Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Greater Boston? 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!

Mothership Alewife

4.9

4.9 (79)

$30 and under

American

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang. Mothership is a place where you can gather with your co-workers after a long day or skip the cooking at home and bring the whole family in. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, or a homestyle classic. All are paired with good vibes + beverage options that suit everyone. Whether you're coming with the crew or watching the game at the bar by yourself, we’re your second living room; a place to hang.

Free parking is available to all Mothership guests at 140 Cambridgepark Drive. Take the first left after Mothership, and you will see a parking garage on the left. Simply press the intercom button, and let them know you are a guest of Mothership for entrance!

Top review

ChrisVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous. Light and airy, great food and Wilder the bartender is the best. It’s an off the beaten track place but worth checking out.

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Al Wadi Boston

4.8

4.8 (265)

$31 to $50

Lebanese

West Roxbury

About the restaurant

Al Wadi Restaurant will be closed from July 3rd re-opening July 18th for our annual vacation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Al Wadi Boston is a Lebanese restaurant providing the West Roxbury area a unique ethnic food experience.

Dinner at Al Wadi Boston can be a thoroughly enjoyable feast with the Mezza variety vegetarian and meat options that both include an amazing array of house specialties and chef selected favorites. Dinner offerings include beef and lamb kebabs, eggplant moussaka and a vegetarian platter. A special delicacy is the pumpkin kibbeh which features two pumpkin puree layers along with spinach, chick peas and onions. Be sure to save room for one of the Al Wadi Boston special desserts including the knefe with its sweet cheese, semolina crust and syrup made from rose water.

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Kenzi

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

First time here I really enjoyed the food my haddock dish was fresh and flavorful. I loved it and can’t wait to come back! The live music was also really fun and lively it’s a perfect place if you’re celebrating a birthday.

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody

4.7

4.7 (600)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Peabody

About the restaurant

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour, weekend brunch, and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or bar area.

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody is a family-style restaurant that offers a bar area, main dining room, and wide array of seating options from high tops to booths to community tables. Our restaurant sits in the beautiful Northshore Mall near Sears, Legal Sea Foods, and the Sears Auto Center. Located just off Yankee Division Highway, it has easy access to Lahey Medical Center Peabody, the Salem Country Club, Bishop Fenwick High School, Endicott Square Shopping Center and more.

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Marianne

Dined 2 days ago

Another great dinner. Our server Abigail was awesome! Food was served hot and all together. The drinks were great as usual.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Dorchester, MA | South Bay Center

4.7

4.7 (412)

$31 to $50

Japanese

South Boston

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Halima

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

Been here a few times and every time is even more amazing. Love this place

Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Foxboro

4.4

4.4 (301)

$30 and under

American

Foxborough

About the restaurant

Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Foxboro, located on Route 140 N off of RT 95 Exit 13 or RT 495 Exit 31 N 140.

Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Mac n Cheese, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service.

Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer and Classic Cocktails to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering.

A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!

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ElleVIP

Dined on Jan 18, 2025

Our server, Maureen was hustling to get to all of her tables. She had a lot of patrons in her section and it seemed she was the only server in this large section. She was accommodating with my food allergies. She was also friendly and kept checking in on us, despite being so busy. Thank you Maureen!

Fox Creek Tavern

4.3

4.3 (697)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Ipswich

About the restaurant

Comfort tavern food in an upscale atmosphere, featuring our Patio which is more than a slice of perfection!

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Charles

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and super service. Nice ambiance and friendly

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Not Your Average Joe's Norwell

4.2

4.2 (943)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Norwell

About the restaurant

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We also offer a gluten sensitive menu.

Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

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Barry

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

Food was good service was a tad slow because the restaurant was busy . Seemed like they could use more help.

Mad Hatter

4.0

4 (43)

$30 and under

Irish

Weymouth

About the restaurant

An eclectic mix of comfort foods of Irish American cuisine paired with specially crafted cocktails. With five separate dining areas to choose from - a cozy spot in the lounge by the fire, outside on the patio with a view of Whitman's pond, spacious main dining room, semi-private dining room perfect for 15-70 of your closest friends or our Wonderland function room which comfortably seats up to 200 guests. We are a scratch kitchen and even our Irish meats are all made in house making our traditional Irish breakfast one of our most sought after menu items. But we are not just breakfast - our dinner menu is extensive and has something for everyone from a hand pressed steak burger to Irish Chicken Curry. Located on Route 53 in Weymouth we are centrally located on the South Shore and perfect for family dinners, date nights & celebrations of every kind.

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Jodi

Dined on Jan 26, 2025

Great Sunday brunch buffet! Service was excellent!

The Chateau - Woburn

3.9

3.9 (164)

$30 and under

Italian

Woburn

About the restaurant

The Chateau in Woburn serves diners classic Italian cuisine in a casual and friendly setting. The restaurant has an extensive menu that offers dishes to please meat-eaters as well as vegetarians. Appetizers include items such as toasted ravioli, meatballs and ricotta and fried or Rhode Island style calamari. Diners can also choose to start their meal with one of The Chateau’s many salad or soup options, such as the chopped salad or homemade minestrone. Dinner options at The Chateau include sandwiches such as chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana or grilled Italian sausage, or pasta dishes such as spaghetti, penne and angel hair. Each pasta dish is served with your choice of tomato sauce, marinara or garlic and oil.

Top review

Erik

Dined on Mar 16, 2025

Wonderful waitress and the food is always quick and delicious

Sugar Factory - Boston

3.6

3.6 (470)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Brighton

About the restaurant

The Sugar Factory grows with the opening of our newest candy and dining experience in Boston! Located near Famed Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market Place, this location will encompass both the traditional Sugar Factory Menu and experience, with the addition of our ultra exclusive Pink Room and gorgeous in door outdoor feel.
Our signature lineup of delicious desserts, outrageous cocktails and scrumptious entrees are inviting you to join us!
We look forward to serving you at 101 South Market Street, Boston MA 02109

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

The waitress was very nice and food was great. Large portions. We love it and put 7 year old enjoyed herself.

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