Kid-friendly restaurants in Alameda

Dim sum on Webster Street where carts keep the food arriving, with pineapple buns at the end and big round tables that fit the whole crew.

Piadine, pizzas, and pasta at South Shore Center with a kids menu and a Thursday kids-eat-free deal after 4pm, near the Alameda waterfront.

The East Bay brewery most set up for kids: outdoor seating, sandboxes, arcade games, slushies, and food trucks on rotation at Alameda Point, with a real beer list.

Taproom on the old naval air station with views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge, and food trucks on some days.

Mexican place with big burritos and margaritas by the pitcher.

A takeout spot known for excellent BBQ pork wonton soup.