Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Connecticut? 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!

Dog Watch Mystic

4.8

4.8 (1122)

$30 and under

American

Mystic

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO DOG WATCH MYSTIC!

Our Mystic location specializes in authentic, house-smoked BBQ along with other Dog Watch staples, including lobster rolls, fish 'n chips, burgers and more. Our Mystic location is the perfect place for families with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a large kids area, lawn games and gardens. Come enjoy amazing food with great people in a casual environment. Other services available include take out and catering.

When reserving a table, 'standard' tables are indoors, and outdoor tables are specified. Please specify in visit notes if you prefer a high-top table. Reservations are for parties up to 8 people, and tables are reserved for one hour and thirty minutes. We do have outdoor heaters, but it can be chilly. Dogs are permitted on a leash at outdoor tables. *Outdoor reservations are not guaranteed an indoor table if it is raining*

PLEASE NOTE: We have two locations! This reservation is for our Dog Watch Mystic location at 20 Old Stoning

Top review

Amy

Dined 2 days ago

Our server was fantastic and the food was awesome!! Great chill New England vibe.

Walrus Alley

4.8

4.8 (66)

$31 to $50

Southern

Westport

About the restaurant

The Walrus story began in 2013 with the desire to offer a truly unique American experience from the mastery of southern-inspired smoking techniques to our hand-selected craft beers, wines and liquors. The original Walrus + Carpenter was serving the artistic community of Black Rock for 7 years. In 2020, Walrus moved to Westport, reopening our doors as Walrus Alley as a nod to the expansive alley on which we host guests and music all summer long.

Winner of best southern food and barbecue for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

True to the American experience, Walrus is an independent, family-owned and operated establishment.

Top review

Judy

Dined on Feb 7, 2025

A warm cozy spot with great southern food. The corn bread was a great starter item. I had chicken and waffles, my husband had the shrimp and grits. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. He told us about the history of the building which was very interesting.

Doppio

4.7

4.7 (212)

$31 to $50

Italian

Greenwich

About the restaurant

Doppio located around the corner from historic Greenwich Avenue specializes in artisanal Italian Food & Wine.

Set In a stylish rustic environment, guests enjoy small plates like Grilled Polpo, Crispy Calamari, and Arincini to start the meal before moving on to a signature brick oven pizza, freshly hand made pastas including fettuccine and rigatoni or other traditional Italian favorites such as the popular bone in veal milanese and pan seared branzino.

Offering both indoor and outdoor dining guests can enjoy a glass of wine or crafty cocktail in the holiday themed corner patio under hanging lights beside the twinkling tree and flaming fire pit.

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Sarah

Dined on Jan 25, 2025

Delicious food with great, cozy ambiance. Amazingly perfect for all ages.

Little Pub - Greenwich

4.7

4.7 (313)

$30 and under

American

Greenwich

About the restaurant

Great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere you'll feel right at home in. A rustic neighborhood gathering place with a relentless focus on customer service, value, and fun.

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CarlosVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Always perfect from cocktails, food, ambience and service. And Monday live music with Mark Zelenze is a must.

South Bay - Greenwich

4.7

4.7 (236)

$30 and under

Seafood

Greenwich

About the restaurant

The Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities served

Step inside South Bay and feel swept up in the serenity of a calming sea. From the warm hues of the interior to the nautical ship lap walls, South Bay provides the ultimate coastline dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of Mediterranean inspired, elegant and savory dishes, all created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list you'll find second to none and our craft cocktails are refreshing and delicious!

With two locations, one in bustling downtown New Haven and the other in the heart of Greenwich on "The Avenue", South Bay is the ideal meeting place for friends and family. Bon Appetit!

Top review

Lindsay

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect ambiance and a Valentines Day to be remembered. Very romantic!

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Bottomless Sunday Brunch

Experience

weekly tuesday special half bottle of wine

Sally's Apizza - Stamford

4.6

4.6 (156)

$30 and under

Italian

Stamford

About the restaurant

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Stamford, Connecticut. It is the second location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Stamford also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Top review

SherryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always delicious. Glad they added sight to to their chicken dishes. Good pasta too. We had a lovely waitress.

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Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce Pie

Sally's Apizza - Fairfield

4.6

4.6 (118)

$30 and under

Italian

Fairfield

About the restaurant

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is the third location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Fairfield also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, crispy calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Top review

RichardVIP

Dined on Feb 5, 2025

Always a great time! Food is consistently on point.

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4.6

4.6 (17)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Danbury

About the restaurant

Chuck's Steak House is a casual restaurant that offers traditional chop and steak recipes paired with chicken and fresh seafood. The restaurant also features a salad bar and wine, along with a grill located in the dining room so you can see your food as it's prepared. The restaurant serves grain-fed, aged and hand-cut Midwestern beef for flavorful steaks you're sure to remember.

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Jim

Dined on Feb 1, 2025

Good experience! The waiter was excellent and very attentive.

Mizu 21 Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (6)

$31 to $50

Asian

Canton

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mizu 21 Hibachi Sushi Bar. Taste our delicious food here! Mizu 21 Hibachi & Sushi Bar is one of the finest restaurants in Connecticut. Not only do we offer amazing food, but we also serve it in a pleasant atmosphere- that'll have you coming back for more! Our talented, experienced chefs create amazing dishes using fresh ingredients. Exotic sauces and flavors intermingle on your plate; hot, tangy aromas waft up to meet your nose, creating a flavorful journey you can experience only in our restaurant!

Top review

Maria

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

We had a wide selection of appetizers, sushi, hibachi, kitchen entrees, and desserts. Everything was delicious! We ate here a couple of times in the last few weeks, and both times, the service was great.

Gates Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (181)

$30 and under

American

New Canaan

About the restaurant

Gates is the perfect place for celebrations, family gatherings, date nights or just because!
Sitting in the heart of New Canaan since 1979, we offer an eclectic menu where we boast having something for everyone.
Weekly rotating lunch, brunch, and dinner specials.
Open year round, seven days a week.

Top review

KathrynVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always a fun spot to meet up to watch the game or have dinner. Live music on Saturdays is a fun bonus

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Experience

BOGO Burgers & 1/2 Price Wine Bottles

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