Looking for the perfect spot to take the spouse and kids for Sunday morning brunch or Friday night dinner? Look no further than these family-friendly restaurants in the Bay Area. These spots have something for family members of all ages, especially picky youngsters. Everyone in your party is guaranteed to walk away a happy camper. 

Baby Blues BBQ

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Located on the border of the Bernal Heights and Mission neighborhoods, Baby Blues BBQ serves Texas-style ribs and Memphis-style brisket. With barbecue that’s true to the region’s heritage and a traditional selection of side dishes (we’re partial to the corn and the mac-and-cheese), this restaurant is a favorite among Bay Area residents.

Lazy Dog

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This dog-friendly restaurant has a lodge-chic vibe and cozy atmosphere, not to mention an extensive menu of global cuisine and plenty of kid-friendly options. The young ones will love the chicken pot pie or wide selection of sandwiches, while adults may prefer the jerk chicken or wok-fried calamari. 

Lazy Dog has multiple locations in Cupertino, Concord, and Dublin.

Oren’s Hummus Shop

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This eatery serves authentic Israeli fare and specializes in making creamy, flavorful hummus. Get it many different ways, with eggplant, lamb, and much more. Kids will love the chicken pita sandwiches or pita bread with hummus, and adults can go for the falafel, baba ganoush, and cauliflower fries. Top it off with an order of sweet potato fries for the table, but be sure to order enough — these will go fast. 

Oren’s has multiple locations scattered across Cupertino, Mountain View, Belmont, and Palo Alto.

Pizza Antica

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This pizza joint located on the luxe Santana Row in San Jose isn’t your average pie shop. It has a comfortable yet upscale vibe, complete with outdoor seating, fine decor, and excellent service. Most kids won’t say no to pizza, and fortunately, Pizza Antica makes some of the best thin-crust selections in West San Jose. While kids can choose among the restaurant’s cheesy slices of pizza, adults can enjoy a glass from the restaurant’s wide selection of wines. 

Cactus Taqueria

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As they proudly proclaim on their site, Cactus Taqueria serves “family-friendly Mexican food.” All the dishes here are made from scratch with no artificial ingredients, giving you a little peace of mind while your kids chow down. Look for it in Oakland and Berkeley. 

Foreign Cinema

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If you’re trying to get your kids to eat their vegetables, then Foreign Cinema might have the answer for you. Start with a movie on the restaurant’s outdoor screen then add in a three-course prix fixe meal for the kids that starts with veggies and fruit, continues with pasta, chicken, or steak, and finishes off with a delicious bowl of ice cream. Watch those veggies disappear fast as the kids enjoy the movie playing on the giant outdoor screen. This Mission District mainstay is sure to provide a great time for the entire family.