Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Columbus

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

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

The Flying Pepper Cantina

5.0

5 (342)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

We set aside tables for your last minute needs. If you do not see a reservation that fits your needs, please give us a call or come on in!

The Flying Pepper Cantina will continue to offer the popular menu that is enjoyed at the food truck and will expand their creative flavors and unique ingredients by offering additional variety, tapas, a rotating seasonal fare, and a new way to discover fine foods in a relaxed atmosphere. Humberto will stay true to his Mexican roots while introducing cuisine that offers unfamiliar and unexpected flavors in a friendly environment with fresh, local foods as the market and Ohio seasons allow. Patrons will have the opportunity to compliment these flavors with a fresh approach to tequila, local craft beer and a specialty menu of cocktails.

Top review

Sara

Dined on Mar 25, 2025

As always the food was delicious and our entire experience was fantastic! One of our favorite restaurants!

CIlantro Latin Fusion

4.8

4.8 (52)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Crown Ridge

About the restaurant

At Cilantro Latin, we are ready to welcome you with open arms and delicious dishes. With fresh ingredients and many combinations, our menu has something for everyone. Don't wait any longer and visit us today!

Top review

PedroVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Best latin restaurant in the Columbus area. A hidden gem.

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.7

4.7 (404)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Matt

Dined 2 days ago

Jordan was our server was outstanding and took great care of our group! Drinks stayed full and the food came out timely and was fresh and delicious.

Rusty Bucket - Arlington

4.7

4.7 (365)

$30 and under

American

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful family dinner with 3 grandchildren and 4 adults. Fish was delicious!

North High Brewing - Westerville

4.7

4.7 (133)

$30 and under

Pub

Westerville

About the restaurant

North High Brewing serves award winning craft beer and from scratch bites. Located in Historic Dublin and Westerville, North High Brewing is committed to providing a place where the community can gather, relax and celebrate good times together. Either in the winter at our cozy bars and dining rooms, or during the summer on our patios and beer gardens, there's always a seat at the table.

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Gina

Dined 4 days ago

Staff are friendly and the food/drinks are fantastic!

Dos Hermanos Easton

4.5

4.5 (62)

$30 and under

Mexican

Easton

About the restaurant

When Lisa and Vicente Gutierrez launched Dos Hermanos Taco Truck in 2012, all they had was a borrowed food truck and a dream. With just $2,000 in savings and no formal business education, they decided to give the mobile food truck business a chance. Their brand, authentic Oaxacan-style recipes, and dedication to using the best local ingredients, led to long lines and raving fans. Since expanding from a food truck to 4 brick-and-mortar locations, guests can now frequent Dos Hermanos in Easton Town Center, the historic North Market Downtown, the North Market at Bridge Park, and Food Fort 2.0.

Top review

Kathy

Dined 5 days ago

The food was good. We had scheduled this for a group prior to a show as it had reservations. It probably is more of a casual grab a bite kind of place.

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Red Lobster - Columbus - Polaris Parkway

4.2

4.2 (66)

$30 and under

Seafood

Polaris

About the restaurant

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration.

Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo.

Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today.

Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

Top review

MartinVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous waitress. She was truly terrific . The food was very good and had a wonderful Saturday lunch

Dave & Buster's - Columbus (Polaris)

4.2

4.2 (64)

$30 and under

American

Polaris

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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Mark

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

The restaurant area was clean but plain. A little too noisy. Service and food were good.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tuttle Crossing

4.1

4.1 (196)

$30 and under

American

Dublin

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.

Top review

KathrynVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Cody is an excellent server. He was friendly, attentive and efficient.

Dave & Buster's - Hilliard (Columbus)

3.2

3.2 (79)

$30 and under

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Top review

Ginger

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

D&B was perfect. Our family of 7 went for Easter dinner. The food was delicious. The place has been remodeled. It was very clean and not too load for old folks!

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