Best Restaurants for Kids in Connecticut

Taking your kids out to eat can be a daunting task if you’re not prepared. Finding restaurants with kid-friendly eats, entertainment, and affordable prices can be difficult. We’ve put together a list of the best restaurants for kids in Connecticut for you and your family to try and enjoy! Want more Connecticut fun? Check out Free or Cheap Activities for Kids in Connecticut, Scariest Places in Connecticut, Best Camping on Cape Cod and even First Trip to Fenway with the Kids (ok, so Fenway and the Cape aren’t Connecticut, but they are a short drive)!

German
Eastside Restaurant
New Britain

You may not think of a traditional German restaurant as “kid-friendly”, but with entertainment like live accordion music and a kids’ menu that incorporates German and American eats, this New Britain restaurant is a win for the whole family!

Ice Cream
Carousel Shop
Old Lyme

Have some dessert with lots of different ice cream options and toppings in this 30-year-old ice cream and candy shop. Enjoy a ride on the authentic carousel featuring beautifully carved animals. While you ride, try to grab rings to win a free ride. The young and the young at heart will love this family-friendly dessert stop!

American
Super Duper Weenie
Fairfield

Not only is it funny to say, this restaurant known for its scrumptious hot dogs is a favorite for the kids! Kids might enjoy a plain hot dog with everyday condiments. Adults may want to go a little more adventurous like a Georgia Red Hot topped with sausage, sauerkraut, mustard, and homemade sweet relish. Not a hot dog fan? The burgers and chicken sandwiches are also kid-approved!

Pizza
Mystic Pizza
Mystic

If your kids are a bit older, introduce them to the cult classic movie Mystic Pizza starring a 21-year-old Julia Roberts before they visit the actual pizza joint in the town of the same name. Enjoy a slice or a whole pie, a calzone, or a grinder (sandwich) from this popular iconic restaurants perfect for all ages (and movie fans)!

Breakfast
Rose’s Berry Farm
South Glastonbury

Have breakfast with a view at Rose’s! Sunday breakfast on the deck overlooking the farm is a perfect family dining experience! From Father’s Day until the third week in October, breakfast is served from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Delight in a belgian waffle, quiche, or delicious breakfast burrito. Most items are $6 or less for an affordable family breakfast. After breakfast, pick your own berries on the farm and enjoy exploring the grounds (including a playground)!

If you’re looking for a family restaurant that both you and your kids will enjoy, check out the best restaurants for kids in Connecticut on this list! Pizza, hot dogs, breakfast, or even some ethnic foods are perfect for your youngsters’ palettes. Try them out, and let us know your favorite places to eat in Connecticut with your family.