By Judy Antell
A child enjoying her meal
If you are prowling Manhattan with a stroller, it may shock you that not every restaurant is accommodating. Some very high-end
New York City restaurants are off-limits because you want to eat quickly with kids, not linger over several courses. But even less expensive places in midtown may not have high chairs, room for a stroller, or a kid-friendly menu. Rest assured, there are enough family-friendly restaurants in midtown that no one will go hungry.
B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar
The Korean B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar is great for kids, who can choose rice (white, brown, black, green tea), noodles or salad, then a protein, a topping and a sauce. If your child is a plain vanilla type, he can go sauce-free, and if he is more experimental, he can add exotic flavorings. The food comes very fast, so little tummies are filled quickly.
B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar
830 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 315-0033
b-bap.com
Dos Caminos
Dos Caminos is a big, loud Mexican restaurant, perfect for kids because they can make a lot of noise and not bother anyone. Guacamole is made tableside, a hit with kids--plus, you can customize it based on how spicy your kids like their food. The reasonably priced kids menu plus many kid-friendly appetizers and sides makes this a perfect place for a large family gathering.
Dos Caminos
825 Third Ave
New York, NY 10022
(212) 336-5400
brguestrestaurants.com
Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ellen's Stardust Diner serves kitsch and comfort food. Kids will love the singing waiters and waitresses, the model train, and the crayons. The extensive menu includes a kids menu, diner classics like meatloaf, shakes and blue plate specials. It's a perfect spot for breakfast or a bite before the theater.
Ellen's Stardust Diner
1650 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 956-5151
ellensstardustdiner.com
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About the Author:
Judy Antell was the editor of Big Apple Parent for 13 years and continues to write for the monthly publication. Antell has been published in "The New York Times," "Parents" magazine and on numerous websites. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and a Master of Arts degree in literature and drama from Washington University.
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