Kid-friendly restaurants in Napa (9)

Gott's downtown Napa outpost at Oxbow Public Market: same burgers and shakes, shorter waits than upvalley, and the whole market around it for dessert.

The kids' menu rotates around the world (new country, new flavors) and the restaurant stocks books, games, and toys - globally inspired fast-casual built for families.

Carneros roadhouse comfort food: fried chicken, fish tacos, and mac and cheese in a red barn on the Carneros Resort grounds - Visit Napa Valley's family dinner pick.

Napa's riverside pub where kids eat free ALL DAY Wednesdays - every kids meal comes with free ice cream or cotton candy, and the renovated back patio sits right on the Napa River.

Browns Valley's creek-side pub: $8 kids meals every day and an outdoor patio right by the creek - dogs welcome too.

Napa's family-friendly BBQ-and-burger spot: kids menu from $9.50 every day, big booths, and a room used to families.

Downtown Napa's big sports saloon: kids eat free on Wednesdays, huge menu, and TVs everywhere - the game-day family dinner.

Downtown Napa's BBQ-and-wine institution: smoked ribs and brisket in a loud, casual room where a wiggly kid blends right in - parents get the 400-bottle wine list.

Napa's food hall: everyone picks from a different vendor (oysters to empanadas to ice cream), picnic tables outside, and zero waitstress - the family-compromise dinner downtown.