Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Tacoma? 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Windmill Bistro

4.8

4.8 (793)

$30 and under

American

Sumner

About the restaurant

Located at Windmill Gardens, The Bistro is an upscale casual restaurant that serves a seasonal, made-from scratch menu in a refreshing atmosphere featuring a loft wine lounge and outdoor dining garden.

We invite you to join us. Come relax and enjoy delicious food and the best service you’ll find anywhere.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

I always love the service and the food!! The pear fennel salad was amazing!

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Popular dish

Crab Cake

Mama Stortini's - Puyallup

4.7

4.7 (1149)

$30 and under

American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Mama Stortini’s is home to a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest and Southern and Coastal Italian flavors. Popular pastas, fresh British Columbia salmon, crispy thin crust pizzas, juicy burgers and much more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Mama’s. Locally owned, locally loved. We strive to make you feel right at home!

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Burto

Dined 5 days ago

Great service. Our waitress Laura was outstanding. Noise level was high.

Cooper's Food and Drink

4.7

4.7 (12)

$30 and under

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Cooper’s Food & Drink is a locally owned restaurant and bar dedicated to providing a superb dining experience with excellent service. We proudly serve regionally sourced ingredients and beverages.

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Mary

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Excellent agency, the staff was super friendly, we loved the attention

Black Angus Steakhouse - Puyallup

4.6

4.6 (2589)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Puyallup

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

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Laurel

Dined 1 day ago

We celebrated our 39th anniversary with friends. Great waiter, good food. Nice evening.

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Rum Experience Dinner

HG Bistro

4.5

4.5 (8)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Arnel brings a fresh local and friendly menu to the South Sound. Surrounded by a friendly professional hospitality team, warm modern lighting and a relaxing cozy atmosphere that is energized by the guests, all come together to set the mood for an unforgettable dining experience. Our menu features a diverse selection of contemporary American cuisine, crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients when available.

Enjoy appetizers like Dark Chili Prawns, Ahi Poke Nachos or Firecracker Steak. For the main course, savor our signature dishes such as chefs monthly risotto, lamb, pasta, steak, and seafood.

Dessert? We are known for our 151 Bistro S'more fired on a cedar plank and occasionally served with a fun song. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a night out, we invite you to discover why HG Bistro has been serving the South Sound for over 20 years. Just finding us? Try our awarded Best Happy Hour, Tues-Sat 3-6pm it is not your typical happy hour!

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Debbie

Dined on May 11, 2025

Our first time visiting for dinner and it was an amazing experience! Food was fantastic and our server Peter was fabulous. Great food, great atmosphere, great prices. We’ll definitely be back!

Tokyo Japanese Steak House

4.5

4.5 (485)

$31 to $50

Hibachi

Federal Way

About the restaurant

Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki table side grilling at Tokyo Steak House. This artistic and entertaining style of cooking is a favorite to the thousands of guests we have served since 1998 at our Federal Way restaurant. Fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and rice are perfectly seasoned and grilled to order.

Tokyo Steak House guests dine grill side experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically create a delicious meal for their guests. Our guests relish in the aroma of our special herbs and seasonings and enjoy a completed meal fresh off the grill.

At Tokyo Steak House we serve only the highest quality product and strive to give the best service possible.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

This was our first time at this restaurant. We have been to Mizu and a few other similar restaurants, but this is our favorite. The food was excellent. The seafood and steak were fresh and cooked perfectly. Everyone had a great time and a great meal. Our bill for 4 came to $200 before tip, but we all went home with leftovers, so it was worth it for a ton of great food.

Black Angus Steakhouse - Federal Way

4.4

4.4 (2914)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Federal Way

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on you own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

It was a great place to celebrate my wife’s 72nd birthday. Thanks Black Angus.

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Experience

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Mama Stortini's - Federal Way

4.4

4.4 (430)

$30 and under

American

Federal Way

About the restaurant

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Todd

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

It was our anniversary and we had a great time Definitely will go back

The Melting Pot - Tacoma

4.2

4.2 (2844)

$50 and over

Fondue

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown Tacoma, The Melting Pot provides a unique, interactive dining experience in a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. Stop into our gourmet fondue restaurant after a concert at The Tacoma Dome, a visit to The Tacoma Art Museum to see the Dale Chihuly Museum of Glass, or a family outing at the Point Defiance Zoo. Choose from 1, 2, 3, or more courses, including savory cheeses prepared tableside, fresh salads with house-made dressings, tempting meats and seafood, and of course, creamy chocolate fondue served with an array of delicious dippers. Complement your selections with a specialty cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine from our extensive wine list. No matter what menu items you choose, or how many courses you order, we encourage you to savor every moment.

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James

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great friendly service. Awesome customer experience

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Popular dish

Sparkling Chocolate Fondue

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Chocolate Milk

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Pure Chocolate Fondue

McMenamins Elks Temple

4.0

4 (1826)

$30 and under

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

McMenamins Elks Temple Pub serves classic Northwest fare in a room with a view. You can’t help but gaze through the soaring windows toward Foss Waterway, but be sure to look up, too, for a fantastic display of chandeliers. From early breakfasts to late night cocktails, the pub is open to all ages serving breakfast classics like benedicts and omelets, and for dinner, elevated burgers and pizzas with an ever-changing seasonal menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Top review

Jason

Dined 5 days ago

McMenamins Elks Temple offers a truly memorable experience with its stunning atmosphere, great value, and high-quality food. The unique setting and service made for a wonderful evening, and the pricing felt fair for such a well-loved spot. That said, while everything we ordered was tasty, the menu itself leans heavily toward casual, bar-style fare—lots of fried items and basic burgers. For a venue that often requires reservations and carries a sense of occasion, it would be nice to see a few more elevated or mature dining options added to the mix.

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Popular dish

Bacon Cheeseburger

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