Don't feel like cooking tonight? Or maybe you've been looking for restaurants around Athens, GA that have a great kid's menu or a space to play? On the Mac KID Athens Facebook page, parents were asked to share their favorite kid-friendly restaurant recommendations and I got a lot of great feedback. Check out what spots were mentioned and what local families love about each and every one of them.
🗣️ Hey, parents -- I could use your help!
If you have any helpful advice for families visiting any one of our local kid-friendly restaurants for the first time, or if you want to share an amazing experience you had with your kids, there is a Google Form at the bottom of this page where you can share those thoughts! I'll be sure to add them to this list for other parents to enjoy. The more, the merrier.
Feel free to share about restaurants already on this list, or ones that you would like to see added.
Blind Pig Tavern Watkinsville, GA
https://blindpigtavern.com/
Where: 22 N Main Street, Watkinsville
What Readers Love: " [We] Definitely [love] Blind Pig Tavern-Watkinsville! Love the area for kids to play and ideal, cheap menu options!! Easy to take my kids there and they ask for it!!", "Lots of outdoor space for running around."
"Great family atmosphere with a good selection of burgers, sides, sandwiches, and BBQ favorites that my kids love."
Brett's Casual American
https://brettscasualamerican.com/
Where: 3190 Atlanta Highway, Athens
What Readers Love: "Brett's Casual American is great for kids - good food choices & the staff is very family oriented."
"The staff and owners are always friendly and very attentive. A great, relaxed environment that is family friendly."
Cali-N-Titos
https://menuguide.com/GA/Athens/Cali-N-Titos
Where: 1245 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens
What Readers Love: "Cali N Tito's (East Side) has a fun kid friendly environment."
"This restaurant is so much fun! My kids were entertained during our entire meal just by all there is to look at and the food was great for the price!"
Chick-fil-A
https://chickfilaatlhwy.com/
Where: 3697 Atlanta Highway, Athens
What Readers Love: "Indoor play area for kids!"
"They host a lot of Kid's Nights with activities and games. My kids always have a great time when we can make it to one."
"I love that we can eat dinner then let the kids play in the indoor place space to burn off extra energy before bed lol"
Classic City Eats
https://classiccityeats.com/
Where: 1290 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville
What Readers Love: "Classic City Eats in Watkinsville has a fun little arcade room. We get the 20 piece chicken with sides which feeds our whole family (with left overs) for cheaper than we can usually eat with 2 growing teens and a 10 yr old."
"Great affordable food and large portions with entertainment all of my kids can enjoy!"
Flying Biscuit
https://flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/athens/
Where: 1180 Prince Avenue, Athens
What Readers Love: "We love their kids menu!"
"Amazing breakfast food with some of the best grits in town! My kids love to order the pancake tacos."
Hook N Reel
https://hookreel.com/location/athens/
Where: 3640 Atlanta Highway, Athens
What Readers Love: "the decor helps keep our daughter interested lol plus it’s spaced out so we don’t feel so cramped with a high chair/ stroller… the wait staff are amazing to our little girl, always paying special attention to her and making her laugh…. Not to mention being able to draw on the paper on the table."
Kiques Kitchen
https://kiqueskitchen.com/
Where: 18 S Barnett Shoals Road
What Readers Love: "Kiques has a cute little play area."
La Laguna Taqueria Express
https://lalagunaexpress.com/
Where: 7990 Macon Highway, Watskinsville
What Readers Love: "We love La La Laguna Taqueria Express. This family owned business is Simply the best. Rapid service, great food, friendly people. They gave our kids Easter baskets and sometimes give them Mexican candy or gum. All around great familyFriendly place."
Lalo's Tacos and Cantina
https://lalostacoscantina.com/
Where: Located in Wire Park at 1725 Electric Avenue, Ste. 160, Watskinsville
What Readers Love: "Lalo’s in Wire Park [is one of] our go-to options. Lots of outdoor space for running around."
Mama Sid's Pizza
https://www.mamasidspizza.com/
Where: 2240 S Barnett Shoals Road, Athens
What Readers Love: "Our family favorite!", "Mama Sids Pizza buffet has the lowest prices I've ever seen 
"
Sakura Steakhouse and Hibachi
https://sakurahibachiathens.com/
Where: 3557 Atlanta Highway, Athens
What Readers Love: This hibachi-style restaurant cooks your order right in front of you and is entertaining for all ages. "My kids always love going to Sakura Steakhouse for them to cook at our table!"
Sushi One & Bobalicious Café
https://sushi-one-and-bobalicious-cafe.squarespace.com/
Where: 1430 Capital Avenue, Watkinsville
What Readers Love: "Fantastic huge kids meal with great variety. includes sushi, edamame, dumplings, rice."
Taqueria La Parrilla
https://lapa.us/
Where: 1431 Capital Avenue, Watsinsville (2 other locations!)
What Readers Love: "My kids love Taqueria La Parrilla."
Ted's Most Best
https://tedsmostbest.com/
Where: 254 W Washington Street, Athens
What Readers Love: "[One of our favorite's is] Ted's Most Best with their outdoor seating and sandpit."
The Taco Stand
Where: 2270 S Barnett Shoals Road, Athens
What Readers Love: "My kids are a big fan of The Taco Stand. I mean, who isn’t?! 
"
The Rook and Pawn
http://www.therookandpawn.com/
Where: 294 W Washington Street, #300, Athens
What Readers Love: (our pick!) An "all day pass" for $7 grants you access to unlimited games (they have a selection of over 800 options!) all day long and for all ages! Game options available for preschoolers, teens, and adults. Order from their menu while you play to enjoy a cup of coffee or a solid sandwich meal.
White Tiger Deluxe
https://whitetigerdeluxe.com/
Where: 64 N Main Street, Watkinsville
What Readers Love: "Awesome menu and my girl loooooves their mocktails. They have disco dancing bathrooms too. Makes potty training a breeze when you turn each bathroom break into a dance party"
Wing House Grill Watkinsville
https://winghouse-grill.com/
Where: 50 N Main Street, Watksinville (2 other locations!)
What Readers Love: "Multiple really inexpensive kids meal options."
Your Pie
https://www.yourpie.com
Where: 196 Alps Road, Athens and 1430 Capital Avenue, Watkinsville
What Readers Love: "Your Pie has gelato that my kids love!"
Share Your Thoughts With Other Parents!
Parents are always on the hunt for kid-friendly things to do and enjoy with their kids (speaking from experience here), and helpful hints from other parents in town is usually what nudges me to try something new.
Share your experiences and what you love about your favorite restaurants in the Athens and Oconee area using the form below. I'll be sure to add them to this list!
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