Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Cape Cod and the Islands? 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!

Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

4.8

4.8 (1425)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wellfleet

About the restaurant

If you are having difficulty reserving a table on this site please call us directly at 508.349.2127.
Peter and Diane Hall & Chef Derek of Van Rensselaer's proudly continue to serve the freshest locally caught seafood, superbly prepared meats wonderful poultry, and a wide variety of salads, in addition to great homemade sauces, and desserts
Desserts are homemade and Chef Derek was written up for being a top Hawaiian Baking Chef in Hawaii for his Bread Pudding.
We have two small patios, open air with heaters and umbrellas as needed, An eight table screened in awning covered porch as our outside areas.
Our inside tables are well spaced, with black linen table clothes. Staff is noted for its professionalism and friendliness. We welcome you to Van Rensselaer's.

We are proud to say we are Level 1 Green certified! Check out our newly renovated bar for dinner or just a drink.

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IrisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service. Like that you can sit on patio, enclosed porch or inside.

Brazilian Grill - Hyannis

4.7

4.7 (2277)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Hyannis

About the restaurant

The Brazilian Grill - Hyannis offers an authentic Brazilian dining experience as we serve you Churrasco a Rodizio. Rodizio is Brazilian style Barbeque, offering a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that are slowly cooked over natural wood to preserve all their natural juices and flavors. We also offer a full buffet of soups, fresh salads, cheeses, hot entrees and side dishes. In addition, we have a special selection of desserts all made in our kitchen from homemade recipes. We also have a full service bar with a variety of wines, beers and Brazilian drinks such as the famous Caipirinha. The Brazilian Grill Churrascaria is proud to share the traditions, culture and food of Southern Brazil. Come hungry and enjoy your dining experience here with us!

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David

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and good! They took a picture and printed it for the birthday we were celebrate! Beautiful restaurant!

The Dunes at Winnetu Oceanside Resort

4.7

4.7 (13)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Edgartown

About the restaurant

Nestled on the shores of South Beach, The Dunes at Winnetu Oceanside Resort offers a unique dining experience in our own scratch kitchen. Savor Chef Richard’s culinary creations that use only the finest, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from our expansive deck or relax by the fireplace in our intimate dining room. The children will love our staffed “kid’s corner” as will their parents. Our signature 25-minute water taxi rides nightly (weather dependent) through Katama makes The Dunes the perfect place to create lasting memories. Complimentary and plentiful restaurant self-parking available.

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TracyVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Amazing service great bartender and our server Christine was amazing! The hostess was exceptional as well!!

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Experience

5:30pm Water Taxi Cruise - 6:15 dinner

Captain Kidd Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (9)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Woods Hole

About the restaurant

Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar is an upscale and welcoming establishment that specializes in fresh seafood and American inspired dishes. As a landmark in the Woods Hole community for 100+ years, we relish in the tales of a tavern from our past, while adding a more modern take on dining. The interior is expansive and warmly decorated, offering guests unobstructed views of the water. Our outdoor seating consists of a lovely shaded patio, and two piers that jut out over Eel Pond.
Captain Kidd Restaurant is good for families, groups and special occasions. Whet your appetite with a starter and get a cup of Chef Frank Belfiore's famous New England clam chowder, or our hand-breaded chicken tenders! Feel like sharing? The steamed mussels finished in a Posillipo sauce and the fried calamari are an absolute must. For the main course, go with the marinated hanger steak, classic fish & chips, pan seared halibut, or grilled swordfish. Another Captain Kidd specialty includes our Lobster Roll!

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Robin

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was wonderful- the ambulance, the service, and you can't beat the view! Highly recommend the halibut and the seasonal salad!

Nantucket Lobster Trap

4.5

4.5 (8)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Nantucket

About the restaurant

For more than 40 years, the Nantucket Lobster Trap has been offering ultra-fresh seafood in a summer-casual setting. Featuring a perfect blend of food, music and drinks, it is a family-friendly destination with an array of fun specials throughout its annual season. Patio & Indoor Seating available.

For parties larger than 6, please contact us by phone at (508) 228-4200, or email at (contact.nantucketlobstertrap@gmail.com).

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Kendra

Dined 4 days ago

Such a great experience! Staff was very helpful, kind, and attentive. Got a clambake and the scallop bucatini, and both were amazing. They did great checking which items were gluten-free, and the food was some of the best we encountered on our trip. Would highly recommend the food, servers, and ambience!

Brew Fish Bar & Eatery

4.5

4.5 (779)

$30 and under

American

Wareham

About the restaurant

Brew Fish Bar and Eatery is a fun place to be with a casual upscale atmosphere, great service, great food, and great drinks that you will want to come back for. We chose the name to reflect our love of beer and the representation of new twists on local and New England favorites like our “Ch’ale Soup” a chowder which combines two local favorites…Chowder and Kale Soup into one delicious creation! Whether you’re in the mood for a nice cold craft beer, a hearty burger or pizza, or an amazing entrée, we believe that at Brew Fish Bar & Eatery, you will find exactly what you are looking for. Our welcoming staff and warm atmosphere will make you feel that you’ve entered a place where we love people, food and family.

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RosemaryVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Doug and I have been visiting the Brew Fish once a month for the last few months and every single time he has been awesome, but last night was the best!! Our server, Cami, was unbelievably awesome! Like seriously great! Our food could not have been better and there was a band playing that was out of this world! We loved every song! I ordered a Pear martini after Cami said it was very good, and it was so pretty martini!! And tasty 😋

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Popular dish

Cashew Scallops

Easy Street Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (11)

$31 to $50

American

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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mary annVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This is a family friendly restaurant with a wide variety of food options. Our server, Elle, was wonderful.

The Lantern Room

4.1

4.1 (60)

$31 to $50

American

Falmouth

About the restaurant

With sweeping views of Old Silver Beach, and epic sunsets over the water; every meal at the Lantern Room is a special occasion.

Located at the Sea Crest Beach Resort in North Falmouth, and open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Lantern Room offers a host of creative dishes featuring local ingredients.

Our breakfast buffet is a great start to any day, complete with waffle and omelet stations.

Enjoy the breeze at our new Outdoor Bar ( open May - October)

Enjoy a craft cocktail in the Tavern at the Lantern Room, followed by dinner with a beautiful sunset view, truly a delight for all of the senses.

Local and seasonal dishes, curated cocktails, and weekly specials & events.

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Mykola

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful experience! The team was kind and professional, everything was done on time and just the way I wanted. I truly appreciate the great service and will gladly return. Highly recommended!

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis

4.0

4 (824)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hyannis

About the restaurant

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis is located in the Cape Cod Mall, minutes off Route 6 (Mid-Cape Highway). Join us for dinner and a movie at Regal Cinemas Cape Cod Mall 12, or shop at a variety of stores nearby from Sears to Trader Joe's. There is plenty of nearby lodging, including Courtyard by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod, the Hyannis Host Inn, and Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis. The Barnstable Municipal Airport is moments away, as is the Hyannis-Nantucket Ferry at Hyannis Terminal.

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BillVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

After a long ride from Pennsylvania, we stopped at NYAJ for a quick bite before finishing the ride home. We only ordered the pizza with sausage and mushroom, well done and it arrived as requested. Definitely a good idea on our part to eat here before heading straight home. Always can count on a consistently good meal.

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Popular dish

Waldorf

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

3.9

3.9 (691)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Dennis

About the restaurant

Relax and unwind by the calm of Nantucket Sound at our Waterfront Restaurant. The Waterfront Restaurant offers a relaxed oceanfront dining experience at the Lighthouse Inn. Dine inside with plenty of windows to enjoy panoramic ocean views or outside on the Oceanfront Lawn or Deck. Try the Ocean Deck Bar, new in 2024, for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres.

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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

We went there for the spectacular view of Nantucket Sound. Food was better than I remember it being in past years. The Lighthouse Inn retains it's hundred year old ambience - as if stuck in time, complete with same old piano player. It's a throwback, but that's what gives this place such character. Staff is great, with endless patience taking photos of guests by the sea. They were fantastic at whisking up the dinner table as a storm approached and bringing it all inside (but, of course, they have a lot of experience in that). It's old-fashioned, but a special place.

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