphabetical order.

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Alice's Tea Cup
12/20
A little girl's dream come true on the Upper West Side. See More
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Barking Dog NYC
QB
Dog-friendly Upper East Side café. See More
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Barney Greengrass
12/20
Delicious, classic deli eats that never go out of style. See More
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Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
QB
An East Village spot dedicated to Blue Ribbon's fried chicken. See More
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Brooklyn Crab
13/20
Long waits and no reservations but boat loads of fun at Red Hook’s seafood shack. See More
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Brooklyn Diner
12/20
Midtown becomes Brooklyn-ized at this '50s-style diner. See More
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Carmine's
13/20
Like dinner with your Italian family --- talk and then pass the plate for more. See More

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Clinton Street Baking Co. & Restaurant
13/20
This family-friendly Lower East Side bastion for baked goods and comfort cuisine boasts famous blueberry pancakes and great burgers. See More
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Cowgirl
12/20
Saunter over to the Village for Tex-Mex/comfort chow and a massive margarita. See More
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Cowgirl Seahorse
12/20
The cowgirl puts on her fishing boots at this South Street Seaport eatery. See More
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