Check out our roundup of family-friendly restaurants in local Brooklyn neighborhoods—from casual diners to upscale eateries that welcome kids! Our overview features spots in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, BoCoCa, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Park Slope, Gowanus, Red Hook, Columbia Street Waterfront, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge.
Brooklyn Heights
al Badawi | Al Badawi is a Palestinian restaurant offering large, shareable platters served with warm house-made pita. High chairs are available in their large dining room or in their outdoor seating area on Atlantic Avenue.
Brado | A relaxed, neighborhood restaurant with spacious booths, Brado welcomes families for ultra-thin crust pizza, along with pastas, specialty sandwiches, salads and desserts, plus a carefully curated beer and wine list.
Chama Mama | This Georgian restaurant on Montague Street is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Try the Georgian dumplings, called Khinkali, plus lots of shareable dishes for the whole family.
Clark’s Diner | On Clark Street since 1986, Clark’s Diner serves Greek & American comfort food in a casual, neighborhood diner that buzzes at breakfast. They offer a large variety of breakfast options, daily soups, pastas, and much more.
Custom House | This neighborhood pub has some outdoor seating on Montague Street, great for causal drinks or brunch, or even to catch a sports game. The Irish-American menu includes pub staples like fish and chips, burgers, and weekend brunch specials.
Dellarocco’s Brick Oven Pizza | Bring the family for wood fired pizza, cheese and charcuterie, and calzones. Located on Hick Street, Dellarocco’s has plenty of space indoors and outdoors as well.
Felice | Felice on Montague Street serves Tuscan food and has extensive, Italian-driven wine list. Cozy up in one of their booths for prix-fixe lunch, brunch, or dinner.
Fini Pizza & Patio Bar | Brooklyn Bridge Park | Across from Pier 5, Fini offers indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the park. The menu has salads and starters like mussels and calamari, New York-style and Sicilian-style pies, plus entrees including chicken parm, steak, and black bass piccata.
Grand Canyon Restaurant | Grand Canyon Restaurant on Montague Street serves diner-style family-friendly menus, including Mexican breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, egg dishes, plus a kid’s menu.
Jules | This new pizzeria at 50 Henry Street serves salads, pizzas with seasonal toppings, dessert, plus cocktails, wine and beer. Open 5-10pm on weekdays, until 11pm on weekends, and until 9pm on Sundays.
Montague Diner | This revamped neighborhood favorite serves American classics and is exceptionally kid-friendly, offering high chairs and a weekday after-school special for kids from 3-5pm: cheese fries or grilled cheese for $5.
Noodle Pudding | A neighborhood establishment, Noodle Pudding serves Italian comfort food and welcomes diners of all ages for dinner. Come early for dinner with little ones. High chairs and crayons available! Cash only and no reservations are accepted.
River Deli | River Deli serves Sardinian brunch and dinner on a quiet corner of Joralemon Street. Their menu features a recipes passed down from the owners’ grandmothers, as well as a selection of classic cocktails. High chairs are available for kids. Cash only!
Vineapple Cafe | Nestled on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights, Vineapple has been a beloved neighborhood fixture for years. They are open all day, serving coffee & pastries, breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner in their backyard garden, sidewalk café, or dining room. High chairs available!
Yemen Café | Yemen Café was the first Yemeni restaurant in the United States when it opened its doors in 1986. They serve authentic Yemeni food and are known for cultural and a warm, casual atmosphere. Dine indoors or eat in their outdoor pavilion. Don’t miss out on their most popular dish, Lamb Haneeth (slow-roasted lamb).
Carroll Gardens
Abilene | Abilene on Court Street is a casual bar and restaurant that serves weekend brunch including chicken & waffles, French toast and breakfast burritos. Outdoor seating available with heaters or fans, based on the weather.
Aromi | Aromi serves homemade pasta, pizza, focaccia, and cocktails. The restaurant has a beautiful wood oven, a cozy indoor dining room, and a large covered back yard.
Brooklyn Farmacy | Located in a 1920s apothecary in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain serves milkshakes, sundaes, sandwiches, pastries, and homemade sodas. Plus, coffee, wine, and beer for parents. Don’t miss the display of vintage wind-up toys!
Cafe Spaghetti | With a welcoming backyard garden that is open year-round with a decorative Vespa, Cafe Spaghetti is a favorite among families. The cozy Italian restaurant accepts both reservations and walk-in guests. Try the spaghetti pomodoro, eggplant parmigiana, cacio e pepe rice balls, and tiramisu.
Enoteca on Court | Enoteca’s brick oven does double duty, not only turning out brick oven pizza but also serving up other menu items with a distinctive brick oven flavor. The restaurant also serves cheese and charcuterie, pasta, paninis, and calzones. A neighborhood restaurant, Enoteca welcomes children and has high chairs.
Frankies Sputino | Frankies 457 Spuntino serves classic Italian-American food in their cozy dining room and beautiful garden. The menu includes house-made pastas, tasting plates, and their famous meatballs.
Le Petit Cafe | Casual, cash-only French cafe on Court Street with an open kitchen and an atmospheric back garden.
Luana’s Tavern | This family-owned tavern offers a kid-friendly atmosphere with a seasonal outdoor patio and special live music events and watch parties.
Cobble Hill
Café Luluc | Café Luluc is a casual, neighborhood French eatery with garden seating that is heated in the colder months. The restaurant welcomes diners young and old! Open daily from 9am to 10pm. Cash only.
Gersi | Gersi opens daily at 4pm for dinner on weekdays and 10am on weekends for brunch and dinner service. Enjoy Northern Italian food and homemade pasta in their enclosed heated garden in the winter, which is covered and cool in the spring and summer. Children are welcome!
Lobo | Lobo serves Tex-Mex standards and margaritas. The kid’s menu includes burgers, quesadillas, and chicken fingers. Outdoor seating available. Cash only!
Ruta Oaxaca | Smith Street has a new Mexican restaurant with a beautiful back garden. Come for Taco Tuesday, or for tacos any day! Ruta Oaxaca also has plenty of margaritas to choose from.
two8two Bar & Burger | Indulge in a burger from two8two, which sources their meat daily from local butcher Los Paisanos. two8two also serves hot dogs, crafts cocktails, and craft beer. The restaurant is kid-friendly with a lovely outdoor patio.
Downtown Brooklyn & Boerum Hill
DeKalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn | Brooklyn’s largest food hall features over 35 vendors and is extremely kid-friendly, offering free weekend activities like magic shows and face painting (Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-2pm).
French Louie | Boerum Hill | French Louie on Atlantic Avenue has a great kids menu that will keep the kids happy while adults enjoy thoughtfully prepared dishes. Don’t miss the fantastic back patio!
Junior’s | Downtown Brooklyn | This 1950s landmark is a family-friendly staple famous for its cheesecake, deli sandwiches, and classic diner fare.
DUMBO & Vinegar Hill
AlMar | DUMBO | Located on Front Street in the heart of DUMBO, AlMar warmly welcomes local families to enjoy Italian fare in a cozy setting. The kitchen consistently offers a substantial specials menu sourced with the finest local and imported Italian ingredients. Come for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Cafe Gitane | Vinegar Hill | This cozy French-Moroccan café offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with inviting outdoor seating in the warmer months on a quiet, scenic corner.
Juliana’s Pizza | DUMBO | Juliana’s, located in the space previously occupied by Grimaldi’s (which has since moved next door) makes delicious coal-fired pizzas. In 2015, TripAdvisor named Juliana’s the best pizzeria in America! Try the fennel sausage pizza and the onion pizza.
L&B Spumoni Gardens Pizzeria | DUMBO | This iconic Brooklyn pizzeria offers a family-friendly indoor dining area and a separate walk-up window for quick, kid-approved slices.
Randolph Beer | DUMBO | Randolph Beer is a great place to bring the family on Sundays, when kids are welcome all day long. The brewpub serves shareable snacks, bowls, sandwiches, and a brunch menu, and pour-your-own beer for adults! Play arcade games, pinball, and skee-ball, and try out feather bowling (book a lane here).
Superfine | DUMBO | Local, seasonal Mediterranean and American fare is offered in a converted warehouse space with an open kitchen. Sunday brunch includes live music.
Time Out Market | DUMBO | Visit Water Street’s Time Out Market to have a little taste of everything, from pancakes to wood-fired pizza to Indian, Mexican, and more! The two-level food market consists of 21 food stalls and a rooftop bar. Schedule your visit around one of the Market’s live music shows, workshops, or kids & family events: click here for their full calendar.
Westville Dumbo | DUMBO | Fresh produce & locally sourced meats lead the list of ingredients at this popular American spot. Customers can eat in their shaded outdoor courtyard when the weather allows.
Ziggy’s Roman Café | DUMBO | This Roman-style pizzeria is designed for families, featuring classic pastas and a mezzanine play area stocked with sensory toys for kids.
Fort Greene & Clinton Hill
Aita | Clinton Hill | Aita is a family-friendly Italian restaurant with seating indoors and outdoors, plus a heated Outdoor Gazebo all year-round. The restaurant is kid-friendly, with both high chairs and booster seats. Outdoor tables also safely support clip-on high chairs if families prefer to bring their own.
Castro’s | Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Border | This family-friendly Mexican staple serves authentic dishes alongside fresh-squeezed juices and cocktails.
Deniz | Fort Greene | This family-friendly spot serves Turkish cuisine in the heart of Fort Greene.
Dino | Fort Greene | Dino serves Northern Italian food and is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Try their large front patio or back garden. High chairs available for little ones!
Doza Royale | Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Border | This restaurant on the border of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill serves delicious South Indian food. It’s a great vegetarian and vegan option!
DSK Brooklyn | Fort Greene | DSK is a welcoming German beer garden with pretzels, sausages, and more pub fare. All are welcome, including children, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating and bar games.
Evelina | Fort Greene | This upscale Mediterranean-Italian bistro provides all-day dining with options for both indoor and outdoor seating.
Fat Rabbit | Clinton Hill | This stylish diner and bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in cozy booths. Open 10am to 11pm daily.
Graziella’s | Clinton Hill | This Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizza is as great option for families with strollers and larger parties. Open daily from 11am-11pm on Vanderbilt Avenue, they have both an outdoor patio and rooftop dining.
Habana Outpost | Fort Greene | This casual outdoor spot serving Cuban has a bright and airy interior and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor dining. In the warmer months, they run an outdoor movie program every Sunday night, and on weekends they even offer arts and crafts for little ones!
Mekong | Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Border | Mekong serves delicious and fresh Vietnamese food on the border of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. High chairs available!
Peaches Prime | Gotham Market at The Ashland | Fort Greene | Located at Gotham Market at The Ashland, Peaches Prime is a modern neighborhood brasserie showcasing a contemporary take on New York City culinary classics. Visit for dinner or weekend brunch.
Putnam’s Pub | Clinton Hill | Putnam’s Pub & Cooker is a gastropub serving comfort food and an extensive beverage program, including a 24 craft beers on tap. Their spacious sidewalk café has 70 seats, serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. It’s also a family-friendly spot, with plenty of parking for strollers!
Speedy Romeo | Clinton Hill | A great spot for families, Speedy Romeo serves wood-fired pizzas and Italian cuisine in a former body shop in Clinton Hill.
Tacombi | Fort Greene | Tacombi offers a bright, lively outdoor seating area where you can enjoy tacos and Mexican street food. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or a casual dinner, the outdoor space is vibrant and fun.
Park Slope & Gowanus
Baba’s Pierogies | Gowanus | This casual Third Avenue spot specializes in handmade pierogies and offers a kid-friendly atmosphere.
Bogota Latin Bistro | Park Slope | This vibrant restaurant serves Pan-Latin cuisine and features a popular “kids eat free” program on weekdays.
Bricolage | Park Slope | This unique eatery serves Vietnamese family-style street food and features a beautiful back patio.
Chela | Park Slope | This colorful Mexican restaurant offers traditional favorites and a dedicated kids menu in a lively setting.
Crosta Pizzeria | Park Slope | This family-friendly pizzeria serves wood-fired pies alongside burgers and fresh gelato.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que | Gowanus | This famous BBQ joint offers Southern-style smoked meats and spacious outdoor seating that welcomes dogs.
Dram Shop | Park Slope | This neighborhood sports bar serves classic pub fare and offers a “kids eat free” special on Saturdays.
Giovanni’s Brooklyn Eats | Park Slope | This cozy, family-run Italian spot serves classic recipes and often features live jazz performances.
Grand Army @ Threes Brewing | The Boerum Hill oyster bar Grand Army has set up shop at Threes Brewing in Gowanus. They serving beer-battered cod, burgers, loaded crab fries, and event a Happy Meals for kids!
Harlem Shake | Park Slope | This retro-style diner serves high-quality burgers, hot dogs, and old-fashioned milkshakes.
Insa | Gowanus | This energetic venue combines traditional Korean BBQ with private karaoke rooms for a fun group experience.
Miti Miti | Park Slope | This colorful spot on Fifth Avenue serves creative Latin American fare and signature tacos with plenty of outdoor seating.
Pasta Louise | Pasta Louise on 12th Street serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner outdoors. They also have a nearby the café on 8th Street, where you can pick up pasta, sauce, coffee, and soft serve ice cream to go.
Miriam | Park Slope | This long-standing destination serves authentic Israeli cuisine and is famous for its daily Mediterranean brunch.
Prospect Heights & Crown Heights
Alta Calidad | Prospect Heights | This Vanderbilt Avenue destination serves modern Mexican cuisine and offers high chairs for children.
Amorina | Prospect Heights | This Roman-style pizzeria making sourdough crusts is located on Vanderbilt. The kid’s menu includes a kid’s size Margherita pizza, spaghetti, and a cheese calzone.
Cent’anni | Crown Heights | This Italian spot has a kid’s menu in addition to delicious entrees and pastas for adults. Their backyard garden patio has a retractable roof so diners can eat outside rain or shine.
Pasta Night | Prospect Heights | This fine-casual eatery provides a counter-service experience featuring fresh pasta, Italian pastries, and craft cocktails.
Stocked Cafe | Prospect Heights | Stocked is a family-owned cafe on Washington Avenue that is a favorite among families. They serve burgers, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Tom’s Restaurant | Prospect Heights | This diner has been on the corner of Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights since 1936. They are famous for pancakes, and serve breakfast and lunch fare 7 days per week.
Underhill Cafe | Prospect Heights | This welcoming Greek bistro has outdoor seating seasonally, and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Zaytoons | Prospect Heights | This family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant is celebrating their 25th anniversary. They have a lovely back garden in the warmer months. They also have special menu items for kids, such as Pitza Lal Atfal, with mozzarella & tomato sauce with a happy face of veggies.
Red Hook & Columbia St. Waterfront
Brooklyn Crab | Red Hook | Brooklyn Crab offers great seafood, drinks, & games. It’s the perfect place to bring the family, especially on a warm day when you can enjoy the roof deck, spacious patio with mini golf and games, and views New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
The Good Fork Pub | Red Hook | The Good Fork serves new American cuisine with an Asian flair. Enjoy their innovative Korean-inspired pub menu and drinks in the dining room behind the main bar, or in the cozy back garden.
Popina | Columbia St. Waterfront District | This cozy spot serves Italian food in their cozy backyard: homemade pasta, delicious arancini, chicken Milanese, and more. They have an extensive wine list and even have a members-only wine club. Stop by during happy hour, with kid’s pasta for $10 and adult’s for $15 from 5-6pm on weekdays.
Hometown BBQ | Red Hook | Hometown BBQ serves Brooklyn style barbecue in their large open-seating space in Red Hook. Order easy-to-share pit-smoked meats and sides for the whole family. No reservations accepted; expect a lively line on the weekends.
Jalopy Tavern | Red Hook | Jalopy Tavern is a restaurant with live music attached to the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music. Jalopy is very family-friendly and serves pub food including tacos, burgers, and sandwiches, as well as weekend brunch.
Mex Carroll’s Diner | Columbia St. Waterfront District | Mexican & American fare is served at this casual diner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The kid’s menu includes pancakes, burgers, macaroni and cheese, and more.
Red Hook Lobster Pound | Red Hook | Red Hook Lobster Pound is best know for its lobster rolls—served Maine-style (cold with mayo) or Connecticut-style (hot with butter). The menu also features lobster mac and cheese, fried oysters, and more. They have outdoor seating in the summer!
Strong Rope Brewery | Red Hook | Strong Rope has one of New York’s best views of the Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. It’s family-friendly, with food trucks from local spots like Red Hook Lobster Pound, with live music some weekends!
Williamsburg
Aurora | Combine garden dining with Italian comfort food and you have Aurora, located on Grand Street near Domino Park in Williamsburg. To top off dinner, you can get a house made gelato as well.
Afuri | This welcoming restaurant has fresh and delicious ramen in addition to a full menu of shared plates, sushi, donburi and takumen. They also have a dedicated kids menu.
Cafe Mogador | Cafe Mogador has served NYC since 1983, with its original location in Manhattan’s East Village. They serve Moroccan tagines, couscous, and more for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch.
Casa Publica | Enjoy some Mexican food over at Casa Publica. They are open for brunch and dinner with a happy hour menu available Monday through Thursday from 5-7pm. Outdoor seating is open during summer weather and Casa Publica is located one block away from McCarren park for the kids to run around after dinner.
Cozy Royale | Brought to you by the purveyors of local butcher shop The Meathook, this neighborhood spot is casual and the food offerings are simple and special. Their weekday happy hour is also a good bet with $10 burgers, shrimp cocktail and fries.
Jack’s Wife Freda | This all-day restaurant is a favorite among kids, with family-friendly dishes like chicken schnitzel with fries. Jack’s Wife has a dedicated kids menu and is always ready with crayons and coloring pages for the kids. Their fare is self described as, “South African, Jewish Grandmother cuisine”. The Williamsburg location is often filled with families during dinner hours of 5-7pm.
Kellogg’s Diner | This revamped diner is open 24/7 and the menu takes inspiration from Texas cooking, where the executive chef grew up. Families will find high chairs, a kids’ menu, and spacious booth seating.
K’Far | Located inside the Hoxton hotel, this all day restaurant comes in clutch for any meal. The food at K’Far is inspired by the food in Tel Aviv, breakfasts offer sweets, borekas and Jerusalem bagels, to name a few favorites. The interiors are colorful and comfortable and there is ample space for kids to move about.
Mother’s | This neighborhood spot serves burgers, craft beers for grown-ups, and has outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week on Graham Avenue.
Pura Vida Miami | This sprawling and light filled restaurant is new to the neighborhood and focuses on a fresh and healthy menu. An all-day cafe, there are many crowd pleasers on the menu, including smoothies, acai bowls and omelettes. They have a kids menu but there is also plenty to choose from on the regular menu.
Sage | This Thai restaurant on Graham Avenue has a kid’s menu, plus a spacious backyard and tuk tuks for kids to play on. On Fridays, they have a rotating specials menu, and they serve weekend brunch.
Sereneco | Sereneco offers New American cuisine with a healthy, seasonal focus, including grain bowls, fish dishes, and fresh vegetables. Its stylish outdoor terrace is great for brunch or dinner.
Sunday in Brooklyn | This neighborhood restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is a popular destination for weekend family brunch, serving standout dishes like malted pancakes and smoked salmon toast. With both indoor seating and a charming outdoor patio, it’s a great spot to enjoy a relaxed meal.
Tacocina | Located in Domino Park, this taqueria is a picturesque outdoor space overlooking the East River and adjacent to the Domino Park playground. Come for tacos, quesadillas, margaritas, and more. It’s great spot for kids to eat and play!
Tacombi | Yes, the ubiquitous Tacombi is on this list because it is delicious, convenient and very family-friendly. They have a kids menu and also paper hats and coloring pages. Kids will love the steak tacos, guac and chips!
Teddy’s | Teddy’s has been a neighborhood staple for 137 years on the corner of Berry Street and North 8th. Great food, friendly service and choice of indoor outdoor seating is what you can expect at Teddy’s. It is this writer’s favorite burger and steak fries! They also have a kid’s menu.
Veselka | The East Village Ukranian diner recently opened their newest location in Williamsburg. Come for the classic Veselka favorites: beef stroganoff, Ukrainian meatballs, stuffed cabbage, schnitzel, and borscht. Both indoor and outdoor dining available.
Greenpoint
Bernie’s | Located on Driggs Avenue, Bernie’s serves American comfort food on red-checkered tablecloths.
Cafe Alula | Cafe Alula is Lebanese cafe with outdoor seating in the front and back. Open every day from 8am-6pm.
Club Club | Starving while at Mccarren Park with the kids? Club club has breakfast and lunch options so you can survive a few more hours at the park. They serve an assortment of sandwiches, salads and sides all available to go or you can order to stay and eat at the parkhouse.
Elder Greene | A Greenpoint staple with a well-rounded tavern menu, there is something for everyone. Seating is available outdoors on their street patio in warmer weather.
Karczma | One of the most famous and popular Polish restaurants in Greenpoint, Karczma is home to authentic handmade Polish Pierogi.
Le Gamin | Omelettes and coffee in the morning? Steak frites with the kids? This french cafe is great for brunch or dinner with the family. Located across the street from Ferox and American playground it’s a good landing spot before or after a kid outing. They have a backyard garden in addition to patio seating along Franklin Avenue.
Milk & Roses | This Italian-American eatery features a garden-like back patio perfect for al fresco dining. Known for its pasta and wine list, it’s a charming spot for dinner or brunch.
Naked Dog | This Italian spot in located near the waterfront park and playground. The menu features top notch bruschetta, spaghetti, pappardelle with beef Bolognese’s, and bombolini for dessert. Naked Dog has both indoor and outdoor seating.
Nerina | Located on Commercial Street, the Greek restaurant Nerina is spacious and family-friendly. Their fresh and delicious mezze menu has something for everyone and an extensive Greek wine and cocktails list.
Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop | Paulie Gee’s is a great family-friendly pizza spot on Franklin Street.
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop | A 60-year-old donut shop on Manhattan Avenue, Peter Pan is a family-owned business that is famous for its handmade donuts. Cash only!
Radio Star | Radio Star is an all-day restaurant from the team behind nearby Glasserie. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner on their garden patio (dogs welcome!). Plus, cocktails and wine by the glass. Radio Star is a restaurant, bar and cafe inspired by the radio era of the 1940s. They are located on Transmitter Park, the home of WNYC from 1937 to 1990.
Threes Brewing | Casual vibes abound in this neighborhood favorite. Gotham burger is in charge of the food here, order at the counter and grab a table either inside or outside. Standard brewery favs, burgers, hotdogs, fries and the like.
Three Decker Diner | Located at the corner of Norman Street and Manhattan Avenue, Three Decker Diner first opened in 1945 and recently was revamped. Try comfort food items like chicken pot pie, chicken fried steak, burger, sandwiches, plus Tex-Mex dishes like huevos rancheros, carnitas tacos, and a chorizo Tora. Kids will love their banana split!
Sunset Park
Industry City | Industry City has so many global food and drink options, with more than 40+ vendors across their campus! We’ve listed just a few of our favorites below. Grab your food to go, and enjoy it in one of the outdoor courtyards, complete with fire pits, sandpits for the kids, public art, and live music. And check out our full roundup of a family day at Industry City here!
- Sahadi’s | Visit this Mediterranean grocery store and restaurant where you can do all your food shopping, then sit down for a freshly baked pita bread with grilled Halumi cheese and greens. Sahadi’s also hosts live music in their tented outdoor space, including salsa every Friday night!
- Japan Village | This vibrant marketplace has become a go-to destination for all things Japanese outside of Japan. It features a Japanese grocery store, a lively food hall with ramen, sushi, and bento, an izakaya bar, and a shop specializing in Japanese spirits.
- Burger Joint | Burger Joint is a no-frills burger spot with flame-broiled burgers (plus a Beyond burger), served with French fries, onion rings, and milkshakes.
- Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab | Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab brings an authentic taste of Germany to Industry City, serving the popular Berlin-style street food of thinly sliced meat served with garden toppings, crumbled feta, in a toasted Turkish pita.
- Frying Pan Brooklyn | Frying Pan serves excellent seafood like lobster rolls and fish tacos, alongside classic American favorites. It’s a family-friendly spot where both kids and adults will find something to enjoy—plus a great selection of drinks for the grown-ups.
- Pétanque at Carreau Club | At Carreau Club, you can spend the afternoon playing pétanque, a French form of “lawn bowling,” with courts both indoors and outdoors. Note: Carreau Club does not allow children under 10 years old on the courts. All kids 10+ must have 1:1 adult supervision, and Carreau Club is 21+ after 5pm.
- See Industry City’s full directory of restaurants, bars, breweries, and distilleries here!
Slimák | Enjoy a fresh and locally-sourced breakfast or lunch at Slimák. They offer brunch on weekends with a “For the Kiddies” option. They serve coffee as well as beer, wine, and cocktails. Children can enjoy a special hot chocolate, house lemonade, or a vanilla steamer.
Sunset Park Diner & Donuts | If you are looking for a casual meal with your family, Sunset Park Diner & Donuts is perfect. They have a kid’s menu that includes the crowd-pleasing “Kids Mickey Mouse Pancakes”. And don’t forget to order a donut!
Tacos Matamoros | Tacos Matamoros offers delicious Mexican food in a casual setting. They have a small kids’ menu.
George’s Restaurant | George’s Restaurant has been part of the Sunset Park community since 1957. Whether you are stopping by for a quick breakfast or want to sit down for dinner, George’s has a variety of options to make everyone happy.
Hawaiian Fried Wings | This popular spot is the place to visit if you are craving some wings. Be sure to try the lemon pepper flavor. They offer mini meals as well as their popular family packs. Enjoy in their small seating area or order to go.
King’s Kitchen | With locations across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, King’s Kitchen doesn’t disappoint with their delicious Cantonese food. They have multiple Sunset Park locations, including on the corner of 60th Street and 7th Avenue and on the corner of 53rd Street and 8th Avenue. Standout dishes include the Claypot Combo, Youtiao (fried dough sticks), BBQ Combo, and Peking Duck.
Jalapeños | If your family is craving Mexican food, stop by Jalapeños. While everything is authentic and delicious, be sure to order the chiles rellenos, a cabeza, or any other taco, and a frozen margarita if you’d like! They also occasionally have live music.
Lucky Vege House | Lucky Vege House serves vegan cuisine in a warm setting. Try the mapo tofu, fried double mushrooms, sweet & sour vegetables, and more! This is a great place to order a variety of dishes and share them family style.
8th Avenue | Known as Brooklyn’s Chinatown, 8th Avenue has many delicious food options. Check out Ba Xuyen for a Banh Mi, Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House for dumplings, Hot Space for Szechuan cuisine, Molly Tea for a drink, and Park Asia for Dim Sum for a meal with your family.
Bay Ridge
Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse | Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse is the perfect place for a fun night out with kids. Everyone will be entertained watching their food being cooked right in front of them. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée on Monday and Tuesday nights.
The Brooklyn Firefly | Sitting outside at Brooklyn Firefly is a summer tradition. In other seasons, get cozy inside. Their creative pizzas are perfect for sharing. They also have a large selection of vegan pizzas and calzones.
Panino Rustico | Panino Rustico offers a large kid’s menu and yummy smoothies. Parents will enjoy the variety of bruschetta and panini options. Their outdoor seating is perfect for people watching on Third Avenue.
Skinflints | Skinflints is always a hit for children! While eating a meal off the kid’s menu, children stay entertained watching the trains travel around the restaurant. Skinflints also decorates for every holiday. They offer daily specials and a delicious brunch menu that includes a cocktail with your meal.
Yemenat | Yemenat serves authentic Yemeni cuisine that has garnered praise from the New York Times and earned the restaurant a spot in the 2025 Michelin Guide. Expect large portions meant for sharing and a menu full of comforting dishes like lamb haneeth, stews, and freshly baked bread that are great for both kids and adults.
Restaurants with Multiple Locations
Bar Bruno | Carroll Gardens & Greenpoint | Bar Bruno serves Mexican food with a touch of New York bistro classics: a great burger and fries or a delicious pan-fried chicken. Enjoy a fish taco with a cold michelada or a hibiscus margarita on their sidewalk café. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Black Forest | Boerum Hill & Fort Greene | Black Forest Brooklyn is a German restaurant & beer garden with a warm and casual vibe, serving regional specialties and a unique selection of German draft beer. The restaurant is very specious, and there are games for kids like Giant Jenga and Connect 4. They also host lots of holiday and special events, see what they have coming up here!
Blue Collar | Cobble Hill, Greenpoint, Williamsburg & Bushwick | In addition to burgers, this Brooklyn-based chain serves breakfast all day, plus milkshakes!
Calexico | Greenpoint & Park Slope | This family-owned Mexican chain has locations across Brooklyn, serving tacos, burritos, and more. There is a kid’s menu with chicken fingers, quesadillas, and fries, and weekend brunch is serve 11:30am-4pm in Greenpoint and Park Slope.
Emmy Squared | Park Slope & Williamsburg | This pizzeria serves Detroit-style pizza in a square shape. Emmy Square also serves burgers and sandwiches in a casual environment.
Forma Pasta Factory | Fort Greene & Greenpoint | Forma serves freshly made pasta in a casual setting, making it a great spot for families. You can find them in Fort Greene and Greenpoint.
Fornino | Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO’s Time Out Market & Greenpoint | This pizzeria serves delicious wood-fired pizza. In Brooklyn Bridge Park, you will find families dining after soccer practice and watching the volleyball players. At Time Out Market, you can enjoy your pizza on their rooftop with views of the Manhattan skyline. Fornino also has a family-friendly location in Greenpoint with a welcoming back garden.
Table 87 | Brooklyn Heights, Gowanus & Industry City | Family owned and operated, Table 87 serves fresh coal over pizza by the slice at three locations in Brooklyn. The menu also includes small plates, pasta, calzones, paninis, and more.
Talea | Cobble Hill & Williamsburg | The female (and mom!) founded brewery has locations in both Cobble Hill and Williamsburg. Both locations are family-friendly! The Williamsburg hosts Jazz Baby family music classes for ages 6 months to 4 years on Sundays, from 10:30 to 11:15am. At the Cobble Hill location, you can order pizza from Bad Cholesterol (located nearby) to be delivered to your table.
Updated: February 2026.
