Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

4.9

4.9 (1451)

$30 and under

Mexican

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Food was amazing! Love the decor. One of my favorite places to take guests from out of town!

Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria

4.9

4.9 (137)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Carrboro

About the restaurant

Offering small plates, True wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade gelato, local beer on draft, wine & cocktails in downtown Carrboro!

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Sam

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

The food was great and the service was excellent overall, however when we arrived the first thing the host told us was that there was another reservation at 8 pm behind us but, “that leaves you plenty of time” (Our reservation was at 6:30 pm for 6 people). This made us feel a bit rushed and the comment felt unnecessary. Managing overbookings is the responsibility of the restaurant not the guest. Our server on the other hand was excellent and never brought up the time and the food was great.

Simply Crepes Cafe of Raleigh

4.7

4.7 (213)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

A full-service restaurant and bar. Offers progressively traditional, French Canadian farmhouse vibes. Scratch-made comfort food is handcrafted in our kitchen using fresh meats, produce, signature sauces and dressings.

Menu Musings: Nosh on some of fan favorites for breakfast like French toast, Maple Sausage Stackers, oatmeal creme brulee, simply strawberry crepes. Lunch can be healthy! Many gluten and dairy free options. Try a Mediterranean Chicken (or make it vegetarian with tofu). Vegan friends love the Thai Curry Crepe. Food Network has featured our Rugby Crepe on The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Try it, is it the best?! Come for dinner and grab a burger or fried chicken sandwich. After dinner nutella dessert crepes - yes!

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Isabella

Dined 5 days ago

The service was very good but later on we had to wait a while to get our checks

Khao Sen

4.6

4.6 (74)

$30 and under

Thai

Fuquay-Varina

About the restaurant

Join us at Khao Sen and discover why our passion for Thai cuisine extends beyond the kitchen. From our family to yours, let's share the joy of good food and great company.

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Bruce

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

This place continues to be a gem. Food is tasty and well prepared. Portions are generous and service is excellent. It can be a little noisy during peak hours, but the food more than makes up for that.

Simply Crepes - Oberlin

4.6

4.6 (26)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Modern French Canadian comfort food in a cozy, full-service setting.
Enjoy scratch-made dishes featuring fresh meats, produce, and signature sauces. Breakfast & brunch served all day. Favorites include fluffy omelettes, French Toast and our traditional fresh strawberry crepes. Oatmeal Crème Brûlée and the brussels sprouts are fan favorites. For lunch, explore healthful, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options like the Thai Curry Crepe. Dinner brings comfort classics—think burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and indulgent dessert crepes.
Full cocktail & coffee bar, week day specials, patio seating, cafe style seating. Cozy place to plug in and work. Free WIFI available. Close to NC State, Oberlin Village.

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Amanda

Dined 5 days ago

This place was so good! We will definitely be back

Tupelo Honey - Raleigh

4.4

4.4 (3821)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.
Reservations recommended for weekends.

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Louise

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Fantastic experience celebrating my daughter's graduation.

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Kanki Crabtree

4.4

4.4 (846)

$30 and under

Japanese

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Since 1972, Kanki has been the Triangle’s favorite Japanese steakhouse and sushi house.

Our flagship location at Crabtree Valley Mall is also our most widely recognized. Visit our Japanese restaurant in Raleigh for expertly prepared hibachi fare, sushi, noodle dishes and much more. Our Crabtree location also serves up hibachi meals and appetizers at our bar for extended hours after lunch.

Come see why Kanki Crabtree Valley Mall has been voted "Best Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in the Triangle" for more than 14 years! Our award-winning restaurant provides the perfect setting for a unique family dinner, celebrations or date night.

Kanki will only seat complete parties. Please have all your guests accounted for prior to seating. Incomplete parties must wait to be seated until all has arrived.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Arigato!

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Ana

Dined 2 days ago

Our hibachi chef was incredible. The food was amazing. The server was distracted and a little on the slow side with getting drinks etc. overall we had a wonderful Meal and a great time.

Kanki Durham

4.3

4.3 (469)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Durham

About the restaurant

Since 1972, Kanki has been the Triangle’s favorite Japanese steakhouse and sushi house.
Located in West Durham on Mount Moriah Road, Kanki Durham serves up delicious hibachi lunches and dinners, sushi and much more.

Our Durham, NC Japanese restaurant is the only Kanki location with a To-Go number, and we make picking up take out orders fast and simple with designated parking spaces and an easily accessible “Take Out” door.

Kanki will only seat complete parties. Please have all your guests accounted for prior to seating. Incomplete parties must wait to be seated until all has arrived.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.

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Scott

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We always have a great time! The food is amazing! And the show is always entertaining

Kanki North Market

4.3

4.3 (699)

$30 and under

Japanese

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Planning a family dinner, birthday dinner or date night in North Raleigh? Try a meal at Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi in North Market Square, voted “Best Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in the Triangle” for more than 14 years!

Like all Kanki locations, our North Raleigh Japanese restaurant and sushi house serves up a wide selection of hibachi fare, sushi and other tasty menu items that you, your family and your friends are sure to love. Much of our food is expertly prepared by our chefs right at your table, providing a unique dining experience you’ll never forget.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.

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Kiandra

Dined 2 days ago

It was awesome as always. I love this place so much.

Bahama Breeze - Raleigh

3.9

3.9 (748)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Raleigh

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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FayeVIP

Dined on May 18, 2025

I enjoy my brunch with my family of five ladies. I had the shrimp pineapple bowl. I was delicious and what I expected. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs. I would return for another delicious meal.

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