Any kid-friendly restaurant suggestions around Lincoln Center?
I'm taking my 10 year old niece to see The Nutcracker in December, and I wanted to take her to lunch before-hand. She's from out of town and not a very adventurous eater, but I wanted to give her as New York an experience as possible. Any suggestions?
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11 Comments:
I would suggest Nice Matin. Its a French bistro on the corner of Amsterdam Ave & 79th Str. We go there with our 8yr old often, and they are very kid friendly. Food is very good and ambiance is great too.
Mr. K at 5:40PM on 09/24/09
popover cafe is a little further up but is great for kids.
cafe fiorello, trattoria dell arte, or gabriel's for italian
the brooklyn diner
sustarz at 6:01PM on 09/24/09
Nick and Toni's on 67th and Amsterdam. It's close by and they have pizzas and the like. Since she is 10 it's not like she needs a high chair or will be running around, so I think it would be pretty nice, and pretty New York. Or go to Fiorello's across the street from Lincoln Center. There is also a PJ Clarke's right in front of Lincoln Center by the Empire Hotel.
Carioca at 7:45PM on 09/24/09
Thanks everyone!
tonisan9 at 8:59AM on 09/25/09
I would suggest Rosa Mexicana which is just across the road. It has a children's menu with things like quesadillas and chicken fingers, and the waitstaff is very accomodating. My kids love it!
saynice at 11:03AM on 09/25/09
We love the Brooklyn Diner on w.57th also. Something for everyone.
bessfour at 3:24PM on 09/26/09
Alice's Tea Cup on 102 W.73 St. corner of Columbus Ave. is a unique experience. www.alicesteacup.com scones, sandwiches, salads...and charming decor. It isn't that far a walk from Lincoln Center, about 10 minutes or less. I don't know if they take reservations but if they do, make sure you arrange it. It's a very popular place, so if they don't take reservations try to give yourself lots of time.
joannabar at 8:35PM on 09/28/09
Seconding Alice's if your niece likes fairies and things. Also, you can't go wrong with pizza and Rigoletto's on 69th and Columbus is pretty good and right by Magnolia Bakery for a little dessert treat.
lethargarian at 12:41AM on 09/30/09
Alice's Tea Cup is charming ~ Shake Shack is down-to-earth: hamburgers, hot dogs, fries & frozen custard and it's across the street from the American Museum of Natural History, NW corner of 77th St & Columbus Ave
petitesoeur at 11:09PM on 09/30/09
I also vote for Alice's Tea Cup - it's got a wonderful, fun and welcoming ambience for kids, and the food is good too. I highly recommend it for lunch, but they do serve tea all day (and they have the biggest variety of teas I've ever seen), so if you don't make it before the show, stop by for a treat afterwards, and don't miss the scones.
MMinNYC at 3:57PM on 10/01/09
Burger Joint!
118 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019-3318
(212) 708-7414
Took my little cousin there and he loved it, although the juxtaposition, high class and dive, went over his head.
alastor at 8:16AM on 10/07/09