Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in East Valley

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Nello's Pizzeria + Italian Kitchen - Ahwatukee

4.8

4.8 (119)

$30 and under

Italian

Ahwatukee

About the restaurant

HOW IT STARTED
Four brothers and 30 years ago- a small Italian restaurant was born in Tempe, serving beef subs, Grandpa Cesare's sausage recipe, Grandma Cleone's spaghetti sauce, cheesecake, and our original deep dish pizza.

Our little Nello's grew into an award winning "Best of Phoenix" restaurant year after year, after year... after year. Family recipes, family genius and family drama all keep Nello's going 30 years later to new generations of pasta and pizza connoisseurs.

A FEW THINGS THAT MAKE NELLO’S AHWATUKEE UNIQUE:
We are the only Nello’s location to use a wood fire oven, which was imported from Italy.
Our pasta is made in-house daily.
We stretch our own mozzarella.
Some of our meats are smoked and cured in-house.
All desserts are made from scratch in-house.
We support local Arizona farms by purchasing their seasonal produce whenever possible.

Top review

Jay J.vip

Dined today

Always outstanding service and quality food thank you

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Lunch Special - $12.95

Pescado Borracho

4.7

4.7 (110)

$30 and under

Mexican

Gilbert

About the restaurant

Contemporary Mexican restaurant featuring a seafood-focused menu, specialty margaritas, full bar & beer on tap.

Top review

Kristopher

Dined today

Great to experience good food quick and great servers.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chandler

4.6

4.6 (144)

$30 and under

American

Chandler

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

LisaHvip

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Tasty food, and their specials are usually reasonable. Fun drinks and have to get a pazooki.

Thirsty Lion - Gilbert, AZ

4.6

4.6 (809)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Gilbert

About the restaurant

Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

Top review

Angie

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and our waitress, Hannah, was dynamic!

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Experience

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Experience

Late Night Happy Hour

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

4.6

4.6 (2340)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Gilbert

About the restaurant

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

Top review

Justin

Dined 2 days ago

We went for our anniversary dinner and hadn’t been there before. The food was delicious! The servers are so polite and friendly. Really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and dim lights.

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4.6

4.6 (96)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Chandler

About the restaurant

Recently named a Top 50 Pizzeria in the country, We are CRAFT 64. An artisan wood fired eatery and brewhouse with crafty cocktails and a beautifully curated wine list in the heart of Old Downtown Chandler. Residing in the historic Post Office building, we source our ingredients locally, make our own mozzarella and feature 30 beers on tap including our own Juice Box Hazy IPA! Our crown jewel is a huge outdoor patio for alfresco dining with comfortable feel and a true neighborhood vibe. Come join us! Please email James at jamesswann.craft64@gmail.com for reservations larger than 10 people.

Top review

Nia

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Had a great time. The bartender was phenomenal and so were the eats.

Bobby - Q Craft BBQ & Tap Room - Mesa

4.5

4.5 (712)

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Mesa

About the restaurant

Bobby-Q, formerly known as Bobby McGee’s has been serving the valley since 2005. With Meats smoked up to 20 hours, to our in house, hand-cut steaks, you"ll have no problem finding a meal to appeal to your appetite!

For our Happy Hour from 2PM - 6PM Monday - Friday, our Happy Hour menu is only available at the bar. Please let us know in your reservation note if you are planning on coming for Happy Hour specifically.

Top review

Michelle

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Our first time there and our server Bri was exceptional. So attentive and friendly!!!

Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills

4.5

4.5 (293)

$31 to $50

American

Tempe

About the restaurant

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert.
Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village.
CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Top review

Robert

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Some crying babies, but it happens! Kind of wish the mall noise was drown out a little more. Didn’t ruin the experience however!

Lou Malnati's - Tempe Marketplace

4.4

4.4 (40)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Tempe

About the restaurant

Whether you’re a seasoned Chicago pizza fanatic or you’ve been eager to try, you don’t need to hop on a plane to the Windy City. You can get one of the most authentic Chicago pizza experiences from one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza right in downtown Phoenix from Lou Malnati’s. Located in the Tempe Marketplace, it’s the perfect spot to refuel after marathon shopping. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high quality ingredients that you just don’t find everywhere.

Top review

Robert

Dined today

It was a very good experience. We were seated immediately, service was very good and the food was excellent. Recommend it very highly!

Stellar66 Chinese Restaurant and Bar

4.0

4 (35)

$30 and under

Chinese

Mesa

About the restaurant

Our restaurant specializes in Beijing-style crispy duck (served flaming show), fresh bullfrog hotpot (prepared on the day), stir-fried , golden broth rice, fresh fish, lobster, abalone, sea cucumber, and fish maw. We also offer a variety of classic Sichuan dishes, nourishing soups, and innovative American-Chinese fusion cuisine for our international guests to try. Our full bar features a selection of specialty cocktails, sake, and Chinese spirits. We offer private rooms for events such as banquets, receptions, and group dinners. Our Peking duck is limited daily and available until sold out, so we recommend making reservations in advance. Our team includes master chefs with over 15 years of experience in Peking duck, over 30 years of experience in Sichuan cuisine, as well as several young talents. We aim to bring a unique dining experience to our friends in the Phoenix area.

Top review

Christinevip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Their specialty is the duck, which is outstanding. I love plum sauce but their orange ginger sauce is also really good with it. We also get the garlic bok choy which is VERY garlicky but yummy and the honey glazed sliced pork. This time we tried and really enjoyed the pineapple shrimp fried rice.

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