3. MAGGIANO' S LITTLE ITALY
What’s better for a family than a FAMILY-STYLE restaurant? At Maggiano’s, you and your kids can enjoy the freedoms that I know you both want and deserve. Families can choose either their deliciously Italian individual entrees, or their ever-popular ‘family-style’ entrees, which can each be shared by at least 3-4 people.
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For a more Mediterranean dining experience, a good family option is Aladdin’s Eatery. Aladdin’s is home to multiple menu pages of Lebanese food, along with the most delicious cakes you could ever imagine. The kid’s menu is fairly limited; however your kids will be sure to overlook that fact once they see the mile-high cakes on display. READER CAUTION: The large hummus is REALLY large
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5. CLYDE'S
An up-scale feeling with an ‘everybody-friendly’ menu is what you’ll get at Clyde’s.
With their eight unbeatable locations in the DC area, Clyde’s restaurants are the perfect compromise for your fancy needs and you kids’ need for awesome chicken tenders.
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6. BERTUCCI' S
Your kids may not be able to play with the extra pizza dough anymore, but they’ll certainly still have a great time eating Bertucci’s. Their kid’s menu boasts tons of kid-friendly Italian dishes, while still leaving space to color their Italy-inspired pictures.
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7. LOGAN' S ROADHOUSE
For a not-so-normal hands-on dinner activity, Logan’s is the place to go. The barrels of peanuts (YES, BARRELS!) to crack open make a great distracter while waiting for a meal.
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 8. CASABLANCA
Kids with a more refined pallet will love Casablanca. Although there is no kid’s menu to speak of, simple yet tasteful Moroccan dishes fill the menu. Your kids may want to try Casablanca’s chicken with lemon and olives or their Bastilla dish.
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9. PASSION FISH
A seafood and sushi restaurant? For kids? What?! If you want to start your kids early on those delicious delicacies from the sea, try PassionFish’s sushi starter plate for kids. PassionFish also has a great (non-sushi) kid’s menu.
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10.BLUE RIDGE GRILL
Blue Ridge Grill hosts an awesome kid’s menu, with choices like mini-ribs. They also give out Etch-a-Sketches and coloring pages to assure that your kids will NEVER have a dull moment.
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11. MON AMI GABI
They call themselves a classic French bistro, but Mon Ami Gabi has many kid-friendly ‘American’ dishes, too. Their menu contains a HUGE selection of burgers. In addition, their shoestring fries will definitely be a must-have for your kids, as they come in a container that no one can miss!
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12. RED HOT AND BLUE
Looking for big portions, lots of barbecue sauce, and the best ribs around? Try Red Hot and Blue. Their extensive selection of all-things barbecued will make your taste buds curl. I didn’t find any evidence of a kid’s menu online, but there are certainly many ‘kid’s menu-like’ options.
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13. UNCLE JULIO'S
Uncle Julio’s is an awesome choice for Mexican-lovers everywhere. You’ll love their Heart-Healthy menu, while your kids will love their famous fajitas. Uncle Julio’s also serves fruit with their kid’s meals, which will definitely make it a more healthy dining option.
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14. FACCIA LUNA
With over 25 different pizza toppings, in addition to a separate kid’s menu, Faccia Luna will make it easy for your kids to find something that they’ll love. *MOMS BEWARE: Tuesday nights are ½ priced their featured wine!
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15. BIG BOWL
If your kids are fans of either Chinese or Thai food, they’ll have NO problem eating at Big Bowl. Their kid’s entrees basically mimic some of the adult ones, just with smaller portions. Big Bowl also offers starter chopsticks for kids.
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16. GENEROUS GEORGE'S POSITIVE PIZZA AND PASTA PLACE
Kids can be the chef at Generous George’s. Their kid’s menu offers a Make-Your-Own Pizza, in which kids choose from an endless list of pizza toppings and get a chef’s hat to compliment their creativity. Generous George’s is a great place for birthday parties, too.
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17. DAVE AND BUSTER'S
No one loves arcade games and food more than a kid. At Dave and Buster’s, kids can choose their Eat and Play Combo: a choice of eight different entrees and a $10 game card, all for $15.99. Dave and Buster’s will be fun for the whole family, as their games are great for both kids and parents.
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18. EGGSPECTATIONS
You’ve NEVER seen a breakfast menu so big until you’ve seen the one at Eggspectations. Kids will want to try every egg-influenced dish, along with their yummy pancakes and French toast. Eggspectations has a home-like environment that will make you and your kids feel extra warm and toasty.
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