Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Bowl Valley - Fairmont Banff Springs

5.0

5 (76)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or you are looking for some family fun, Bowl Valley | Five Pin & Pints has something for everyone.

The centre is equipped with 5-pin bowling lanes and a fully licensed bar. Reservations are recommended. Open year-round.
• Four lanes of Canadian 5 Pin Bowling
• Neon Blacklight Bowling (available upon request)

Top review

Birgit

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

It's a amazing team which works there and a bowling party even more special

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Experience

Bowling Lane: 1 Hour Rental

Vin Room - West

4.6

4.6 (814)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Aspen / Strathcona / West Springs

About the restaurant

Vin Room is Calgary's premier wine bar offering over 45 wines by the taste. With the help of the Enomatic Wine Preservation System, we can guarantee variety and freshness as well.

Our wines are complemented by our menu, focusing on fresh, local ingredients with a global twist. We offer tapas that are seasonal, wine focused and flavorful.

Vin Room West is located at 85 St SW and 8A Ave SW (take Bow Trail West to 85th Street SW and turn right)

We are a licensed restaurant. Children are welcome at Vin Room.
Patio (weather permitting) is available on a first come, first served basis. Our patio is dog friendly. We offer complimentary dog beds, dog amenities and furbaby fare for your furry friend.

Top review

Joy

Dined 1 day ago

Took our daughter and grandson and a couple of friends for dinner. The food was amazing, right down to the babys grilled cheese sandwich.

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Experience

$7 Happy Hour Wine

Experience

Experience our Local Love Feature for $15

The Potion Room

4.6

4.6 (350)

CAN$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Inglewood

About the restaurant

A Magical Place for Wizards, Witches, & Muggles Alike to Meet and Celebrate Life While Sipping Fine Handcrafted Potions and Elixirs Like No Other!!!

Please note that the reservations have a 90-minute time limit per table for parties of 4 or less!

Top review

Leann

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

We all enjoyed the potion drinks and especially the presentation. Being a Harry Potter fan made it even better

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.6

4.6 (50)

CAN$30 and under

American

Banff

About the restaurant

Joins us for some Tex-Mex and our famous Margarita’s. With items like Bottomless Chips and Big Mouth Burgers you know we love food. Sizzling fajitas and Baby Back Ribs are always a hit. We also feature Mex Bowls, Guiltless Grill options, Chicken Crispers, Sandwiches, Soups, and Salads too. We are open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.

Top review

Henry

Dined 5 days ago

The sizzling fajitas we're really good, hot and delicious!!!

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Experience

Happy Hour!

Truth Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (43)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

Beltline

About the restaurant

A galaxy-astrology themed dining and cocktail experience, blending Indian and Italian flavors. Dine under the stars with celestial decor & fusion eats

Top review

Alex

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

This place is a hidden gem! From the beautifully designed interior to the well-crafted cocktails, everything was on point. The menu offers a great variety, and each dish is packed with flavor. A must-visit for anyone in Calgary

Pacini Calgary South

4.4

4.4 (332)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Pacini's menu is a succession of dishes, each one as appetizing as another, including some truly unique and exclusive foods. With no artificial trans fats, they are naturally exceptional. There are pasta dishes for every taste, always cooked al dente, pizzas cooked according to a specific Pacini process that prevent the emergence of artificial trans fats, tender and delicious grills, and extraordinary desserts. Buon appetito!

Top review

Stephan

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Very nice venue Service is impeccable , very professional, attentive and fast. You want more water, water is delivered to you table without having to ask I will return and bring some friends along

The Banquet - University District

4.4

4.4 (276)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Calgary

About the restaurant

Our custom built food menu is going to keep you coming back for more! With food specials every day of the week you'll have to try everything on we have to offer! We have a variety of signature cocktails and drinks available! With over 30 beers on tap, you'll be sure to find exactly what you're looking for! 4 lanes for duck pin bowling ! Come strike up a conversation and enjoy Calgary's best bowling alley.

Top review

Claire

Dined 5 days ago

Really fun atmosphere! Nachos were great and kids loved the duck pin bowling. Fun selection of drinks too!

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Beacon Hill

4.4

4.4 (61)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Calgary

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 Calgary celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Crowfoot Arena & Star Cozy Hotel in the North end of the city, right off of Sarcee Trail NW. 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.

Top review

GlesyB

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Attentive waitress, great value on food and thank you for the singing for my dad's bday.

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Red Deer

4.3

4.3 (225)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Red Deer

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 Red Door celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Southbrook Trail & Maskepetoon Park in the South end of the city, right off of 2A highway. 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.

Top review

Lord Charles

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Great service staff, accommodating whilst waiting for my guests. Prompt attention once my guests arrived. We had the steak which was great. Noisy place but bearable, we could still talk. Overall a nice meal out.

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Airdrie

4.2

4.2 (108)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Airdrie

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 Airdie celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Nose Creek Regional Park & Ron Ebbesen Twin Arena in the Southern core of Airdie, we are a short turn off of highway 2. 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.

Top review

Tamara

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

We went there with my family (5 people) including my 7-month-old daughter, the server was very friendly, nice and welcoming. Service was fast and the food was delicious. I love the vibe of this place and can't wait to be back when patio season is back.

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