Food & Fun for the Whole Family

Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Kid-Friendly Restaurants

It's five o'clock and your kids are hungry. Where to go that everyone in the family will like?

Tonight, skip the drive-thru and enjoy a good meal with the family. Here are a few of our top picks for the little ones to enjoy an evening out to eat. These restaurants have turned “kid-friendly” into an art form.

For the Whole Family...

Baby's

Serving as a casual, fun spot for families and cocktail enthusiasts, Baby’s specializes in smash burgers, mac & cheese, and milkshakes while giving a wink to the past. Did we mention you could make your milkshake boozy?

BRU Burger Bar

The whole family will love BRU Burger. From the Mexicali BBQ to Ahi Tuna, adults enjoy the adventure that BRU’s adds to the classic hamburger. Try the “burger snack” for a smaller (but filling) portion or the vegan quinoa burger for a fan-favorite meatless option. The younger crowd will enjoy the $6 kids’ meal with a choice of entrees, fries, and a soft drink. Remember to save room for BRU’s famous hand-dipped milkshakes!

Cafe Patachou

With plenty of made-to-order options, Cafe Patachou has the perfect atmosphere for every kid. This cafe provides an adorable outdoor space and serves up classic breakfast items such as French toast and omelets, all with fresh ingredients. Cafe Patachou is more than just breakfast food, putting unique spins on their items that would excite the kid in everyone.

Gather 22

Gather 22's entire mission to bring people together, and what better way to do that than with delicious foods and enjoyable spots to hang out! From sunup to sundown, Gather 22 offers plenty of options. From pizza to cocktails, grab the kids and experience all Gather 22 has to offer.

Half Liter BBQ

This Indianapolis brewpub is the perfect place for the whole family. Built with family seating in mind, Half Liter BBQ holds community space for everyone. As a neighborhood hangout, Half Liter offers an extensive menu of some of the most delicious bits around. Guaranteed to never leave hungry, bring the kids and enjoy their fun-filled outdoor space.

Hollyhock Hill

Hollyhock Hill is a charming country-style restaurant in an old cottage near Broad Ripple Village. Served family-style, guests will feel right at home around large dining room tables with down-home comfort food as the centerpiece, including Hoosier pan-fried chicken, whipped potatoes, green beans, buttered corn, country gravy, and homemade biscuits. We know the kids are hungry now! Every dinner starts with a salad, apple butter, and fresh biscuits, followed by the main entree and if you have enough room, the make-your-own ice cream sundaes are simply delightful.

King Dough

If the family is feeling pizza, King Dough is the place to go! Voted #1 pizza in Indiana according to Midwest Living, this restaurant creates the best hand-crafted pizzas to order every single day. From plain cheese, to meatlovers, King Dough has every option, even offering vegan and vegetarian items. With everything made fresh and in house, it is easy to walk away satisfied with these delicious pies. Try them out during their Wednesday's deal: any house pizza with a large salad for only $35!

MashCraft Brewery

Finally! No need to find a babysitter for your brewery lunch date. While mom and dad enjoy their favorite craft beer, the kids can enjoy a selection of sandwiches and snacks from MashCraft Brewery. Each MashCraft location offers a family-friendly atmosphere equipped with that one-of-a-kind brewery feel.

Mug N' Bun

Located in Speedway, Mug N' Bun has been an Indianapolis favorite for more than 50 years. Load up the kids and enjoy a good meal at this classic American drive-in. Whether you eat in the car or let the kids run in the picnic area, their hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries paired with a root beer float will give your kids memories for years to come.

Natural State Provisions

Natural State Provisions brings southern comfort to the Midwest! This Ma and Pa shop serves up some of the best comfort foods that anyone will melt from. Southern hospitality shines bright through their specialty burgers, wings, and much more. Grab the kids and settle into a cozy atmosphere at Natural State Provisions.

Shin Dig

Shin Dig is a lively, family-friendly spot offering pizza, wings, and fun in a vibrant setting with lawn games like corn hole and ping pong. With indoor-outdoor seating and tasty eats, it's perfect for kids and parents to relax, play, and dine together.

Taxman Brewing

This gastropub and beer garden is in an 1850s livery building in the heart of downtown Indy. Taxman Brewing is a family-friendly pub that features three full-service bars with a seasonal menu from local and regional farmers. Don’t forget your four-legged family members, their outdoor patio is pet-friendly!

The Flying Cupcake

What's a kid-friendly meal without dessert? The Flying Cupcake is sure to please the kid in everyone. Visit the Flying Cupcake to satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of flavors from Peanut Butter Blackout to Pucker Up (lemon flavor). Plus, there always seem to be a few new flavors in the display case every week.

The Old Spaghetti Factory

The Old Spaghetti Factory has perfected what kids love: spaghetti! Kids will be nothing but smiles eating their favorite pasta inside a railroad car or in one of the comfy oversized Victorian velvet chairs. Don't forget the complimentary spumoni ice cream for dessert!

Traders Point Creamery

Traders Point is a true farm-to-table dining experience. Visitors have the opportunity to tour the pastures before they head into the restaurant to try the finest organic and local ingredients, many straight from the farm. Children love Traders Point’s signature mac n’ cheese, grilled cheese, cottage cheese, and chocolate milk.

Twenty Tap

You'll always find at least twenty local and regional craft beers on tap at Twenty Tap, including those produced in the basement by Twenty Below Brewing. The daily changing menu features a variety of innovative pub favorites.

For the Picky Eaters...

Sometimes, it's hard to please the whole family, so join Indy at one of our fantastic food halls. This way, everyone can choose their own cuisine. Skip the fuss and enjoy the fun!

The AMP at 16 Tech

More than just a food hall, The Amp at 16 Tech's Innovation District is a home for culinary enthusiasts who want to bring their creations to the community. Booths showcasing different foods line the walls and corners of this marketplace, so if one kid is in the mood for something and you aren't, there are plenty of options to choose from. Inside the building, over 20 vendors are themed in shipping containers, so mealtime becomes its own adventure!

The Garage Food Hall

Grab the kids and settle down in this home-away-from-home atmosphere at The Garage Food Hall. The Garage takes a different approach to their selection of restaurants, as the options include cuisines from all around the world. Craving Brazilian or American? The Garage Food Hall has it all! If the food wasn't enough, The Garage is located in the Bottleworks District which has plenty of fun options for a day or night out with the kids.

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