Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Queens

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Queens? 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!

SHI

4.9

4.9 (1082)

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

Long Island City

About the restaurant

SHI is a gorgeous new waterside Pan-Asian restaurant in Long Island City. Featuring a full bar and lounge it is the perfect spot to start a wonderful night on a date, or just friends going out together. It’s gorgeous dining room has floor to ceiling bay windows that showcase the entire city skyline like you have only seen in pictures. SHI's eclectic menu of Asian style serves Japanese style, Vietnamese style, Chinese style, and a full sushi bar as well. When the weather is warmer, seek the outdoor terrace for your dining pleasure. This sleek restaurant should be classified as sexy and fun.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

This was a last minute reservation after my first reservation change the time due to an event they were having at their restaurant. Glad it worked out and the food was good.

Dee's

4.8

4.8 (916)

$31 to $50

Italian

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

DEE’S
An Italian Dinner House with an American Twist

Offering a relaxed and upscale dining experience in Forest Hills, DEE’S is your casual neighborhood restaurant with a New York City feel.

Relaxed luxury comes together with our family friendly menu, white-table cloth service and upscale decor creating an inviting and affordable respite from the everyday hustle.

Whether your looking to share a wood-fired pizza or savor a three-course meal, DEE’S is your urban familiar escape to joyfully gather with friends and family.

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Bob

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

We visited with our 6 year old grandson. The staff were so friendly with him. He thoroughly enjoyed the mussels and fries, my wife a wonderful shrimp pasta dish and I had broccoli rabe with sausage. We come here weekly and enjoy the food, the cocktails, the staff, and the atmosphere. Also we enjoy their brunch- yummy!

Meet the Meat

4.8

4.8 (535)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Astoria

About the restaurant

Meet the Meat is a steakhouse located in the heart of Astoria. Using the finest quality meats we prepare a variety of cuts such as filet mignon, porter house, ribeye , prime sirloin, and sliced steak. Our specialty is steaks, but we also serve a selection of other fine dishes such as lamb chops, grilled chicken breast, salmon, branzino, as well as burgers and pasta options.

It's our goal to grill the most delectable steaks in Astoria with a commitment to freshness and flavor in every bite. Your complete satisfaction is our top priority here at Meet the Meat. We welcome you into our cozy and relaxing restaurant to enjoy a meal with friends, family, or that special someone. Come savor one of our delicious, juicy steaks. We promise you will leave our restaurant happy and full.

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Erin

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

A+ food and always the most hospitable and hardworking owner. We have been here many times, and it’s always a wonderful experience.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Flushing, NY | Chinatown of Queens

4.8

4.8 (876)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Flushing

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Jane

Dined 4 days ago

Fresh food, good ambience and good service as always

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Patrizia's of Maspeth

4.8

4.8 (135)

$31 to $50

Italian

Douglaston

About the restaurant

PATRIZIA’S GROUP OF RESTAURANTS ARE SERVING UP YOUR TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE ITALIAN COOKING. JUST LIKE A SUNDAY LUNCH AT YOUR ITALIAN GRANDMAS HOUSE!
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We welcome you to enjoy our family style tasting menu which includes seasonally inspired dishes from our homemade breads, cheeses and pastas to our selected meats, seafood, wines and desserts. Your enjoyment of our food and restaurant is very important to us. We strive to make everyone feel like family.

For parties of 20 or more please call the restaurant at 718-779-2083.

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Tracy

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

One of the best places to eat when you are really hungry and need some drinks to relax with co-workers, friends, and family. The food is delicious and the drinks are tasty! I have been to several locations and I love them all. The service is excellent and the price is right for everything you get during your meal.

Westville - Long Island City

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

American

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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BradVIP

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Had a delicious Sunday breakfast with fresh ingredients. From savory to sweet there was something for everyone in our group.

Citrico Cafe

4.6

4.6 (125)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Freshness In Every Bite! Citrico, in the backyard of Kaufman Studios, is a new Mexican Cafe & Agaveria offering new Mexican / LA-style street tacos and intriguing cocktails made with our house-infused agaves.

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Raymond

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing drinks amazing food 10/10. Music is great, house music makes you feel like you’re in Tulum.

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La Sala by tu Casa

4.5

4.5 (41)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Kew Gardens

About the restaurant

La sala by Tu Casa is tapas restaurant offering an extensive wine list along side some wonderful cocktails. Come on your next date night or just tapas and drinks with friends while you enjoy our live music and beautiful ambiance.

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CelesteVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

This is a hidden gem in Kew Gardens. Beautiful ambiance with excellent food and service. Highly recommend!

Terrone

4.5

4.5 (42)

$30 and under

Italian

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Terrone - Italian Farm to American Table. We look forward to serving you!

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Colin

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

I've had the pizza before and really like it, but the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese was A+. The service has gotten way better since the last time I've been. There was some frustration earlier in the evening and the manager and staff took care of us well for it. I look forward to coming back for more first course items.

Sugar Factory - Queens

4.2

4.2 (1082)

$31 to $50

American

South Ozone Park

About the restaurant

Coming Sugar Factory American Brasserie, America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot, expands with its newest location in the notable Resorts World New York in Queens, opening to the public August 2021. The 12,000-square-foot location is the 22nd location for the world-famous brand celebrating 10+ years serving the most decadent sweets and treats around the world.

Sugar Factory at Resorts World New York will be located at the porte cochère entrance to the resort. The 218-seat restaurant dining room is a contemporary rendition of an old Paris brasserie bar featuring hot air balloon banquets, café seating, floral lined walls, two large white illuminated canopy trees, and an impressive DJ booth. A private dining area with a stand alone cocktail bar will complete the room, with an additional 14 bar seats for guests to enjoy. Upon entrance, diners will be greeted by a life-size, instagrammable flower wall with neon wall art.

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Thomas

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Bathrooms were a mess, dessert had be made 2x. Waitress did right thing but overall poor experience

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