Kid-friendly restaurants in Jacksonville Beach

Counter service and a lively porch by the boat ramp, so nobody's stuck at a table waiting with a restless toddler.

A brewpub with indoor and patio tables, and a kids' section of hot dogs, grilled cheese and mac and cheese.

A Mexican spot with a kids' menu of its own, so there's a simple plate for your kid while you order tacos.

A small tea room with a kids' tea of sandwiches, fruit and desserts, so your kid gets a proper tea tray of their own.

An indoor playground, so kids can burn off lunch before you head back out.

Decorated doughnuts and specialty flavors, with pumpkin ones in the fall.

Burgers and shakes with outdoor seats for after the beach, and Tootsie Pops come with the check.

A casual cafe where the kids' meal comes with a juice, an easy lunch near the beach.

Seafood with a turfed outdoor play area stocked with toys, so kids can play while you finish. There's a bar and sports TVs nearby.

Italian ice layered with soft ice cream, called gelati, and a kid-size cup for smaller appetites.

Big subs to split, and a child-size one so your kid gets their own.

Greek doughnut balls made to order with a choice of toppings, or gelato if your kid would rather.

Homemade waffle cones, a long list of flavors and a kid-size scoop for smaller appetites.

Pizza, and wax sticks for kids to shape at the table while you wait.

Layered doughnuts made in small batches all day, with vegan choices so more kids can join in.

Fluffy shaved ice with a long list of flavors, plus a chalkboard wall and simple games while kids wait.

Roomy seating and arcade games for the wait. It's a brewery too, but the setup is built around people with kids.

A colorful, lively dining room, and the kids get simple tacos, quesadillas or fish sticks.