Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Sarasota / Bradenton

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Sarasota / Bradenton? 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!

Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (51)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gulf Gate Estates

About the restaurant

At Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine , our history is rooted in family and tradition. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we take great pride in using authentic ingredients and techniques to create the flavors of Italy. From our humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Rome to our bustling restaurant today, we've always stayed true to our roots.

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RickVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Once again, another great dining experience at Bruschetta.

JPAN - The Shop at Siesta Row

4.8

4.8 (436)

$30 and under

Japanese

Sarasota

About the restaurant

WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DISHES ALONG WITH MIND-BLOWING SUSHI AND KITCHEN CREATIONS. LET OUR EXPERIENCED AND INNOVATIVE CHEFS DESIGN A MAGNIFICENT MEAL FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALL WHILE BEING IN THE CARE OF OUR LIVELY AND HOSPITABLE STAFF. WHETHER IT’S TRADITIONAL FARE, SUSHI OR TEMPURA YOU CRAVE, WE CAN HANDLE YOUR HUNGER AND GIVE YOU SEVERAL REASONS TO KEEP COMING BACK FOR MORE!

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Allen

Dined 3 days ago

Nice birthday dinner with the family. Always excellent food and service.

Big Top Brewery

4.8

4.8 (82)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Fruitville, Florida

About the restaurant

When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism.

The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

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AimeeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always delicious and fun! Went on a Wednesday for dueling piano night so much fun with delicious food and great music!

Libby's - Sarasota

4.7

4.7 (3978)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

We love Libby's. Good food, easy parking, good service, diverse menu. They also do a great job of accommodating groups. There is ample seating, and easy navigation, especially for seniors.

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Cuban Sandwich

Popular dish

Chocolate Decadence Cake

The Melting Pot - Sarasota

4.7

4.7 (1315)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Sarasota

About the restaurant

We are highly committed to providing a healthy and safe environment with the highest of standards for our guests and team members. Reservations are highly recommended.

We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends.

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BrianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fun n cheesy fondu night! Thank you Lexi for a fun casual evening

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

A photo of Lavender & Blueberry White Chocolate Fondue of a restaurant

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Chocolate Explosion

Scarpino's Classic Italian

4.6

4.6 (122)

$30 and under

Italian

South Bradenton

About the restaurant

We are a locally owned classic Italian restaurant with a team that is passionate about excellent food and guest experience. Our team includes our amazing Pizzaiolo (Authentic Pizza Chef) who comes to us from Italy with over 25 years of pizza making expertise! We have an extensive food and beverage menu with over 40 regional wines and a full bar. Pasta, Pizza, Wine and so much more, we look forward to serving you soon.

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SherryVIP

Dined 2 days ago

From the friendly greeting when we arrived to our attentive server Abby and the tasty food, everything was wonderful. To top it off, the fantastic music on Monday was off the charts. Keep doing what you're doing so very well.

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Experience

Cacio e Pepe for 2 - $43

JPAN - University Town Center

4.5

4.5 (215)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lakewood Ranch

About the restaurant

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DianeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Everything we ate was well prepared and tasty. We had wonderful miso soup, seaweed salad, the Godzilla roll, edamame and salmon sashimi. Have eaten here multiple time and each time more than satisfied!

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (63)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bradenton

About the restaurant

Set on pristine Gulf-front beach, this location features incredible seafood, a climate-friendly outdoor deck providing beautiful oceanfront vistas and signature Anna Maria Island sunsets on display every evening.

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious dinner overlooking the beach. They accommodated us by putting down the side walls as the wind was sharp. After that it was great! Super service and valet parking!

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

4.4

4.4 (771)

$30 and under

American

Ellenton

About the restaurant

Whiskey Joe's will be open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Takeout, delivery, and catering are available! Reservations available for all seating areas, 7 days of the week. Join us for Live Music every Thursday from 5pm-9pm. Happy Hour is Monday- Thursday from 3PM to 6PM. Happy Hour specials include 1/2 off select appetizers, $2 Busch Light cans, $3 domestic draft beer, $5 select well drinks, $6 house wine, and $7 select specialty cocktails. Our special event office is booking events! To start planning your Private Events, call 941.263.3151 or email us at wjmrcatering@srcmail.com

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Bob

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Service was excellent. Ordered the fish and chips that was very good. Great location with river views.

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Experience

Join us for Island Hour!

Georgie's UTC

3.8

3.8 (775)

$31 to $50

American

Lakewood Ranch

About the restaurant

Welcome to Georgie's UTC, where high quality meats and fresh caught seafood meet in Sarasota. Join us for an amazing ambiance that consists of live entertainment, exquisite wines, craft cocktails, and amazing food from our culinary director Chef Ryan Milito. Our Cocktail program is second to none as we have recruited talent from Gramercy Tavern in New York as well as Nantucket. We also have made it our initiative to bring Value to our customers by making prices lower than our competitors with a better quality of product.

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Christina

Dined 3 days ago

Everything from service to the food were great! Loved it!

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Popular dish

Gulf Grouper

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