This gastropub has multiple locations, but the latest one at Grandscape is a massive, magical wonderland. With thousands of square feet of patio, kids can roam and adventure over to the cornhole and Jenga games (with little supervision). There are kid-friendly items on the menu at kid-friendly sizes in the appetizers section — think grilled sliders, chicken sliders, and edamame. The fish and chips and burger menu also have options that appeal to kiddo palettes, while the selections for grown-ups are numerous. And yes, it’s a pub — so there is booze.

Ford’s Garage in Plano offers an exhibition of classic cars right inside the restaurant if you’ve got a car enthusiast kid. The menu includes burgers and other diner food, so it’s an easy to sell to any kid. Adults can enjoy some more adventurous burgers (there are 15 options!), salad, wings, or comfort food, including meatloaf and barbecue pork ribs. To finish, there are shakes for the kids (big kids too) and craft beers for the grown-ups.

Main Event launched a new in-house restaurant chain called Family Kitchen in DFW. Take the family to play games all day long, and then sit down to a family-style meal. It has close to 50 menu items, including a PBB&J Burger that combines peanut butter, blueberry jam, American cheese and bacon on two smash burger patties and a Mega Pan Pepperoni Pizza which boasts five-cheeses, pepperoni, and garlic butter on a pan crust.

There’s not a Cane Rosso in DFW that isn’t kid-friendly, but the latest outpost in North Dallas looks extra kid-friendly, thanks to some giant Connect Four games. The Napoli-style pizza is excellent, with simple menu options for kid tastes and fancy toppings for the adults. And yes, every location has a bar and custom cocktail options. 

Go somewhere magical! This one may be more for the kids than the grown-ups, but everyone will have a great time. Server work in costume and tables are magical experiences like a carousel or a teapot. Order a Roman Orgy (er, work out how to explain that name to the kids first) for four and get brisket, chicken, fruits, vegetables, and the works served family style. 

Where can you find burgers, fries, and a playground that isn’t McDonald’s? Hat Creek Burgers — which has multiple locations all over the Metroplex. Their little burgers, called hats, are kid-sized deliciousness. Wine for the grown-ups and milkshakes for the kids make this a family favorite. 

Some restaurants aren’t really relaxed enough for kids. Celebration is not one of those places. Enjoy Southern favorites — the chicken fried steak smothered in gravy is notable — in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Think hot chicken and kids don’t go together? Well, that’s probably right. Happily, Palmer’s offers naked spice, which is no spice, so the kids can just enjoy their chicken while the adults go as hot as they can stand. This location has a nice little play area out front for the kids that’s easy to keep watch on through the big glass windows. And there’s a whole family-style menu.

Over in Fort Worth, the Woodshed Smokehouse is cooking up some delicious barbecue. The kid (and dog) friendly patio is a great spot for families. With a menu of sides, snacks, and simple plates, there are options to tempt the kiddos, while the adventurous barbecue menu will keep adults coming back. And yes, they serve booze.