Address 2290 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 Map, Tel (212) 579-5959 Call, Hours Sun - Thur 9am – 11:30pm; Fri - Sat 9am – 1 am Website
Opened in 1999, the owners of this deli have made an excellent stab at recreating a 1930's jewish deli. They revisited 100's of traditional recipes, choosing their favorites. But your kids won't care about that... what they'll love is the delicious chicken fingers, made with Organic Chicken and fried in trans-fat free oil, the matzo ball soup, potato pancakes and the cheese cake. more
Address 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012 Map, Tel (212) 965-1785 Call, Hours Fri-Sat 7:30am-2am; Sun 7:30am-12am, Reservations Highly Recommended Website
Balthazar serves the type of traditional French bistro meal that is difficult to find in Paris anymore. Each dish is delicious and perfectly executed. There is also an exceptional raw seafood bar. Luckily for parents, the buzz in Balthazar is loud enough, and the atmosphere casual enough, that kids won't be noticed. Note though, that tables are small and there's not much room for kids to stretch. more
Address 541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024 Map, Tel (212) 724-4707 Call, Hours Tues-Sun 8:30am to 4pm, Payment Cash only Website
Barney Greengrass is an institution in New York, serving some of the best smoked fish in the city. The casual atmosphere makes it a great place for kids, and while you enjoy lox, smoked sturgeon, and whitefish on one of their huge Smoked Fish Platters (one is enough for two people) picky eaters will be delighted with bagels, chocolate babka, potato pancakes and a variety of egg dishes. more
Address 118 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019 Map, Tel 212-245-5000 Call, Hours Sun-Thurs 11:30-11:30; Fri-Sat 11:30-midnight, Cost $7 for a burger; Soda $2; Milkshake $5 Website
Tucked away behind floor to ceiling curtains in the Parker Meridien Hotel, finding this hidden spot is half the fun. The old fashioned coffee shop atmosphere is also an easy place to bring kids, and of course the menu and prices couldn't be better! more
Address 3 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011 Map, Tel (212) 366-1414 Call, Hours M-F 7:30am-7pm; Sat 7:30am-6:30pm; Sun 9am-6pm Website
The City Bakery is the perfect place for both kids and adults. A self serve buffet has a variety of items depending on the time of day. Choose what you want, and then take it to the cash register where you can also purchase hot or cold drinks (this is not all-you-can-eat unless you have a lot of cash) and seat yourself. The food is fresh, healthy and decidedly upscale, though parents will have to fend kids off from the delicious sweets. City Bakery's hot chocolate is among the best in the city (and there's some stiff competition in New York) more
Address 60 East 65th St, New York Map, Tel 212.288.0033 Call, Hours Mon-Sat 5:45pm-11pm, Reservations Essential. Book one month in advance. Website
Widely acknowledged to be among the best restaurants in the world, Daniel serves impeccable modern French food and has one of the best wine cellars in the city. Hire a sitter and enjoy a romantic night out with your spouse. For an especially memorable evening, book the Skybox in the kitchen (Daniel Boulud's office) and enjoy your dinner while taking in all the action in the kitchen. more
Address 68 Prince Street, New York Map, Tel 212-226-9996 Call, Hours 11am-9pm daily Website
This very casual spot is a great find for dining with kids. The food is interesting enough for parents (Indian Dosas in a variety of traditional or modern combinations like Roasted butternutsquash, Portobello mushrooms, arugula & jack cheese). There is a kids menu featuring healthy kid friendly options like Cheese and Scrambled Eggs or Cheese and Grilled Chicken. The restaurant is bustling, but service is quick and prices are reasonable. more
Address 95 Orchard St., New York Map, Tel 212 343 9922 Call, Hours Daily 10am-6pm Website
Il Laboratorio del Gelato sells gelato to some of the finest restaurants in the city. Everything is ultra-fresh, and their sorbets are so creamy that you won't believe there's no milk in them. A great place to stop after a visit to the tenement museum. more
Address 205 E Houston St, New York, NY Map, Tel (212) 254-2246 Call, Hours 8am – 10pm or later Website
Pastrami so fatty it glistens when sliced. New York Egg Creams. Bagels. Pickels. There's something for everyone here, and the atmosphere is classic old New York. Even the pickiest eaters will find something great, and parents should take a day off from their diets to enjoy a perfect pastrami sandwich. more
Address 61 W 23rd st., New York, NY Map, Tel 212-924-9220 Call, Website
The hot (literally) trend in New York's chinese dining scene is soup-filled dumplings. While there's lots of debate about who was first and who is the best, Rickshaw Dumplings is widely acknowledged as being among the best, and your kids will absolutely love the chocolate soup dumplings! more
Address Broadway and 23rd, New York, New York Map, Hours 11:30am-6:30pm Website
Located at Madison Square Park, there's nothing we don't love about shake shack. The menu of burgers, hot dogs, and shakes is a kids dream come true. The prices are about as reasonable as possible in New York (a burger is $3.50) and everything is made with fresh, premium quality ingredients. Arrive early to beat the lunch rush and have a picnic in the park! more
Address 1524 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Map, Tel 718-372-8606 Call, Hours Call for hours Website
Several years ago (pre-kids) we took a tour of eight New York pizza places in a single day, tasting each, and after lots of analysis, a spredsheet, and lots of discussion decided that Totonnos had the best pizza. This location, on Coney Island, is the original and the best. more
Address 152 West 44th Street, New York Map, Tel 212.921.9494 Call, Website
If you are in the Times Square area, finding a non-chain restaurant that offers food worth eating can be tricky. From the outside Virgils looks like another tourist-packed, crowded choice. The difference is that the food here is both exceptional and kid friendly. You'll find ribs, fried chicken, catfish and other favorites. The prices aren't cheap, but portions are large enough that a parent and child would be able to share. Mac and Cheese, Hamburgers and "Flat Dogs" are available on the kids menu for picky eaters. more
Address Multiple Locations in NYC Map, Website
It is decorated for children, with an Alice in Wonderland theme. The food is delicious for both kids and adults. I think the breakfast and brunch menus are more kid-friendly. The scones are amazing. You can also get a snack "to go" if you want to explore the city. more
Address 102 West 73rd St, New York, NY 10023 Map, Tel 212-799-3006 Call, Website
It takes tea parties to a whole new level! The pumpkin scones are to die for! (: more
Skee-Ball game in the restaurant, decent kids menu, kids can be loud without disturbing anyone, yummy BBQ and hushpuppies too more
Address 37-66 74th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Map, Tel 718-507-1111 Call, Website
This is a great Indian restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens -- a 'hood where all NYC goes for great ethnic food. In fact, right outside the restaurant, on 74th street, all the stores are filled with purely Indian wares. Many people in saris, turbans, and other Indian clothes. Feels like you've stepped into another country. more
Address 99 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003 Map, Tel 212-260-2922 Call, Website
Super kid friendly. Booths with chalkboard to draw on, trivial pursuit cards to play with, crayons and activity mat. High chairs available. The kids go crazy for the mac and cheese, burgers, ribs, sliders. The veggie sides are amazing..the kids love them. Great southern cusine. more
Address 45 E 12th St, NY, NY 10003, between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave Map, Tel 212 358 7912 Call, Website
Who doesn't love Mac & Cheese? This great East Village restaurant appeals to kid in all of us and helps me to literally think of mac and cheese as separate from a Kraft Dinner box! Creative recipes (think gourmet), and generous servings at fast food prices make this a go-to place for those of us with kids. Lunch hours are best as dinner can get a little crowded with the college crowd searching for comfort food. more
Tel 347.529.5259 Call, Website
Susie's supper club delivers healthy meals geared towards both kids and parents at reasonable (for New York) prices. This is a good choice if you are staying in a rental apartment or suite and want to eat some meals in your room. more
Address 776 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 Map, Tel 212-246-9873 Call,
They have an endless menu and it's always a little loud in there so it would be good with kids. The food comes really quickly (the fastest I've ever experienced in any restaurant) which really helps when you are eating with kids and their short attention spans. The prices are also great, especially in New York and the place is open 24 hours with breakfast all day and night long. more