Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Old Toronto

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Jack Astor's - Toronto (Front St.)

4.6

4.6 (283)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub. Our Band of Chefs are influenced by a wide variety of tastes and have travelled across the globe to gain inspiration.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

Top review

DAWN

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

Had a great experience for pre Raptors game dinner and drinks … Our server Blake was absolutely amazing !! The food and drinks were very yummy :) . We will continue to return to Jack Astors for our traditional Raptors pre game enjoyment !! Keep up the great work 👍👍

Victoria Cafe - Afternoon Tea

4.6

4.6 (123)

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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Dominick

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Service and food are excellent. Will definitely be back for special occasions

Sportsnet Grill

4.5

4.5 (608)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Sportsnet Grill offers the ultimate sports dining experience with floor to ceiling windows delivering remarkable views into the Rogers Centre.

While we make every effort to accommodate all reservation requests, we cannot guarantee all requests.

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Paul

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Great atmosphere. Great view of field. Amazing food. Great service! Fair prices.

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Experience

Watch the Blue Jays LIVE at a Window Table 7:07 PM

Experience

Watch the Blue Jays LIVE at a Window Table 3:07 PM

Experience

Watch the Blue Jays LIVE at a Window Table 1:07 PM

The Ballroom Bowl - John St

4.5

4.5 (107)

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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Erica S

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

GREAT experience! GREAT customer service for individuals with developmental disabilities. VERY accommodating.

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Experience

Dining Reservation ONLY (No Bowling)

Experience

Weekday Bowling - 1 Hour

Experience

12-4PM Weekend Bowling

Red Lobster - Toronto - Dundas St.

4.5

4.5 (123)

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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Jenny

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Mia provided excellent service and food was great.

Aanch-Modernistic Indian Cuisine

4.5

4.5 (314)

CAN$30 and under

Indian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Welcome to Aanch, where India’s timeless flavors meet modern elegance. Proudly recognized by the Michelin Guide, our restaurant offers a reimagined take on Indian cuisine, curated by Chef Sudhanshu Kumar. With freshly ground spices, premium ingredients, and inventive techniques, each dish is crafted to immerse you in a luxurious dining experience that celebrates the art of culinary storytelling.
Nestled in Toronto’s vibrant entertainment and financial district, we are just moments away from iconic landmarks like the CN Tower, making us a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Basudeb

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Nice ambiance and tasty food, seating arrangements needs to improve

The Rec Room - Toronto Roundhouse

4.3

4.3 (1355)

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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Stephanie

Dined 4 days ago

Great service. It doesn't matter how busy it is, the service and food is always great!

O&B Canteen

4.2

4.2 (1703)

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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PhilVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food, great service. Fast and affordable place to eat before blue jay game

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Experience

Happy Hour

Experience

Mother's Day - À la Carte Specials

Hunters Landing

4.2

4.2 (525)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Toronto, in the heart of CityPlace, Hunters Landing is only a short walk from all major attractions. Rogers Center, Scotia Bank Arena, Ripley's Aquarium and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Hunters is a beloved and popular community hub for all ages and occasions. Floor to ceiling windows, comfortable leather booths, high & low seating all anchored by our large bar, with plenty of viewing potential for local sports coverage. In the Spring and Summer Hunters showcases one of Toronto's largest tree covered patios! The Mezzanine, located on the second floor, is perfect for private events of up to 48 guests. From our best selling burgers, to a wide range of vegetarian & gluten friendly dishes, to our 40 day aged AAA steak program, our Chef has curated a diverse culinary experience for our guest's enjoyment. Looking for one of the best brunch options in town? Hunters features brunch every Saturday, Sunday & holiday until 3pm. For the cocktail lover, we have created a diverse list to cater to many tastes alongside our fully curated & vast wine list. Whether you are looking for a casual night out, a corporate lunch or planning a special celebration, our restaurant provides an ambiance to elevate your dining experience. We look forward to hosting you!

Top review

Steven

Dined 3 days ago

Service was quick and server very friendly. Foid was terrific. We will definitely return

Grace O'Malley's

4.0

4 (185)

CAN$30 and under

American

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Grace O’Malley’s is everything you would expect from an Irish Pub & Restaurant and so much more. Gracie’s offers an enticing classic pub menu for both lunch and dinner and has party menus and platters for every budget. Let us assist you with planning your next party or corporate event.

Join us for SOCIAL HOUR for that well deserved after work cocktail.

Come in and enjoy your favourite local and international sports event or make a date for a pre or post theatre dinner.

And, be sure to join us every Wednesday through Saturday where we are proud to present some of the best LIVE ENTERTAINMENT “bar-bands” and DJ’s from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and the East Coast.

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Darlene

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

The food was very good. Our server was very helpful and very pleasant. They were a bit understaffed for how busy it was but that certainly didn’t stop them from providing great service and a good meal. The volume of the music for how early we were there made it difficult to have a conversation at the table or with the server. I would absolutely go again, but would recommend not being in a hurry in case it’s busy.

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