Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Nashville

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Doughbird - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (332)

$30 and under

American

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Nothing else can quite satisfy cravings for comfort food quite like the offbeat combination of house-made pizza and tender, juicy rotisserie chicken. Sip on inventive craft cocktails with fresh juices and homemade ingredients alongside local beers and a menu of wines to pair with every delicious bite. Our dishes are sure to indulge the most flavorful of appetites. Come in and find your flavor!

Top review

TawanaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fabiola was amazing!!! She’s knowledgeable, nice, shears has a smile and very efficient!

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch Specials at Doughbird

Elliston Place Soda Shop

4.7

4.7 (165)

$30 and under

Southern

Midtown

About the restaurant

We’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?

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Holly

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Food is always yummy and desserts are to die for! Service is always great, too. We love Elliston Place!!!

Eggspectation - Nashville

4.6

4.6 (17)

$30 and under

American

Antioch

About the restaurant

Founded in Montreal in 1993, eggspectation is world-famous for elevated takes on comfort-food classics for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Eggspectation uses classic ingredients and bold new flavors to create memorable dishes in a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. When you are dining with the people who matter during the moments that matter, eggspectation is where memories are made.

Our menu...
*Brunch, including elevated takes on pancakes, French toast, omelettes, and Benedicts, where you will always taste the quality with free-range eggs, thick-cut bacon, and always 100% real maple syrup.
*Lunch, including hand-crafted sandwiches and burgers, served on artisanal breads.
*Dinner, including culinary adventures of seafood, steaks, lamb chops, pasta, and more.
*Plus tastes from our home in Montreal, including poutine, crêpes, and duck confit.
*Full-bar, available all day, serving all your favorite libations as well as our own signature cocktails and mimosas.

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HeatherVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Overall it was good. Good menu. Food was not hot when it came out though. It likely sat for a little. Waitress was very nice and attentive

Emmy Squared Pizza - Green Hills

4.5

4.5 (383)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.
Private Dining and Catering also available!

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VickiVIP

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

Love this pizza! And the Caesar salad and garlic cheese sticks are perfect way to start. Finally save room for the skillet brownie because it is awesome!

Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4.3

4.3 (1039)

$30 and under

American

Donelson

About the restaurant

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert.
Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)
CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

John our sever was amazing it was my son’s bday and he made it super awesome with the volcano and singing. Food was epic will definitely return… I love the atmosphere of the place.

Music Row Bar & Grill

4.3

4.3 (15)

$30 and under

American

Nashville

About the restaurant

At Music Row Bar & Grill, we are committed to providing an inviting, upscale yet relaxed dining experience where culinary excellence meets genuine hospitality. Our dedication to sourcing the finest local and seasonal ingredients ensures that each dish is crafted with creativity, care, and passion.

Our goal is to create an environment where guests can come together to savor exceptional food and drinks while enjoying meaningful connections. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering outstanding service and unforgettable flavors, making every visit a celebration of comfort and sophistication. Join us at Music Row Bar & Grill for a dining experience that combines the best of hospitality and culinary artistry.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

They were very accommodating of our group of 10. The host was welcoming and the server was very helpful giving recommendations now to mention the food was great. Overall very good experience as an out of towner visiting for the weekend. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Dave & Buster's - Nashville

4.2

4.2 (122)

$30 and under

American

Donelson

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Bennie

Dined on Feb 16, 2025

The food was nothing shy of amazing! Never been to Dave and Busters and for sure will be going back. Great service and such an fun and relaxing atmosphere.

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Experience

Sunday SIP Night

Jasper's

4.2

4.2 (831)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Jasper's is your neighborhood bar and restaurant, done better! Perfect for catching the game, happy hour, or brunch with friends, Jasper’s serves elevated bar fare in an open, lively atmosphere. The space is equipped with plenty of TVs, a grab and go market, shuffleboard, and other games to gather, play, eat, and drink.

The wide-ranging all day menu features creative renditions of classic crowd-pleasers like wings, flatbread pizzas, salads, wraps, burgers, and hot chicken. For our thirsty friends, you’ll find a variety of boozy slushies, well-crafted cocktails, draft, and spirit-free cocktails at the oversized bar. Or, choose from a selection of wines and local beers on tap, all offered for less during Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 4-6pm.

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Kim

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Great place to eat with fabulous service! We liked the ambiance and the fact that we could have a conversation without having to shout over a loud, noisy environment.

Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

4.1

4.1 (2473)

$30 and under

Seafood

Donelson

About the restaurant

Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!

Top review

Michelle

Dined 4 days ago

Great time and ambiance! Seafood was spot on! ❤️❤️

P.F. Chang's - Nashville

3.8

3.8 (124)

$30 and under

Chinese

Midtown

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

Steve

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

As it was Valentine's day, the restaurant was very busy. There apparently some kind of issue with my reservation made through OpenTable. Fortunately, when I politely brought it to their attention, they seated us at the next available table. The entrees were good as always, service was a little slow, but again it was a very busy night. The only disappointment was dessert. My wife and I like key lime pie. What we received was of poor quality and pleated poorly. I think the server was embarrassed to serve it, as she immediately took it off or our bill without us saying a word. I will certainly go there again for entrees, but not on such a busy night.

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