{"id":602,"date":"2018-10-23T16:56:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T16:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.circu.net\/inspirations\/?p=602"},"modified":"2018-10-17T17:13:48","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T17:13:48","slug":"best-kids-friendly-fine-dining-restaurants-in-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.circu.net\/inspirations-old-wordpress\/lifestyle\/best-kids-friendly-fine-dining-restaurants-in-manhattan\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Kids-Friendly Fine Dining Restaurants in Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n \"ANNUAL<\/a>\n

Best Kids-Friendly Fine Dining Restaurants<\/em> in Manhattan\u00a0\u21d2\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re tired of eating at the\u00a0local diner\u00a0with the littles, or the grandparents are in town and you all want to go out for a\u00a0nice brunch, have no fear. There are plenty of upscale restaurants in Manhattan that welcome kids and families with open arms. Having kids shouldn\u2019t be a synonym to downgrading your dining experience, as in fact, it should be an excuse for you to have a nice evening.<\/p>\n

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Agern<\/a>, Midtown East<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Agern introduces little eaters to a range of flavours (including lots of tasty veggies) with an Icelandic twist. \u201cIt\u2019s important to welcome young diners if we want to change eating habits,\u201d says general manager Katie Bell. Exposing little ones to new foods, like the restaurant\u2019s signature pork belly and smoked salmon, helps them become more independent and courageous diners. Keep an eye out for the annual Kids Table event\u2014Agern, along with other area eateries, open their doors to kids only!<\/p>\n

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Del Frisco\u2019s Double Eagle Steak House<\/a>, Midtown West<\/b><\/h4>\n

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This midtown steakhouse combines fancy meals with classic kiddie favourites, making the transition from kids\u2019 foods to grownup menu easy. \u201cAs a father myself, I know how a special a family dining experience is and how hard it can be to find a restaurant where the entire family can enjoy themselves,\u201d says general manager Orlando Santana. \u201cWe pride ourselves on providing families with an incredible meal that will create a lasting memory.\u201d And, trust us, your kiddos will remember the Del Frisco\u2019s prime cheeseburger, wagyu french dip and a huge list of sides including lobster mac & cheese and onion rings, long after you\u2019ve paid the bill. (Plus, the restaurant is loud, so nobody cares if your tot throws a bit of a tantrum!)<\/p>\n

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Dirt Candy<\/a>, Lower East Side<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Chef and owner Amanda Cohen admit that brunch isn\u2019t always the best meal of the day to have to work. \u201cWho wants to get up in the morning!\u201d she says. \u201cBut one of the things that makes it worthwhile is to look around the dining room and see so many families having a good time. Call me corny, but it honestly means a lot to me when I see a family sit down around a table and enjoy a meal together.\u201d Families even flock to Dirt Candy on Monday nights when the eatery turns into a pop-up Canadian bar. The menu is limited (think cheese fries and nachos), but perfect for little diners. \u201cSo far, I can\u2019t keep kids away from the Moose Ears, which are big flat fresh doughnuts covered in Nutella, Maple Butter, or PB&J.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jack\u2019s Wife Freda,<\/a>\u00a0West Village and Soho<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Yes, both of these outposts are cosy, but they\u2019re also very accommodating to families with strollers. \u201cI\u2019m a mom myself with two little boys,\u201d says owner Maya Janelowitz. \u201cIt\u2019s challenging enough to push your stroller down the city streets, let alone walk into a restaurant with that stroller. So, even if Jack\u2019s Wife Freda looks small and cramped, don\u2019t be scared to come in! We will always make space for strollers.\u201d Everyone on staff is \u201cpro-baby,\u201d adds Janelowitz. \u201cWe hand out puzzles, crayons, and stickers, and we also have a cute kids\u2019 menu called \u2018Granny Freda\u2019s Grandkid\u2019s Menu\u2019 curated by our own kids.\u201d Plenty to keep your kids busy while you take another bite of that Madame Freda, a pressed sandwich with duck prosciutto, cheddar b\u00e9chamel, gruyere and a sunny side up egg.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Loring Place<\/a>, West Village<\/b><\/h4>\n

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This new cafe is a great way to introduce your kids to seasonal, locally prepared cuisine. Loring Place\u2019s menu incorporates lots of veggies into its savoury dishes\u2014we love the Butternut \u201cFries\u201d with parmesan dressing and the Wood-Grilled Broccoli Salad. There are also tasty pizzas on the menu, perfect for your kids to share\u2014they\u2019ll especially love the Portobello Mushroom pizza with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. \u201cWe worked with OXO to obtain really great booster seats and highchairs, and we always ensure we have coloured pencils and colouring materials on site as well,\u201d says chef, owner and dad of two Dan Kluger. It\u2019s working: Jo G., a Manhattan mom, says the restaurant made her two daughters feel right at home. \u201cThey even have two mocktails called the Georgia and Bella inspired by the chef\u2019s daughters,\u201d she tells us.<\/p>\n

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Ristorante Morini<\/a>, Upper East Side<\/b><\/h4>\n

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\u201cWe opened Ristorante Morini as an Upper East Side neighbourhood restaurant, with the expectation that families would make it their local and regular favourite spot,\u201d says Ahmass Fakahany, CEO and owner of the Altamarea Group. And, good news: They\u2019ve more than succeeded! With kinds of pasta like spaghetti and rigatoni to hearty entrees like chicken and flank steak, this uptown eatery is the perfect fine dining experience.<\/p>\n

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