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8 Comments:
What about the Peanut Butter Co. or the restaurant that just serves mac and cheese reviewed in the Times?
HeartofGlass at 6:34PM on 04/19/07
S'Mac is probably the mac and cheese place you are thinking of and certainly is kid-friendly. I can't speak from experience, but I imagine most restaurants would be accommodating of your party especially if you dine early. A few more suggestions in this thread...
Alaina Browne at 7:04PM on 04/19/07
Kecia: The thread Alaina mentions *is* a good place to start. You could also try Gastrokid, a blog about eating "well" with kids. The kids also happen to eat well. Don't know if your child is a mini gourmand like some of these kids today, but the site might help.
Adam Kuban at 7:31PM on 04/19/07
What about dim sum? I loved it as a kid because everything came in little baby plates and I particularly enjoyed anything shaped into a ball. Maybe try Jin Fong or Sweet n Tart in Chinatown or Chinatown Basserie for more grown-up dim sum.
femmebot at 9:14PM on 04/19/07
Some kid friendly joints that have good food include: EJ's (several locations), Big Daddy's Diner (Park & 19th), and CInema "Cafe". All pretty much diner food no matter what Cinema calls itself), yes, but some steps above. Don't laugh, but for a while we were going to Benihana on 55th with my nephews (3 and 1) and the food really was good. Exactly as I remembered it as a child, but still, surprisingly good. And that place is insanely kid friendly.
FKC at 10:46AM on 04/20/07
There are many places in NYC where parents can eat well and which welcome little ones or where bringing them along poses absolutely no problem. Here are a few:
Penelope - http://www.penelopenyc.com
Landmarc - http://www.landmarc-restaurant.com
Otto - http://www.ottopizzeria.com
Blue Smoke - http://www.bluesmoke.com
Katz's - http://www.katzdeli.com
Shake Shack - http://www.shakeshacknyc.com
RGR at 12:32PM on 04/20/07
Most restaurants in NYC will be welcoming to a well-behaved three year old. I take my son everywhere and have never had a problem. I do not, however, look for places with kid menus. He can enjoy the same food we do. I agree with the comments above that it is best to go on the early side if you anticipate any problem but otherwise, the world is your oyster. Otto is a great suggestion, might be better and less noisy at lunchtime. Bluesmoke may also be worth looking into. You might also consider Noodle Pudding - great Italian restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. Many of the places mentioned in other comments are more kid-oriented but it doesn't sound like that is what you are looking for. Check out my blog for other ideas.
izzy's mama at 10:12PM on 04/20/07
Hampton Chutney on the Upper West has a great play area for kids. It's perfect for a great lunch - conduct a meeting while the munchkin builds a tower of blocks.
Phoebe Damrosch at 5:59PM on 04/27/07