Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Sparrows Point Restaurant
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Hard Yacht Cafe
Airy waterfront stop for seafood eats. Low-key eatery dishing out classic American seafood such a fish tacos plus beer, cocktails & wine.
Gunther & Co.
New American eats in a former brewery. Airy bi-level venue with a patio serving globally inspired New American dishes & craft cocktails.
Twist fells point
Vibrant eatery for Mediterranean fare. Stylish neighborhood bistro serving an all-day menu of Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine.
Blue Moon Cafe
Bohemian eatery for breakfast classics. Popular cafe serving creative variations of breakfast favorites in a funky setting.
Hull Street Blues Cafe
Bar & eatery with seafaring decor. Nautical-themed locals' bar & seafood mainstay with white tablecloths & a fireplace.
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
Creative American breakfasts & lunches. Homey outfit dishing up creative American fare with a regional twist for breakfast & lunch.
Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
Local seafood fare in a waterfront space. Local landmark serving upscale regional seafood dishes in a waterfront setting for over 30 years.
The Outpost American Tavern
Cool spot for creative American cooking. Homey pub serving inventive American comfort food in a dark-wood space with playful details.
Blue Moon Too
Bohemian eatery for breakfast classics. Popular cafe serving creative variations of breakfast favorites in a funky setting.
OCA Mocha
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Martha's Cafe
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Our Recipes Cafe
Cozy coffee shop for Southern-style eats. Hearty plates of Southern-style comfort food, including breakfast, in a snug, homey coffeehouse.
Willy's Kitchen
Relaxed diner with a farm-to-table menu. Homey eatery dishing out locally sourced American fare, from omelets & waffles to burgers.
Irina's Crepes Cafe
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Cookie's Kitchen
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The Grill At Quarterfield Station
Informal stop for American fare. Casual neighborhood hangout furnishing American grub at breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus a full bar.
The Breakfast Shoppe
Funky restaurant for breakfast & lunch. Classic & specialty breakfast plus salads & sandwiches in a funky setting with table & booth seats.
B&A Acai Bowls
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Old Mill Cafe
Vintage haunt for sweets & light fare. Savory fare & pastries are served all day at this cozy coffee & tea house with an old-timey vibe.
Manor Hill Tavern
Local, seasonal cooking & beers. Brewery-owned restaurant preparing familiar American dishes made with local produce & craft beer.
Little Market Café
Gourmet cafe in an old village house. Elevated cafe fare, pastries & espresso in a quaint old-world setting with a rose-filled patio
Georgia Grace Cafe (Gg's Cafe)
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JAM Eateries
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
Casual breakfast & brunch chain. Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
The Hideaway
BBQ bar & grill with live music. Upbeat BBQ joint & bar offering smoked meats, burgers & other American fare, plus live music.
Cafe June
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Bi Bi Cafeteria
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Mamma Roma
Chill Italian cafe for pizza & seafood. Mellow, family-run pizza & pasta stop known for seafood, New York-style pies & wine.
The Coffeehouse
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Orchard Cafe
Little diner for American comfort food. Simple, small cafe dishing American comfort fare & breakfast in a space lined with photos.
cafe columbia
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Cazbar - Columbia
Sleek spot for Turkish food & dancing. Dimly lit nook featuring Turkish food & weekend belly dancers.
Love Life Coffee
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Sassafras Harbor Cafe
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Cafe on the Bay
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Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina
Casual & formal dining on the C&O canal. This bi-level canalside eatery serves light fare on the deck & an upscale American menu upstairs.
Schaefer's Canal House
Waterfront seafood spot with live music. Seafood, steaks & sandwiches are served in a nautical-themed setting with a patio & live bands.
Le Diplomate
Classic brasserie for French eats. Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating, serving familiar French fare, brunch staples, and drinks.
Two Stones Pub Middletown
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Lore Modern Woodfyre
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Crooked Hammock Brewery
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Birdie's Links and Drinks
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Founding Farmers DC
Rustic American farm-to-table eatery. Cooperative-grower-owned spot serving farm-to-table-themed American fare in rustic digs.
Tom Foolery's Restaurant & Bar
Bites, brews & games in upbeat surrounds. Neighborhood haunt offering pub grub & drink specials, plus live entertainment & TVs showing sports.
Pithari
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Delaware Chicken & Gyro
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Miller's Country Kitchen
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Grain H2O
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Odessa Diner
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Helen's Sausage House Smyrna
Roadside stalwart for hefty sandwiches. Down-home institution dishing up a variety of sausage sandwiches for breakfast & lunch.
Cantwell's Tavern
Fine American eatery in veteran digs. Elevated American fare plus a raw bar & housemade desserts served in a restored 19th-century tavern.
Fratelli’s Italian Specialties
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Amy’s Grill
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Amy's Grill
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