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Tips for dining in NYC with kids

1. 16 Handles

7.6
153 2nd Avenue (btwn E 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
Frozen Yogurt Shop · East Village · 134 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Gummy Bears quickly harden when sitting in fro-yo. You've been warned.

2. Japonica

7.7
90 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 70 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Super nice staff and very kid friendly.

3. Japonica

7.7
90 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 70 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Ask for the sushi lollipops.

4. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 399 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: It's not obvious, but there's a freight elevator on Mercer just north of the regular entrance. Great for strollers and wheelchairs.

5. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Very noisy, which is awesome if you have kids.

6. Hasaki

8.0
210 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 103 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Very fresh sushi. Love the menu. But not terribly kid friendly and no spicy mayo. Still a net positive...by a lot.

7. Plum Pizzeria & Bar

157 2nd Ave (B/w E. 9th & 10th. St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 27 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: It's like a better version of Patsy's, which is no surprise because the owner is a former Patsy's chef. Great neighborhood joint with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

8. Blue Smoke

116 E 27th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 416 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Genius idea for kids: they being you cookie dough in the shape of a pig with sprinkles for the kid to do the decorating, then take it back to kitchen for cooking, and then bring out the cooked cookie.

9. Pulino's

282 Bowery (at E Houston St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 210 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Kids under 10-years-old get a free individual-size pizza here, Monday to Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., when they dine with an adult ordering full-priced food. Read more.

10. Bubby's

8.9
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 528 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: They don't allow strollers in the restaurant, but there's a stroller parking lot on N Moore St outside.

11. Mr. K's

570 Lexington Ave (51st), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews

Pedro O.Pedro Oller: Good for kids. Ask to be sitted in the back with your munchkins and you will not bother anyone

12. The Bean

147 1st Ave, (at the corner of East 9th) (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 126 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Great spot if you have dogs or big-ass strollers in tow.

13. Pushcart Coffee

362 2nd Ave (at E 21st St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Gramercy Park · 101 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: They have a kids' sized table and chairs, equipped with toys and children's books.

14. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: For $5 they will do a kids' noodle dish, which is basically noodles and broth.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Tips for dining in NYC with kids.

15. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

34 Cooper Sq (btwn E 5th & E 6th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 231 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Concerned about your kid getting burned by the yakiniku grill? They say they have only had "one incident".

16. Beyoglu

1431 3rd Ave (at E 81st St.), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: No highchairs.

17. Nanoosh

111 University Pl (at E 13th St.), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 67 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: A refreshingly different kids' menu includes "marinated natural chicken" and "side of quinoa, tabouleh or Mediterranean salad"

18. Pulino's

282 Bowery (at E Houston St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 210 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: From 5:00 to 6:00, Monday to Friday, kids can get margarita pizzas for free.

Nicoletta is one of Tips for dining in NYC with kids.

19. Nicoletta

160 2nd Ave (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 88 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: They'll bring out uncooked pizza dough for the kids to play with. It kept mine occupied for a while.