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    Home » Things to do » Top X Things to Do

    Top 10 Places to Eat in Houston, with Kids!

    Modified: Dec 13, 2020 by Jill Jarvis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

     

    Brooke at Pinewood Cafe


    What I’ve learned over the last 10 years of visiting Houston restaurants, with kids, is… not all are great for families. Some are just not set up for kids, and some just don’t like kids.

    I do understand not liking kids running through your restaurant or damaging property or disturbing other patrons. I find this irritating too. (And seriously, watch your kids.)  But I was once at a casual restaurant and the kids were eating quietly at the booth. We had already spent way more money than the coffee drinkers surrounding us… and the owner came out to thank every single table for their business… except ours.

    This place was small and it was deliberate and I was shocked and furious. And I quickly learned to be careful where I spent my money.

    So... with that said, there are many family friendly restaurants in Houston and BigKidSmallCity has updated our 10 FAVORITES!

    You can also find our weekly restaurant review HERE and the places where kids eat free, HERE! If you need a strategy for teaching good restaurant behavior, go HERE... and take the family out to eat!

     

    Barnabys Cafe Museum District Decor

    1. Barnaby's Cafe - Oh, we love this funky fresh restaurant for kids and for parents. There are several locations, but the museum district restaurant is our favorite. The walls are playful yet modern and this is very much a grown up restaurant that is welcoming to families. They have a kids menu and a wooden robot to keep the kids entertained!

     

    The menu options are some of my favorite in Houston, with several options of veggie burgers, salads and burgers, fish, meatloaf and more. I like good veggie burgers and I think it’s awesome that they serve several options. And when I get a salad instead, it’s can-hardly-finish-it big.

     

    Ruggles Green Kids Chicken and Fries

    2. Ruggles Green - The City Center location is a wonderful kid-friendly (and allergy friendly) restaurant. The adults love the food selection and the kids love the grass area where they get to play as we visit with friends.

     

     

    Candy at Little Matts

    3. Little Matt's - Don't let the bland gray exterior fool you. This little restaurant is wild inside. There is good food, nice patio, iPad station, candy store, arcade AND the proceeds go to help children and families affected by cancer. Psssst - Here is a secret... you can ask for an adult beverage and get it for a donation!

     

     

    4. CLOSED:  Ivy and James - There is room to run and food that looks nothing like park food! Ivy and James is right in Bellaire’s Evelyn Park and serves up a good food.

     

     

    Creek at Cedar Creek Bar and Grill

    5. Cedar Creek Bar and Grill - Cedar Creek has a motto: Life is short, don’t sweat it! And the many families there seemed to enjoy their life! It feels casual and welcoming and you will want to sit outside, there is plenty of shade and lots of great tables for small or big gatherings.

     

     

    Kids Meal at Punks Simple Southern Foods

    6. Punk’s - This restaurant in Rice Village was a great find for us. The grassy area is a hit with the kids and the southern food was absolutely delicious! The staff is very friendly and the cookies served with the kid menu were some of the best in Houston.

     

     

    Freys Backyard

    7. Closed Frey's Backyard - Located in Tomball, north of the Houston, this casual restaurant has good (and reasonable) food and a giant backyard. Sit at the picnic tables and you can watch the kids run in the fenced-in bug-free turf covered yard.

     

     

    Mias

    8. Mia's Table - Mia's is a Carrabba family restaurant and it says "family friendly" right on the logo. We love this cozy home-like restaurant because they treat us so well here. We walk in, order at the counter and find our seats. The staff always greets us warmly and comes by our table to check on us. The interior is casual but very nice with a punched tin ceiling and big windows that open to the large porch. Ice cream is free and the managers have been known to bring around free cookies. I also think the iced tea is the best in town!

     

     

    Looking at Airplanes at Black Walnut at Conroe Airport

    9. Black Walnut at Conroe Airport - This place is good for little aviators! The Black Walnut Cafe in Conroe is located inside the Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport!

    Go inside the airport, ride up the elevator and eat lunch as you watch the planes and helicopters!

     

    10. Buffalo Grille

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    About Jill Jarvis

    Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

    She is the mom of five and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

    Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

    This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

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