Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Tampa / Central Florida West

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Melting Pot - Sarasota

4.8

4.8 (1308)

$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.

Top review

ValVIP

Dined 6 days ago

I have been dining at various Melting Pot establishments for over 25 years and the Sarasota location did not disappoint. The atmosphere, food and service were outstanding as always. The four course fondue for two was perfect for us: cheese, salad, entree and chocolate!

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

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

Popular dish

Chocolate Explosion

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - St. Petersburg

4.8

4.8 (2079)

$30 and under

Teppanyaki

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Kobé is known for offering its guests a unique Teppanyaki dining experience and doing so with its very own blend of fun and flare at its 12 Central Florida locations. We provide a unique dining experience that offers an exciting and vibrant environment for guests to gather and celebrate over delicious food and drinks.

Due to our unique communal seating arrangement at our teppanyaki table, please expect a short wait time with your reservation upon checking in with your complete party. We offer limited online booking availability, with communal seating, for large parties 11-20. For large parties requesting a booking outside of online availability, parties 20+, and parties requesting private tables please contact your preferred Kobé location by completing our online inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/banquets/to reserve through a manager with a banquet menu. We cannot guarantee that reservations booked separately will be sat together.

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Monica

Dined 5 days ago

Your Saint Petersburg location is our favorite! For the last three years, we have made it a Christmas Eve tradition to go have a dinner at Kobe‘s. The value you get for dinner and a show is great. Always enjoyable.

Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

4.7

4.7 (1464)

$30 and under

Italian

Siesta Key

About the restaurant

Our casual restaurant has a retro contemporary theme which includes a carved wood bar topped with marble, granite table tops and bright turquoise and red accents flanking the wood-burning brick oven. Terrace seating is shared with our fine dining concept Bella Roma.

Flavio, a third-generation chef from Venice, Italy, says his Farinata is not available anywhere else in the area. The thin pancake (much like a tortilla) is made of chickpeas, baked in the wood-burning oven and enhanced with rosemary and other savory toppings.

Among Flavio's thin-crust pizzas (his grandfather's recipes) are the popular Quattro Stagioni (fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto, olives) and the Pizza Vegetariana with assorted grilled veggies. The rustic bread and focaccia are made on the premises. Flavio's also serves up house-made pasta dishes, plus veal and seafood entrees.

We look forward to serving you!

Top review

edVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Flavio’s has been and remains a wonderful place for dinner. The staff is phenomenal — every single one. And the food is outstanding. Love love love it.

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Dave & Buster's - Tampa (Brandon)

4.7

4.7 (187)

$30 and under

American

Tampa

About the restaurant

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.

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Deborah

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Celebrated my daughters birthday and it was a great experience. Thank you to the servers and manager for accommodating!

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4.6

4.6 (5019)

$30 and under

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Tampa and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Conveniently located within close proximity to the International Plaza, Raymond James Stadium, Yankees Spring Training Field, and Florida's beautiful gulf beaches. Visit us at 203 Westshore Plaza or book your reservation today!

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george

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent Christmas eve meal with my son and dad. Our server remembered us from our last visit which was a great plus. Great experience and save room for the cheesecake you’ll thank me later.

True Food Kitchen - Midtown Tampa

4.5

4.5 (687)

$30 and under

American

Tampa

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Tampa guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Tampa at Midtown, at the corner of West Nassau Street and North Clearview Avenue, across from Aloft Tampa Midtown.
New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Leslie

Dined 6 days ago

A wonderful dinner at True Food Kitchen. Started with non-alcoholic beverages, including the OG and NA Atlantic IPA. So pleased to have these options. We shared the blackened cauliflower appetizer which wasn’t very blackened but delicious nonetheless. On to main courses-Ancient Grain bowl with salmon, AG bowl with steak, the chopped salad with chicken, kale salad with salmon and a sausage pizza. Everything was perfect - we cleaned our plates so shared the chocolate peanut butter tart and the gf chocolate chip cookie with vegan ice cream. These were both excellent. Service was outstanding. It is such a pleasure to dine at a restaurant with fresh offerings and accommodations to everyone’s dietary requirements.

Acropolis Greek Taverna - South Tampa

4.5

4.5 (65)

$30 and under

Greek

Tampa

About the restaurant

Acropolis Greek Taverna - South Tampa is located few minutes away from Downtown Tampa.

We specialize in Mediterranean food and fun! Fridays and Saturday nights we have live music and do Zorba dancing performances and plate breaking, all in Greek fun! We offer a wide selection of Mediterranean food from salads and wraps to shish kabobs, fresh seafood, and lamb.

If you would like to experience unique food in a fun and diverse environment along with amazing cocktails and service, make sure to make a reservation right away! Yamas!

We are Honored to be Best of the Bay Award Winner for 2022!

Top review

Michael

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

The restaurant is very clean, getting into the parking lot was easy. The service was great. The food was excellent with a party of 5 no problems from anyone.

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Experience

Acropolis 2025 New Year Celebration

Experience

Live Entertainment - Belly Dancer & Live DJ

Experience

$5.00 Martini Mondays

Harpoon Harry's

4.4

4.4 (376)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tampa

About the restaurant

Harpoon Harry's Crab House, Tampa's premier Seafood , Sushi and American Cuisine Venue. We have the ability to seat large groups and host private events up to 800 people. We are conveniently located steps from the Tampa Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, Embassy Suites Downtown and the JW Hotel. Harbour Island is close as well as the Downtown Hilton, Sheridan and W Aloft Hotel. We are close to two Trolley stops. Outdoor Dining Available. We offer two bars on with partial seating outside. Call for information on parking (813) 321-4040.

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Harold

Dined 6 days ago

Great service and food. Halibut sandwich was great.

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Popular dish

Roasted Oysters

Sugar Factory - Tampa

4.1

4.1 (2111)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Tampa

About the restaurant

Sugar Factory Tampa will be located at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 5223 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33610. Sugar Factory American Brasserie will be open weekdays from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and weekends from 11a.m. – 1a.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served daily and brunch will be available on Saturdays and Sundays. Sugar Factory Tampa will be located on the Mezzanine level of the casino, overlooking the grand entrance, within the newly opened hotel and casino. The 120-seat full-service restaurant will feature the brand’s signature confectionary, which boasts a 4,000-square-foot, floor-to-ceiling candy wall with over 500 types of candy, including a selection of bulk and novelty candy like the world-famous Couture Pops. Complementing the candy, the café will also offer coffees, hot chocolate, frozen hot chocolate, homemade specialty rainbow doughnuts and pastries in addition to homemade gelato and ice cream.

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Randy

Dined 4 days ago

Food was good, but not at a level we have experienced in the past. Service was slow and required our interaction to move things forward. It is Christmas Day so busy is expected.

Badfins Food + Brew

4.1

4.1 (12)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Clearwater

About the restaurant

VOTED BEST MEXICAN & SEAFOOD ON CLEARWATER BEACH

Badfins Food + Brew is locally owned and operated restaurant serving up mouthwatering chef inspired local ingredients and unique fare, located at Wyndham Grand on Clearwater Beach.

We have a scratch kitchen driven by Chef Chris Mckinney and he only uses the freshest ingredients. Whether it’s our locally sourced fish, vegetables, or micro greens we work with each of our local food partners to put passion into our food. Every dish is made with care from our team of inspired chefs. Yum!

Dedicated to delicious food, excellent service and an inviting atmosphere Badfins Food + Brew is becoming known for its great food made up from modern American fare with a Mexican twist – along with over 30 local craft beers, premium wines and handcrafted cocktails.

Badfins Food + Brew has all outdoor seating areas only but the capabilities to enclose our main patio with state-of-the-art wind and sunshades, ceiling and floor heaters, and fans galore.

Top review

LaneH

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Our waiter, Jordan was the best and met our every need. He followed up and was fun and courteous!

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