Local cafés that are family friendly and just plain fun!
This article was originally published in the Portsmouth Herald 5/28/15. As an adult, going out to eat is one of my most favorite things. The... Read More
Wednesday Night Special: Bob’s Clam Hut
FIRST Wednesday of the MONTH after 5PM: kids’ meals are only $2 with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only. Bob’s Clam Hut 315 US Route 1,... Read More
Michael’s Harborside
Kids Eat Free on Thursday nights at Michael’s Harborside during the off-season (typically November – April). Want more information? Check out our restaurant review of... Read More
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!... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Restaurant Review: The Barking Dog.
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... Read More
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... Read More
Restaurant Review: The Weathervane Restaurant
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... Read More