Kid-friendly restaurants in Austin
5 kid-friendly restaurants in Austin, Texas & the South: 4 with playground, 1 with play area. Kids get something to do and parents get to eat in peace. Every place is chosen from public reviews and family guides.
- Playground
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse
- Playground
Pizza and craft-beer spot on Parmer Lane in north Austin with an enclosed playground beside the patio.
- Playground
Flores Mexican Restaurant
- Playground
Tex-Mex restaurant on William Cannon in southwest Austin with a courtyard and a large playground for kids.
Good to know: This is the William Cannon branch; other Flores locations have different setups.
- Playground
Mesa Rosa Mexican Restaurant
- Playground
Tex-Mex restaurant on RM 620 in northwest Austin with a big field, a shaded playground and a large covered patio.
Good to know: You can only see the playground from tables along the patio edge, so ask for one if you want to watch the kids.
- Playground
Phil's Ice House
- Playground
Burger joint on Burnet Road sharing a patio and playground with Amy's Ice Creams next door.
Good to know: You order at the counter.
- Play area
Ski Shores Cafe
- Play area
Lakeside cafe on Lake Austin with a large fenced turf play area where kids can run while parents eat burgers on the water.
Good to know: There is no climbing frame, just open turf, and the cafe sits right by the water, so watch toddlers closely.
Questions parents ask about Austin
Which restaurants in Austin have a playground or play area?
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse, Flores Mexican Restaurant, Mesa Rosa Mexican Restaurant, Phil's Ice House, Ski Shores Cafe.
Which restaurants in Austin have toys, colouring or kids' entertainment?
None listed yet.
How does KidsDine choose kid-friendly restaurants in Austin?
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.