Some DFW restaurants claim they’re kid friendly but all that means is they have changing tables in the bathrooms. We get it, we understand. Kids can be hard to please, especially when eating out. Don’t waste your time reading other reviews, we’ve done all the leg work for you. Delicious foods, spacious patios, and playgrounds, oh my!
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out our big lists of where Kids Eat Free! Read more below for the best kid-friendly restaurants in DFW:
DALLAS
Chicken Scratch– This indoor/outdoor restaurant at The Foundry has a stage for live music and a dance floor which means plenty of room for the kids to run around. The kids will love the picnic-style seating while they chow down on mac and cheese and fruit pops! It’s a great kid-friendly restaurant in Dallas.
The Lot– Enjoy indoor seating with gorgeous views or roam the great outdoors in the sandy lot at this kid-friendly restaurant in Dallas. If the outdoor playground doesn’t impress them, the crane games and kid-inspired menu definitely will.
Hat Creek Burger– The playground here is really all you need to know about. It’s fit for a King! Or rather, prince and princesses? The two-story playspace is set upon astroturf to make everything just that more comfortable while you chow down on some of the best burgers around at this family-friendly restaurant.
Truck Yard– They may call themselves a playground but kids will tell you it suits them perfectly. Enjoy a choice of food trucks plus picnic-style seating, helicopter seating, a mini-bus, a stage for live music, and more at this Dallas attraction.
Lakewood Smokehouse- If the delicious macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese sammies don’t impress, the free ice cream sundae definitely will.
Nico’s Cocina– This kitchen near Carrollton has awesome covered outdoor seating with a playground the kids won’t forget. Take a ride on the NASA spaceship, nestled in between the two playgrounds.
FORT WORTH
Woodshed Smokehouse– The dog-friendly patio with picnic tables is sure to delight the kiddos. You’re seating on a river bank with plenty of shade to enjoy their delicious foods. There’s even a cow statue in front, perfect for photo ops.
Central Market– It’s not just for groceries! Pick up some prepared foods and take the kids outside to run and play at the playground at this kid-friendly Fort Worth restaurant.
Super Chix– The Fort Worth location of the “Last True Chicken Sandwich” has a playground, chalk board, and lawn games painted on the concrete.
Joe T. Garcia’s– The luscious patio here will entertain both the kids and the parents. The landscaping is superb plus the outdoor fountains are a great way to mesmerize the kids. It really is the perfect kid-friendly restaurant in Fort Worth.
The Great Outdoors– This sub-style restaurant makes the list because they understand what kids want. They have specialty subs like peanut butter, honey, and banana to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
ARLINGTON
Boomer Jack’s– Sit on the patio and take in a game on the TV. Plus, their South Arlington location is right next to a sweet shop!
The Tipsy Oak– The outdoor seating here is just the ticket you need for both relaxation and fun. There is plenty of room to run around plus live music and games for kids.
Bobby V’s Sports Cafe– This is the type of place you have to take the kids to at least once. They have big screen TVs, a small outdoor patio, frequent fun events for kids, and a ring-style seating area. It’s a great family-friendly Arlington restaurant.
TJ’s Catfish & Wings– If the sports-styled decor does not catch their eyes, the stadium-style seating definitely will. Get your own table and let the kids pretend they’re at a game!
Free Play Arcade– Okay, okay, this one isn’t really a restaurant. Pay admission and get hours of free arcade games. They also have pub food and drinks.
Ventana Grill– This restaurant at the Tierra Verde Golf Course kindly asks that you keep the kids away from the players but there is still a ton of room for the little ones to roam around.
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