Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

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

Mothership Alewife

4.9

4.9 (81)

$30 and under

American

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang. Mothership is a place where you can gather with your co-workers after a long day or skip the cooking at home and bring the whole family in. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, or a homestyle classic. All are paired with good vibes + beverage options that suit everyone. Whether you're coming with the crew or watching the game at the bar by yourself, we’re your second living room; a place to hang.

Free parking is available to all Mothership guests at 140 Cambridgepark Drive. Take the first left after Mothership, and you will see a parking garage on the left. Simply press the intercom button, and let them know you are a guest of Mothership for entrance!

Top review

Katie

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

My boyfriend and I went per the recommendation of a colleague and it did NOT disappoint. We had the dumplings and flatbread for an appetizer, which were delicious, but the entrees and dessert stole the show. The chicken dish was so tasty. The carrot cake/cheesecake hybrid dessert with salted caramel ice cream was incredible. Our waiter was so helpful when it came down to picking what to eat and was so pleasant all night. Will certainly be coming back!

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Mothership Trivia Night!

Sol Azteca Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (523)

$30 and under

Mexican

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine and located in Boston on the Brookline/Boston line. Sol Azteca serves an array of popular and traditional dishes such as tacos, enchiladas and tostadas. Made from scratch salsas and sauces, home made desserts, hand-fried chips daily - this is not fast food. Fresh ingredients and real chile peppers are used in our recipes. We make Mole Poblano sauce in-house from scratch - that's over 20 ingredients! Some of our signature dishes include Shrimp Cilantro, Pollo Mango, Chiles Relleno, Chilaquiles. Chips and salsa are complimentary with each entree. Come enjoy a margarita made just for you with our house-infused spicy tequila, mezcal or another fine tequila, our award-winning sangria, imported Mexican beers and wines.

Family friendly. Kids' menu. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are also available. Outdoor patio. Private room for birthdays and functions up to 50 people.

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Karen

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Great Cadillac Margaritas! Nachos with guac were tasty too!

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody

4.7

4.7 (604)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Peabody

About the restaurant

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour, weekend brunch, and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or bar area.

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody is a family-style restaurant that offers a bar area, main dining room, and wide array of seating options from high tops to booths to community tables. Our restaurant sits in the beautiful Northshore Mall near Sears, Legal Sea Foods, and the Sears Auto Center. Located just off Yankee Division Highway, it has easy access to Lahey Medical Center Peabody, the Salem Country Club, Bishop Fenwick High School, Endicott Square Shopping Center and more.

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maryannVIP

Dined 3 days ago

So delicious and wonderful service! Love going back every Friday night!

Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Norwood

4.6

4.6 (230)

$30 and under

American

Norwood

About the restaurant

Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Norwood, located on Route One on the “Auto Mile"!

Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Mac n Cheese, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service.

Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer and Classic Cocktails to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering.

A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!

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danVIP

Dined on Mar 31, 2025

First time at this location. Food was great the service was also just as great. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. It was quiet for lunch but would think could get loud for a dinner.

Sunnyside Cafe

4.6

4.6 (24)

$30 and under

American

Charlestown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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MarisaVIP

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Ate a tasty brunch at Sunnyside. Family of four—everyone enjoyed their selections—-which included two savory dishes (0mlette and Eggs Benedict) and two sweet (Bananas Foster French Toast and Blueberry Belgian waffle). Waitress was nice, but obviously inexperienced—she did a reasonable job and was polite. Highly recommend making reservations—we walked in to a huge crowd waiting to be seated but our table was ready nearly when scheduled. Definitely will go back.

Stoked Pizza - Cambridge

4.5

4.5 (132)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Parties 20+ will be subject to a table minimum of $25/person per hour.

The foundation for the pizza at Stoked Pizza Company comes from meticulously studying the ingredients and techniques used to produce our favorite classic pizza styles and highlighting the strengths of each in what we make.

We prefer a crust that is soft and light on the inside with a crisp outer shell that can stand up on its own. We want our ingredients and topping combinations to provide an explosion of flavor. To achieve this we use extremely hot ovens along with carefully researched dough formulations, tomato varieties, and cheese blends, sparing no expense and taking no shortcuts.

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Mark

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Pizza and wings were ok- nothing special- experience was just 0K

Dave & Buster's - Woburn

4.3

4.3 (96)

$30 and under

American

Woburn

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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Wally

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

We almost did not make it in time for the eat and play combo deal that ended at 5pm but one of the managers JJ said he would honor the deal and then our server Talisa took very good care of us and the food was delicious!

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Experience

College Night Thursdays

Fox Creek Tavern

4.2

4.2 (702)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Ipswich

About the restaurant

Comfort tavern food in an upscale atmosphere, featuring our Patio which is more than a slice of perfection!

Top review

Douglas FVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Great spot, always friendly and accommodating. Abagail was our server and did a tremendous job, food was promptly and cooked to perfection.

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Not Your Average Joe's Norwell

3.9

3.9 (946)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Norwell

About the restaurant

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We also offer a gluten sensitive menu.

Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

Top review

Ashton

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Great service, waitress was knowledgeable and helpful helpful about different options.

Sugar Factory - Boston

3.6

3.6 (485)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Brighton

About the restaurant

The Sugar Factory grows with the opening of our newest candy and dining experience in Boston! Located near Famed Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market Place, this location will encompass both the traditional Sugar Factory Menu and experience, with the addition of our ultra exclusive Pink Room and gorgeous in door outdoor feel.
Our signature lineup of delicious desserts, outrageous cocktails and scrumptious entrees are inviting you to join us!
We look forward to serving you at 101 South Market Street, Boston MA 02109

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Nancy

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Such a fun time. Excellent offerings and everything was delicious.

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