Barking Dog NYC
This restaurant features a canine theme that is sure to be a hit with the kids. The canine decor includes dog water fountains, but you will get to enjoy traditional American comfort food that will appeal to all ages, including salads, sandwiches, meat loaf and pot roast, along with some British fare, such as fish and chips. If you like breakfast, it is served until 4 p.m in the afternoon.
Barking Dog NYC
150 E. 34th St.
New York, NY 10016-4744
(212) 871-3900
Beacon Restaurant
You might not think grilling could be thrilling for the kids, until you've been to Beacon. Aspiring chefs will love the rotisserie and grill show, showing all the action from grilled scallions, roasted trout and even grilled apples. If your little one gets bored easily, there are coloring books or they can taste the amuse-bouches of pizza and French fries. To top it off, Beacon has its own "Little People" menu, and kids aged 5 and under eat free. For the grown-ups, there are house-baked breads, a great cocktail list and a raw bar, where you can enjoy oysters, clams and mussels with traditional garnishes.
Beacon Restaurant
25 W. 56th St.
New York, NY 10019-3902
(212) 332-0500
www.beaconnyc.com
Ninja Restaurant NYC
Japanese cuisine might not be for everyone, but dining at Ninja is sure to be an experience, even for the the children. The menu features such Japanese treats as sushi, sashimi and teriyaki, with several fusion-inspired dishes as well. Kids aged 12 and under can select the Kid's Menu, with the condition that dessert will be served after they finish their vegetables.
But the experience of dining at Ninja is what makes the visit worthwhile. You enter through a labyrinth, meet ninja servers and enjoy some magic tricks, all while enjoying the atmosphere of the Japanese gardens.
Ninja Restaurant NYC
25 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013-3802
(212) 274-8500
www.ninjanewyork.com
Serendipity 3
This New York landmark is most famous for its frozen hot chocolate, but the restaurant prides itself on being a family-friendly restaurant like no other, and it's perfect for a kid's birthday party. Toys, antiques and Tiffany lamps create a mixture of charm and elegance that both kids and adults can appreciate, and their "Can't Say No" sundae is an ice cream, fudge, banana, whipped cream and humble pie concoction that will give you a sugar rush and a brain freeze at the same time.
Serendipity 3
225 E. 60th St.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 838-3531
www.serendipity3.com
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