Best Family Restaurants in New Jersey
The best family restaurants in New Jersey are for diners who are looking for a family dining experience that offers enjoyment for both parents and kids.
These restaurants are ideal for celebrating a special occasion like a birthday, Mother’s Day, Easter, graduation, or even on a family vacation at one of the many family vacation destinations in New Jersey.
The criteria for best family restaurants are based on value, a child friendly environment, and the ability to accommodate families of four or more diners.
Best Family Restaurants - North Jersey
Chit Chat Diner
West Orange
The Chit Chat Diner is an example of the new wave of Jersey diners: Big, bold, and brassy, with an alcohol menu.
Compared to the older, classic new jersey diners, Chit Chat isn't a diner. It's an entertaining dining experience. You could as easily find yourself dining theme park. They are family friendly and a great place to take kids.
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West Orange
The Chit Chat Diner is an example of the new wave of Jersey diners: Big, bold, and brassy, with an alcohol menu.
Compared to the older, classic new jersey diners, Chit Chat isn't a diner. It's an entertaining dining experience. You could as easily find yourself dining theme park. They are family friendly and a great place to take kids.
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Maggiano's Little Italy
Bridgewater and Hackensack
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They are popular with groups of 4 or more with a hearty appetite looking for a traditional Italian - American dining experience.
They serve an extensive kid's menu.
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Bridgewater and Hackensack
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They are popular with groups of 4 or more with a hearty appetite looking for a traditional Italian - American dining experience.
They serve an extensive kid's menu.
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Medieval Times Castle Dinner & Tournament
Lyndhurst
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One of the most famous theme restaurants in New Jersey. Great family jousting fun. Eat with your hands and drink from a Goblet as you watch some serious Jousting on Horseback. The imaginative new entertainment spot was based on the true medieval tradition of royal families inviting guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback.
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Lyndhurst
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One of the most famous theme restaurants in New Jersey. Great family jousting fun. Eat with your hands and drink from a Goblet as you watch some serious Jousting on Horseback. The imaginative new entertainment spot was based on the true medieval tradition of royal families inviting guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback.
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Nasto’s Ice Cream
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Nasto's Ice Cream is an 80+ year old Newark landmark, family-run business, that serves outstanding homemade Italian delicacies.
Nasto's is popular with families who come for their "Old World Desserts"
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Nasto's Ice Cream is an 80+ year old Newark landmark, family-run business, that serves outstanding homemade Italian delicacies.
Nasto's is popular with families who come for their "Old World Desserts"
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Raymond's
Montclair/Ridgewood
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With old time brasserie ambiance, serves affordably priced creative food. They serve an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
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Montclair/Ridgewood
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With old time brasserie ambiance, serves affordably priced creative food. They serve an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
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Best Family Restaurants - Central Jersey
Chimney Rock Inn
Flemington
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The Chimney Rock Inn is a popular restaurant for families (and large groups with kids) who are looking for an affordable casual family restaurant with bar service, and a good kid’s menu.
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Flemington
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The Chimney Rock Inn is a popular restaurant for families (and large groups with kids) who are looking for an affordable casual family restaurant with bar service, and a good kid’s menu.
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Clinton Station Diner
Clinton
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The Clinton Station Diner is a unique family oriented dining experience with model trains suspended from the ceiling for little engineers to enjoy.
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Clinton
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The Clinton Station Diner is a unique family oriented dining experience with model trains suspended from the ceiling for little engineers to enjoy.
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Game Time Bar and Grill
Freehold
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Game Time Bar and Grill, located inside iPlayAmerica, NJ's largest indoor amusement park, with a boardwalk on the Jersey Shore theme. Take the family, watch a game on the Large TV's , and be sure to take in the on-site amusements and activities
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Freehold
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Game Time Bar and Grill, located inside iPlayAmerica, NJ's largest indoor amusement park, with a boardwalk on the Jersey Shore theme. Take the family, watch a game on the Large TV's , and be sure to take in the on-site amusements and activities
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Rainforest Cafe
Edison
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Rain Forest cafe is a themed restaurant with lots to offer Kids to keep them from getting restless and from using their technology toys.
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Edison
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Rain Forest cafe is a themed restaurant with lots to offer Kids to keep them from getting restless and from using their technology toys.
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The Shrimp Box
Point Pleasant Beach
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Take in excellent water front views, fresh locally caught seafood, and "not break the bank." They are family friendly with a "Young Sailors" menu.
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Point Pleasant Beach
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Take in excellent water front views, fresh locally caught seafood, and "not break the bank." They are family friendly with a "Young Sailors" menu.
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Texas Roadhouse
Hamilton, Holmdel, Howell, Old Bridge, North Plainfield
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Popular with family diners who enjoy excellent aged steaks & BBQ food in an energetic ambiance at an affordable price. Read review
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Hamilton, Holmdel, Howell, Old Bridge, North Plainfield
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Popular with family diners who enjoy excellent aged steaks & BBQ food in an energetic ambiance at an affordable price. Read review
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Best Family Restaurants - South Jersey
Duffer's
Wildwood
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Duffer's, an iconic Wildwood, NJ Landmark, is the ultimate kid friendly, family restaurant. They are more than a restaurant! This multifaceted establishment also sports an arcade, mini-golf, and one the best Ice Cream Parlor's in South Jersey.
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Wildwood
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Duffer's, an iconic Wildwood, NJ Landmark, is the ultimate kid friendly, family restaurant. They are more than a restaurant! This multifaceted establishment also sports an arcade, mini-golf, and one the best Ice Cream Parlor's in South Jersey.
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Maggiano's Little Italy
Cherry Hill
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They are popular with groups of 4 or more with a hearty appetite looking for a traditional Italian - American dining experience.
They serve an extensive kid's menu.
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Cherry Hill
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They are popular with groups of 4 or more with a hearty appetite looking for a traditional Italian - American dining experience.
They serve an extensive kid's menu.
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Menz Restaurant
Rio Grande/Wildwood
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In Wildwood and looking for a more affordable family restaurant with good food? Venture 15 minutes over the bridge to Rio Grande.
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The Pop Shop
Collingswood/Medford
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Families with young kids looking for a restaurant with an atmosphere that keeps the kids from getting restless
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Collingswood/Medford
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Families with young kids looking for a restaurant with an atmosphere that keeps the kids from getting restless
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Rainforest Cafe
Atlantic City
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Rain Forest cafe is a themed restaurant with lots to offer Kids to keep them from getting restless and from using their technology toys.
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Atlantic City
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Rain Forest cafe is a themed restaurant with lots to offer Kids to keep them from getting restless and from using their technology toys.
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