Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Portland

Cheese Louise Portland

Cheese Louise Portland

Casual spot for grilled cheese. Easygoing restaurant specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, plus vegan & gluten-free options.

363 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Mami

Mami

Funky spot for Japanese street food. Food truck turned brick-&-mortar serving Japanese-style street food in a lively, comfortable space.

339 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

The Thirsty Pig

The Thirsty Pig

Hip joint for housemade sausages & brews. Cool outpost providing housemade sausages & casual eats, plus craft brews & patio seating.

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Gilberts Chowder House

Gilberts Chowder House

Humble but hopping chowder joint. Well-known chowder house has a dinerlike interior & a patio overlooking Custom House Wharf.

92 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Novare Res Bier Cafe

Novare Res Bier Cafe

Taproom & garden with massive beer list. Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.

4 Canal Plaza #1, Portland, ME 04101, United States

DiMillo's On the Water

DiMillo's On the Water

Landmark floating seafood restaurant. Popular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views.

25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, United States

The Friendly Toast

The Friendly Toast

Funky all-day breakfast eatery. Trendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.

211 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

The Highroller Lobster Co.

The Highroller Lobster Co.

Maine crab & lobster on brioche rolls. Lobster rolls & other seafood in a neighborhood diner that sources local brioche rolls.

104 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Duckfat

Duckfat

Panini, Belgian fries & milkshakes. Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.

43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Bom Dia Cafe

Bom Dia Cafe

Visit this great place for kids and families!

47 India St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Becky's Diner

Becky's Diner

Laid-back diner serving classic dishes. Fishermen & others often pack this waterfront, no-nonsense diner serving American eats.

390 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Navis Cafe

Navis Cafe

Visit this great place for kids and families!

56 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Nom Cafe

Nom Cafe

Visit this great place for kids and families!

23 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Terlingua

Terlingua

Cozy, creative BBQ & Southwestern eatery. Inventive takes on BBQ & Southwestern dishes are served in a homey space decorated with pale wood.

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Bayside American Cafe

Bayside American Cafe

Celebrated gourmet brunch spot. Eggs Benedict & mimosas star on the daily brunch menu at this longtime local meeting spot.

98 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Smalls

Smalls

Cheerful cafe, cocktail spot & gift shop. Warm, easygoing hangout with coffee, cocktails & light bites, plus locally made products for sale.

28 Brackett St, Portland, ME 04102, United States

Hot Suppa

Hot Suppa

Southern comfort food, Victorian space. Hearty Southern fare dominates a menu that also runs to comfort-food favorites from other regions.

703 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, United States

The Front Room

The Front Room

Contemporary American comfort fare. Quaint, local restaurant for upscale American comfort food, with popular bar & brunch scenes.

73 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

The Great Lost Bear

The Great Lost Bear

Vibrant destination alehouse. Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.

540 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Tuscan Table

Tuscan Table

Stylish rustic Italian restaurant & bar. Italian with a large central bar cooking up homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza & sharing platters.

390 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

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