Children LOVE to go to themed restaurants. The family will never forget the special touch and the whole experience behind that special lunch or dinner. They are perfect to celebrate a birthday or a milestone.
Because these restaurants are geared towards families, you will find high chairs, booster seats, changing tables in the bathrooms as well as kid menus.
145 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Welcome to the world of gorillas, elephants, fish, and other animals that you can find in the rainforest café, all that in a very realistic decor. Every 30 minutes, there is a storm that lasts for minutes, and would be the highlight of the experience.
reviewed on: April 28 2010
"Entertaining with average food"
My daughters decided to take me to the Rainforest Cafe for my birthday several days ago. The setting is wonderful with aquariums full of colorful fish, trees, animals, and the feeling of eating in the Rainforest (kind of). Every 30 minutes (approx), the Rainforest wake up and you are treated with animals 'waking up" and a storm. it is very entertaining and actually very fun.
I took out 2 stars because of the very average food and a not so average bill at the end.
If you can get over it, it is a fun place to go with the family.
1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, California
Comment:
This is the restaurant you do not want to miss while touring the park. Goofy, the cook and Pluto will welcome you in the restaurant and at least 5 Disney characters will join them and will make your children smile as they tour the tables. Every hour, children will get to dance with Goofy and his friends!
Make sure you make reservations if you do not want to miss the fun!
7600 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, California
Comment:
Imagine eating on board of one of 6 pirate ships and being embarked on a battle, maybe being one of the 150 guests who will get picked to be part of the action. Thrilling isn’t it.
Universal CityWalk
1000 Universal Studios Blvd. #99 Universal City, California
Comment:
This is the perfect place for tweenagers and teenagers with every hard rock café full of rock memorabilia. This particular one holds a pink Cadillac, Elvis Presley jumpsuit, Mick Jagger scene costume, and a Motley Crue guitar among other things.
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, California
Comment:
This is kitsch at its best and definitely a not miss at Chrismas time. At that time of the year, the dining room is decorated with mostly pink Christmas decorations.
reviewed on: March 23 2009
"My kids still talk about it"
Staying at this hotel was a surprise for my husband's birthday. We stayed in the Safari Room, that has a Waterfall shower. The room was really big and very kitshy (but that's why you go there). My children are still talking about the room and are dreaming of going back and try the Pony Room. The swimming pool with the waterfalls and view of the valley is soothing. We had dinner at the restaurant. It was Christmas and the whole place was darling. The food was average and expensive though. I will definitely go back there one day (but will skip the dining experience)
7300 Fun Center Way
Tukwila, Washington
Comment:
The fans of Bullwinkle and Rocky will be in Bullwinkle heaven in that restaurant that features animated robotic performances by Bullwinkle and Rocky themselves.
1665 N. Newport Rd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Comment:
Children will enjoy eating in a plane (and not having to eat airplane food) in an aircraft that was given a second life!
6715 W Colfax
Lakewood, Colorado
Comment:
If your children can handle mariachis, flame jugglers, and a 30-foot waterfall with cliff divers, and still manage to eat the plate on its food, this is a place to experience. Should I also mention the puppet theater, the Black Bart's Cave and an arcade? Looks like not much food will be eaten there!
950 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, Illinois
Comment:
The place to take the train lovers.
Your lunch, traditional hamburgers and milkshakes, will be served by toy railroad cars directly in front of you.
2001 N. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, Illinois
Comment:
Be the guest of King Philippe and his daughter-in-law, Princess Leonore, and enjoy a four-course feast while watching an authentic medieval tournament with horses and knights.
350 East U.S. Route 30
Schererville, Indiana
Comment:
Another train themed restaurant! In this one, children will actually get to play with the trains. Once they are done playing and eating their food, the arcade is waiting for them for even more fun.
101 E 1st St
Dawsonville, Georgia
Comment:
Dads will feel at home in this restaurant dedicated to NASCAR and Bill Elliott. Several accessories are reminders of Bill Elliott and his career as a racer.
1633 Broadway at 51 Street
New York (Manhattan), New York
Comment:
Enjoy a journey to Mars without leaving Time Square. This is the trip you are going have to take when you visit New York. The children will marvel at the décor, the dining room is a massive crater and the waiters are dressed in futuristic costumes.
156 East 64th Street
New York (Manhattan), New York
Comment:
Time for tea, scones, and proper manners in this cute little tearoom that will make a nice stop during a busy day in New York. Young ladies will appreciate the sweet surroundings and young men will be able to practice their British English.
240 Sullivan Street
New York (Manhattan), New York
Comment:
This is the paradise for the peanut butter lovers out there, everything on the menu is prepared with peanut butter. And to add an extra flavor to your outing, you can buy more peanut butter on their adjacent shop.
91 7th Avenue South
between West 4th Street and Barrow Street New York (Manhattan), New York
Comment:
This is not for the faint of heart and definitely a restaurant for tweenagers and teenagers who will appreciate dining in strange company.
3081 Arabian Nights Boulevard
Kissimmee, Florida
Comment:
This is a show coupled with a dining experience. Follow the story of Scheherazade while being blown away by lights, acts, lights and horses!!! If you have never seen gypsies leaping on horses, now is the time.
Marketplace Downtown Disney
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Comment:
Children will be amazed to dine by a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a stegosaurus or a triceratops. For the toddlers who may be afraid of these dangerous creatures, the woolly mammoths will be welcome. Kids will also get to hang out in the Paleo Zone while waiting for their meal.
Keep in mind that the restaurant can be impressive for younger children.
Universal Studio Resort
Orlando, Florida
Comment:
This is for the basketball lovers who will definitely enjoy a special meal in this NBA mecca.
15001 Captiva Drive
Captiva, Florida