Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Jacksonville

We know a few restaurants in Jacksonville where the kids have plenty of options, and the adults do too.

You find a spot with a kids menu, but the adult choices are not so hot. Or you see a fabulous menu for adults, but there's nothing on it your child will eat. Fortunately, Jacksonville is full of great spots to make the whole family happy. Here are our top picks for kid- (and parent-) friendly restaurants:

1. The Bearded Pig

With a location in San Marco and Jax Beach, parents can dine on their favorite BBQ while kids select from their own menu featuring BBQ, a hot dog and chicken nuggets. The kids menu offers many options for sides, including traditional favorites mac-n-cheese and French fries.

2. Dreamette

Treat the family to the best ice cream in the state. This local stand is a Jacksonville institution that opened in 1948, and serves up hand-dipped soft serve, milkshakes and a killer banana split.

3. Maple Street Biscuit Company

Maple Street Biscuit Company is one of Jacksonville’s most popular breakfast spots, and with good reason. They have locations in San Marco, Jacksonville Beach, Southside and Murray Hill. Each location has their flaky, fresh-made biscuits turned into various breakfast sandwiches featuring southern favorites like juicy all-natural fried chicken breast, sausage gravy, collard greens and more. The kids menu offers smaller portions of favorites, including chocolate chip waffles and a chicken biscuit.

4. Moon River Pizza

When it comes to kids, and adults, pizza is a surefire crowd-pleaser. This funky, local pizza shop has plenty of options to keep both the kids and adults happy, with pizza by the slice or the whole. They also offer gluten-free crust. This hip spot will have you looking like the coolest parents in town.

5. Taco Lu

This colorful, local taco spot is a big hit with locals and visitors alike. They have a kids menu featuring simple favorites like chicken or beef tacos, chicken or cheese quesadillas and even fish sticks. That, along with the bright Mexican decorations inside are sure to keep the little ones happy while you enjoy popular dishes from the “big kids” menu like the Bangin’ Shrimp or Baja Fish tacos.

6. Sweet Pete’s and Fizzies & Fare

If you’re ready for a sweet treat, Sweet Pete’s is the place to go. The whimsical candy store offers something for kids and adults with everything from traditional chocolate and hard candies to homemade sea salt caramels.

Fizzies & Fare, located inside Sweet Pete’s, is a combination restaurant, soda pop shop and ice cream parlor. The restaurant menu features shareable appetizes, sure to please kids and adults, including corn nuggets and mozzarella cheese wedges. Don’t forget to save room for dessert. The fun menu offers a variety of milkshakes, ice cream and floats. There’s even a unicorn sundae. Plus, kids 12 and under can eat for FREE on Thursday nights from 5-8pm at Fizzies and Fare! With every 1 adult entrée purchased, up to 3 kids meals are free. Offer valid for kids meals only.

7. Sierra Grille Atlantic Beach

Sierra Grille in Atlantic Beach is a family-friendly restaurant that is also affordable. Consider that a win-win! They offer $3 kids meals every Monday when you dine-in. Plus, your children will love the kids play area they have available.

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