Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in South Carolina? 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!

Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion

4.8

4.8 (232)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Ashley

About the restaurant

It all started with the idea to create a modern Asian Fusion Cuisine for our local community, we offer everything from Japanese Teppanyaki, Sushi to Chinese Food. We have the freshest sushi & sashimi in Charleston, as well as a Teppanyaki show ready to cook your meal to perfection, We are open all day 7 days a week.

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diane

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

Had a great time as always Our waitress and chef were both very good

Quigley's Pint & Plate

4.7

4.7 (41)

$30 and under

American

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Quigley's Pint & Plate, in Pawleys Island, crafts a modern interpretation of elevated pub grub in its relaxing restaurant with English pub-inspired décor and in-house handcrafted brews. The spicy pimento cheese blend and the fried green tomatoes topped with blackened shrimp, goat cheese, and Thai chili glaze are updated and delicious versions of classic Southern dishes. Some of Quigley's Pint & Plate's specialty entrées include the pub steak topped with gorgonzola cheese and red-eye gravy, the beer-battered cod fish tacos, the chicken and waffles with honey-pecan butter and sausage gravy, and the veggie-friendly and hand-made vegan burger. Quigley's Pint & Plate also hosts trivia nights and features daily happy hour specials with discounted drinks and appetizers, making it a great spot for a fun night out!

If you don't see the reservation you wanted call the restaurant to see if we have any openings!
Parties over 8 must call the restaurant to make a reservation!

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Not as good as usual. Think the chef/cook was having an off-day with overdone burgers and meat. Not usually the case. We will come back as it has historically been very good, but this trip was disappointing.

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Publico Kitchen & Tap - Igloo Parties Only

4.7

4.7 (99)

$30 and under

Latin American

Columbia

About the restaurant

IGLOO POLICY:
We have a 10 min grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 min after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email & phone number are up to date. For parties of 1-2 there is a $35 per person food & beverage minimum required to reserve your igloo. For parties of 3 or more there is a $25 per person food & beverage minimum required to reserve your igloo. Children 8 years old and younger are not included in this minimum. There is no minimum on weekdays until 4:00pm.

Publico offers Latin-Asian inspired cuisine combined with craft beer & craft cocktails. We are committed to delivering fresh, made-from-scratch tacos, ramen, burgers, salads, cocktails & more. We are committed to supporting our neighbors & offering you, our guests, a fresh, made-from-scratch, made-to-order meal accompanied by some of the best craft beers, cocktails & wine!

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Kirk

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

It was great. The staff was great and attentive. The ambience was great for the igloos. My wife loved the privacy and decorations. The food was simple but good. Overall we enjoyed it and would definitely recommend

McGee's Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (278)

$30 and under

Irish

Anderson

About the restaurant

Tucked into the heart of downtown Anderson, SC, McGee's Irish Pub & Restaurant offers a distinct alternative to regular eating and drinking establishments. Diversity is the key to McGee's special appeal. Business people appreciate the quality of our menu served in our private meeting room. Others prefer to linger, quietly enjoying the evening and forgetting the world outside. We offer a wide selection of ales and lagers, with a seasonal specialty brew always on tap to please the "stoutest" of beer enthusiasts. Our bar also offers an extensive list of top shelf scotches, Irish whiskies, and cordials.
However, the real pleasure of visiting our pub comes from our kitchen. McGee's Irish Pub's kitchen staff offers top quality, full course meals and table service on par with upscale dining restaurant in the region at a fraction of the price. We also feature an 80+ wine list designed by owner & Wine Spectator Award winner John Benca.

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

As always the food was excellent and the service was too. Tonights entertainment was a great Irish Trad group and we loved it.

The King Claw - Charleston

4.5

4.5 (140)

$30 and under

Seafood

West Ashley

About the restaurant

"King Claw is inspired by the low country, viet-cajun style of boil-in-a-bag seafood that retains all the juicy flavor combinations of the sea. We then add our own unique blend of spices to seal the deal. You won’t find our flavor combination anywhere else. We prepare our seafood fresh to order and encourage our patrons to get their hands dirty with our signature seafood combinations. We firmly believe in bonding over great food and drinks with family and friends, and what better way than to dig right in with your hands? Come open up a bag, where the juiciness awaits you."

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Tracey

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

It was our first time eating here. We had the seafood boils. The shrimp and crab legs were nicely done not mushy which is what can happen when you get a boil. The potatoes were good and not an overwhelming number of them. The only item I didn’t care for was the corn. This was mushy. Our server Teresa was great, she made recommendations and was very friendly and attentive. We would definitely go back again.

Bahama Breeze - Charleston

4.5

4.5 (285)

$30 and under

Caribbean

North Charleston

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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RichardVIP

Dined on Mar 30, 2025

The food at Bahama Breeze is phenomenal and I highly recommend Dakotah as a server. He was fantastic.

The Hangout Myrtle Beach

4.5

4.5 (405)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

The Hangout is the place for great food and family fun. Come enjoy live entertainment, relax, let the kids play, and share good times! The restaurant features full-service dining, and a courtyard with a ton-of-fun; sand pile, foam pit, games, retail shopping, stages for live music and more.

Join us for our Pirates and Princess Breakfast from June 15th- August 18th!
Two seating times are available: 9am and 10am.

Lunch will be available at 11am every day.

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Brittany

Dined 3 days ago

I loved my whole experience. I danced and the food was so good.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Columbiana Station

4.4

4.4 (244)

$30 and under

American

Columbia

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Robbie

Dined 4 days ago

First time trying BJ’s Restaurant it was very good. Everything was clean. Food presentation was on point even to the side salad the prep staff proved they care about their job. Steak was prepared perfectly even with a mixed choice menu. Thanks for a great time!

Joe's Crab Shack - Myrtle Beach

4.1

4.1 (38)

$30 and under

Seafood

Myrtle Beach

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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Walter

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Everything was so good but the music was too loud

Dave & Buster's - Myrtle Beach

3.9

3.9 (155)

$30 and under

American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

It was Helen’s first day and she was Amazing! Also had help from Manager Hanna, very professional and we will definitely be back!👏🏻😃

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