Manhattan Restaurants for Kids

Manhattan Restaurants for Kids
Manhattan restaurants are more often considered high-class cuisine than family fun. However, there are a number of options in New York City for families. Whether in Greenwich Village or Columbus Circle, all it takes to find good, family-friendly cuisine is a little advance research. Here are a few of the best picks to get you started.

Barking Dog Luncheonette

The Barking Dog Luncheonette is a charming place for the young dog-lover, with all-dog decor and a watering hole outside for the family pet. Located on the Upper East Side, the Barking Dog's menu was created with children in mind. In addition to a full list of sandwiches and other American staples, the Barking Dog offers breakfast any time of day, so kids can get cereal or pancakes all day long.

Barking Dog Luncheonette
1678 Third Ave.
New York, NY
212-831-1800

Teany Cafe

Teany Cafe, a family restaurant for locavores the and health-minded, serves a variety of organic and vegetarian dishes. Plus, the restaurant is owned by Moby, making it a good pick for teenagers who are into the indie music scene. Teany's is perfect for introducing kids to healthy eating, as the menu has descriptions of each dish explaining what junk food the dish tastes like.

Teany Cafe
90 Rivington St.
New York, NY 10002
212-475-9190

America

A bold name for a bold restaurant, America features Statue of Liberty decor and dishes kids will love. Expect all the classics, like macaroni and cheeseburgers. However, the restaurant prides itself on presenting foods from across the country, such as gumbo, enchiladas and buffalo chicken. America even has magicians and other entertainers performing in the restaurant on weekends.

America
9 E. 18th St.
New York, NY
212-505-2110

Article Written By Louie Doverspike

Based in Seattle, Louie Doverspike has been a professional writer since 2004. His work has appeared in various publications, including "AntiqueWeek" magazine, the "Prague Post" and "Seattle Represent!" Doverspike holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College.

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