Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in New Orleans

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in New Orleans? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SukhoThai - Uptown

4.7

4.7 (285)

$30 and under

Thai

Uptown

About the restaurant

SukhoThai, serving our "Classical Thai Cuisine" in New Orleans since 2003, is the only restaurant in Louisiana awarded a Thai Select Premium certification by the Royal Thai Government for quality Thai cuisine, superior service and beautiful interior design. We are well known for our excellent seafood dishes, wok-fired stir-fries, traditional curries and noodles, and our extensive vegan menu. We don't hold back when it comes to spices - we are serious about Thai chilies! But we always customize the spice level to your liking.

We look forward to seeing you!

Top review

Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

Im Celiac and they have a Gluten Free menu. Server was very knowledgable Great size portions Very Enjoyable dining experience

Restaurant des Familles

4.7

4.7 (472)

$31 to $50

Cajun

West Bank

About the restaurant

Bayou des Familles, a lazy waterway home to many alligators, turtles, egrets and other wildlife, takes center stage as our restaurant’s design provides its diners with a natural picture show. It’s in this unique setting where friends and family unite to experience southern Louisiana charm and culture in its finest form. It’s an experience not to be soon forgotten.

The 15-mile drive from downtown New Orleans will take you through the Jean Lafitte National Park. You’ll arrive at Restaurant des Familles and park under moss-filled century-old oak trees. The restaurant’s Acadian-style architecture provides a glimpse of bayou life that once was.

Our menu features authentic representations of Cajun and Creole favorites such as Crawfish Etouffée, Seafood & Okra Gumbo, Seafood Platters and Turtle Soup. Our signature dish, Alligator Stuffed Mushrooms with Alligator Sauce Piquant, will tempt even the most timid diner.

We look forward to your visit.

Top review

Chance

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service. We even got to see an alligator!!

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Experience

Whoville Brunch w/The Grinch

Experience

Brunch on the Bayou

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Metairie

4.6

4.6 (2394)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Metairie

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Metairie serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Top review

Troy

Dined today

Our server, Jonathan, provided excellence service and conversation.

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Superior Grill - New Orleans

4.6

4.6 (725)

$30 and under

Mexican

Uptown

About the restaurant

Add some real spice to your life! Superior Grill has been rated consistently as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983 when our first establishment opened in Shreveport. Our New Orleans location opened in 1997 and has become a landmark in fine quality foods with a festive Mexican atmosphere. Superior’s authentic Tex-Mex food is made from scratch every day with only the freshest ingredients. Our tortillas are hand-rolled with care all day long. For added flavor, all of our meats are cooked over a mesquite grill. We are proud of what we make and how we prepare it. Superior Grill is “the place to be” for happy hour, birthdays, office parties, and large groups. In addition to our festive indoor dining room, we offer a memorable outdoor dining experience on our landscaped patio featuring beautiful flowers and one of the best views of St. Charles Avenue. Superior Grill New Orleans is one of four locations including Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and Birmingham.

Top review

Jane

Dined 7 days ago

Wide variety of consistently good Mexican dishes. Guacamole & margaritas especially delicious. Always a reliable spot for family gatherings.

Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District

4.5

4.5 (32)

$31 to $50

American

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Boulevard American Bistro brings you quality American and wood-fired grilled dishes from our scratch kitchen with exceptional service.

Top review

Traci

Dined 6 days ago

Grateful we could still get vegan food and the others enjoyed the Thanksgiving menu. Clean, great staff, efficient, flavorful. Will return!

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Experience

Boulevard 801 Lounge Late Night

Experience

Réveillon

Porter & Luke's

4.4

4.4 (466)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Metairie

About the restaurant

Porter & luke's opened in 2012 and was selected as one of the top ten new restaurants in New Orleans. We have also been Featured in the new Fox TV food show Flip MY Food w/ Chef Jeff. We are focused on fresh quality ingredients and great service. We pride ourselves in our guests having the premier dining experience. We offfer a great variety of selections from : Italian ,Creole, Cajun as well as traditional New Orleans Cuisine. Come by porter& luke's and try one of our fabulous dishes.

Top review

Kelly

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Delicious dinner to celebrate my16 year old granddaughter’s birthday!

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True Food Kitchen - New Orleans

4.4

4.4 (692)

$30 and under

American

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in New Orleans for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in New Orleans below The Julia at St. Charles apartments at the corner of Julia Street and Saint Charles Avenue, near F45 Training. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Top review

Anthony

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Great food. I love their standards, i,e, grass fes, wild, organic, local

Grand Isle Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (1157)

$30 and under

Seafood

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

Our favorite dishes include, Char-grilled Oysters, Smoked Fried Oysters, Crawfish Beignets, Crab Dip, Shrimp Caminada Po'boy, Redfish on the Half Shell, Whole Baked or Fried Pompano, and our Creole Crawfish Pasta.

We are just a few blocks from the Convention Center. We are located on Lafayette Street, Convention Center Blvd. and Fulton Street.

We offer a casual, relaxing atmosphere inside or outside on our patio.

Our oysters are locally sourced from hardworking, lifetime fisherman from the Gulf of Mexico. Day or night you can stop in grab a cold local draft and watch the art and skill of our oyster shuckers at the Oyster Bar. Stay awhile and enjoy a dozen or two!

Top review

Dearcyvip

Dined 5 days ago

Tiffany was absolutely incredible!! Amazing service and made our last meal in Nola memorable. The food was amazing and i will be making grand isle a must stop when visiting New Orleans . 10/10

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Popular dish

Creole Crawfish Pasta

Popular dish

Crawfish Beignets

Popular dish

Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish Tails

Fountain Lounge

4.2

4.2 (562)

$30 and under

Bistro

Central Business District

About the restaurant

The Fountain Lounge a New Orleans Bistro at The Roosevelt Hotel, a beloved restaurant since 1938, offers a modern take on traditional Southern cuisine. Using fresh South Louisiana ingredients with creative flair, it blends timeless New Orleans flavors with innovative twists. From classic Fried Chicken Mondays, featuring a four-generation recipe, to our inspired approach to creole cuisine, our bistro menu provides a warm yet surprising welcome to both travelers and locals.
Enjoy live entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 6:00PM to 10:00PM

Top review

Nealvip

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Great jazz piano player made the evening great. Especially since we were staying in the hotel there. You don’t always have a food experience like this in a hotel. Very nice experience with food and entertainment.

Hard Rock Cafe - New Orleans

4.1

4.1 (561)

$30 and under

American

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Richard

Dined on Oct 22, 2024

The waitress was great, very polite , and helpful. The manager Shane came around checking on the while dining room displayed great customer service. The food was great. The Baby Back Rib was so tender that I could pull the meat right off the bone with easy.

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Experience

Celebrate Together this Holiday Season

Experience

Dirty Santa Trivia Party!

Experience

Santa's Rockin' Karaoke Party

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