Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Louisville

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Louisville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Captains Quarters Riverside Grille

4.7

4.7 (469)

$30 and under

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Captain's Quarters a historic restaurant in Louisville overlooking the Ohio River at Harrods Creek serving a wide range of seafood, steak, sandwich and salad options. With all of its meats and fish handpicked or market fresh there is plenty of dishes to choose from that will suit anyone's tastes. There is also a full bar that serves a range of cocktails, martinis and wines that will complement the meals at Captain's Quarters. While most popular in the summertime with outdoor decks, the cozy indoor views in the winter can be spectacular.

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Janet

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

❤️ Wonderful restaurant overlooking the river. We love the shrimp and grits, Greek salad and don’t forget to order the breadsticks with a garlic dipping sauce ! The hostess is amazing and we adore the waitresses. Cheers to this Louisville favorite!

The Eagle - Highlands

4.7

4.7 (1171)

$31 to $50

Southern

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

We start with free range, all natural amish chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. Its got a little kick and is served with our house made hot honey.

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RAQUEL L & Torey

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Family friendly. Attentive and friendly staff. Delicious food and great atmosphere.

80/20 at Kaelin's

4.7

4.7 (1218)

$30 and under

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Welcome to 80/20 @ Kaelins. A new take on the classic restaurant where the cheeseburger was created. A neighborhood spot where anyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us. A great place to watch a game or enjoy some family time. Featuring burgers and classic comfort food and drinks. Try out the 80/20 Malt Shoppe for some house made ice cream or a shake with your burger. Grab a bourbon or local brew to enjoy at the indoor/outdoor bar. Have an evening relaxing on our large patio. Maybe throw a party in one of our private dining areas where we can offer custom menus from casual to upscale.
We would love for you to join us. And we look forward to taking care of you.
Thanks,
80/20 @ Kaelins

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Korbin

Dined 3 days ago

The service here is phenomenal, zero complaints, very welcoming. The food is to die for and well worth the money

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Popular dish

Ribeye Burger

hiko-A-mon Modern Japanese Sushi Bar & Fish Market

4.6

4.6 (676)

$30 and under

Japanese

Westport Rd - Lyndon

About the restaurant

hiko-A-mon is a dining experience like traditional yet modern Japanese influenced by European and South East Asia. The menu features modern Japanese dishes as well as signature offerings inspired by traditional restaurants in Kyoto, Japan, where chef hiko was born and grown up. Also, hiko-A-mon has a noticeable wine list as well as a sake and shochu list. This is because Chef Hiko has a passion for wine. You can enjoy nice Japanese dishes with nice wine, sake and shochu. hiko-A-mon’s environment is well-suited to singles, couples and families. The sushi bar seats up to twelve guests, there are three special booths that seats six guests each, and there are bench-sheet tables up to sixteen guests. Private dinning room is available to accommodate up to 10 guests, and a "Ozashiki" room is available to accommodate up to 16 guests.

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MarshaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, great atmosphere, attentive service. What a nice evening!!

Hop Atomica

4.6

4.6 (28)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Germantown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!

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DonnaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food and drinks were excellent!! The pretzel and bier cheese was so tasty. We tried 2 pizzas. We had the Fig&Pig and the Pepperoni. Both were excellent and we loved the thin, crispy crust. We will definitely visit again!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Oxmoor Center Mall

4.5

4.5 (144)

$30 and under

American

Westport Rd - Lyndon

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Oscar

Dined 7 days ago

Our first time at this restaurant & I have to say: “Amazing unlimited soup & salad! Very delicious! My favorites were the clam chowder & broccoli cheddar soup. And for the salad: the mozzarella & tomato!” The mini pizookie was great, for a nice finishing touch. Great Value! We will be back!

The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.2

4.2 (1023)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

The Troll Pub opened on October 19th 2011, underneath the 2nd Street Bridge in a 135 year old space directly next to the YUM Center on historic Whiskey Row. The Troll Pub is a subterranean retreat that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, local artwork, and an overall atmosphere unique to Louisville. We are just blocks from the Louisville Convention Center and only steps away from many of the hottest attractions and hotels situated downtown. Just look for the Troll on the corner of 2nd and Washington, he will show you the way.

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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic find. Superb menu and a unique location. The staff was knowledgeable,friendly and fun. The house burger special, chefs 💋. Chicken and waffles one of the best in the south. All sauces are homemade which is a rarity and just adds to an amazing culinary experience.

Nic & Normans - Louisville

3.9

3.9 (272)

$30 and under

American

West Louisville

About the restaurant

As artists, we are passionate about creating special moments. Beyond the screen, we recognize that this often happens while enjoying a great meal in the company of family and friends.

When the opportunity came to open a restaurant in Senoia, we knew it was a natural extension of our passion. We hope you capture a few of those special moments here.

Thanks for joining us on this journey we call Nic & Norman’s.

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Shannon

Dined 1 day ago

Great place with great drinks. I had the shrimp and grit cakes. The grits were a bit too salty for me, but the shrimp and gravy were amazing.

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Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

3.6

3.6 (24)

$30 and under

Seafood

West Louisville

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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David

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

My wife ordered the Atlantic Steampot steamed with butter on the side. Although delicious, the seafood selection was underwhelming for the price of the meal. I ordered a pasta alfredo which was filling and tasty.

Walker's Exchange

3.5

3.5 (515)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

After a long awaited return we are now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We are the rich flavors of Louisville, warming souls through mouth watering delights - evident throughout our breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and invigorating tonics.

Walker's Exchange is an American Brasserie serving all the substantials and delicacies of our fair city.

Breakfast Buffet available from 7am-10:30am daily
Lunch is available from 11am-2pm
Dinner is available from 5pm-9pm
Jockey Silks bourbon bar is available from 11am-Close daily

Visit Walker's Exchange on The Belvedere on the 2nd floor of the Galt House Hotel West Tower.

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Mike

Dined 5 days ago

Great service, had a reservation but wasn't busy yet.

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