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13 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Atlanta for your Family-Day-Out!

Looking for A Family & Kid-Friendly rESTAURANT In Atlanta?

Look no further! Choosing an amazing restaurant for your family outing days, can be tough. You not only have to think about the environment, but you have to consider whether the restaurant features any kid-favorites on their menu! I want to help you choose the perfect restaurant for your family! So, here are 13 kid-friendly restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia you should try with your family! 

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These Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia will be a ton of fun for the whole family!

Kid-Friendly Restaurants that create beautiful family memories

First Watch

Do you love a restaurant that offers both breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal options? Well, your family would love this place! First Watch has many great locations in Atlanta and surrounding areas! This restaurant is one of my personal favorites because of the incredible variety of food – from pancakes to tacos!  First Watch has an extremely warm and welcoming staff and their bright environment will make dining a joy. Having conversations with your family around the table will be a delight in itself but 10x when dining with First watch! You will see many family’s enjoying meals together, laughing, and having a good time. If this sounds like you, then, when you dine at this restaurant, you will be in great company! 

This restaurant makes you feel like very light-hearted. Everyone is bound to be in good spirits because of their combination of delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere! You will truly leave the restaurant feeling refreshed and energized. You should definitely consider trying out a First Watch location near you! 

Burger Fi

Bruger Fi is not only one of the most incredibly kid-friendly restaurants in Atlanta, but also extremely delicious. There’s surely something on the menu for everyone! They offer fantastic selection of grilled burgers and fries, as well as tasty salad bowls! This place is perfect for children who love them a good cheeseburger and chicken tenders.  Their “bar & grill” type of atmosphere makes for a fun and exciting time dining with your family! You can sit outdoors and enjoy a cool breeze, and simply enjoy great food with great people! There are currently 9 Burger Fi locations in throughout Atlanta and it’s surrounding areas. Many of them are located in downtown shopping areas! 

This best phrase I can use to describe Burger Fi is ” It’s time for downtown exploring!” Burger Fi locations are perfectly surrounded with boutiques, shopping stores, family activities, and places to go sight-seeing! When you are hanging out downtown, I highly recommend stopping at Burger Fi for family dinner or Lunch!

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Pisanos Pizzeria

Pisanos, located in Cobb County Atlanta, Ga, is an amazing New York style, Italian pizza restaurant that is perfect for any pizza-loving family! Their atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, giving you peaceful vibes. Pisano’s was founded in 2012 and has always exemplified superior service and a wonderful dining experience for their customers. They want you to feel at home and excited to fellowship with your friends and family! 

Their menu features many different kinds of delicious pasta bowls, a selection of salads, and pizza with all kinds of toppings! Do you like the feeling of being outside in the sun, with a cool breeze, sitting on a restaurant deck while people are walking the streets and shopping in nearby stores? If you enjoy that kind of vibe like I do, you will love dining outdoors at Pisano’s! The downtown Kennesaw area offers a lot of entertainments whether you are looking for the fun and exciting or the chill and relaxed type of day activities. If you are looking for a pizza place with impeccable service and a friendly atmosphere, Pisano’s will not disappoint! 

ThE vARISTY

The Varsity is a nostalgic restaurant located in Midtown Atlanta. Founded in 1928, The Varsity was established by Frank Gordy, with the mission to provide a wonderful dining experience for college students who attended a university nearby! Quickly, the restaurant attracted large crowds of people because of its unique design structure and amazing tasting food! This is a great restaurant to visit with your family when you are enjoying the day downtown. While the original franchise is located in Atlanta, over the years, The Varsity has expanded to reach different corners of Georgia! Obviously, the restaurant is a popular location for watching football games! It has been known to host over 30,000 people during football season!  

The food menu resembles that of a cookout style restaurant! Hotdogs, Burgers, Fries, Chicken tenders etc. are the popular items on their menu. Delicious deserts such as apple pie and milkshakes, also attract customers. Everything is made with secret ingredients that make you want to come back for more! Not only is the food incredible, be the atmosphere takes you back to nostalgic days of history. You will enjoy showing your children a little bit of what the ‘good ole day’s’ were like! The Varsity surely accomplishes those feeling of deep nostalgia and makes you feel like you are traveling back in time! Whether you are a resident in Atlanta or just passing through, The Varsity is a must stop location for your family!

City Barbeque

If you love a good barbeque style meal, City Barbeque is one of the most amazing kid-friendly restaurants in Atlanta, Ga, and is a must stop for you! There are 7 locations through-out counties in Atlanta. Their atmosphere will drive you to gather all your friends and family for dinner.  If you enjoy thanksgiving style dinners, then City Barbeque is a perfect place to host your family! Their selection of soul food to cookout style meals, create meany option for each member of your family!

The mission of City Barbeque is to bring communities togeth1er and to unite families in the midst of the chaos! They support communities by hosting fundraisers and catering for events. Rick, the Founded of City Barbeque, established it in 1999. His mission was not only to serve people and communities the best tasting smoked barbeque they’ve ever had, but to create and significantly increase happiness in the lives of others. He created an environment where everyone feels like family. Whatever event you may be celebrating, whatever season, whatever random day out, City Barbeque is sure to create an enjoyable experience for your whole family! 

Kani House

Kani House in Atlanta, Ga, is a family-owned business that was established in 1999. The mission of Kani house has aways been to introduce the Japanese culture and dining experience, to Metro Atlanta. Not only is their food incredible, but they provide an amazing experience through their entertainment. Dining has never been more exciting. At Kani House, your family has the option to dine in, hibachi style. Whether you have a large group or a smaller group, everyone can sit around the table and watch the chef cook the food right in front of you! Their menu is packed with mouthwatering meals that everyone will enjoy! The chef will perform tricks while cooking, putting on show for the whole family. Their large family style tables seat 20+ people. 

The structure of Kani House is made with the purpose of helping families to connect with each other as well as with other families! If you enjoy getting to know others, hibachi style dining is an excellent choice! I personally have made some friends by dining at Kani House. Kani House is a perfect blend of Japanese food with everyday American food! They have special recipes that combine shrimp, steak, rice, sushi and more, to bring together the Japanese and American culture. You aren’t just eating delicious food at Kani House, you are having an experience you will never forget. Additionally, you are creating memories with your family around the table while also meeting other families! With five locations throughout metro Atlanta, you have an opportunity to experience The Varsity wherever you are in Georgia! 

True Food Kitchen

True food Kitchen in Atlanta, Ga, is just that. It’s True Food! They pride themselves in offering great quality, fresh food that is nutrient dense and full of flavor! Not only do they ensure that their meals are seasoned just right, but they curate their meals around the actual seasons of the year! They offer meals that will taste their absolute best in certain seasons. Fresh fruits and vegetables are highlighted on their menu when at the peak season of their tastiness! Their menu is packed full of tasty meals that use real ingredients and whole foods. They believe in the power of a healthy meals and creating a healthy dining experience for your family! From Pizza and burgers to tacos and pancakes, true food kitchen offers host of meal favorites but with the healthiest ingredients available! Your meal will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. Their bright and open atmosphere combined with friendly staff, makes dining in a pleasure!

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Johnny Rockets

Want to enjoy the good times and just have fun? If you haven’t heard of Johnny Rockets, it is a must have experience for your family! Johnny Rockets is a popular restaurant not only in the U.S. but in different countries around the world as well. They are hosted throughout 26 States here in America as well as 26 other countries! The restaurant was founded in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. However, it is one of the most upbeat, chill atmospheres for dining here in Atlanta, GA.  

The mission of Johnny Rockets has always been to transform extraordinarily ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Their vibrant retro style atmosphere will give your family a good memory to look back on. They offer the most delicious burgers, fries, onion rings, and of course, milkshakes! In addition, they also offer vegetarian burgers and salads so that everyone can experience the incredible taste of their meals!  So, whether for lunch or dinner, dining at Johnny Rockets is sure to make memories truly memorable! 

The Sugar Factory

There are so many exciting things that I could share about The Sugar Factory in Atlanta, Ga! Where do I even begin? This is one of the most popular hotspots in Atlanta. Some of your favorite celebrities dine here on a regular! Kid-friendly is a complete understatement of how inviting their environment truly is! Their dining tables look extremely elegant with a modern and child-like touch, while their walls, menu, and ceilings all offer exciting things to enjoy! You will see photos of all the celebrities who have dined there and even get to experience a show for your birthday! Yes! Their waiters and waitresses will sing you happy birthday with their very own twist while bringing you one of the most delicious deserts you have ever tasted! Their menu features all the kid favorites as well as date night favorites too! 

 

The Sugar factory Experience

When you go to the Sugar Factory in the daytime, you are experiencing the joy of colors and Daylight happiness! Even on a rainy day, you would never know it at the Sugar Factory! Their gummy bear chandelier, the celebrity wall, the flower photo wall, and a personal photographer roaming place, capturing the memory for you, is all a huge highlight for guests! The whole dining experience is simply a blast. When you dine in the evening, you will experience the elegance of the night.  Whether date night with your significant other or a fancy dinner with your family, this is truly one of the most vibrant and inviting restaurants out there.  

From breakfast to dinner, every single item on their menu is hand-crafted to not only look beautiful and exciting on the outside, but to taste exquisite! Don’t forget about their amazing selection of milkshakes!  You children will absolutely love them. Everything you could think of that a child would love, is featured on the Sugar Factory menu! It is truly one of the most upbeat and electrifying environments for dining with your family! There is so much to describe about the sugar factory and their incredible menu but how about you take a look for yourself! You won’t be disappointed! Their website alone, will show you just how amazing the dining experience will be!

Dave & Busters

I know we have all heard of Dave & Busters, but what could be more kid-friendly than a restaurant with a huge arcade?! Dave& Busters has many locations throughout Atlanta, GA. I recently dined here with some friends it was so much fun! Usually when we think of Dave & Busters, we are thinking about the arcade fun first. But, we can just add the dining experience and it’s like the cherry on top! Their menu has many great options for every person in your family to enjoy. From salads and wings to burgers and mozzarella sticks, Dave & Buster’s caters to everyone! So, the next time you are wanting to do something fun with your family but also go out for dinner, consider Dave & Busters and have a fun dining and arcade experience all in one!

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Big Pie in the Sky

Big Pie in The Sky is an amazing pizza restaurant in metro Atlanta! Located in Kennesaw, GA, Big Pie in the Sky offers New York style Italian pizza. Not only are their pizzas delicious with mouthwatering taste, but their slices are huge! As soon as you walk in the door, the smell of the pizza does something in your brain and makes you happy :). Or at least, it makes me extremely happy! Big Pie in the Sky is 100% a kid-friendly restaurant in Atlanta because well… there’s pizza! The truth is that every pizza restaurant is kid-friendly! But Big Pie In the sky offers something truly special with their dining experience. I highly recommend Big Pie In the Sky for your next pizza stop! Especially if you are in the Cobb County area! New York style pizza restaurants give you those warm and cozy feels and make dining a pleasure! 

Main Event

Main event located in Cumberland Atlanta, Ga, is not just a bowling and arcade destination! They serve incredible tasting food on top of all the fun. Here, you will enjoy a superior experience with warm and welcoming staff members who make you feel extra comfortable during your visit! They have so much for kids to enjoy as well as the parents. Parents can enjoy playing pool, watching the game, bowling, and more! Children will enjoy playing laser tag, ropes courses, escape rooms, mini golf, arcade games and everything in between! It will be really hard to pick a meal off of their menu because everything tastes amazing! Don’t forget desert! Main Event has a desert shop inside of their building where you can go into their ice cream shop and choose your favorites! The place is pretty big and perfect for those little ones who needs to burn off some energy and for birthday parties! 

Le Petit Chef

Le Petit Chef is a newly established restaurant that will be launching in Buckhead Atlanta Ga, on February 6th, 2025! This incredible restaurant is more than just a 5 course meal experience. It is an immersive and interactive experience! This incredible kid friendly restaurant in Atlanta, uses technology to project a wonderful show for you on the very table you are dining at! Your dinner plate will light up with different projections of a tiny chef who is giving you a story as you are eating! The dining experience will be an adventure where you will travel to an animated reality of Le Petit Chef! As a bonus, Le Petit Chef has over 84 locations around the world! So, it is likely that even when you are passing through another state of country, there will be a Le Petit Chef to dine at on your traveling adventures!

Dining with your Family

There are so many great restaurants around Metro Atlanta, that will give your family the perfect memory. These are just some of my favorites! You can surely have such a great time by dining your family. For me, this activity is at the top of the list! Maybe sometimes, instead of cooking a meal at home, you want to get everyone out the house and into another environment! Maybe you want to just have a day full of adventure. Positive family dining experiences are available everywhere! If you love making beautiful memories with your family, I highly recommend checking out the restaurants in this blog! Hey! You can make of all of the ones you want to try and cross them off as you go! But don’t cross them off for good! You are likely to want to go back to each restaurant a few times per year! 

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