Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Northwest Florida

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Northwest Florida? 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!

red onion organic restaurant

4.8

4.8 (37)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Destin

About the restaurant

Mediterranean style restaurant with Greek tapas and small plates.

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RichardVIP

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Quaint and gracious. The staff was attentive and engaging. The food…. OMG. Everything was beautifully delicious. Wish I could eat here all of the time.

Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach

4.6

4.6 (1000)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

Pazzo Italiano SRB is the 2nd location of the highly rated and locals favorite Destin location, featuring award winning Italian dishes and wood fired Neapolitan pizza, full bar and two private rooms in a cosmopolitan Family friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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Jen

Dined 5 days ago

Highly recommend! New. Clean. Great food & service.

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4.6

4.6 (253)

$30 and under

Mexican

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

Mezcal Mexican Grill at The Seascape Towne Centre serves an upscale menu paired with a full-service bar, top-shelf tequilas and local live entertainment

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PaulVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great service at the bar. Order came out extremely fast and was cooked perfectly.

The Back Porch Bay

4.1

4.1 (86)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

The Back Porch takes tremendous pride in serving Gulf Seafood to its guests. If it lives in the Gulf, you will most likely find it on our menu. Our seafood is delivered daily and it is handled with great care from the minute it arrives at our door to the time it arrives at your table. Our standards are high and it shows in the presentation and flavor of every seafood dish we serve.

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Debra

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Oysters, twice baked potato, and slaw were very good. Grouper was a little thin and overcooked, but the sauce moistened it and it was delicious. It was noisy, but a fun place to go.

Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach

4.0

4 (488)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Pompano Joe's takes tremendous pride in serving Gulf seafood to its guests. If it lives in the Gulf, you will most likely find it on our menu. Our seafood is delivered daily and it is handled with great care from the minute it arrives at our door to the time it arrives at your table. Our standards are high and it shows in the presentation and flavor of every seafood dish we serve. We're a neighborhood beach place where you can "savor the flavor" of the Islands!

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LAVETT

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

We were seated within 5 minutes of our arrival. Our server was friendly and very accommodating. She provided excellent service.

Bubba Gump - Destin

3.8

3.8 (11)

$30 and under

Seafood

Destin

About the restaurant

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. captures the charm and American spirit that made “Forrest Gump” a smash hit, featuring down-home décor reminiscent of the movie’s setting in Alabama. Now branded as an American icon, the restaurant showcases memorabilia and still-photos from the movie, along with reproductions of script pages, storyboards and even some costumes. At the core, we are a seafood restaurant committed to providing a casual environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal and have some fun too.

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Tyler

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

Alex was our server. She did amazing and running the bar at same time! Highly recommend her!

Solstice Oceanfront Bar + Grill

3.8

3.8 (42)

$30 and under

American

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Located within the stunning Springhill Suites Panama City Beach beachfront hotel, Solstice Oceanfront Bar +Grill offers a delightful dining experience with breathtaking views of the Emerald Coast. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails and savor a selection of delectable bar bites or dive into our array of mouthwatering entrées. With daily specials to surprise and delight, Solstice Oceanfront Bar + Grill is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the coastal ambiance. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey where the flavors are as refreshing as the ocean breeze.

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Lauren

Dined on Mar 19, 2025

The food and service were excellent here! We loved the quinoa bowl, smash burgers, and the jalepeno chicken! Great atmosphere especially if it’s chilly out to smart a window seat so you can enjoy looking at the beach. Great service too!

Joe's Crab Shack - Destin

3.8

3.8 (22)

$30 and under

Seafood

Destin

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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mariah

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Came in for lunch for a break from the beach. Sat on the patio. Ericka was our server and was very attentive to everything we needed. Food was on point. GM Mike stopped by and we loved talking with him. He even had turtle food for the baby turtles below which I freaking loved. Would definitely recommend stopping here in your trip. They went above and beyond and how cute is this thank you note?!

SALT

3.8

3.8 (96)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Pensacola Beach

About the restaurant

Salt offers a welcoming haven where people come together to enjoy fresh from the Gulf cuisine and share in the joy of good company. Inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich cultural traditions of the Mediterranean, our dishes are created from scratch using the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available.

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Julie

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

We had impeccable service. Our server was attentive and very helpful with suggestions/questions. Her knowledge and experience was obvious with her very descriptive responses. Our food was very good. The ambiance was OK, it sounded like a cafeteria due to the open floor plan and open access to the hotel lobby. Loud roller carts going up/down the corridor adjacent to the booth seating was distracting. But, in a city full of similar fried food menus, Salt offers more variety with salads, non-battered seafood and veggies. Their menu was exactly what we needed.

The Crazy Lobster Destin

3.3

3.3 (658)

$30 and under

Seafood

Destin

About the restaurant

Looking for a place to fuel up with drinks and fresh or fried seafood, find your feast today overlooking the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay at Poppy’s Crazy Lobster. Share a Steamed Seafood Bucket with your pals, or satisfy your own appetite by keeping it all to yourself—a 2-lb. lobster, snow crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage all seasoned to pure perfection. Taste some of our New Orleans’ favorites like Crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, gumbo, and red beans, or our local specialties such as blackened Redfish, pan seared Amberjack or lobster fettuccine. The signature drinks and full service bar will keep the good times Rollin; Poppy’s Voodoo Juice, an all-time favorite and refreshing tropical cocktail. Live music keeps the restaurant hopping nightly with a variety of musicians and local talents

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AlannahVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

10/10 Seafood and atmosphere!! If you’re looking for views and good seafood, this is the spot. Lots a great shops on this location too

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