Kid-Friendly Spots Around D.C. That Adults Actually Enjoy

Bartaco pleases kids, too. | Manny Vargas Many parents want their kids to grow into civilized diners with good palates, but children often don’t start out that way. Taking them out to eat requires patience — from parents, servers, and of course, nearby patrons. But many area restaurants are working

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Many parents want their kids to grow into civilized diners with good palates, but children often don’t start out that way. Taking them out to eat requires patience — from parents, servers, and of course, nearby patrons. But many area restaurants are working

hard to keep dining fun for kids and sane for parents.

These 16 family-friendly restaurants are designed to impress kids and adults alike, with takeout and delivery options to solve dinner. These D.C. area restaurants give special consideration for the District’s youngest diners, including everything from American eats and crayons at Old Ebbitt to waterfront fish sticks at the Salt Line.

For this latest map refresh, we add Fireworks Pizza out in Leesburg, Virginia and sandwich stalwart Bub and Pop’s, which has newer D.C. digs with duckpin bowling. Sadly, Joy by Seven Reasons has closed.