Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

4.9

4.9 (1444)

$30 and under

Mexican

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

Top review

Skip

Dined 3 days ago

Coconut shrimp was delicious. Guacamole was overpriced for very small portion. Our server, Jose, was wonderful. All in all, a very enjoyable evening. Fun and yet not too crazy loud.

Trophy Brewing & Pizza

4.8

4.8 (288)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Raleigh

About the restaurant

A brewery and full service restaurant serving hand-made pizza and more in Downtown Raleigh. We feature Detroit style pizza on Monday and Tuesday from 4pm until they're gone. We have a full bar featuring inventive cocktails, great wine, cider, non-alcoholic options, and more!

We have several areas for private events and larger gatherings. Reach out to our events team for details: events@trophybrewing.com

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

Trophy always delivers. Great food and vibes! Got wings, salads and some pizza for the kids.

Carolina Brewery - Pittsboro

4.7

4.7 (113)

$30 and under

Southern

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

Carolina Brewery is a brewpub located in Pittsboro, North Carolina that specializes in serving craft beers and American pub fare. The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with a full bar, patio and numerous televisions broadcasting sporting events. Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro serves lunch and dinner daily and offers a variety of menu items made using fresh, in season fruits and vegetables and locally raised beef. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, typical pub fare and desserts. Featured entrées at Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro include chicken mac and cheese, down East BBQ plate, crab cakes, shrimp and grits and fish and chips.

Top review

DebbieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great special menu with corned beef egg rolls which are delicious. We also tried the Reuben sandwich and the Rachel sandwich. Delicious! Our server Sophie was great, friendly and efficient.

Mezcalito Clayton

4.7

4.7 (26)

$30 and under

Mexican

Clayton

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO MEZCALITO

At Mezcalito We're a family, united by our love for great food, vibrant music, and exceptional service.

Thriving to ensure we are the family oriented joint you are happy to dine at.

MEZCALITO was born in early 2015, when founders saw the need for a restaurant for all. Something that would meet in the middle where we could serve food and drinks for all pallets and socio-economic groups, because all deserve to have a unique experience they cannot have elsewhere- nice music, beautiful scenery, good food, and great drinks. This was then when owners overcame their own personal fears of pursuing their real dream of having something of their own after working for decades elsewhere. Always with the purpose to proudly serve flavorful and colorful meals that better describe the origins of Mexican cuisine; bringing new flare and fresh ideas by incorporating trendy and traditional authentic elements.

Top review

Kathie

Dined on 24 Feb 2025

Food and service, amazing! Margaritas were so good. Wait staff was very attentive, we were a party of 8 celebrating 2 birthdays and brought the cake out after dinner, chanting and clapping. Never felt rushed, was a great night. Can’t wait to go back!

Masala House

4.7

4.7 (18)

$30 and under

Indian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

With flavors deeply rooted in North Indian and Himalayan cuisine, Masala House offers authentic Indian dining experiences that captivate the heart and palate. Each meal we serve is prepared by a chef with over 15 years of experience in mastering the art of cooking food that pays homage to the culinary heritage of North India.

Top review

Greg

Dined 5 days ago

Very good food and attentive staff. The location is not crowded so parking is easy.

Tribeca Tavern

4.5

4.5 (1567)

$30 and under

American

Cary

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tribeca Tavern. Proud to be a North Carolina company, we celebrate the vibrant communities we serve and are committed to upholding the highest standards in the quality of our products and the local causes we support. We pledge to offer you a delightful experience complete with our signature Tribeca hospitality.

Whether you're drinking the crafty brews created by our sister establishment, The Mash House Brewery, or you're enjoying entrees prepared in our from-scratch kitchens, you can count on handcrafted flavors with a dash of homegrown flair.

We look forward to serving you many times over, be it for family nights out, dinners for two, game-watching afternoons, or private parties and corporate events. Enjoy!

Top review

Jocelyn

Dined 3 days ago

The food was great and our server, Brittany was awesome

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill

4.4

4.4 (216)

$30 and under

Southern

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

Since 1995, we have been proudly serving the locals, students and visitors to Chapel Hill. A lot has changed in both our town and the craft beer industry since we opened our doors as the culmination of a business school plan I wrote my senior year at UNC. Today, we celebrate our North Carolina roots with a made-from-scratch menu focused on Carolina foods in a newly renovated building. I hope you enjoy a true Carolina experience here at Carolina Brewery and will look for our award winning beers on your travels throughout the Carolinas.
Cheers,
Robert Poitras
Owner/Founder

Top review

James

Dined on 9 Feb 2025

Went with my wife. Perfect weather had the doors open really fun.

P.F. Chang's - Raleigh

4.2

4.2 (246)

$30 and under

Chinese

Raleigh

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

I liked being able to make a reservation at Crabtree so I knew I would be able to have lunch when I wanted to there. The restaurant was not crowded so my reservation probably was not necessary. We had a quiet leisurely lunch. The food was fine, but nothing special

Bellini Italian Cuisine

4.2

4.2 (29)

$30 and under

Italian

Holly Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to BELLINI ITALIAN CUISINE, a taste of Italy in Holly Spring, NC. Located at 7256 GB Alfort Hwy, we offer a warm atmosphere for special moments.

SIGNATURE DISHES: Enjoy our delicious CAVATELLI ORTOLANA, traditional LASAGNA, exquisite LINGUINI SEAFOOD, and savory CHICKEN ROLLANTINE, each prepared with fresh, authentic ingredients.

SPECIAL PLATES: Try our succulent OSSOBUCO, tender LAMB SHANK, and exquisite BRANZINO MARECHIARA for a true Italian culinary experience.

Enjoy our cozy atmosphere with Italian background music in a controlled environment to escape the hustle and bustle. Our well-stocked bar offers high-quality Italian wines and fresh cocktails. Additionally, we have a cozy indoor patio for outdoor dining in a tranquil, natural setting. Follow us on social media to stay updated on special promotions, including beverages and appetizers that complement our dishes.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Top review

Jim

Dined 2 days ago

We went for Sunday Lunch. Portions were sized correctly for lunch. Food was delicious. Very good value for good food

Dave & Buster's - Cary

4.1

4.1 (155)

$30 and under

American

Cary

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

Top review

Deonna

Dined on 23 Feb 2025

My group had the best server in the world. Hands down the best ever

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