Kid-friendly restaurants in Johannesburg
6 kid-friendly restaurants in Johannesburg, Johannesburg & Gauteng: 6 with playground, 6 with kids' menu, 5 with play area, 3 with kids' entertainers. Kids get something to do and parents get to eat in peace. Every place is chosen from public reviews and family guides.
- PlaygroundPlay areaKids' entertainers
33 Olive Tree
- Playground
- Play area
- Kids' entertainers
- Kids' menu
A country-style restaurant in Craighall Park with a themed outdoor play area, custom jungle gym, jumping castle, trampoline and pedal cars, watched by childminders. Pizzas, salads and a children's menu.
Good to know: There is also an indoor play area for rainy days, and padel courts for adults.
- PlaygroundPlay areaToys & gamesKids' entertainersKids' workshops
Bambanani (Melville)
- Playground
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Kids' entertainers
- Kids' workshops
- Kids' menu
A family restaurant in Melville built around children, with a four-storey covered jungle gym, dress-up and art areas, a kids' library and childminders. Parents eat Mediterranean-style dishes while kids play.
Good to know: Very popular for children's parties, so booking ahead at weekends is wise.
- Playground
Delta Cafe
- Playground
- Kids' menu
A garden café on an urban farm next to Delta Park, with lawns, a jungle gym, nearby stables and a kids' menu of light meals and pizzas.
Good to know: Busy on weekend mornings and does not take bookings, so arrive early.
- PlaygroundPlay areaKids' entertainers
Gioia Trattoria
- Playground
- Play area
- Kids' entertainers
- Kids' menu
An Italian trattoria at the Zoo Lake Sports Club with a big children's play area, jungle gym and trampoline, childminders and a kids' menu.
Good to know: Also hosts children's parties.
- PlaygroundPlay areaToys & gamesColouring
The Green Room
- Playground
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Colouring
- Kids' menu
A breakfast and lunch spot at the Pirates club in Greenside with a jungle gym, swings, toys, a jumping castle and a colouring corner for kids beside the garden seating.
Good to know: Dog-friendly as well.
- PlaygroundPlay areaColouringKids' workshops
The Old Oak
- Playground
- Play area
- Colouring
- Kids' workshops
- Kids' menu
A family restaurant and kids' centre at the Royal Johannesburg golf club, with a large supervised playground, climbing wall, trampolines, colouring and a kids' menu, all overlooking the fairways.
Good to know: Booking is recommended at weekends.
Questions parents ask about Johannesburg
Which restaurants in Johannesburg have a playground or play area?
33 Olive Tree, Bambanani (Melville), Delta Cafe, Gioia Trattoria, The Green Room, The Old Oak.
Which restaurants in Johannesburg have toys, colouring or kids' entertainment?
33 Olive Tree, Bambanani (Melville), Gioia Trattoria, The Green Room, The Old Oak.
Which restaurants in Johannesburg have a kids' menu?
33 Olive Tree, Bambanani (Melville), Delta Cafe, Gioia Trattoria, The Green Room, The Old Oak.
How does KidsDine choose kid-friendly restaurants in Johannesburg?
Every listing has something dedicated to children (such as a playground, play area, toys, colouring or entertainers), is mentioned for it in at least three separate public reviews or family guides, has a Google rating of 4.0 or higher, and serves meals (park cafés and kiosks next to a playground count). Global fast-food chains and paid play centres are left out, no listing is paid for, and a few places are team picks marked as such.