Great Kid Restaurants in Portland, OR

Home of Beverly Cleary, one of the world's most beloved children book authors, Portland is a great place for kids to explore the abundance of nature that sneaks into the city. Small herds of pet chickens roam the yards of many of the homes in Portland, and parks overflow with roses and wild mushrooms. Eating out in Portland with kids in tow can be a wonderful way to experience the city if you know where to go.

Screen Door

East Portland's Screen Door serves Southern and Cajun cuisine in a comfortable, clean and kid friendly atmosphere. Screen Door is delicious but unpretentious, serving hearty, home cooking that incorporates local organic produce and meats. The brunch menu is extensive, with fried chicken and waffles, buttermilk biscuits and gravy and garden grits among other uniquely Southern treats. Dinner serves up BBQ brisket, jambalaya, shrimp plates and more. Expect to spend $15 - $30 per person at this Portland gem.

Screen Door
2337 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 542-0880
www.screendoorrestaurant.com

Pause Kitchen and Bar

For better or worse, North Portland's Pause has been called a "daycare" because of the hoards of children that seem to end up there. With an outside patio catering to kids and an extensive kids' menu, Pause is a popular spot for families. Pause serves classic American comfort food: thick juicy burgers with fries, creamy macaroni and cheese and chunky hot soups. Vegans and vegetarians will find plenty to feast on, as Pause offers vegan shooters and large salads.
Prices range from $11 - $30 per person.

Pause Kitchen and Bar
5101 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(971) 230-0705

McMenamins Kennedy School

Northeast Portland's McMenamins Kennedy School is a remodeled elementary school, so how could it be anything but kid friendly? The Courtyard restaurant within the Kennedy School is spacious and warmly decorated, and serves homemade brews and better than average pub food. Burgers are huge and loaded with sauteed vegetables and cheeses. Pizza, pita appetizer plates and salads are also available. Right down the hall is the Kennedy School theater, which always has at least one kid friendly movie playing for just $3. Prices for the restaurant range from $15 - 30 a person.

McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 249-3983
http://www.kennedyschool.com/index.php?loc=113

Article Written By Michelle Wishhart

Michelle Wishhart is a writer based out of Astoria, Ore. She has been writing professionally for five years, starting with her position as a staff arts writer for an alternative weekly paper in Santa Cruz. She has a B.A. in fine arts from the University of California in Santa Cruz and a minor in English literature.

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