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What’s Eating You?
Just because we have kids doesn’t mean that dining out has to be an activity of the past. Many restaurants in town not only welcome families, but they have designed menus and often offer special events to appeal to families. After much investigation by our editors and great input from our readers, we have compiled a list of family friendly restaurants throughout town and beyond.* However, because the restaurant is kid-friendly, doesn’t mean the kids can run wild. We love to dine out, and so do our kids. But over the years we have had to recognize our limitations, and yes, sometimes leave a restaurant when our toddlers became too much to handle. That being said, Bon Appetit!
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Elevation Burger
Cuisine: American
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: Fundraisers with Montclair YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Montclair YMCA Swimteam and the American Red Cross.
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 367 Bloomfield Avenue, 973-783-8000; www.elevationburger.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Awesome burgers and delicious vegetarian options! Organic, grass fed free range burgers; gluten-free fries, great hand-scooped milkshakes; Veggie burgers and vegan burgers; grilled cheese and salad also available.
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Bella Napoli
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Thursdays 7-11pm, Ladies Night, Cocktails & DJ
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 1640 Broad Street, 973-338-8500, www.BellaNapoliBloomfield.com
BYO: No
Diner’s Comments: Very accommodating to families; extensive menu; great food; large space for parties & occasions. Kids can dance when there is live music!
Town: West Orange
Restaurant: China Gourmet
Cuisine: Chinese
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: Saturday & Sunday Dim Sum served 10am-2pm
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 468 Eagle Rock Avenue, 973-731-6411, www.chinagourmetnj.com
BYO: NO
Reader Comments: Great dim sum. Good selection, fresh food. Kids will get a kick out of the lazy susan on the table.
Town: Caldwell
Restaurant: Cloverleaf Tavern
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Family Night. Live Children’s Entertainment by Party Magic, ½ price kids meals; Sunday Brunch
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Address: 395 Bloomfield Avenue, 973-226-9812, www.cloverleaftavern.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Nice brunch. Lovely solarium room and large outdoor seating area.
Town: Upper Montclair
Restaurant: Dai Kitchi
Cuisine: Japanese
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address:
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Reasonable and delicious. Casual, yet sophisticated.
Town: Glen Ridge
Restaurant: Fitzgeralds 1928
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Mon-Fri Cocktail Hour 5-7pm; Sunday Brunch
Outdoor Seating: Yes, but limited
Address: 13 Herman Street, 973-748-4702, www.fitzgeralds1928.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Comfortable for the whole family. Friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Great sliders for the kids!
Town: Nutley
Restaurant: Franklin Steak House
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Mon-Fri Happy Hour
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 522 Franklin Avenue, 973-667-1755, www.franklinsteakhouse.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Good kids menu. Good food, extensive selection.
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Holstens Brookdale Confectionary
Cuisine: American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 1063 Broad Street, 973-338-7091, www.holstens.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor that offers lunch & dinner for the whole family.
Town: Upper Montclair
Restaurant: Jackie’s Grillette
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 614 Valley Road, 973744-0090; jackesgrillete.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Healthy & Inexpensive kid’s menu
Town: Fairfield
Restaurant: Jose Tejas
Cuisine: Mexican
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 643 Route 46 West; www.bordercafe.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Inexpensive and fun. $2.98 kids menus include drink, entrée, and large Starburst or M&M package for dessert.
Town: Clifton
Restaurant: La Riviera
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 421 Piaget Avenue; 973-478-4181; www.larivieratrattoria.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Great home-style Italian cooking. No kids menu but a family place
Town: Wayne
Restaurant: Mikado 23 Sushi Buffet & Hibachi Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: Check website for Mon-Thurs Dinner Discounts
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 29 State Route 23, 973-339-9832, www.mikado23usa.com
BYO: Yes
Reader Comments: Upscale Chinese/Japanese Buffet: Very extensive sushi & sashimi selection; tempura Hibachi also available. All Chinese/Japanese dishes, no American Fare. Lunch is less expensive and has basically the same selection.
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Nauna’s
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: yes
Special Nights: Monday-Wednesday, Family Dinner Special
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 148 Valley Road, 973-744-3232, www.naunas.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Delicious pizza, salads and pasta dishes. Family friendly. Nice restaurant.
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Raymond’s
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Address: church street
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Moderately price range with kid’s menu
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Senoritas
Cuisine: Mexican
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 285 Glenwood Avenue, 973-743-0099, www.senoritasmexicangrill.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Festive, large restaurant; Upstairs is a great option for families
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Smash Burger
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 989 Bloomfield Ave., 973-433-7343; www.smashburger.com
BYO: No.
Reader Comments: Fun, bright atmosphere; parking; oversized tables; awesome milkshakes & fries; Chicken, hot dogs, salad & veggie fries also available.
Town: Orange
Restaurant: Star Tavern
Cuisine: Pizza, burgers, Italian
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 400 High Street, 973-675-3336, www.startavern.net
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Great pizza!
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Town Pub
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Wednesdays, 5-9pm: Kids eat free with every table of 2 Adults (3 kids per table); Saturdays, 5-8pmFree Face Painting for kids.
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 378 Broad Street, 973-743-9557, www.townpub.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Relaxing, laid back atmosphere.
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Vinnie’s
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 414 Broad Street, 973-748-0889
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Spacious dining area. Good kids menu, family friendly, good service.
*Restaurants are recommended by Parent Times readers and do not reflect the opinion of Parent Times editors.
Just because we have kids doesn’t mean that dining out has to be an activity of the past. Many restaurants in town not only welcome families, but they have designed menus and often offer special events to appeal to families. After much investigation by our editors and great input from our readers, we have compiled a list of family friendly restaurants throughout town and beyond.* However, because the restaurant is kid-friendly, doesn’t mean the kids can run wild. We love to dine out, and so do our kids. But over the years we have had to recognize our limitations, and yes, sometimes leave a restaurant when our toddlers became too much to handle. That being said, Bon Appetit!
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Elevation Burger
Cuisine: American
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: Fundraisers with Montclair YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Montclair YMCA Swimteam and the American Red Cross.
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 367 Bloomfield Avenue, 973-783-8000; www.elevationburger.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Awesome burgers and delicious vegetarian options! Organic, grass fed free range burgers; gluten-free fries, great hand-scooped milkshakes; Veggie burgers and vegan burgers; grilled cheese and salad also available.
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Bella Napoli
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Thursdays 7-11pm, Ladies Night, Cocktails & DJ
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 1640 Broad Street, 973-338-8500, www.BellaNapoliBloomfield.com
BYO: No
Diner’s Comments: Very accommodating to families; extensive menu; great food; large space for parties & occasions. Kids can dance when there is live music!
Town: West Orange
Restaurant: China Gourmet
Cuisine: Chinese
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: Saturday & Sunday Dim Sum served 10am-2pm
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 468 Eagle Rock Avenue, 973-731-6411, www.chinagourmetnj.com
BYO: NO
Reader Comments: Great dim sum. Good selection, fresh food. Kids will get a kick out of the lazy susan on the table.
Town: Caldwell
Restaurant: Cloverleaf Tavern
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Family Night. Live Children’s Entertainment by Party Magic, ½ price kids meals; Sunday Brunch
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Address: 395 Bloomfield Avenue, 973-226-9812, www.cloverleaftavern.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Nice brunch. Lovely solarium room and large outdoor seating area.
Town: Upper Montclair
Restaurant: Dai Kitchi
Cuisine: Japanese
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address:
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Reasonable and delicious. Casual, yet sophisticated.
Town: Glen Ridge
Restaurant: Fitzgeralds 1928
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Mon-Fri Cocktail Hour 5-7pm; Sunday Brunch
Outdoor Seating: Yes, but limited
Address: 13 Herman Street, 973-748-4702, www.fitzgeralds1928.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Comfortable for the whole family. Friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Great sliders for the kids!
Town: Nutley
Restaurant: Franklin Steak House
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Mon-Fri Happy Hour
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 522 Franklin Avenue, 973-667-1755, www.franklinsteakhouse.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Good kids menu. Good food, extensive selection.
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Holstens Brookdale Confectionary
Cuisine: American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 1063 Broad Street, 973-338-7091, www.holstens.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor that offers lunch & dinner for the whole family.
Town: Upper Montclair
Restaurant: Jackie’s Grillette
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 614 Valley Road, 973744-0090; jackesgrillete.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Healthy & Inexpensive kid’s menu
Town: Fairfield
Restaurant: Jose Tejas
Cuisine: Mexican
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 643 Route 46 West; www.bordercafe.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Inexpensive and fun. $2.98 kids menus include drink, entrée, and large Starburst or M&M package for dessert.
Town: Clifton
Restaurant: La Riviera
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 421 Piaget Avenue; 973-478-4181; www.larivieratrattoria.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Great home-style Italian cooking. No kids menu but a family place
Town: Wayne
Restaurant: Mikado 23 Sushi Buffet & Hibachi Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
Children’s Menu: No
Special Nights: Check website for Mon-Thurs Dinner Discounts
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 29 State Route 23, 973-339-9832, www.mikado23usa.com
BYO: Yes
Reader Comments: Upscale Chinese/Japanese Buffet: Very extensive sushi & sashimi selection; tempura Hibachi also available. All Chinese/Japanese dishes, no American Fare. Lunch is less expensive and has basically the same selection.
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Nauna’s
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: yes
Special Nights: Monday-Wednesday, Family Dinner Special
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 148 Valley Road, 973-744-3232, www.naunas.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Delicious pizza, salads and pasta dishes. Family friendly. Nice restaurant.
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Raymond’s
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Address: church street
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Moderately price range with kid’s menu
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Senoritas
Cuisine: Mexican
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 285 Glenwood Avenue, 973-743-0099, www.senoritasmexicangrill.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Festive, large restaurant; Upstairs is a great option for families
Town: Montclair
Restaurant: Smash Burger
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 989 Bloomfield Ave., 973-433-7343; www.smashburger.com
BYO: No.
Reader Comments: Fun, bright atmosphere; parking; oversized tables; awesome milkshakes & fries; Chicken, hot dogs, salad & veggie fries also available.
Town: Orange
Restaurant: Star Tavern
Cuisine: Pizza, burgers, Italian
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 400 High Street, 973-675-3336, www.startavern.net
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Great pizza!
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Town Pub
Cuisine: Continental/American
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: Wednesdays, 5-9pm: Kids eat free with every table of 2 Adults (3 kids per table); Saturdays, 5-8pmFree Face Painting for kids.
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 378 Broad Street, 973-743-9557, www.townpub.com
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Relaxing, laid back atmosphere.
Town: Bloomfield
Restaurant: Vinnie’s
Cuisine: Italian
Children’s Menu: Yes
Special Nights: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Address: 414 Broad Street, 973-748-0889
BYO: No
Reader Comments: Spacious dining area. Good kids menu, family friendly, good service.
*Restaurants are recommended by Parent Times readers and do not reflect the opinion of Parent Times editors.