10 Kid-Friendly Austin Restaurants That Parents Won't Hate

Dine out with small humans without sacrificing quality or losing your mind

"...small humans is often a chore, but these local restaurants welcome the whole family while still ensuring the big..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Dear Glutton: Looking for an Un-Kid-Friendly Restaurant

Where to play while the kids are away

"...are looking for a good place for a totally un-kid-friendly celebratory lunch. Thoughts?..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Kids Review Restaurants

"...knew I wanted some kids to review their favorite restaurants, to share the inside story on kid-friendly joints with..."

May 7, 1999 Food Feature

Review: Peruvian Restaurant Llama Kid Is an Eastside Oasis

Once a virtual concept, this modern take is really solid

"...There are only a handful of Peruvian restaurants in Austin, including fast-casual Inka Chicken, the family-run Lima..."

July 29, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Luv Doc: Free Range Kids

On the ominous meaning of "kid-friendly"

"...Recently, I have begun suggesting that we go to restaurants that are more appropriate for "free-range" children like hers...."

May 4, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The 2000 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

"...poll went to press, a slew of outstanding new restaurants had just opened (Vespaio, The Clay Pit, Mirabelle, Ella's,..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Remembering Molly Ivins

Plus, how to negotiate dining out with kids

"...coverage • Melanie Haupt and Rod Machen's roundup of kid-friendly restaurants parents won't hate • Last chance to vote..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Mulberry Closes, Lenoir Expands

Daily Austin food news

"...Two Downtown restaurants announced they were closing, excellent pastries and chicken sandwiches..."

Sept. 8, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...new residents may tip the balance of retail and restaurants away from places like Amy's Ice Creams and toward..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

It Takes a Village to Eat Safely With Food Allergies

Local restaurants adapt to the growing number of Americans with food allergies

"...That empathy can extend itself into menu accommodations at restaurants, which can be full of land mines for the..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

An Immigrant Family Brings Iranian Cuisine to Austin

Chef Amir Hajimaleki and his family honor the fundamentals of Persian cuisine in all six of their restaurants

"...Hajimaleki is currently bringing his fourth, fifth, and sixth restaurants to fruition in Austin. "Growing up in Iran –..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Top Chef Texas, Week 13: Life on Two Wheels

The chefs go mobile in an homage to "Pee-wee's Big Adventure"

"...Playhouse as a kid, so she’s making a very kid-friendly lemon-ricotta pancake. Ed is making burnt pancake bits. Paul..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...preschoolers. I avoided run-of-the-mall chains in favor of memorable restaurants that felt special enough for a mother-son Downtown date..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

Event Menu

Help out Texas tomato growers, Austin Children's Shelter, and the Capital Area Food Bank, and enjoy some good eats while you're doing it

"...be selling scoops, and there will be plenty of kid-friendly live music, plus a homemade ice cream contest and..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

¡Más Comida!

Austin's newest restaurants are making 'mi casa es su casa' a way of life, one menu at a time

"...well-known for the caliber and sheer number of Mexican restaurants located in the city. According to Texas Restaurant Association..."

July 19, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

There Is a Light That Will Never Go Out at Austin's Drive-In Theatres

Theatres may be shuttered, but the in-car cinema experience still shines bright

"...However, both drive-ins are already adding variety. Doc's kid-friendly fare like Dora and the Lost City of Gold..."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Our Favorite Spots to Eat and Drink at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

ABIA serves up live music, craft cocktails, and beloved local restaurant fare

"...city's desire to champion local businesses by featuring homegrown restaurants in place of typical airport fare, and a recently..."

March 8, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Book Festival Recommended Daytime Eats

A guide to keeping the appetite sated while engaging the intellect

"...day on weekends. Here's a list of recommended Downtown restaurants that do keep weekend daytime hours. Little City916 Congress,..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

El Gringo morphs into Molto, and chef Kristine Kittrell couldn't be happier

"...restaurant team, he promised her that one of the restaurants he planned to open would be Italian. This month,..."

July 6, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What's Cooking at the Triangle

Italian, Mexican, Asian, seafood, sandwiches, and coffee

"...with fresh pastries or gelato. The addition of new restaurants in the development has eased the crowding at Mandola's..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Lots of news on reataurants opening and closing

"...clicked off the names of the handful of upscale restaurants competing for clientele out at the Domain, he failed..."

July 4, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Tasting 2002

The year in food

"...Rachel Feit's Top 10 Local Restaurants to Take a 2-Year-Old..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Food Feature

Pubic Notice

Public Notice gets all hot under the collar for the Chronicle sex issue.

"...Supper Benefit, which takes place at a number of restaurants in town. Restaurants will be donating proceeds from lunch..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Automat

Italian, Too

"...with the Brick Oven at 35th Street, these three restaurants are under different management but maintain similar menus. These..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature

Top 10 Austin Nonprofits Working to End Food Insecurity

Because everyone needs and deserves access to food

"...to reduce food waste and redistribute surplus food from restaurants and grocery stores to those who need it. The..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Food Post by Clara Wang

Booze To-Go Is Here To Stay, APL’s Cookbook Reopens, Pinthouse Goes Large, Fancy Greek Noms In the Littlefield, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...dine-in and takeout on May 10, offering grab-and-go sandwiches, kid-friendly lunches, assorted pastries, and full coffee service. Head pastry..."

May 5, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Picnic Perfect

Second annual Children's Picnic and Real Food Fair to celebrate local food

"...hand to refresh tiny palates. In keeping with the kid-friendly emphasis, the picnic's featured speaker will be the fascinating..."

March 28, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Olive & June

The highest highs and lowest lows

"...the dessert course: two plates of zeppoli resting in kid-friendly pools of chocolate sauce...."

June 22, 2012 Food Review by Melanie Haupt

Mann's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Perhaps the friendliest barbecue joint in Austin

"...for everyone, even the vegetarians. The cafeteria-style-service restaurant is kid-friendly, with all sorts of Western-themed geegaws on the walls..."

May 4, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

It's Noon. Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating?

Fernando Saralegui is in 'Papi's Kitchen' trying to help kids with healthy habits

"...Michael Vilim, owner of Mirabelle and Castle Hill restaurants and president of the WFFT, and foundation Chairman Larry..."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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