Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Waltham

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1. Branch Line

4.8

Exceptional(2670)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 36 times today

Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

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2. Medium Rare - Boston

4.1

Excellent(113)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Watertown

Booked 19 times today

Medium Rare is an award-winning, iconic, full-service restaurant famous for its French-influenced steak and frites (fries). The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe meal, featuring a flavorful fresh mixed green salad, artisan rustic bread, hand-cut fries, and the main course—scrumptious Coulotte steak topped with a secret sauce. Medium Rare also offers a variety of decadent desserts, such as the 7-layer chocolate cake, the 7-layer carrot cake, and their legendary hot fudge sundae. On weekends, Medium Rare offers a brunch menu featuring bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and screwdrivers, along with plenty of delicious menu choices.

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3. District 118 Kitchen and Bar

4.5

Awesome(766)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Newton

Booked 10 times today

District 118 is an Authentic American Dining Experience. Specializing in elevated comfort food where guests discover a local blend of America’s favorites.Our restaurant truly offers “something for everyone.” We are much more than just a restaurant! District 118 is an experience. District 118 is perfect for a business dinner event, after work happy hour gathering, special occasions, or a family friendly destination. Whichever event satisfies your occasion District 118 delivers in a modern rustic easy going vibe atmosphere.District 118 is the choice for guests that truly appreciate great food, specialty cocktails, craft beer, fine wine. Reserve your table today!

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4. Mothership Alewife

4.8

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 4 times today

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!

5. Nzuko

4.2

Awesome(144)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Watertown

Booked 3 times today

Nzuko is a concept like no other. Born out of our founder Laurette’s desire to see her family feel healthy and thrive, this is a restaurant fueled by heart. Nzuko offers the tastes of the Caribbean with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

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6. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(420)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Charlestown

Booked 48 times today

Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go. Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, house made pastrami hash, rotating coffee menu and refreshing, creative cocktails. Voted Boston Magazine's 2024 Best Brunch in Boston!Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

7. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 37 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

8. MIDA - South End

4.6

Exceptional(2856)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 58 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

9. Little Donkey

4.7

Exceptional(2170)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 39 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

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10. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.5

Awesome(5371)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Chestnut Hill

Booked 73 times today

Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.

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alexandra
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love Branchline and the people there- it can get loud, but we go a bit earlier and it’s better then. We especially love Nick at the bar!!
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.8
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Jeffrey
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our meal at District 118 for dinner was excellent. The Shrimp Bomb appetizer, ahi tuna salad, fish tacos, ribeye steak, chocolate caramel cheesecake and cocktails were all well prepared and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant atmosphere is comfortable and lively.
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District 118 Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Newton
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4.5
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Alisa
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Only one entree option on the menu but it was delicious. They do offer a variety of drinks and desserts. Also quite tasty! Atmosphere was fun and waitstaff were very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend for beef eaters and those French feeling nostalgic for steak frites.
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Medium Rare - BostonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Watertown
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4.1
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MaggieVIP
Greater Boston •41 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
Love the place. I’ve had the braised lamb twice in a row, and I bring home enough for my next day lunch. The helpings are generous. My companion had the flounder twice in a row, so I’ll have to try that the next time.
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Mothership AlewifePrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Anne
Greater Boston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommended!
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NzukoPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Watertown
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4.2

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