Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Richmond

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Updated June 05, 2025

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

Lehja

4.9

4.9 (1110)

$31 to $50

Indian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Lehja is an award winning modern Indian restaurant located in Short Pump Town Center in Richmond. Our Executive Chef Sunny Baweja has been named Semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for"Best Chef Mid Atlantic" category for 2019 and 2020. We have been proudly named as “Restaurant of the Year” by Richmond Magazine and “Best Richmond Restaurant” by EATER in 2023,2024. Esquire named Lehja “100 restaurants America can’t afford to lose during pandemic.”
Sunny always strives the freshest ingredients and seasonal menu. Our Wine List has been awarded "Best of Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Sunny Baweja has been invited to Food Festivals across the country . Sunny has won many competitions around like Broad Appetit, Burger Blast, American Heart Association’s Heart ball 2018 “Chefs Challenge”to name a few. Sunny was also the Headliner Chef at 2018 “ Taste of Richmond”. Washingtonian magazine has also featured Lehja as one of the must visit Richmond Spots.

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Lori

Dined 5 days ago

Went during lunch. Food was amazing. If you are a wine lover, their wine list is extensive!

Rio Brazil Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (594)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Glen Allen

About the restaurant

Rio Brazil Steakhouse set on the outskirts of Richmond and Glen Allen.
A Brazilian steakhouse, commonly known as a "churrascaria," is a dining establishment that specializes in the traditional Brazilian barbecue style of cooking meat. These restaurants are renowned for their "rodízio" service, where a variety of skewered meats, such as beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, are slow-cooked over an open flame.
Our Customers experiences a continuous tableside service where servers, known as "gauchos," carve the meats directly onto the diners' plates. The rodízio style allows patrons to enjoy a wide selection of meats until they are satisfied, with the serving process continuing until they signal for it to stop.
In addition to the succulent meats, Brazilian steakhouses often offer an expansive salad bar with a variety of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and side dishes to complement the main courses offering a unique and popular dining experience.

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Daniel

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent food and very attentive service. Will definitely come back if I’m in this area again.

Casa Italiana

4.6

4.6 (1036)

$30 and under

Italian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Family. Everything about our story comes back to that one word. Our story started in Carini, Italy and our individual journeys have brought us all here to Richmond, Virginia. The family is back together again, and is ready to share our passion for family and great food. From our Famiglia to yours...

We are proud to bring the flavors of Old (vecchio) and New (nuovo) Italy to the table. From classic dishes that the Genova family made on Sundays for family dinner to new and unique twists on Italian cuisine, every dish is made with love.

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Melvin

Dined 7 days ago

We have ALWAYS been treated with respect and class by this establishment. Kristi is an extraordinary person and we adore her.

Brambly Park

4.6

4.6 (198)

$30 and under

Italian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Brambly Park is an urban winery and oasis located in the northwest corner of Richmond's Scott's Addition neighborhood. Our property sits on 2 acres and is divided into four spaces: the winery, the restaurant, the park and the event hall. In addition to eating and drinking with us, we host regularly scheduled events and live music performances. Please check in with us regularly and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see what we have on the calendar.

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Sithara

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, attentive service and beautiful ambience. Will return.

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Experience

Small Yurt Booking - up to 8 people

Tulsi

4.5

4.5 (154)

$30 and under

Indian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Tulsi brings authentic Indian cuisine to Richmond, offering a delightful escape with its aromatic and flavorful dishes. Our menu features classic favorites like Fish and Shrimp Tandoori alongside innovative options such as Coconut Curry, all expertly spiced to suit your taste. Experience our warm ambiance, where the enticing aroma of spices fills the air and lanterns create a relaxing atmosphere. Our friendly staff is committed to providing attentive service, ensuring your dining experience is memorable. Whether you're a spice lover or new to Indian food, Tulsi invites you to embark on a culinary journey. Come enjoy the incredible flavors, warmth, and hospitality of India right here in Richmond.

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MarciaVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

The food is always amazing and affordable and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Dave & Buster's - Glen Allen (Richmond)

4.3

4.3 (141)

$30 and under

American

Glen Allen

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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Nicole

Dined on May 25, 2025

The food was great and the service was nice. The air was turned up to high making it too cold to enjoy our dinner.

Maggiano's - Richmond

4.2

4.2 (4706)

$30 and under

Italian

Short Pump

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Short Pump Town Center and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our Richmond restaurant is known for being inside Short Pump's unique outdoor mall experience and specializing in serving large parties up to 20 people in our main dining room and private event rooms that are perfect for weddings, business meetings, holiday parties, and large family gatherings. Visit us at 11800 West Broad St. or book your reservation today!

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BrianVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Impeccable service. Very busy for a Wednesday. Our server kept us informed of the kitchen delays. The manager visited our table to apologize for the delay. Very well managed establishment and very well trained employees. The manager paid for our appetizer. We were celebrating our parents 29th wedding anniversary and they treated our parents to Vera’s Lemon Cookies (AMAZING….OMG). The food tasted delicious but it was barely warm. Willing to overlook the temperature of our food and will definitely visit again. Very well trained management and employees.

Casa del Barco - Canal Walk

4.0

4 (1340)

$30 and under

Mexican

Richmond

About the restaurant

Casa del Barco, situated on the historic Canal Walk, is Richmond's top spot for redefined Mexican cuisine. With a vibrant atmosphere and stunning views of the James River, we provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. Our menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients, crafted into delicious dishes like Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas and sizzling Fajitas. Enjoy our extensive tequila selection, with over 130 varieties to satisfy any aficionado. Whether you're seeking a casual lunch or a special dinner, Casa del Barco promises an unforgettable culinary adventure. Join us to discover the true flavors of Mexico!

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Alan

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Casa del Barco is always a solid option if you are in Downtown Richmond. It's a higher-end Mexican restaurant. We've eaten there many times. The menu is not your typical Mexican restaurant menu. No combo dinners. The Fajitas and quesadillas are both excellent.

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Experience

Tequila Lovers' Happy Hour

P.F. Chang's - Richmond

4.0

4 (269)

$30 and under

Chinese

Richmond

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Bonnie

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

We went to celebrate my Husband's birthday and when the waitress brought a piece of cake she also brought what looked like a large firecracker tied to a bottle. It was a nice touch!

The Grille at Magnolia Green

3.6

3.6 (118)

$30 and under

American

Midlothian

About the restaurant

When we were dreaming dreams and drawing drawings of our brand new clubhouse, we wanted to create something that goes far beyond your typical golf course restaurant.

The Grille was always intended, and indeed is, a place where family, friends, residents, neighbors and the entire Richmond community can come together and enjoy each other’s company. Amazing food is an essential part of the experience, but we keep it reasonably priced so that everyone can enjoy.

Our seating setup is designed to create spaces for every occasion – from the private and intimate Reserve room for special dinners, as well as the high tops, traditional tables and 10 TVs scattered throughout. Special attention was paid to make the entire facility wheelchair friendly.

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Brandon

Dined on May 1, 2025

Great food and service. The manager, Toby, is incredible and so friendly. We had pizza made by Tony who came out to talk with us and made sure everything tasted great. Can’t recommend enough!

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