Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Durham

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Lone Star Texas Grill - Oshawa

4.7

4.7 (75)

CAN$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Oshawa

About the restaurant

Lone Star Texas Grill is Ontario’s original Texas-inspired restaurant, serving award-winning fajitas for over 30 years! Enjoy sizzling wood fire grilled fajitas, steaks, tex-mex, fried chicken and Texas sized Margaritas. We serve our legendary fajitas with only the freshest ingredients, including our house-made signature sauces, and freshly baked tortillas to complete our authentic recipes. Experience the big & bold tastes of Texas, right here at home.

Top review

Heather

Dined on May 4, 2025

Our waitress was the BEST she was so friendly and informative she was so kind to listen to us because we had a rough day and she wished us prayers and good luck. She was just awesome plus my son got the guacamole nachos and she made the mix at the table and she really knew what she was doing and explained all the ingredients she put in it. 😃👍

Scaddabush - Whitby

4.6

4.6 (128)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Whitby

About the restaurant

SCADDABUSH is Italian slang for “a little bit of everything”. And with our social sized dishes (perfect for sharing) you can certainly try a little bit of everything. Our kitchenstyle tables set the stage for classic Italian hospitality and authentic Italian food. Friends and family alike feel at home in our spirited, unpretentious atmosphere.

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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

From start to finish they all were amazing and food was fresh tasty delicious, thank you for making my daughters 16th bday a special one

Jack Astor's - Whitby

4.4

4.4 (212)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Whitby

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 have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. 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.

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Jason

Dined on May 6, 2025

Service and food was great. Nice sitting out on the patio

Lone Star Texas Grill - Pickering

4.2

4.2 (250)

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

Pickering

About the restaurant

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Amanda

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

The service was great - friendly, helpful staff, delicious food, good size portions, quick prep time and upbeat atmosphere, thank you!

Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Oshawa - King St W

4.1

4.1 (58)

CAN$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Oshawa

About the restaurant

Looking for a delicious dining experience in Oshawa? Kelseys Original Roadhouse is your go-to destination! We offer a classic roadhouse atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and sports enthusiasts. Dive into our mouthwatering menu, featuring signature dishes like our classic Four-Cheese Spinach Dip, juicy double-stacked burgers, and unforgettable chicken wings. With multiple TVs broadcasting the latest sports, you won't miss a minute of the action. Take advantage of our daily happy hour and lunch specials, and 1/2 price wing night every Thursday in Oshawa. Whether you're planning a casual lunch, a lively dinner, or a spot to watch the big game, Kelseys Original Roadhouse in Oshawa has you covered. We pride ourselves on providing a fun, welcoming environment with consistently delicious food. For those days when you can't make it in, enjoy the convenience of our reliable delivery and takeout services. Order your Kelseys favourites online or through our app and bring the roadhouse experience home.

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MichelleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This was our first visit to Kelsey's and we had a great time. The servers. manager and bartenders were all very friendly and the food was very good. We had 1/2 tray of chicken nachos, my husband had a hot chicken sandwich, and I had a grilled chicken salad. We also got a take out chicken sandwich for our son. We really enjoyed everything. It is an upbeat restaurant with hockey on the tv's and music playing outside. Would definitely go back.

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Oshawa

4.1

4.1 (98)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Oshawa

About the restaurant

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food BBQ restaurant and sports bar. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Oshawa celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near North Oshawa Park & Children's Arena in SmartCentres. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, enjoy classic BBQ cooking, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

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SteveVIP

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

Always great food and wonderful service! Especially adept at handling large groups.

Kelsey's Original Roadhouse - Ajax

4.0

4 (114)

CAN$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Ajax

About the restaurant

Looking for a delicious dining experience in Ajax? Kelseys Original Roadhouse is your go-to destination! We offer a classic roadhouse atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and sports enthusiasts. Dive into our mouthwatering menu, featuring signature dishes like our classic Four-Cheese Spinach Dip, juicy double-stacked burgers, and unforgettable chicken wings. With multiple TVs broadcasting the latest sports, you won't miss a minute of the action. Take advantage of our daily happy hour and lunch specials, and 1/2 price wing night every Thursday in Ajax. Whether you're planning a casual lunch, a lively dinner, or a spot to watch the big game, Kelseys Original Roadhouse in Ajax has you covered. We pride ourselves on providing a fun, welcoming environment with consistently delicious food. For those days when you can't make it in, enjoy the convenience of our reliable delivery and takeout services. Order your Kelseys favourites online or through our app and bring the roadhouse experience home.

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KevinVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great wings as usual and the spinach dip was terrific. The service was great and a wonderful selection of draft beers.

East Side Mario's - Whitby - Taunton

3.8

3.8 (93)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Whitby

About the restaurant

At East Side Mario's Whitby we're passionate about three things: food, famiglia, and fun. Make every family meal a special occasion at East Side Mario's, where good food and great company come together to create lasting memories and let our family handle the cleanup. With generous portions and a warm, inviting atmosphere, our hand gestures are as grand as our love for family. Whether you're looking for a dine-in experience for lunch and dinner or prefer the convenience of takeout or delivery, we cater to every preference. Come join us and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat, featuring Soup, Salad, and Garlic Homeloaf, Mario's mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, signature pizzas and classic Italian-American favourites that will have you saying, "Mama Mia!"

Top review

Brian

Dined 3 days ago

A very good place to eat. Service and food are always good. All for a great value .

East Side Mario's - Harmony

3.8

3.8 (23)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Oshawa

About the restaurant

At East Side Mario's Oshawa North we're passionate about three things: food, famiglia, and fun. Make every family meal a special occasion at East Side Mario's, where good food and great company come together to create lasting memories and let our family handle the cleanup. With generous portions and a warm, inviting atmosphere, our hand gestures are as grand as our love for family. Whether you're looking for a dine-in experience for lunch and dinner or prefer the convenience of takeout or delivery, we cater to every preference. Come join us and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat, featuring Soup, Salad, and Garlic Homeloaf, Mario's mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, signature pizzas and classic Italian-American favourites that will have you saying, "Mama Mia!"

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Julie

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

The waiter was excellent, energetic, smiling, and determined! The food was great and quick to be served.

East Side Mario's - Pickering

3.6

3.6 (113)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Pickering

About the restaurant

At East Side Mario's Pickering we're passionate about three things: food, famiglia, and fun. Make every family meal a special occasion at East Side Mario's, where good food and great company come together to create lasting memories and let our family handle the cleanup. With generous portions and a warm, inviting atmosphere, our hand gestures are as grand as our love for family. Whether you're looking for a dine-in experience for lunch and dinner or prefer the convenience of takeout or delivery, we cater to every preference. Come join us and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat, featuring Soup, Salad, and Garlic Homeloaf, Mario's mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, signature pizzas and classic Italian-American favourites that will have you saying, "Mama Mia!"

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Sharon

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Great choices, family friendly. I had the trio. Enjoyed pasta and chicken parm but not a fan of the lasagna. The bread, salad and wedding soup were really good but was very full by the time Entree arrived. Desserts were nothing to write home about. Overall, good quantity of food for $$, great service and a great atmosphere for kids!

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