All parents have been there before: You are in desperate need of a date night, but can’t find a babysitter to save your life. So you begrudgingly pack up your diaper bags/coloring books/crayons, find a restaurant that looks decent and kid-friendly, and hope for the best! If you’re wondering which places around Buffalo are safe to take your kids, you’ll appreciate this list of nine kid-friendly restaurants in Buffalo that the whole family will love.
1. Pizza Plant: 125 Main Street, Buffalo
Pizza Plant has two locations, but our favorite is at Canalside. Pizza Plant offers great views and food for you – and kids' menus, high chairs, and booster seats for the little ones. Not to mention, pizza is the most kid-friendly of all the kid-friendly meals.
2. The Place: 229 Lexington Avenue
The Place is a great place to take your kids, as they have a kids' menu, great menu for the grown-ups, and very kid-friendly large booths so you can sit as close (or far away) from your kiddos as necessary.
3. 716 Food and Sport: 716 Scott Street
You might not consider a sports bar kid-friendly at first glance, but 716 is definitely exciting for the younger fans with a great kids' menu and TONS OF TV SCREENS! Because we all known that distraction saves the day when you're waiting for your food to arrive.
4. Ru's Pierogi: 295 Niagara Street
If your kiddo is a more adventurous eater, Ru's Pierogi is a great place to switch up the usual dining routine. The whole atmosphere at Ru's is totally casual, so you won't feel judged by other patrons, and they even offer a "RUnts Menu" with kid-friendly, smaller portions. Use their dessert pierogis as the ultimate in bribery!
5. Juicy Burger Bar: 1 Buffalo Street, Hamburg
Southtowns readers rejoice! Juicy Burger Bar is a Hamburg favorite, and they just opened up a new, bigger location next door to their original stomping grounds. Juicy serves up amazingly good burgers for both grown-ups and little ones, and your kids will get a kick out of the mini fry baskets. Trust us.
6. Ebenezer Ale House: 4348 Seneca St, West Seneca
Ebenezer Ale house is a kid-friendly family favorite in Western New York, and you'll likely see lots of other families enjoying a meal during your visit. Ebenezer Ale House offers a kids' menu and a large beer selection – each intended for different audiences, of course!
7. Danny's Restaurant: 3715 Genesee Street
Danny's South is located in Orchard Park near New Era Field, and while they get quite the rowdy crowd on Sundays, the restaurant is actually extremely kid-friendly! Kids eat free on Mondays with special visits from the in-house magician, which is always a big hit with the little ones!
8. Ted's: Several Locations
It might sound like a no-brainer, but we couldn't pass by Ted's on this list of kid-friendly restaurants! If you're looking for a super casual meal, or just don't feel like having to cook, Ted's is a great choice! All kids love hotdogs, right? And if not, at least they'll appreciate the paper hats that come with the kids meals!
9. Sorrentino's: 5640 Main Street, Williamsville
If you're craving Italian but don't want to go to a fancy restaurant, Sorrentino's serves up exactly what you need. They have delicious food and a casual, kid-friendly atmosphere so you can get your taste of Italy without feeling preoccupied about your kids' behavior. It's a win-win!
Where are your favorite family-friendly restaurants in Buffalo? Share the best spots with us in the comments below!
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