# Kid-friendly restaurants in New York

Restaurants in New York that work with kids in tow. See which ones have high chairs, a changing table or a kids' menu before you go. 88 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-19, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Ellen's Stardust Diner](https://ourplayday.com/places/ellen-s-stardust-diner-new-york) (restaurant, New York). The waiters sing Broadway songs between orders, and your kid will stop eating to watch.
2. [Mercado Little Spain](https://ourplayday.com/places/mercado-little-spain-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Spanish food hall of counters where kids can graze on empanadas and small plates, with churros and chocolate to finish.
3. [Cowgirl](https://ourplayday.com/places/cowgirl-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Western memorabilia on the walls and a small toy shop inside, so kids have plenty to look at while the food comes.
4. [Hamburger America](https://ourplayday.com/places/hamburger-america-new-york) (restaurant, New York). A classic lunch counter where kids can sit up front and watch the burgers cook on the griddle.
5. [Harlem Shake](https://ourplayday.com/places/harlem-shake-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Burgers and milkshakes in a room that looks straight out of a 1950s diner.
6. [Parm Upper West Side](https://ourplayday.com/places/parm-upper-west-side-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Casual red-sauce spot where kids build their own pasta or sandwich, with an ice cream s'mores cake for dessert.
7. [Alice's Tea Cup Chapter I](https://ourplayday.com/places/alice-s-tea-cup-chapter-i-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Scones and pots of tea in a fairy-tale room, a small menu of PB&J and cookies and milk, and butterfly wings kids can borrow.
8. [Bubby's Tribeca](https://ourplayday.com/places/bubby-s-tribeca-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Comfort food known for pancakes, with a flight of three to share and mac and cheese and grilled cheese for kids.
9. [Carmine's Upper West Side](https://ourplayday.com/places/carmine-s-upper-west-side-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian platters made for sharing, plus a kids' menu.
10. [Eli's Table](https://ourplayday.com/places/eli-s-table-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Small dining room with simple, seasonal food.
11. [Essex Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/essex-market-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Indoor market of food stalls where everyone picks their own meal.
12. [Friedman's at the Edison Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/friedman-s-at-the-edison-hotel-new-york) (restaurant, New York). All-day restaurant near the theaters with mac and cheese, chicken and waffles and blueberry pancakes, almost all of it available gluten-free.
13. [Golden Unicorn](https://ourplayday.com/places/golden-unicorn-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Traditional dim sum dining room for dumplings and small plates.
14. [Good Enough to Eat](https://ourplayday.com/places/good-enough-to-eat-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Farmhouse-style comfort food near the museums, with mini burgers on the kids' menu, homemade pies and thick shakes.
15. [Harlem Tavern](https://ourplayday.com/places/harlem-tavern-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Tavern with a beer garden and a menu of familiar food.
16. [Havana Central Times Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/havana-central-times-square-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Cuban comfort food in a lively room, with chicken and rice, empanadas, and a kids' menu of mac and cheese and chicken fingers.
17. [Houseman](https://ourplayday.com/places/houseman-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Small restaurant known for roast chicken, steak fries and brunch.
18. [Katz's Delicatessen](https://ourplayday.com/places/katz-s-delicatessen-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Historic deli where one corned beef or pastrami sandwich, ordered at the counter, is big enough to share around the table.
19. [Rebecca's Cake Pops Essex Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/rebecca-s-cake-pops-essex-market-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Counter of bright cake pops inside the market.
20. [Serendipity 3 Times Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/serendipity-3-times-square-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Dessert restaurant known for its frozen hot chocolate, with a kids' menu.
21. [Shopsin's](https://ourplayday.com/places/shopsin-s-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Tiny spot known for its pancakes, with a menu of kids' meals.
22. [Smashburger Lexington Avenue](https://ourplayday.com/places/smashburger-lexington-avenue-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Smashed burgers, shakes and kids' meals at a quick counter.
23. [Smashburger Penn Station](https://ourplayday.com/places/smashburger-penn-station-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Burger counter for smashed patties, shakes and kids' meals, by the trains.
24. [Superiority Burger](https://ourplayday.com/places/superiority-burger-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Vegetarian diner with fries, desserts and walls covered in things to look at.
25. [The View Restaurant & Lounge](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-view-restaurant-lounge-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Revolving dining room high above Times Square.
26. [Virgil's Real Barbecue Times Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/virgil-s-real-barbecue-times-square-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Southern barbecue platters with sides for the whole table.
27. [Bareburger Columbus Circle](https://ourplayday.com/places/bareburger-columbus-circle-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Burgers, plant-based patties and shakes near Central Park.
28. [Benihana New York West](https://ourplayday.com/places/benihana-new-york-west-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Hibachi chefs cook at the table, flaming onion volcano and flying zucchini included, with a Kabuki Kids menu.
29. [Benito One](https://ourplayday.com/places/benito-one-new-york) (restaurant, New York). A small family-run Italian room lined with family photos, with a long pasta menu where a quick bowl of penne with pesto suits kids.
30. [Cafe Luxembourg](https://ourplayday.com/places/cafe-luxembourg-new-york) (restaurant, New York). French bistro with comfort food and paper placemats to draw on.
31. [Calexico Upper East Side](https://ourplayday.com/places/calexico-upper-east-side-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Mexican spot with a kids' menu of chicken fingers, cheese quesadillas and fries.
32. [Carnitas Ramirez](https://ourplayday.com/places/carnitas-ramirez-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Taco counter built around pork, with a different cut in each taco.
33. [Cecchi's](https://ourplayday.com/places/cecchi-s-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Bistro with comfort food in a busy neighborhood dining room.
34. [Che Li East Village](https://ourplayday.com/places/che-li-east-village-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Restaurant serving steamed buns in a dining room done up as a fishing village.
35. [Chelsea Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/chelsea-market-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Indoor food hall of counters and bakeries, with mini doughnuts, gelato and brownies for kids to pick from.
36. [Da Nico Ristorante](https://ourplayday.com/places/da-nico-ristorante-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian with a garden dining room out back, brick-oven pizza, and cream-filled zeppole that come to every table.
37. [Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Harlem](https://ourplayday.com/places/dinosaur-bar-b-que-harlem-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Barbecue hall with smoked meats, a long list of sides and plenty of room.
38. [EJ's Luncheonette](https://ourplayday.com/places/ej-s-luncheonette-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Neighborhood diner for breakfast and simple lunches.
39. [Figo il Gelato Little Italy](https://ourplayday.com/places/figo-il-gelato-little-italy-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian gelato in a cone, a cup, or tucked into a warm brioche bun.
40. [Gray's Papaya](https://ourplayday.com/places/gray-s-papaya-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Hot dog counter with papaya and other fruit drinks.
41. [IHOP East 14th Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/ihop-east-14th-street-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Pancakes all day, with a kids' menu.
42. [Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria](https://ourplayday.com/places/il-buco-alimentari-vineria-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian market and restaurant baking its own bread, in a lively room.
43. [Ivan Ramen](https://ourplayday.com/places/ivan-ramen-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Ramen shop with an illustrated guide to slurping your noodles.
44. [Joe Allen](https://ourplayday.com/places/joe-allen-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Restaurant lined with theater memorabilia, for an easygoing meal before a show.
45. [John's of Bleecker Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/john-s-of-bleecker-street-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Coal-oven pizza eaten in wooden booths under murals of Naples.
46. [Junior's Broadway at 49th Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/junior-s-broadway-at-49th-street-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Cheesecake and diner plates on Broadway, a second branch near the theaters.
47. [La Mela Ristorante](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-mela-ristorante-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Family-run Italian with checkered tablecloths and walls of old photos, serving family-style pasta courses meant for sharing.
48. [Levain Bakery West 74th Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/levain-bakery-west-74th-street-new-york) (bakery, New York). Huge gooey cookies, soft as brownies in the middle and big enough to split between two kids.
49. [Lido](https://ourplayday.com/places/lido-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian restaurant for dinner and brunch.
50. [Lure Fishbar](https://ourplayday.com/places/lure-fishbar-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Seafood restaurant done up like a yacht, with burgers on the menu too.
51. [Magnolia Bakery Bloomingdale's](https://ourplayday.com/places/magnolia-bakery-bloomingdale-s-new-york) (bakery, New York). Cupcakes and banana pudding inside the department store.
52. [Make My Cake West Harlem](https://ourplayday.com/places/make-my-cake-west-harlem-new-york) (bakery, New York). Family-run bakery with Southern-style cakes, sweet potato pie and counter treats sized for kids.
53. [McHale's Bar & Grill](https://ourplayday.com/places/mchale-s-bar-grill-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Bar and grill with a kids' menu, close to the theaters.
54. [Mochi Dolci](https://ourplayday.com/places/mochi-dolci-new-york) (bakery, New York). Mochi doughnuts and bubble tea near the museums.
55. [Murray's Cheese Bleecker Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/murray-s-cheese-bleecker-street-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Cheese shop with prepared food for a snack or a picnic.
56. [Old John's Luncheonette](https://ourplayday.com/places/old-john-s-luncheonette-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Retro diner with breakfast plates, comfort food and old-fashioned ice cream sundaes.
57. [Patisserie Les Ambassades](https://ourplayday.com/places/patisserie-les-ambassades-new-york) (bakery, New York). Senegalese and French cafe with pastries and waffles.
58. [Playa Betty's](https://ourplayday.com/places/playa-betty-s-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Beach-themed Cal-Mex with tacos in lots of styles and a kids' menu of quesadillas, chicken finger tacos and rice bowls.
59. [Quality Bistro](https://ourplayday.com/places/quality-bistro-new-york) (restaurant, New York). French bistro with a butter trolley and onion soup under a thick layer of cheese.
60. [Russ & Daughters Houston Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/russ-daughters-houston-street-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Appetizing shop for bagels, smoked fish and sweets to take out.
61. [Schmackary's Hell's Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/schmackary-s-hell-s-kitchen-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Cookie shop with inventive flavors, a short walk from the theaters.
62. [Schnipper's Times Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/schnipper-s-times-square-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Counter-service spot for burgers, chicken and comfort food.
63. [Shake Shack Madison Square Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shake-shack-madison-square-park-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Burger stand with shakes and outdoor tables, a few steps from the playgrounds.
64. [Sushi Katsuei West Village](https://ourplayday.com/places/sushi-katsuei-west-village-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Sushi restaurant where kids can watch the chefs work, with edamame to start.
65. [Sylvia's Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/sylvia-s-restaurant-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Soul food institution with a children's menu of fried whiting, baked ham and smothered chicken.
66. [The Little Beet Midtown West](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-little-beet-midtown-west-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Vegetable-heavy bowls for a quick meal near the theaters.
67. [The Pickle Guys](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-pickle-guys-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Pickles sold straight out of barrels, so kids get to point at the exact one they want, with pickled pineapple for the adventurous.
68. [Time Out Market Union Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/time-out-market-union-square-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Food hall with pizza, sandwiches and more from several kitchens.
69. [Uncle Jack's Steakhouse Westside](https://ourplayday.com/places/uncle-jack-s-steakhouse-westside-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Steakhouse with burgers and pasta alongside the steaks.
70. [Vanderbilt Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/vanderbilt-market-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Food hall of counters beside Grand Central, where everyone picks their own.
71. [Veniero's Pastry Shop](https://ourplayday.com/places/veniero-s-pastry-shop-new-york) (bakery, New York). Classic Italian pastry shop with a cafe, where kids go for the rainbow cookies and pignoli.
72. [Zabar's](https://ourplayday.com/places/zabar-s-new-york) (bakery, New York). Food store of deli counters and bakery goods, for a picnic on the way to the museum.
73. [Amy Ruth's](https://ourplayday.com/places/amy-ruth-s-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Soul food known for chicken and waffles, with a whole menu of waffles and dishes named after famous local figures.
74. [Amy's Bread Hell's Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/amy-s-bread-hell-s-kitchen-new-york) (bakery, New York). Bakery for sandwiches, pastries and bread to take along.
75. [Cafe Grumpy Fashion District](https://ourplayday.com/places/cafe-grumpy-fashion-district-new-york) (bakery, New York). Coffee shop for a pastry break.
76. [Cafe Grumpy Financial District](https://ourplayday.com/places/cafe-grumpy-financial-district-new-york) (bakery, New York). Coffee and pastries near the downtown sights.
77. [Caffe Palermo](https://ourplayday.com/places/caffe-palermo-new-york) (bakery, New York). Pastry shop for cannoli and Italian sweets.
78. [Don Antonio](https://ourplayday.com/places/don-antonio-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Pizzeria making Neapolitan-style pies.
79. [Eataly NYC Flatiron](https://ourplayday.com/places/eataly-nyc-flatiron-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian food market with pasta and pizza counters among the shelves.
80. [Economy Candy](https://ourplayday.com/places/economy-candy-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Candy stacked floor to ceiling, lollipops bigger than a kid's face and a little case of vintage toys.
81. [Harlem Breakfast Club](https://ourplayday.com/places/harlem-breakfast-club-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Small breakfast cafe known for its Belgian waffles, with plant-based options too.
82. [Junior's Times Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/junior-s-times-square-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Cheesecake and diner plates a short walk from the theaters.
83. [Manero's of Mulberry](https://ourplayday.com/places/manero-s-of-mulberry-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian restaurant with pizza alongside the pasta.
84. [Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too](https://ourplayday.com/places/miss-mamie-s-spoonbread-too-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Southern comfort food near the top of Central Park, with mac and cheese, candied yams, cornbread for the table and peach cobbler.
85. [Paesano's of Mulberry Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/paesano-s-of-mulberry-street-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Italian restaurant for pasta and comfort food.
86. [Tea & Sympathy](https://ourplayday.com/places/tea-sympathy-new-york) (restaurant, New York). British tea room with scones and a full English breakfast, and a gift shop of funky teapots and English sweets.
87. [Westway Diner](https://ourplayday.com/places/westway-diner-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Classic diner with a long menu, near the theaters.
88. [Wu's Wonton King](https://ourplayday.com/places/wu-s-wonton-king-new-york) (restaurant, New York). Chinese restaurant for wontons, noodles and fried rice for the table.

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## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

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