Family Friendly Restaurants in Charlotte, NC
Finding the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal with your kids can be a challenge when looking for a spot that will make everyone happy. When you are taking the whole family out for dinner in Charlotte, NC, we think you should try one of these family friendly restaurants the whole crew will love.
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
With dozens of food options and comfortable inside and outside seating complete with lawn games and grassy spaces to enjoy, Optimist Hall is the ultimate family-friendly spot. Some of the best choices here include the Brisket at Noble Smoke, Pork Belly Dumplings at the Dumpling Ladies and the kid-favorite Chicken Not So Waffle sandwich from Boxcar Betty.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon Rd Ste X05, Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-1922
You don’t have to decide between sushi and burgers when you head to Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar. This imaginative fusion spot offers kid-friendly menu options like PB&J Sushi Rolls, Mini Burgers and chicken Dragon Bitez for non-fish lovers as well as combo plates like the Cowfish Bento Box with sushi, mini burgers and kid-approved sides like mac and cheese or fries. Sushi lovers will enjoy a Build Your Own Sushi Roll option as well as a dozen burgers to choose from.
Bang Bang Burgers
2001 E 7th St Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-4505
This elevated counter service burger joint is destined to become one of your family’s favorite spots with its homey interior, comfortable patio and big portions. Serving up tasty burgers, fries and all the fixings, Bang Bang Burger is where we go for excellent grilled burgers that everyone will love. Some of our favorites are the Pimento Burger, dripping with cheese, fried pickles and ranch, and the Hangover Burger which comes dressed with an egg.
Park Road Soda Shoppe
4121 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-8420
An old-timey lunch counter and soda shop is a great place whose appeal spans all generations. Checkered floors, spinning red counter seats and cozy booths set the stage for a step back in time perfect for the whole family. We love Park Road Soda Shoppe’s traditional breakfast offerings like the Gravy Biscuit and the Mama Gail Plate served with grits and a pork chop. Lunch is just as popular with delicious offerings like Chili Cheese Dogs and Chopped BBQ plates that everyone from kids to grandparents will love.
North Italia
1414 S Tryon St Ste 140, Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 279-8900
For a more upscale dining experience, we love to take the family to North Italia for authentic flavors in a chic but casual setting. A European-style dining room that includes a beautiful TV-studded bar creates an atmosphere that appeals to every generation. Kids love North Italia’s Spaghetti and Meatballs and dessert options like gelato or Italian donuts served warm with chocolate dipping sauce. Adults can indulge in treats like Beef Carpaccio, Braised Short Rib or Seared Sea Scallops along with a glass of Italian wine.
Seoul Food Meat Company
421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
For a family lunch or dinner with a Korean flare, Seol Food Meat Company is where we like to go. Counter service makes ordering simple and the spacious patio and industrial-style interior complete with games to keep the big or little kids happy ensures your whole family will enjoy their time here. Choose from options like seven styles of Kimbap or Bao Bun Sliders, Wings and even Tacos with tasty fillings like Kimchi Pork and Fried Fish.
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 817-1084
A southern eatery with tons of charm, Haberdish is where to take the family for an outstanding weekend brunch, but we love their lunch and dinner menu any day of the week. The comfortable booths are perfect for families dining at Haberdish, but the bar seating and regular tables are usually filled with groups of all sizes as well. Some of the best dishes here to try are the Smoked Deviled Eggs, Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles (add a scoop of Buttermilk Ice Cream to keep it cool for the kiddies) and a bowl of nostalgic Banana Pudding to end the meal.
Suffolk Punch Brewing – South End
2911 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 319-8650
This brewery and scratch kitchen has room to roam outside and in, making it a perfect family-friendly destination for all ages. Gorgeous offerings like Sweet & Sour Pork Belly and a Large Plate of Tendies are appetizer sharables that kids and adults alike will love. For lunch, dinner or brunch, Suffolk Punch Brewing’s menu is full of classics with a twist like Fish & Chips, Burrata-Rita flatbread, Pig-Out Tacos and a Little Chicken Sandwich for the youngest in your group.
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