Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Columbia

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ColumbiaEllicott CityFultonHanoverLaurelSavage Mill

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9 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia restaurant

1. The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia

4.5

Awesome(160)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Columbia

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to The Walrus in Columbia, locally owned and operated and home to “Maryland’s Best Lobster Roll”, ranked nationally as one of the “10 Best Sandwiches in the US”. We pride ourselves on our scratch kitchen, craft cocktail program, and local beers. We have one of the largest selections of fresh shucked oysters in the area, an array of fresh seafood dishes, and a daily changing feature menu. Sit back, relax and follow the Walrus to an unforgettable dining experience!

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2. Bushel and a Peck Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(715)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Columbia

Booked 14 times today

Celebrating all that grows, swims & grazes in the Chesapeake Bay watershed!

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3. Famous Dave's - Columbia

4.5

Awesome(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Columbia

Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

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4. Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Laurel

4.1

Excellent(53)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Laurel

Booked 14 times today

Experience the rich, vibrant flavors of New Orleans at Miss Toya's Creole House in Laurel. Located at 14708 Baltimore Ave, Suite 110, our restaurant offers a taste of authentic Creole cuisine with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From spicy jambalaya to tender crawfish étouffée and delectable beignets, our menu is crafted with family recipes and the freshest ingredients. Enjoy our signature cocktails and a selection of wines and craft beers in a cozy, lively setting perfect for any occasion. Join us and savor the heart and soul of Creole cooking right here in Laurel.

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5. Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room

4.8

Exceptional(504)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Ellicott City

Booked 9 times today

Serving Irish Hospitality in Ellicott City, MD since October 17, 1994, Kelsey's Restaurant has been family-owned and operated since the very beginning. Every day we strive to provide excellent food, courteous service, and let's not forget beverages in a friendly, neighborhood pub-style environment. NEW PRIVATE ROOM for all your catering needs! Call our event coordinator today! Over the past 28 years, we have made every effort to live up to these standards and are proud to be known as "Your Neighborhood Meeting Place!"

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6. Mikey and Mel's Deli

4.6

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Deli • Fulton

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Mikey and Mel’s, a living tribute to two great men who knew and loved a great deli experience. Our dad, Mikey and grandfather, Mel were deli “regulars,” dining at their favorite Cleveland, Ohio places. Mikey and grandfather. They savored juicy pastrami and corned beef, amazingly fresh pickles and intensely huge deserts. Their daily deli lunches were times to conduct business, strike deals and make friends. We often joined our dad and grandfather at the deli table. We remember the sights, smells and sounds of our favorite local deli–from the simple comforting decor to the aroma of deli meats and sour pickles. We also recall the brash and snarky staff. While we will always miss Mikey and Mel, we’ve decided there’s no better way to pay homage to two great men than by opening an old fashioned deli named for them. We are proud to invite you to enhance your own deli traditions here at Mikey and Mel’s.

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7. The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater - Ellicott City

4.4

Awesome(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Ellicott City

WE ARE FAMOUS FOR OUR WET AND DRY-AGED STEAKS THAT ARE HAND-CUT BY OUR IN HOUSE PROFESSIONAL BUTCHERS.Our steaks are wet aged on average 45 to 70 days, cut and then dry-aged for another 5 to 7 days. This extensive aging process is what separates us from our competition. We have been described as serving a “Ruth’s Chris” steak at an “Outback” price. In addition to our signature steaks, we serve baby back ribs, fresh salads, chicken, seafood, fajitas, and we even have two pasta dishes. Prices range on entrees from $9.99 to $29.00 for our 22 oz. T-bone steak. We make our dishes from scratch using the best ingredients. It’s the little details that keep the guests returning, from grilling a lemon to be squeezed on a fresh grilled fish, to making our brownies for our signature dessert, the Brownie Sundae.

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8. Dave & Buster's - Hanover (Arundel)

3.5

Very Good(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hanover

Booked 9 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

A photo of Famous Dave's - Laurel restaurant

9. Famous Dave's - Laurel

4.5

Awesome(15)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Savage Mill

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MaryVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were there for a nice quiet dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday. David, the server/bartender was very attentive and professional. The food was very good and the drinks made well. We always have a good experience when we go there. Keep it up!!
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Bushel and a Peck Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Columbia
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4.3
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Yolonda
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was perfect! Not one single compliant! We will be back.
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The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Columbia
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The service, atmosphere and food were delicious! 10/10!
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Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - LaurelPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Laurel
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4.1
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Tom
Washington, D.C. Area •37 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Always good food and friendly service! The Bangers and mash is always tasty.
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Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet RoomPrice: Moderate• Irish• Ellicott City
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4.8
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Camille
Washington, D.C. Area •59 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 4, 2024
Akeli (sp) is such an attentive server. Thank You! she made our girls day out more enjoyable then ever.
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Famous Dave's - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Columbia
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4.5

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