Best Family-Friendly Dining
By Joshua Hinsdale, Austin Editor
Dining out with the little ones doesn't have to just be about fast food. These popular kid-friendly Austin restaurants are sure to offer something for the whole family.
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Central Market
4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
A field trip to this grocery mecca isn't complete without a PB&J from the cafe. -
El Mercado
1702 Lavaca St, Austin, TX
Family-friendly Tex-Mex restaurant in downtown. -
EZ's Brick Oven and Grill
3918 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Fifties-style decor, hand-dipped shakes and "EZ" ordering. -
Gatti Town
7101 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX
The folks at Mr. Gatti's have brought their own version of a pizza fun house to South Austin. -
Hang Town Grill
701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
A modern take on traditional fast-food joints. -
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX
The outdoor bar over Lake Austin is the place to be at this popular beach-themed restaurant. -
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Good food served at a mellow location surrounded by pecan trees. -
Rio Grande Tex Mex
1720 North Mays, Round Rock, TX
Lively neighborhood restaurant serves up Mexican and Tex-Mex with the authentic colorful feel of a traditional border cafe. -
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
This Lamar Boulevard restaurant and bar is a favorite among Austin's loyal Tex-Mex lovers. -
Spaghetti Warehouse
117 W Fourth St, Austin, TX
A family style Italian grill with traditional pastas, freshly baked 15-layer lasagna and chicken parmigiana. -
Fuddruckers
2700 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX
Build a seriously hefty hamburger at this fast food joint with a diner-like atmosphere.
