Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA
Looking for Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Restaurants with kids' menus, high chairs and a relaxed, noise-tolerant atmosphere.
This guide lists 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in and around Philadelphia, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Marathon Grill
- Address 121 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Phone (215) 569-3278
- Website eatmarathon.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-9 PM |
2 Kite & Key
- Address 1836 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Phone (215) 568-1818
- Website thekiteandkey.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-2 AM |
3 Real Food Eatery
- Address 207 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Phone (215) 608-8941
- Website realfoodeatery.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 12-8:30 PM |
| Sun | 12-8:30 PM |
4 Maggiano's Little Italy
- Address 1201 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Phone (215) 567-2020
- Website maggianos.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 10:45 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 10:45 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
5 Mac Mart
- Address 104 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Phone (215) 444-6144
- Website macmartcart.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 10:45 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 10:45 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 11:15 AM-10 PM |
6 Hard Rock Cafe
- Address 1113 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Phone (215) 238-1000
- Website cafe.hardrock.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 12 AM-7:30 PM |
7 Shake Shack Center City - Rittenhouse
- Address 2000 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Phone (215) 809-1742
- Website shakeshack.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
8 Pietro's Italian
- Address 1714 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Phone (215) 735-8090
- Website pietrospizza.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
9 Gran Caffe L'Aquila
- Address 1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Phone (215) 568-5600
- Website grancaffelaquila.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 12-8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12-8:30 PM |
| Wed | 12-8:30 PM |
| Thu | 12-8:30 PM |
| Fri | 12-9:30 PM |
| Sat | 12-9:30 PM |
| Sun | 12-8:30 PM |
10 Five Guys
- Address 1527 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Phone (215) 972-1375
- Website restaurants.fiveguys.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
How to choose Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Philadelphia and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Philadelphia
Philadelphia has its own licensing rules that go beyond state law: the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections (L+I) issues contractor licenses, permits and trade licenses, so plumbers, electricians and contractors working in the city need an L+I license on top of any state registration.
SEPTA's subway, trolley and bus network covers most of the city, so check whether a business is near a Market-Frankford or Broad Street Line station if you don't drive. Street parking in Center City is limited and enforced by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, and local phone numbers use the 215, 267 and 445 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, Old City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philly, University City, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Marathon Grill, Kite & Key, Real Food Eatery, Maggiano's Little Italy, Mac Mart, Hard Rock Cafe. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Philadelphia do these Kid-Friendly Restaurants cover?
The Kid-Friendly Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 19102, 19103, 19107, 19130. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Philadelphia restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Philadelphia?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.