Dining out with your kids can be hard, but these restaurants make it a bit easier. From satisfying picky eaters to having entertainment for kids, these kid-friendly restaurants in Grand Rapids and nearby cities make eating out a pleasant experience again. There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy, and even the pickiest of eaters will find somewhere to eat on this list.
Bagger Dave’s
Cascade Township
- Address: 2817 Kraft Ave. SE
- Phone: 616-977-4349
Grand Rapids
- Address: 2190 E. Beltline Ave. NE
- Phone: 606-361-6408
Kids will enjoy the Lil’ Bagger meals on Wednesdays and Sundays, and parents will love the meal’s $2.95 price tag. A train up near the ceiling travels around the room to keep kids entertained.
Big E’s Bar and Grill
- Address: 2321 E. Beltline Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-608-8825
On Minion Mondays, kids eat free at Big E’s. There’s plenty of comfy seating and space for big parties and children.
Brann’s Steakhouse and Grill
28th Street
- Address: 5510 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-285-7800
Division Avenue
- Address: 4157 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-534-5421
Leonard Street
- Address: 401 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-454-9368
Wyoming
- Address: 4157 Division Ave. S
- Phone: 616-534-5421
Brann’s has more televisions and projection screens than any other restaurant around, which means kids will be entertained for hours. The Leonard Street location has also paired with Food Circles, a non-profit that provides food for local children.
Houlihan’s
- Address: 1968 Breton Road SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-957-1683
Houlihan’s makes every meal from scratch daily, and the vast menu is perfect for anyone with any kind of food allergy or aversion. They have plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as a kids’ menu and kid-friendly snacks.
Logan’s Road House
Caledonia
- Address: 1651 Marketplace Drive SE
- Phone: 616-554-7044
Grandville
- Address: 4425 Canal Ave. SW
- Phone: 616-534-6385
Walker
- Address: 3153 Alpine Ave.
- Phone: 616-647-4007
Logan’s has an extensive kids’ menu with plenty of options for main dishes and sides. Also, kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays, so it’s a wallet-friendly option for a meal out.
Peppino’s Sports Grille
- Address: 130 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-456-8444
Plenty of specials are offered weekly at Peppino’s, and carry out is available every day of the week so if going out is not an option for your family, you can order in.
Red Robin
Grandville
- Address: 3722 Potomac Circle
- Phone: 616-257-3962
Kentwood
- Address: 3195 28th St. SE
- Phone: 616-957-1430
Red Robin has gluten-free and vegetarian options for any kind of dietary restriction, as well as more than a dozen items on the children’s menu to find something for any kind of picky eater – plus plenty of healthy bottomless sides.
Russ’ Restaurant
28th Street
- Address: 2750 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-949-8631
Alpine
- Address: 3531 Alpine Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-784-2230
Cutlerville
- Address: 6444 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-281-2790
Grandville
- Address: 4440 Chicago Drive, Grandville
- Phone: 616-531-1146
Plainfield
- Address: 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-361-7545
Wyoming
- Address: 2340 28th St. SW, Wyoming
- Phone: 616-538-3410
Russ’ has kiddie options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the $2.49 price will appeal to parents without breaking the bank.
Steak ‘n Shake
Alpine
- Address: 3488 Alpine Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-785-7082
Grandville
- Address: 4360 Kenowa Ave. SW, Grandville
- Phone: 616-667-0744
Kalamazoo
- Address: 6259 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-554-1919
Kentwood
- Address: 4550 28th St. SE, Kentwood
- Phone: 616-957-7770
Wyoming
- Address: 5477 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming
- Phone: 616-530-6627
Burgers and milkshakes scream kid-friendly, and since most locations are open 24 hours, families can sit down to eat whenever is convenient for them and work around children’s schedules.
Texas Roadhouse
Grandville
- Address: 4381 Canal Ave. SW, Grandville
- Phone: 616-530-7427
Kentwood
- Address: 3776 28th St. SE, Kentwood
- Phone: 616-575-0361
The lobby of Texas Roadhouse is known for all of the arcade games that keep kids busy. Adults and kids alike can’t resist the rolls that go to every table, and odds are that your family will end up with a second basket of rolls because kids love them.
The Electric Cheetah
- Address: 1015 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-451-4779
Kids who come in get a fun Cheetah activity sheet with plenty of fun facts about the animal, a cheetah body part match game, three pictures to color and more. Kids will be entertained longer than it takes for food to arrive.
The Old Goat
- Address: 2434 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-288-6976
This spacious restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for squirmy kids who can’t sit still. All the food is cooked from scratch, and some nights there is live music to keep kids entertained.
The Score
- Address: 5301 Northland Drive NE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-301-0600
The Score has a play area for small kids, as well as a beach volleyball court that hosts youth clinics and tournaments so check ahead to see if your child can play, then head over and get some dinner after.
Tom and Chee
- Address: 3060 44th St., Grandville
- Phone: 616-531-9900
This whole restaurant is dedicated to grilled cheese and tomato soup, which is the ultimate kid friendly meal. The child and child-at-heart will love all the different types of grilled cheese offered here. Look for the Grand Rapids location opening soon.
Uccello’s
Caledonia
- Address: 8256 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Caledonia
- Phone: 616-891-1100
Grandville
- Address: 3940 Rivertown Parkway, Grandville
- Phone: 616-249-9344
Grand Rapids
- Address: 2630 E. Beltline Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
- Phone: 616-954-2002
Rockford
- Address: 19 N. Main St., Rockford
- Phone: 616-866-0666
Walker
- Address: 4787 Lake Michigan Drive, Walker
- Phone: 616-735-5520
Uccello’s has a color sheet and extensive kids’ menu to keep children happy. There is also live music for them to listen to and occupy them until dinner arrives.
