Restaurants
Starting to think dinner at Chuck E. Cheese is a nice evening out with the family? You need rescuing, STAT. Check out our Restaurant Reviews section to find the best picks for those who welcome families and make kids feel special (i.e. too distracted by fun to misbehave!).
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Spaulding Steak & Ale
Kids Eat Free every Wednesday night (two kids per one adult)! Spaulding Steak & Ale at The Governor’s Inn78 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH 03867 603-332-0107 Open 7 days a week from 4pm. (*Because restaurants often change their specials and promotions, …
Bugaboo Creek Steak House
Kids Eat Free on Tuesday nights! One free kids’ meal per one adult entree. PS, all kids’ meals come with an ice cream treat! Bugaboo Creek Steak House2024 Woodbury Avenue, Newington NH 03801603-422-0921 (*Because restaurants often change their specials and …
Michael’s Harborside
Kids Eat Free on Tuesday nights at Michael’s Harborside. Want more information? Check out our restaurant review of this kid-friendly restaurant! Michael’s Harborside1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport MA978.462.7785 (*Because restaurants often change their specials and promotions, please call ahead to confirm …
The Farm Bar & Grille
Monday nights are Kids Eat Free! We are a comfort food restaurant with a BBQ spin. Fresh food and large portions at a reasonable price. We wouldn’t have it any other way! This restaurant features waterfront property on the Cochecho …
Eating out? Best and worst Kids’ Menus.
Between tricky restaurant choices, finicky eaters, and the desire to provide healthy, nourishing food, taking the kids out to eat can drive any parent crazy! Here’s the inside scoop on better choices and some easy steps on how to lighten …
Restaurant Review: Lexie’s Joint
(wipes mouth with napkin) OMG. I’ve been wanting to try Lexie’s Joint, an upscale mostly-burger eatery, for some time…and now that I have, I fear I may spend my entire year’s salary while sitting atop a window-side bar stool eating …
Restaurant Review: Brown’s Lobster Pound
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy a seafood dinner near the beach! Brown’s Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH is open year round and serves everything from boiled lobster to fried seafood. Similar to the popular …
Restaurant Review: Ruby Tuesday
I’m not usually a big fan of chain restaurants; however, once you have children, you may one day—all of a sudden—find yourself regularly chowing down on bread sticks in a restaurant located in close proximity to a mall or shopping center. …
Restaurant Review: 401 Tavern
You may have never heard of 401 Tavern, but you may remember the long-standing Hampton eatery called Widow Fletcher’s. About a year ago, new owners took over this space on Route 1 in downtown Hampton and gave it a bit …
Restaurant Review: Roundabout Diner & Lounge
I’d been wanting to try the Roundabout Diner, opened by the owners of The Muddy River, ever since they hoisted that cool, retro sign that can be seen from all corners of the Portsmouth Traffic Circle. It’s casual atmosphere seemed …
Parents’ Night Out! David’s Tavern on Brown Square Offers On-Site Childcare!
Childcare while you dine! David’s Tavern in Newburyport welcomes families for a Parents’ Night Out! Parents can enjoy a relaxing dinner while their little ones (18 months and up) play in their on-site Kids’ Room. The cost is $8.00 per …
Restaurant Review: Café Nostimo
A couple of weeks ago, my kids had just finished up their Wednesday night swim lesson and I was trying to think of somewhere to could grab dinner. They were begging to go to McDonald’s Playland (again) but I can …
Restaurant Review: The Airfield Cafe
Did you know that there’s an airport in North Hampton? Better yet, did you know there’s an adjacent restaurant where you can grab a meal and be at the center of all the action? Come fly with me! The VibeThe …
Restaurant Review: Newick’s
Newick’s is a local seafood institution. Everybody has been here, at least once. But summer is around the corner and there’s no better season to visit this family-owned restaurant for a good ol’ seafood extravaganza. The VibeThe outside of Newick’s …
Restaurant Review: Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse
My extended family absolutely looooves this place. It’s a standard for birthdays (not mine) and other special occasion family gatherings. Really? Ugh. But the more people I ask, the more I realize I’m in a slim minority of the population …
Restaurant Review: The Barking Dog. Come. Sit. Stay.
It’s been a while since I’ve visited downtown Amesbury and I forgot how absolutely adorable it is! The Powow River runs through the center of this quaint Massachusetts town and is home to many great restaurants, cafes, shops and ice …
Restaurant Review: Me & Ollie’s Bakery and Cafe
I’m always looking for a great place where I can take my kids for a bite to eat and relax. Me & Ollie’s is one of the best hangout cafés around with economical eats and a casual, laid-back atmosphere. Grab …
Restaurant Review: Robert’s Maine Grill
Today is a special day. My best girl and I are headed out for a Mommy-Daughter excursion and we’re pulling out all the stops. A little lunch, a little shopping, maybe even a mini-manicure. You know, girl stuff. We decide …
The Weathervane
I love an excuse to eat fried seafood. Well, let’s be honest, anything fried is good. But, fried seafood takes the cake. This week, SKC visits a local favorite, The Weathervane Restaurant to road-test it on some finicky diners…my family. …
