Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Central Austin

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1. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 40 times today

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a vintage-chic restaurant/speakeasy with a well curated menu of elevated comfort food and modern American share plates. The menu includes a craft cocktail list emphasizing fresh juices and classic ingredients, and an extensive and diverse wine list featuring varietals from around the world with a selection of beers and ciders, and a tap of local craft brews.

2. Hopfields

4.7

Exceptional(329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 20 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

3. Nori

4.8

Exceptional(383)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Old West Austin

Booked 36 times today

Plant-based Japanese Cuisine serving sushi, ramen and crafted cocktails. Cozy romantic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating available. Come try our best seller Volcano Roll and handmade Shiitake Gyozas.

4. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4216)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 126 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

5. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1319)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 100 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

6. Nido

4.6

Exceptional(1320)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 91 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

7. Paperboy

4.9

Exceptional(321)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 50 times today

Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.

8. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1576)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

9. Uchiko Austin

4.8

Exceptional(6076)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 44 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi redefined. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

10. Este

4.8

Exceptional(241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 97 times today

Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal. In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

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From verified diners like you

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Daisy
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely experience. They worked together as a team, were engaging without being overbearing and they knew the menu. Plate had large portions and were cooked to perfection
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Allyson
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I had the best experience during happy hour today! We had a large group and they were so accommodating and kind! Also, the food was delicious!
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Honey Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin
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4.9
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Christine
Austin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We love Aba! The food is incredible and the ambience, lighting, indoor/outdoor feel is so different than other other restaurant in Austin. It’s a beautiful restaurant and the food never disappoints. Highly recommend!! 10/10
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Manish
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great service and menu choices. Appreciate the zero proof menu and the vegan sushi options.
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NoriPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old West Austin
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4.8
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BILLY
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 2, 2025
Everything was good. Food and service. Very good for a special night out.
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.7

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