Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New York

65 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

Give the kids a lesson in New York's diverse cultural history and take them to this Chinatown eatery. A koi pond and bridge run the length of the restaurant, serving as a perfect distraction if the young ones start to get antsy. Better yet, Shanghai Deluxe is just a few doors down from the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.

1 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)

When you a need a restaurant that's both kid- and adult-friendly, look no further than Mario Batali's casual Italian eatery. The menu features an assortment of pizzas and pastas that range from classy and simple to creative and sophisticated, and everything is delicious, no matter the age of your palate.

240 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Kids who love peanut butter will adore this West Village spot that serves peanut butter sandwiches ranging from the expected to the newfangled. The highly regarded shop offers other sandwich staples, such as grilled cheese, turkey, tuna fish and baloney and cheese.

225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022 (map)

When it's time to treat your brood to something sweet, Upper East Siders head to Serendipity. The decor--part attic-style antiques, part eclectic dollhouse--is charming and the food is good, but it's the desserts that steal the show. Try the frozen hot chocolate; it's famous for a reason. Afterward, take a stroll over to Central Park so the kids can work off the sugar rush.

524 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

Carroll Gardens is one of the most family-friendly 'hoods in Brooklyn, so it's no surprise that restaurants catering to parents have sprung up like wildfire. This refined local favorite offers a special menu just for tots, featuring universal favorites like grilled cheese, buttermilk fried chicken and hot dogs--all of which are served with milk or juice, a side like fries or carrots and a choice of dessert.