Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Indianapolis

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Indianapolis? 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!

Yard House - Indianapolis

4.9

4.9 (1108)

$30 and under

American

West Indy

About the restaurant

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

Top review

Megan

Dined 4 days ago

We always enjoy Yard House because of the food and drinks. This visit we also had an outstanding server Joel. We were celebrating a birthday and Joel took great care of us. We will be back!!

Verde - Flavors of Mexico - Zionsville

4.9

4.9 (198)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

NW Indy / Zionsville

About the restaurant

VERDE, Flavors of Mexico, is a family-owned, authentic Mexican restaurant serving delicious, authentic food. We use only the freshest ingredients, all prepared daily by our chefs. Our diverse menu features Mexican family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Our delicious salsa is made fresh every day! VERDE serves Mexican food in two dining rooms and an outdoor patio with ample seating to serve our customers efficiently and comfortably. We also have a convenient bar room to provide ambiance and relaxation. Our authentic Mexican decor, including hand-carved tables imported from Mexico, and Spanish music enhance the complete dining experience! Our courteous, friendly wait staff awaits your next visit!

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Food was fantastic - pulpo al pastor and lamb chops were very tasty and ample portion size. Restaurant is decorated very nicely. Will definitely go back.

Shin Dig

4.7

4.7 (26)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Shin Dig is an entertainment and dining concept of Cunningham Restaurant Group located off North Mass Ave. For families and adults, we offer a variety of activities combined with pizzas, wings, and small bites. A place where anyone can relax, eat, and enjoy a fun and energetic environment to just hang out.

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Matt

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Good and service was amazing! Highly reccomend especially with kids!

RIZE Fishers

4.6

4.6 (150)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

Rize offers a selection of sustainably founded dine-in, breakfast and lunch options to celebrate the day. Enjoy farm features and hydroponically grown produce from CRG Grow greenhouse. Top off the Rize experience with a freshly squeezed juice, house-blended smoothie, or house-made ginger or berry kombucha. Rize takes pride in the technique and preparation used to put good-for-you food on the table. Our Chefs understand the physical need for fuel food, the good-for-your-body and mind food to get the most out of your day.

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Donna

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

I try something new every time and I’m never disappointed. Delicious food and friendly service..

Lou Malnati's - Broad Ripple

4.6

4.6 (30)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

If you’re on the hunt for the best deep dish in Central Indiana, look no further than Lou Malnati’s in Broad Ripple. Located just north of the canal on Ferguson Street in this quaint neighborhood, you can enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. Our restaurant features a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, group ordering and drop-off catering. During the warmer months, we also offer outdoor seating on our extra large patio. While you’re out in this vibrant, ultra–stylish neighborhood, Lou Malnati’s is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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Alexandra

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Great dinner spot! Bowtie pasta was very filling & the pizza cookie dessert was delicious!

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Experience

Dish out Some Love and Wine!

Experience

Dish Out Some Love!

Ash & Elm Cider Co. Restaurant and Cider Bar - Carmel

4.5

4.5 (40)

$30 and under

American

Carmel / Westfield

About the restaurant

Ash & Elm Cider Co. makes complex and balanced ciders that are never from concentrate and are naturally gluten-free. Using regionally-sourced, all-natural ingredients, our award-winning ciders showcase a wide range of modern styles. There's something for everyone!

* To ensure everyone has the opportunity to have a great Ash & Elm experience, reservations are limited to 2 hours
* For parties larger than 12, please call the restaurant directly to speak with a manager
* For private event inquiries, please email shiloh@ashandelmcider.com

Top review

Nolan

Dined 4 days ago

Great cider and even better food! Server Jordan was fabulous! Just super loud in there. Pick your table wisely!

Slapfish - Mass Ave

4.4

4.4 (148)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mass Ave

About the restaurant

Ridiculously Fresh. Refreshingly Responsible Seafood. Fish So Fresh It Will Slap You.

Top review

ChristineVIP

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

We loved the fish taco and grouper sandwich w/ an amazing green salad - everything was very fresh and delicious.

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Popular dish

Lobster Tots

Popular dish

Traditional Lobster Roll

Popular dish

Lobster Grinder

Alley's Alehouse

4.4

4.4 (49)

$30 and under

American

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

Pinheads & Alley's Alehouse is a family-owned small business founded in Fishers, Indiana. We welcome guests to experience premier dining & entertainment for all ages! Featuring 40 USBC Certified Bowling Lanes, Private Bowling Suites, 80+ games Luxury Arcade Games, Outdoor Patio & Tiki Bar and Alley's Alehouse - our central upscale restaurant & bar.

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DarcyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We love Jillian and Khareen! They take such wonderful care of us!!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Noblesville

4.0

4 (250)

$30 and under

American

Noblesville

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.

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our waitress was great. She made sure we had everything we needed to take care of our one year old.

P.F. Chang's - Indianapolis

3.9

3.9 (292)

$30 and under

Chinese

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

Deb

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Variety of meals Good atmosphere Pleasant servers Good location

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