Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Washington, D.C. 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!

Texas Jacks Barbecue

4.8

4.8 (1369)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Arlington

About the restaurant

Texas Jack's Barbecue is a rustic-modern hangout in Arlington, Virginia, serving Lone Star-style 'cue & unique sides since 2015. Our full bar features local craft beers, whiskey, & creative cocktails. Come for the brisket, stay for the atmosphere!

Top review

Phyllis

Dined 6 days ago

They have fantastic brisket. It wasn’t over smoked and the flavor was great. Loved the brunch menu . We plan on returning with a group next time

Open Road Grill - Falls Church

4.7

4.7 (834)

$30 and under

American

Falls Church

About the restaurant

Open Road is inspired by American culture — our passion for music, our love of the outdoors, and the spirit of the open road. Come as you are — suit or shorts, loafers or flip flops. Our kitchen team sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food. Our beer list celebrates local craft breweries. We have an extensive whiskey and bourbon collection, and we feature handcrafted cocktails that change with the seasons.

At Open Road, we honor the tradition of a cold beer, live music, and fresh food with friends and family every day. Stop by and make yourself at home!

Top review

Lawrence

Dined 6 days ago

Had the PEI mussels and Peruvian spiced half chicken . Very tasty

a Modo Mio

4.7

4.7 (284)

$30 and under

Italian

Falls Church

About the restaurant

At a Modo Mio, you’ll find that our menu is made up of homemade recipes straight from our family’s recipe book back in Italy. Indulge yourself with an authentic Neapolitan Pizza or a pasta made to order, and a glass or better, a bottle of wine carefully selected to pair with your food choices. We’ve created an authentic Italian dining experience right here in Arlington – no need to travel all the way to Italy!

We have been included in the 50 Best Pizza in the US in 2023.

Join us for some freshly made Italian food, 11am – 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday
11am - 10 pm Friday and Saturday

Top review

Man

Dined on Jan 29, 2025

Friendly mom and pop with authentic Napolitam pizza. They offer weekly specials and are family friendly!

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Experience

Monday Wine Day

Experience

Thursday All Day Happy Hour!

Urbano Mosiac

4.5

4.5 (301)

$30 and under

Mexican

Merrifield

About the restaurant

Contemporary Mexican Fare in the heart of the innovative & urban Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA. Brought to you by Common Plate Hospitality.

* Please note that outdoor tables are NOT available for reservations, we will be happy to accommodate you outside on a first come, first serve basis.

Top review

Rebecca

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

I NEED the smoky salsa recipe!! Everything was delicious, the margaritas, best chips ever!!! Husband enjoyed Grilled oysters, and enchiladas, fish tacos, small plates rib eye & halibut, delicious!!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tyson's Corner

4.4

4.4 (217)

$30 and under

American

Vienna

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.

Top review

Dave

Dined on Jan 24, 2025

Service is amazing. Waiters/waitresses very personable and helpful. Food is tasty and love the Happy hour.

Ted's Bulletin - Merrifield

4.3

4.3 (497)

$30 and under

American

Merrifield

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

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Daniel

Dined on Jan 17, 2025

Food was very good. Service was just ok. Not terrible but not outstanding.

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Experience

Love is Sweet. Friends are better!

Dave & Buster's - Gaithersburg

4.3

4.3 (83)

$30 and under

American

Gaithersburg

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

Top review

Victoria

Dined on Jan 18, 2025

Great experience! Saint was an amazing server and manager, Mike, was so gracious. Thank you for a great 13th birthday celebration!

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Experience

Sunday SIP Night

Benihana - Bethesda, MD

4.2

4.2 (2637)

$30 and under

Japanese

Bethesda

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

Top review

Renee

Dined 5 days ago

My family had a blast, celebrating my mother’s birthday. Thank you

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Experience

$3, $6 $9 HAPPY HOUR

Experience

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

Experience

WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

P.F. Chang's - Tyson's Corner

4.2

4.2 (230)

$30 and under

Chinese

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

HISHAMVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We ordered The famous Chicken Wrap, it came with some sort of green leaves that has nothing to do with Lettuce & said they didn’t have lettuce??? The rest of the food was good. They did not have any Non-Alcoholic Beer & no Expresso coffee

Kabuto Hibachi and Sushi

4.2

4.2 (449)

$30 and under

Japanese

Rockville

About the restaurant

Kabuto Hibachi Grill & Sushi is a beautifully designed new restaurant in the heart of Rockville town square. We have amazing Sushi & Hibachi items that is sure to satisfy every guests desires & palate. State of the art hibachi tables, beautifully design space combined with amazing food and service will make your experience at Kabuto a memorable one.
We look forward to serving you and making Kabuto Hibachi & Sushi one of your favorite places to dine out.
Please keep us in mind for your special gatherings as we have beautiful private dining room options available.

Thank you!

Top review

JenniferVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This hibachi dinner was so much fun! Staff was great and the kids loved it!

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