Kid-friendly restaurants in Portland
6 kid-friendly restaurants in Portland, Seattle, Portland & Northwest: 5 with play area, 5 with kids' menu, 4 with toys & games, 1 with colouring. Kids get something to do and parents get to eat in peace. Every place is chosen from public reviews and family guides.
- Play areaToys & games
Buranko Cafe & Bar
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Kids' menu
Downtown Asian-fusion café and bar with a carpeted Play Zone featuring a small climbing structure, play kitchen, toys and books, plus kids' rice plates.
Good to know: Kids also love watching the fish tank.
- Play areaToys & gamesColouring
Hopworks Urban Brewery
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Colouring
- Kids' menu
Big organic brewpub on SE Powell with several kids' play areas stocked with toys and books, crayons at the table and a full kids' menu.
Good to know: Ask to be seated near the play area; there are also pinball machines for older kids.
- Play areaToys & games
Mother's Bistro & Bar
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Kids' menu
Downtown comfort-food institution famous for brunch, with a small playroom of toys and books and a kids' menu of mac and cheese, PB&J and grilled cheese.
Good to know: Weekend brunch gets very busy, so book or arrive early if you want a table near the play area.
- Playground
Pizza Jerk
- Playground
Retro neighbourhood pizzeria on the edge of Cully with a backyard play structure, soft-serve ice cream and a few arcade games inside.
Good to know: The backyard play area is best in the warmer months; in winter kids make do with the arcade machines.
- Play areaToys & games
Posies Bakery & Cafe
- Play area
- Toys & games
- Kids' menu
Neighbourhood bakery-café in Kenton serving breakfast and lunch, with a separate playroom for children and kid-sized options like PB&J.
Good to know: Daytime only: it is a café serving breakfast, sandwiches and baked goods rather than dinner.
- Play area
Zoiglhaus Brewing Company
- Play area
- Kids' menu
German-style brewpub in Lents with sausages and a kids' menu, now part of The Zed food hall, which keeps an enclosed play area for children.
Good to know: The building is a food hall, so families can also order from the other kitchens; there are pinball machines and board games too.
Questions parents ask about Portland
Which restaurants in Portland have a playground or play area?
Buranko Cafe & Bar, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Mother's Bistro & Bar, Pizza Jerk, Posies Bakery & Cafe, Zoiglhaus Brewing Company.
Which restaurants in Portland have toys, colouring or kids' entertainment?
Buranko Cafe & Bar, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Mother's Bistro & Bar, Posies Bakery & Cafe.
Which restaurants in Portland have a kids' menu?
Buranko Cafe & Bar, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Mother's Bistro & Bar, Posies Bakery & Cafe, Zoiglhaus Brewing Company.
How does KidsDine choose kid-friendly restaurants in Portland?
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.