Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

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Updated April 05, 2025

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The Hidden Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (304)

$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Lodi

About the restaurant

Elizabeth Jurado loves to entertain and bring happiness to people with the beautiful and exquisite experience of tea time. She enjoys seeing families and friends come together over a great cup of tea. The Hidden Tea Room is a unique place where the community can enjoy an elegant style of tea and celebrate family, friendship and life's special moments. Elizabeth happily welcomes you to the opportunity of an enchanting oasis and delicious tea.

Top review

Tina

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Wonderful tearoom. Highly recommend. The staff is always polite, cheerful, and does their best to be accommodating. Elizabeth, the owner, is such a gracious host. Since taking over from the previous owner a couple of years ago, there have been many improvements: updating decor, adding events, and varying the menu. Even the gift shop is worth a visit with wonderful tea choices for sale, as well as teaware, tea towels, and hats/fascinators. And if you like reading fiction related to tea, there are some great choices in a variety genres. And everything is reasonably priced! If you haven't been here for a while, please come check it out. You won't regret it! And if you don't live in the area it is definitely worth the drive.

Red Lobster - Citrus Heights

4.7

4.7 (52)

$30 and under

Seafood

Citrus Heights

About the restaurant

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration.

Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo.

Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today.

Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

Top review

Caiva

Dined on Mar 26, 2025

This is an update from my February experience in which I spoke with the manager Albert and was given a gift card and asked to come back. My husband and I are both SO happy we did! We decided to come on a spur of the moment date night. This whole experience was completely different! From the moment we walked in the door the host was so sweet! She read the reservation, and asked us how our day was! The staff was beyond polite complimenting my husband and I as we walked to our table. Stephen was our server and he was absolutely incredible!! He took the best care of us! Absolutely was 5 star dining. It was quiet, we weren't around anyone else, food came out SPECTACULAR!! Everything was fresh, cups were clean, plastic straws, the whole experience was just more than we could have hoped for! Thank you so much for having us back and I'm so thankful for this dining experience! As long as this customer service continues we will definitely be back! Thank you Albert, and Stephen!! Incredible 10/10 staffing today!!

Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant - Stockton

4.6

4.6 (247)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Stockton

About the restaurant

Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant invites you to visit us for “a Unique dining experience.”

Here at Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant, we pride ourselves on providing excellent service, using the freshest of ingredients, and our delightfully entertaining authentic Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi dinner shows while providing a fun, friendly, and family experience. Online reservations are for Teppanyaki dining only.

Top review

Ashley

Dined on Mar 20, 2025

Everything was amazing from the service , the chef, and the food ! We loved every minute of our experience and will be back again & again ! Thank you shirasoni! :)

Polanco Cantina

4.6

4.6 (345)

$30 and under

Mexican

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Polanco Cantina is a festive, contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar. Serving Mexican-inspired familiar favorites and celebrating the bounty of central California, Polanco is located in Downtown Commons, overlooking the Golden One Center.

Polanco Cantina, turns into a Late Night Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights from 11:00pm-1:45am, Cover Charge Applies

Top review

MichaelVIP

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Delicious food. Highly recommend the Chili Verde and Pollo Verde Enchiladas.

Chevys Fresh Mex - Elk Grove

4.5

4.5 (314)

$30 and under

Mexican

Elk Grove

About the restaurant

Making the best Fresh Mex food from scratch, daily!

Top review

DawnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always have a great experience at this location. I wish I got the bartenders name but he served us today at 3pm- Happy Hour and there was another waiter in the area and they both did a great job covering the bar area which was pretty packed. The bartender who took care of us (wore a face mask) was very friendly, attentive, and did a great job making sure we gad a great experience. We will be back for sure….I love their tortillas which we enjoyed 4 bags. 😋

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Stockton

4.2

4.2 (47)

$30 and under

American

Stockton

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

Jennifer

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Had to wait a while for our desserts. But otherwise a nice experience.

Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento

4.1

4.1 (102)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

Top review

MelissaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome food!! Attentive Waiter and great Hostesses

Punch Bowl Social - Sacramento

3.7

3.7 (124)

$30 and under

American

Sacramento

About the restaurant

We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.

Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!

Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.

Top review

Megan

Dined on Mar 18, 2025

Great customer service and wonderful food! Reserving a table was easy and they had our table cleaned and ready for us! Great food, drinks and atmosphere!

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Chevys Fresh Mex - Roseville

3.6

3.6 (452)

$30 and under

Mexican

Roseville

About the restaurant

Making the best Fresh Mex food from scratch, daily!

Top review

Tara

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Love the food very fresh! Service was awesome too!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Natomas

3.4

3.4 (94)

$30 and under

American

Sacramento

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

Barbara

Dined on Jan 25, 2025

We loved everything we had and our server was wonderful

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