New Orleans is a city filled with activities to do and places to see with kids. Whether your kids are in for some active fun at laser tags or trampoline parks, it may seem like there’s still somewhere to be.
We thought it’s always better to think with a full stomach, so take some time to recharge your batteries with the kids and enjoy a delicious meal while deciding what to do next! Maybe exploring one of the city’s many interesting museums?
Here are some of the best family-friendly restaurants in and around New Orleans, so feel free to take a look at our top 10 picks:
Top 10 kid-friendly restaurants in New Orleans
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200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Ruby Slipper
This restaurant’s famous biscuits are something to try when in New Orleans. It’s family-friendly and animal-friendly as well! Don’t forget to try the omelets, pancakes, and French toast. You can book a private event and host your celebration at any of its locations.2
Bub's Burgers, 4413 Banks St, New Orleans, LA, USA
Bub's NOLA
Bub’s NOLA serves the tastiest burgers in a colorful kid-friendly environment, it even has some fun arcade games! Kids’ menu includes Grilled Cheese, burgers, and Toasted PB&J. Enjoy a family day at this special place your kids will love!3
121 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Daisy Dukes
This place’s southern atmosphere welcomes families to try a wide delicious menu that has shrimp specials, salads, sandwiches, and more! It even serves all-day breakfast at late hours. The kids’ menu includes chicken tenders, grilled cheese, and more tasty options.4
714 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA, USA
Fat Boy's Pizza
Since its opening in 2019, this family-owned restaurant has offered a variety of pizza flavors, wings, sweet milkshakes, and so much more! It also has many Party Packages, which makes it an ideal place to celebrate your little one’s birthday parties!5
244 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
The Backyard
Sandwiches and burgers have never tasted so good as in The Backyard, this place specializes in smoked meats! For 12-year-olds and under, the menu includes sloppy Joe, hot dogs, chicken bites, and more. Enjoy some fresh air at its outdoor tables!6
3100 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Ted's Frostop
Ted’s Frostop is a New Orleans classic family-friendly diner, where you and your kids will get to enjoy its many delicious options as well as its fun arcade games! Kids’ menu (served with fries) includes Chicken Tenders, Grilled Cheese, and of course their specialty: burgers!7
3001 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Joey K's Restaurant
This kid-friendly restaurant offers peanut butter & jelly, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, and spaghetti & meatballs (all of which are served with fries) for kids 12 years old and under. Joey K’s is a great place for birthday celebrations and other special occasions!8
617 Piety Street b, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Bratz Y'all Bistro
Specialized in German traditional food, Bratz Y’all has served abundant delicious plates since its opening in 2012. The kids’ menu offers Chicken Schnitzel Fingers and Kid’s Brats with Fries, and it’s a great birthday venue too!9
739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Oceana Grill
Tourists and locals enjoy New Orleans' traditional cuisine at Oceana Grill, your kids will love it too! Their menu offers fried shrimp, chicken strips, burgers, and even kiddie drinks, like Roy Roger, and Shirley Temple. All kids’ menus are served with fries.10
43344 South Range Road, Hammond, LA, USA
Salty Joe's BBQ
This place in Hammond serves delicious food in a family-friendly environment. Your children won’t want to miss the tasty BBQ pork sandwiches or the ribs, which are the classic meals. This place (great for birthday parties, by the way), also hosts fun events like karaoke nights!If your kids are animal lovers as we are, you should check out the aquariums and zoos New Orleans has to offer. Some of them have animal encounters where kids get to meet them, making it a one-of-a-kind experience!
