Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Tahoe / Reno Area

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Tahoe / Reno Area? 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!

Von Bismarck

4.9

4.9 (40)

$31 to $50

German

Reno

About the restaurant

Von Bismarck is a modern family style restaurant inspired by the traditions off Eastern and Northern Europe with a focus on low intervention wine and traditional beer styles. Von Bismarck aims to focus the best of the old world through a modern lens and present it in an atmosphere of conviviality and generosity. We believe communal seating and family style presentation are conducive to this end. Sharing a meal, whether with those you love or complete strangers is essential to the human experience and all of us here at Von Bismarck hope to help you on that journey.

Top review

Mark

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The food and drink are wonderful, but the ambiance is really what makes me come back. It is relaxing to eat here, and easy to feel at peace.

Timber House Brewing & Lodge

4.8

4.8 (111)

$30 and under

American

Chester

About the restaurant

RESTAURANT & BREWERY

NOW OPEN

Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.

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Sheri

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Six of us celebrating a friend's birthday, and the whole experience was fantastic

Toulouse

4.6

4.6 (382)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Stateline

About the restaurant

Four Strangers Walk Into A Bar...

30 years ago, four people working in the hospitality industry met in a bar on Toulouse Street in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Over time they became friends and when the first one moved away he stated, "our paths will cross again." Sure enough, over the next three decades, we worked together and apart in cities across the United States, including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Telluride, Washington DC and of course The Big Easy. In early 2021 an opportunity presented itself and Toulouse was born.

Using local, sustainable ingredients, we produce food with a hint of New Orleans style, in the type of place where tourists feel at home, locals are at home, and everyone is surrounded by family and friends.

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robertVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Perfect weather and great food. Love the vibe at Toulouse! As locals on a crazy busy Saturday evening we usually expect some compromise because the staff and kitchen are stressed. Not last night, the experience was outstanding all around. The shrimp and grits was the best I've ever had! Valentina is a great server, competent, aware and a fun to converse with. We will be back again (hopefully in a crab cake night.)

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4.5

4.5 (169)

$31 to $50

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Local, Seasonal, Organic Brunch until 3pm and Dinner is served UNTIL MIDNIGHT DAILY. We have many options for your whole group to enjoy, from our delicious slide off the bone Baby Back Ribs to our House Vegan Red Lentil Falafel. Also, Neapolitan Brick Oven Pizza with our house made dough and other delicious creations from our Chef. Our bar is fully stocked with 19 taps featuring local favorites, local liquor options, organic fresh squeezed juices, organic sodas, local organic Blind Dog Coffee/Espresso & a large signature cocktail list to fit anyone’s fancy. All in a swanky atmosphere fitted with antique brass chandeliers, green velvet booths and a copper ceiling in an old brick building from 1927. Adding charm to any occasion! We have room for your large party/event of up to 100 people. Join us soon right here in the heart of Midtown Reno at 719 S VIRGINIA ST.

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Rip

Dined on Jul 3, 2025

Wonderful experience for a great family meal. We were aged from 6 to 74 and we all loved it.

Gambi's

4.5

4.5 (193)

$31 to $50

Italian

Reno

About the restaurant

Come into Gambi's at our new location in Sparks, anchored to the Best Western Plus, where the most sea-worthy ships sail day and night! Gambi's offers delicious Italian and American cuisine food, an exceptional wine list, your favorite craft beers and cocktails, and an ambiance that will transport you to another time and place. Ready for a rendezvous? Grab your favorite pleasure seeker and come dock your glass at Gambi's!

Gambi’s is now open for indoor dining, 7 days a week. We are now open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and have an After Hour menu for you night owls. Enjoy a meal in our spacious main galley. We also serve food and drinks to-go for pick up, pick-up, or delivery.

We do take reservations. Call (775) 971-4499 to reserve your table.

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DianaVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Service was great, food was fabulous. Booth tables are a little close together. Great little gem of a place.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Reno

4.4

4.4 (127)

$30 and under

American

Reno

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Marcia

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We had a wonderful time! The food was great and the staff was awesome, especially our waiter Jonathan.

Saltgrass Steak House - Lake Tahoe

4.4

4.4 (86)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Stateline

About the restaurant

Saltgrass is an award-winning steakhouse famous for its delectable Angus beef steaks where each is char-grilled on an open flame, seasoned with Saltgrass 7-steak spice, and topped with fresh garlic butter for mouthwatering flavor. The menu features an array of fresh seafood, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more, with favorites such as Bone-in Ribeye, Double-Bone Pork Chops, Salmon Oscar, and Country Fried Steak. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Kathleen

Dined 2 days ago

Steaks were cooked exactly as ordered and very tender. Speed of service was great considering there were two large events going on in the area. Which means they were well staffed. We were late for our reservation due to event traffic but had called ahead and they saved our table. Mike our server was attentive even though he had a large party next to us to serve also.

Sunnyside

4.3

4.3 (1742)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tahoe City

About the restaurant

Welcome! We are open for lakeside dining. Visit our website for the latest Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge updates!

This iconic lakeside lodge and restaurant is the ideal Tahoe getaway. With a charming lakeside hotel, fantastic food and a panoramic lake view, it is nothing short of a magical mountain experience. It’s everything you hoped Tahoe would be and more, from the mouthwatering cuisine to the largest seasonal lakeside deck in all of Tahoe. With community farmer’s markets, a lakeside bike path and some of the best ski resorts in California, life on the lake never gets boring. There’s always something fun and exciting for the entire family at Sunnyside.

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BedrosVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We love this location. We try to stop here every time we drive around Lake Tahoe. The view is fantastic, I chose their crusted halibut it was excellent. Good value for the money, fantastic views, great service. Highly recommend it

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4.3

4.3 (202)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Incline Village

About the restaurant

Casual American Fusion restaurant with a cozy cabin feel, patio seating, and bar seats.
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with a diverse craft cocktail list.

Top review

SusanVIP

Dined on Jul 2, 2025

Great service and good! Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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Popular dish

Crab Cakes

Experience

Fumo Outdoor Igloo Dining

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

4.2

4.2 (1470)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Truckee

About the restaurant

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an award-winning neighborhood bistro with plenty of outdoor seating and spectacular views. They offer a hand-picked wine selection and craft cocktail menu as well as serve local and organic meat and produce. Order dinner, drinks and desserts the whole family is sure to enjoy.

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JanetVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Loved seeing the menu, the porch and Michael as manager!

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