Guide To: 5 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Jacksonville, FL (For Even the Pickiest Eaters)
Are you tired of the same old routine of dining out with kids in tow? Looking for a restaurant that will not only satisfy their picky taste buds but also provide a fun and engaging experience? Are you all dressed up for family photos in Jacksonville, FL, and wondering what to do after the camera stops clicking? Look no further!
In this article, I've uncovered my top kid-friendly restaurant picks in Jacksonville, FL that offer a perfect dining experience for families with little ones. From interactive menus to play areas, healthy options to dessert delights, these restaurants have it all.
Get ready to treat your kids to a memorable dining experience that they will thank you for!
Kid-Friendly Beach & Outdoor Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL: Wicked Barley
Wicked Barley has a fun outdoor seating area. It’s located along Goody’s Creek. There’s even a boardwalk along the creek for the kids to explore. They have an area with a hammock and beach sand for the kids to play in while Mom and Dad enjoy a nice meal. There’s even a place to play corn hole!
My personal favorite that lets me breathe while the kiddos play.
- Outdoor Activities: life-sized games, hammocks, cornhole
- Kid-Friendly Menu: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, grilled cheese, hot dogs, chicken bites, and Bold City Ice Pops
- Pet-Friendly Environment: Dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden
- Waterfront Access: boat dock and kayak launch, accessible by water, scenic backdrop
- Covered Patio and Beer Garden: covered patio, pet-friendly waterfront beer garden
- Live Events: live music, seasonal activities like face painting during their Sunday Brunch
BEACH, SAND, HAMMOCKS & OUTDOOR SEATING
Kid-Friendly BBQ Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL: ABBQ
ABBQ has a fenced in backyard with lots of space for coloring with chalk. Don’t forget to take some chalk with you because ABBQ does not provide chalk. Though you might get lucky and find some left behind by other diners. There are outdoor games for the kids to enjoy, such as cornhole and connect 4.
Mom and Dad can relax and enjoy a meal while the kids play.
- Outdoor Activities: large backyard with yard games
- Kid-Friendly Menu: options like brisket sliders, turkey sliders, pork sliders, grilled cheese, cheeseburgers, mac and cheese, and chicken tenders
- Pet-Friendly Environment: Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area
- Live Events: live music events several days a week
CHALK, BBQ & BACKYARD FAMILY FUN
Kid-Friendly Chic-Fil-A Beach and Hodges in Jacksonville, FL
Chick-Fil-A Beach and Hodges is another great choice with a kid’s play area. The kids can play while Mom and Dad watch from the dining room. The kids are free to climb and play while Mom and Dad relax and connect for a bit. And don’t forget to trade in that toy for an ice cream cone! Most Tuesday nights are for the kids at Chick-Fil-A Beach and Hodges, featuring face painting, a DJ, bounce houses, and more!
Outdoor Seating: outdoor seating options in an open-air environment.
Playground: indoor play area
Kid-Friendly Menu: options like 5-count Nuggets, 2-count Chick-n-Strips, 5-count Grilled Nuggets, each with a side and a small drink.
Family Nights: weekly Family Nights on Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring activities like face painting, balloon art, spring crafts, and table-side magic performances
FAMILY NIGHT & CHICKEN NUGGETS
Kid-Friendly Jacksonville, FL Restaurant: V Pizza Mandarin. Kids Play on the Jungle Gym While Mom & Dad Listen to Music
V Pizza Mandarin has a playground for the kids, including swings and a jungle gym! Not only that, but they host a kid’s pizza making class along with trivia and Bingo nights. There’s even live music 3 nights a week. This place is quite the entertaining experience for the kids, as well as mom and dad.
- Outdoor Play Area: fenced-in backyard play area with swings, a chalk wall and a jungle gym
- Kid-Friendly Menu: options like butter noodles, butter & cheese noodles, noodles with meatball, 10" one-topping pizzas
- Live Events: Bingo Night every Monday at 7:00 PM
PIZZA & JUNGLE GYM HANGS
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