Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Old Toronto

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Updated July 05, 2025

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

Pai Toronto

4.8

4.8 (592)

CAN$30 and under

Thai

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at PAI Toronto. It has a rustic-style interior with exposed brick walls and wood-paneled ceilings. Owners Jeff and Nuit Regular, who's also the executive chef, opened PAI Toronto for patrons to taste the authentic flavors of northern Thailand. Its menu features appetizers like vegetarian spring rolls and papaya salad with dried shrimp. Fried fish with green curry, braised beef noodle soup, and Chef Nuit's Pad Thai are some of the entrées that will satisfy just about any appetite.

Mentioned as one of Toronto's Best Thai Restaurants by NOW Magazine for several consecutive years, PAI Toronto also hosts events for large groups with family-style dining. It features a full bar that serves up beer, cocktails, wine and specialty drinks. This restaurant does catering and accepts walk-ins and reservations (online only).

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Terri

Dined on Jul 8, 2025

The food was amazing. Very popular and busy place.

The Ballroom Bowl - John St

4.6

4.6 (116)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Comfort Food

Financial District

About the restaurant

The Ballroom Bowl is Toronto's original entertainment featuring 50+ televisions, 4 bars, 9 ten pin bowling lanes, pool tables, ping pong and games spread out over 23,000 square feet covering 2 floors.
We are the place to watch the game, soak up the sun on one of our 2 patios or enjoy an original craft cocktail with friends or your entire work team.
There are daily specials every day of the week.
You can find us at the corner of John and Richmond, a few blocks north of the Roger's Centre.

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Rivaldo

Dined 5 days ago

great atmosphere, good vibes, good value on the bowling but but pricy food and cocktails!

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Experience

Dining Reservation ONLY (No Bowling)

Experience

Weekday Bowling - 1 Hour

Experience

12-4PM Weekend Bowling

Uncle Tony's

4.6

4.6 (327)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Authentic Italian Food in the St. Lawrence Market area

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Cathy

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food..variety was great as were prices. Very pleasant server.

Ricarda’s Toronto

4.5

4.5 (806)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Led by Executive Chef Julien Laffargue, our menu features French inspired cuisine, that is approachable and delicious, with an emphasis on local seasonal ingredients. Ricarda's is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and offers guests a modern setting with a fun and casual vibe, that is family friendly. Our unique dishes can be enjoyed with our globally curated wine list or a specialty Ricarda's cocktail!

Serving Lunch, Ricarda's is also a popular destination for Saturday brunch and the popular Sunday Jazz Brunch. Catering is also available.

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Anne-Sophie

Dined on Jul 13, 2025

Fantastic night: excellent food, elegant set up and great atmosphere!

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Experience

Crêpe Tuesday

Red Lobster - Toronto - Dundas St.

4.5

4.5 (126)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Financial District

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 favourites. 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 Maritime 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 Shrimp Caesars 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 available. For parties of 11+, please call the restaurant.

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Robbie

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Were given a basket complimentary biscuits to start and within minutes of finishing there was a new fresh warm batch. Same with our finished Cola's. Had the ultimate feast i think it was called, delicious, very ambitious but finished it in the end. Definitely a new regular

Bar Caña (The Roof at SOCO)

4.4

4.4 (240)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bar Caña (The Roof at SOCO)

Escape with us and enjoy stunning views of the urban skyline combined with the lush, vibrant feel of an island paradise. Join us for a unique craft cocktail list, an al fresco dining experience, and premium bottle service like you've never experienced before. Every bite and sip you take with us is a celebration of the bold and bright culture and cuisine of the tropics. Join us for an exotic twist to The Roof for the Spring/Summer 2025 season!

Bar Caña brings you a taste of the tropics in the heart of the city... We can't wait to see you at #BarCañaToronto.

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Marco

Dined 3 days ago

A complimentary experience.. unforgettable "absolutely". A change of scenery from Sean Paul's concert at Budweiser Stage to Queen's Harbour Restaurant at Queen's Quay, an amazing stay at the Delta Hotel Toronto up to the 11th hour! Seeing is believing! Definitely hit up Bar Cana (The roof at SOCO) Top patio experience. Service excellence, exquisite food faves, amazing DJ mix, a cool spray mist, feels like a 4DX cinematic experience in HD live in Downtown Toronto. Be a part of it cuz it's an eye dropping view of the skyline. Don't forget to look up!

Victoria Cafe - Afternoon Tea

4.4

4.4 (133)

CAN$51 and over

Afternoon Tea

Financial District

About the restaurant

Since the turn of the 20th century, afternoon tea has been a tradition at the King Edward Hotel. Throughout the
history and evolution of afternoon tea, our service has remained one of the paramount tea experiences Toronto has to offer. As with anything we do, when embracing the future of our tea, we do so with respect to the history and tradition that has made us synonymous with Tea in Toronto.

We invite you to step through our doors, pass into a world where old world luxuries become revived, and experience
the personality and charm our hotel has to offer. Chef Daniel Schick and his innovative team constantly push the
boundaries of sweet and savory in whimsical and playful manners to truly create a royal experience.

In an effort to sate even the most experienced tea palates, The Omni King Edward Hotel is proud to offer a
meticulously curated selection of premium teas from two Canadian companies: Sloane Tea Company from Toronto
and Tea Leaves based out of Vancouver.

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ArleighVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Such a lovely experience! Food was fantastic and the staff was very attentive.

O&B Canteen

4.3

4.3 (1715)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

O&B Canteen is a bright and casual restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District at the TIFF Lightbox. Canteen’s all-day menu draws inspiration from simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Chef-prepared offerings range from housemade soups and sandwiches to hearty salads and tasty mains.

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Claire

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience ! Our server Saba was outstanding - very nice & pacing our courses perfectly. Summerlicious menu was great - we both had the triple jays burger, which was awesome !!!

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Experience

Happy Hour

The Rec Room - Toronto Roundhouse

4.1

4.1 (1367)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

The Rec Room redefines the meaning of fun with exciting arcade games, attractions, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment all packed under one roof. We’re Canada’s premier “eats & entertainment” hot spot!

For reservations of parties of 13 guests or more, please call the venue directly. We kindly request our guests refrain from making multiple reservations for a single large party. While we will do our best to accommodate large groups, we cannot guarantee multiple reservations will be seated together.

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Danielle

Dined 3 days ago

We made a reservation for after a Jays game. Once seated, it took some time to be asked for our drink order. Our server was very nice however when food arrived and we asked for condiments, we were told to ask our server. Overall experience was positive, lots of space so we know we can go again if needed.

Grace O'Malley's

4.1

4.1 (188)

CAN$30 and under

American

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Toronto's Ultimate Irish Pub In The Heart Of The Entertainment District.

Located steps from the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Mirvish Theatre, Grace O’Malley’s is your go-to pub for great food, drinks, and atmosphere before or after the game, pre-theatre or post-theatre, or a night out in the city.

Try classic Irish pub fare alongside a full bar featuring local beers and crafted cocktails. Enjoy Happy Hour specials with $6 highballs, beer, and wine—perfect for after-work drinks or a casual catch-up.

Join us for Wednesday Trivia, live music and DJs from Thursday to Saturday that keep the energy high. Our street-side patio is a favourite in warmer months, offering a great spot to relax in the heart of the Entertainment District.

Whether you're catching a Jays game, seeing a Mirvish show, or just out with friends, Gracie’s delivers a welcoming, energetic vibe every time.

Planning a group outing or private event? We’ve got flexible space, party menus, and are eager to host your party.

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BRENDA

Dined on May 7, 2025

Nice ambiance. For a hamburger to cost 25 bucks, I thought it had better be a fine burger...and it was awesome! I would definitely go back.

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Experience

Mirvish Show Deal at Grace O’Malley’s Toronto!

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