Finding a restaurant in Stamford to enjoy a delicious meal is simple. With great options at nearly every corner, individuals are often spoiled for choice. Finding the right restaurant for the whole family, though, can sometimes be more challenging. So, the next time you head out with the children, be sure to try out these kid-friendly spots that offer both a welcoming, laid-back environment and versatile, mouthwatering menu for those of all ages to enjoy.
Coalhouse Pizza
There’s something about a good slice of pizza that can put a smile on anyone’s face, especially a child’s. From classic pizza parties to family dinners and “topping choice debates,” a night at Coalhouse Pizza is sure to please all. The blues and jazz-inspired restaurant also offers delicious weekend brunch options available from 10am to 3pm.
Lucky’s Classic Burger & Malt Shop
Step back in time and into a world of jukeboxes, root beer floats and chocolate malts. Lucky’s Classic Burger & Malt Shop is just the spot to bring the kids to enjoy some of the finest burgers in the state. In addition to a variety of tasty shakes and other American classics, this retro-themed dining destination also has healthy salad dishes and a kids’ menu with options that will make any child feel…lucky!
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Prepare to get your hands dirty and your grub on with the young ones at Stamford’s Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a restaurant deeply rooted in the traditions of southern bar-b-que. Its laid-back, rustic atmosphere grouped with genuine hospitality and award-winning recipes, make for a perfect lunch or dinner outing with the whole family. A kids’ menu with all the essentials—sliders, wings, mac & cheese and grilled cheese, to name a few, as well as a choice of two sides, add to this eatery’s child-friendly appeal.
Lakeside Diner
Known for its famous homemade donuts, Lakeside Diner is a cozy place to bring the kids for a relaxing breakfast treat. Its scenic location and overall friendly environment have the power to transport patrons back to simpler times, successfully serving as a safe haven for many Stamford residents through the years. Between its bubble gum pink and turquoise walls and endless vistas of the adjacent Holts Ice Pond, this neighborhood location may be small, but sure is welcoming to all fortunate enough to walk through its doors.
Cantina
In addition to its energetic, modern setting, Cantina, a Mexican restaurant located in downtown Stamford, maintains a stellar reputation among those who appreciate southwest-inspired plates of authentic-tasting Mexican food. Since this may not appeal to all children, the restaurant also offers a reasonable kids’ menu with traditional and American meal options to satisfy both the most daring and reserved.
So, whatever you choose, enjoy with the whole clan at hand!