The Magic Time Machine
The Magic Time Machine is a well know restaurant near the center of the city. With kids meal choices such as pizza and chicken fingers for the picky eater, buffalo tenders, steak, and shrimp for little ones that like more grown up food, this eatery will appeal to kids of all ages. Adults can be assured that their menu is just as good ranging from basic sandwiches to entrees, and prices are reasonable starting at around $10 up to $30. The decorations of this unique restaurant is based on different themed rooms such as pirates and Spanish styles with lots of stained glass for color. But the most enjoyable part for the kids is the staff dressed up in various characters ranging from Tinker Bell to Bat Girl, and the salad bar situated in an antique car. Surrounded by five of the six Dallas city golf courses, this restaurant provides you with a great way to give the kids a little fun before heading off to the fairway.
The Magic Time Machine
5003 Belt Line Rd.
Dallas, TX
(972) 980-1903
The Dream Cafe
The Dream Cafe is an enjoyable restaurant just down the road from the Magic Time Machine. With a jungle gym and pancakes in the shapes of fun characters, little ones will love this establishment. It is a health conscience restaurant with lighter menu items such as fruits and steamed vegetables, and meats that are hormone free. Prices range from a few dollars for kids up to $15 for adults. There are two locations just a few miles apart, and is just down the road from the Dallas Country Club as well as several city golf courses including Stevens Park, Tenison Highlands, and Tenison Glen. The Dallas club is private, but the city courses are open for all.
The Dream Cafe
5100 Belt Line Road
972.503.7326
or
2800 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214.954.0486
Dallas Country Club
4100 Beverly Dr
Dallas, TX 75205-2850
(214) 521-2151
Stevens Park Golf Course
1005 N Montclair Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208-3518
(214) 670-7506
Tenison Golf Courses
3501 Samuell Blvd
Dallas, TX 75223-1725
(214) 670-1402
Wild About Harry's
Wild About Harry's has the basic food groups that most kids love to eat at least once a week, hot dogs and ice cream. But this isn't a typical fast food place. With a giant hot dog stationed out front, it is a signal to customers that they are serious about the dog. There are 10 varieties of hot dogs on the menu to appeal to just about anyone's pallet, plus there are other items such as salads and chicken for those that prefer to eat something else. The ice cream is a homemade, rich and creamy custard, with over 50 flavors from which to choose. Prices range from a few dollars to $9, and Harry's has been listed by AOL Citysearch for "Best Fast Food", "Best Hot Dog", and "Best Dessert" in 2008.
Wild About Harry's
3113 Knox St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 520-3113
About The Author
Keith Dooley has a degree in outdoor education and sports management. He has worked as an assistant athletic director, head coach and assistant coach in various sports including football, softball and golf. Dooley has worked for Associated Content in the past and has been a contributing writer at Demand Media Studios for the last year, writing mainly for eHow, Trails, Golflink and Travels.
