Kid-friendly restaurants in Berkeley (37)

Festive Fourth Street taqueria where the decor absorbs kid noise and outdoor tables let sound escape - plus trainspotting on the adjacent tracks. A reliable reset button during errands-with-kids days.

Wood-fired pizza on a big two-level garden patio that forgives kid volume, with downtown Berkeley bustle all around. The grown-ups get good beer; the kids get room to be kids.

A Berkeley brewpub since 1986 with a rooftop deck and a Sunday Family Day deal: kids 12 and under eat free with each adult meal. Craft beer for you, free dinner for them.

Jambalaya for you, mac and cheese for the little one, and beignets drenched in powdered sugar for everyone. A downtown Berkeley staple where the bustle covers kid noise.

A vast, cafeteria-style Indian institution where kids point at what looks good and food lands fast - no long sit-down with a squirmy toddler. Attached Indian market for post-meal browsing; 3,900+ Yelp reviews back it up.

A brewery with a casual outdoor area, fire pits, and a kids' play area.

A taqueria with drive-through, indoor and outdoor seating, and easy online ordering for pickup.

Gelato made daily downtown, with dairy-free in the case too, which matters when one of them cannot have the real thing.

Fresh, high-quality food on a spacious patio with room for strollers, though service is slow.

A diner known for breakfast, burgers and desserts, with the El Cerrito branch offering more space and parking.

Mediterranean restaurant with patio seating that's tolerant of noisy families and combo plates that stretch to feed kids.

Large Jewish deli known for matzo ball soup and potato latkes with applesauce.

A downtown Berkeley restaurant good for an early dinner if you want better food than typical kid spots.

A small taqueria with friendly service, outdoor seating, and good tacos.

A Fourth Street diner serving breakfast and sandwiches all day with indoor and outdoor seating.

Waterfront restaurant with a view, kid-friendly staff, and crayon placemats, best with a window table.

A taqueria with outdoor seating and burritos big enough to share with the whole family.

Italian restaurant on University Avenue with a kids' menu and a playful happy-face antipasto plate.

A board game cafe, so there is something to do at the table while you wait for food. Works for a birthday or for the stretch of afternoon nobody knows what to do with.

Indian restaurant where mango lassi and naan keep the kids happy, with fresh ingredients throughout.

Taqueria focused on fresh ingredients with a big salsa selection.

A combined taqueria and bakery with amazing food and a lovely space.

Build-your-own poke restaurant offering customizable Hawaiian-style fish salads.

Restaurant specializing in gourmet mac and cheese dishes.

A taqueria where the beef tacos are such a hit that kids want to lick the plate clean.

A restaurant on Solano Avenue in Berkeley.

A Chinese restaurant in Elmwood, across from Jin Ling, friendly toward families with young kids.

A Japanese restaurant next to Berkeley Bowl serving fried pork, fried shrimp and sushi.

Japanese bistro on Shattuck decorated with comic-book art, fun for kids to look at while waiting for food.

Classic diner downtown serving milkshakes and fries, a casual choice for a family meal.

A University Avenue restaurant with some kid space and easy-to-eat pupusas.

A vegan diner serving burgers, nachos, and shakes that kids favor.

Family-run Chinese restaurant where you can order a whole steamed fish ahead of time for the table.

A vegan deli on University Ave known for sandwiches that kids love.

A casual local spot serving smashburgers, salads, sides and ice cream.

A classic old-school hot dog stand.

Casual noodle bar with customizable dishes, great for picky eaters.