Calistoga's handmade-pizza standby: fast, casual, and cheap by valley standards, for hungry kids after the pool.
Historic brewpub with a big creekside patio on the Napa River's upper reach: house-brewed beer, a casual pub menu kids handle easily, and live-music nights.
Calistoga's Mexican spot: big plates of enchiladas and tacos at non-wine-country prices.
Calistoga's old-fashioned diner since forever: pancakes and waffles for kids, huevos rancheros for the grown-ups, and a side of town lore.
The kids menu has mac and cheese, chicken tenders, a hamburger and cheese pizza, at Indian Springs.
Tacos and Baja-style plates beside the resort's long pool, and you don't need to be staying there to eat.
A long, narrow trattoria with the open kitchen right up front, so kids can watch the cooks while the homemade pasta is on its way.
Barbecue with indoor seating, plus a gazebo and picnic tables outside.
Curries, noodles and fried rice, with vegan and vegetarian options. Pad thai or plain fried rice is the safe order for a kid who doesn't do spice.
A Craftsman house turned restaurant, with a menu big on vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Calistoga's newest Italian: fresh pasta made daily, pizza, and house meatballs that suit kid palates.
Sushi plus cooked Japanese plates for the kid who won't do raw fish, and deep-fried Oreos over vanilla ice cream for dessert.
