Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Boston

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Updated July 05, 2025

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

Otto- Brookline

4.8

4.8 (126)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Brookline

About the restaurant

OTTO's first full-service location in MA, conveniently located in the heart of Coolidge Corner - across the street from the Coolidge Corner Theatre, and a block from the Brookline Booksmith. Enjoy full-service dining or have a slice at the bar, featuring 14 taps of your favorite regional craft beer. Reservations accepted.

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JoshVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

This place is fantastic. The staff is really great, they're friendly and fun, and the food is consistently strong and reliable. Perfect place with kids too!

Polcari's - Woburn

4.7

4.7 (312)

$30 and under

Italian

Woburn

About the restaurant

Authentic Family Style Cuisine. Our famous Regina Pizza is available at all of our Polcari's locations. In addition we serve very authentic Italian cuisine. Most of the menu items are old family recipes straight from Boston's North End.

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karen

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Wonderful time with eight at our table, our waitress was efficient and helpful. I believe her name was. Had a lovely time gabbing and laughing. Very grateful that there was not music playing, which makes it much more difficult to talk and makes everything louder

The Broadway

4.6

4.6 (502)

$31 to $50

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

Reservations strongly encouraged but we do accept walk-ins. We will only be able to seat you when 60% of your party has arrived. Tables are held for 10 minutes after initial reservation and then your table is forfeited. If the reserved table is forfeited, you will remain on the wait list and seated at the next available table. Subject to applicable change. Guests must arrive with reservation during volume periods to skip the line, late arriving guests will not gain access through a line.

All notes and requests in reference to particular seating arrangements between multiple parties will be accomodated to best of abilities, but not guaranteed. Parties will be seated in a discretionary manner based upon volume at time of seating.

We reserve the right to deny access to any guest under 21+ whenever volume dictates.

For parties of more than 10 please call 617-307-6480 to inquire.

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Danielle

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The bad bunny themed brunch was so much fun! The staff went all out and made it a blast!

FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar

4.5

4.5 (3280)

$30 and under

American

Back Bay

About the restaurant

No matter what you're celebrating, we're celebrating with you. Our interactive all-you-can-eat experience allows every guest to chef up a creative masterpiece: choosing from our endless array of ingredients, sauces, and toppings, and bringing their dish to life at our open flame grill! Whether it's a family outing, group get-together, or fun date night, here at the grill we have something for all to enjoy.

FEED YOUR FUN! Great for: Large groups, birthdays, family date night, team outings, and diners with dietary restrictions or food allergies.

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Rob

Dined 2 days ago

We had a superb lunch with great variety and flavor during each trip to the grill!

Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Woburn

4.5

4.5 (249)

$30 and under

American

Woburn

About the restaurant

Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Woburn, located at 230 Mishawum Road, off of I-95 N Exit 53.

Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Mac n Cheese, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service.

Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer and Classic Cocktails to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering.

A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!

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Leah

Dined 5 days ago

This is the go-to spot when my friend and I meet up. We usually take a high-top, but I picked a booth this time. Midway into our dinner, my friend saw a mouse scurrying along the edge of the booths. The mouse caught the attention of each party down the line. We quickly moved to a nearby high-top and not very long after, I spotted another little critter wandering around near the booths. The manager came over and apologized profusely, acknowledging that the patio door had been open all day and that they were getting in touch with a pest control company, but I just wanted to flag this for anyone who might be skittish. Our experience was otherwise very good (except for the fact that none of the draft beers were available, either, which was a bummer, but not able to be helped). This was just a freaky experience.

Sunnyside Cafe

4.5

4.5 (43)

$30 and under

American

Charlestown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Eliza

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

It was so wonderful that we went two days in a row on the weekend we were visiting. Amazing food, speedy and friendly service (we had the same waitress both times and she remember us and our orders), and reasonable prices!! also love that it was so easy to make a reservation online and there’s a garage right next door that is free for the first 3 hours!

The Chateau - Braintree

4.3

4.3 (355)

$30 and under

Italian

Braintree

About the restaurant

The Chateau in Braintree serves diners classic Italian cuisine in a casual and friendly setting. The restaurant has an extensive menu that offers dishes to please meat-eaters as well as vegetarians. Appetizers include items such as toasted ravioli, meatballs and ricotta and fried or Rhode Island style calamari. Diners can also choose to start their meal with one of The Chateau’s many salad or soup options, such as the chopped salad or homemade minestrone. Dinner options at The Chateau include sandwiches such as chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana or grilled Italian sausage, or pasta dishes such as spaghetti, penne and angel hair. Each pasta dish is served with your choice of tomato sauce, marinara or garlic and oil.

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LynnVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always great when you want simple old fashioned Italian. Toasted raviolis never disappoint!!

The Boston Ale House

4.3

4.3 (137)

$30 and under

American

West Roxbury

About the restaurant

Upscale sports bar featuring over 27 TVs, outside dinning with a fire pit, large bar, high top tables, comfortable booths, and a private function room.

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PattyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had an amazing waitress that took our order quickly , and returned with our drinks and appetizers within minutes. Our food was delicious, and the bonus was, music trivia! Can’t wait to come back on another Thursday

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Para Maria Kitchen and Bar

3.8

3.8 (291)

$30 and under

Cuban

Seaport

About the restaurant

Helmed by Cuban-American Chef Tatiana Rosana—Bar Rescue expert and two-time Chopped champion—Para Maria brings Latin-inspired comfort food with global flair to the heart of Boston’s Seaport. This is more than a restaurant—it’s a scene. A vibrant mix of bold flavors, golden hour cocktails, and a patio that buzzes with energy. The menu surprises at every turn—from sweet shrimp ceviche and kimchi hot dogs to reimagined lobster rolls and always-necessary guac. Come for the comfort food, stay for the vibe. This is your new favorite gathering spot.

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Gregg

Dined on May 11, 2025

This is a great Cuban restaurant. They have taken Cuban food and refined it and added unexpected delicious ways of preparation. I love Cuban food and this restaurant is preparing deliciously. It is also on a pedestrian only street it has a sophisticated casual European feel. Go. You will be pleased.

Sugar Factory - Boston

3.6

3.6 (516)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Brighton

About the restaurant

The Sugar Factory grows with the opening of our newest candy and dining experience in Boston! Located near Famed Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market Place, this location will encompass both the traditional Sugar Factory Menu and experience, with the addition of our ultra exclusive Pink Room and gorgeous in door outdoor feel.
Our signature lineup of delicious desserts, outrageous cocktails and scrumptious entrees are inviting you to join us!
We look forward to serving you at 101 South Market Street, Boston MA 02109

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Betty

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

It was my daughter birthday we enjoyed the dinner ate served was excellent the dinner was perfect the drinks were amazing we enjoyed it and come back soon thank you

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