8 Toddler-Friendly Restaurants in Central Florida

Located in Downtown Kissimmee near Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Big John’s Rockin’ BBQ is a great place for families to enjoy some incredible barbecue. On the kids’ menu, you can choose from a barbecue sandwich, pulled chicken or pork, two ribs, or a grilled cheese. Plus, it comes with one side and a small drink. With indoor and outdoor seating, you can decide which is best for your toddler. And if you want to get out the wiggles before sitting down to your meal, the grass lawn, kids’ playground, and Monument of States are right across the street.

Boxi Park in Lake Nona is a unique, outdoor area with plenty of area to roam around. You can even grab a bite to eat and dance to the live music. With daily and weekly events, you can plan your day or night to include some family-friendly entertainment. There are several choices when it comes to meals:

The Grill Next Door has an array of delicious burgers ranging from classic and topped with spiced onion rings to El Chorizo and a kids’ cheeseburger with fries.

Claw & Order is the best option for lobster rolls with all kinds of toppings to choose from. You can also get lobster mac & cheese, lobster fries, and a kids’ mac ‘n cheese with cavatappi pasta.

Cañonita Street Taqueria offers a variety of Mexican favorites from carne asada tacos and birria nachos to kids’ quesadillas served with chips.

Fowl Play has a menu full of amazing chicken sandwiches, honey chicken salad, and kids’ chicken tenders or hot dog. Add a maple cream cheese donut, and you have the perfect little meal.

Located on the beautiful East Lake Toho, Crabby Bill’s offers incredible views of the lake from both the indoor and outdoor seating areas. With live, local music every weekend to a nearby splashpad and playground, there’s plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Little crab meals come with one side and a drink. Your little one will have the choice of chicken fingers, grilled chicken, cheeseburger, mac n’ cheese, grilled fish, fried shrimp, and fish fingers. Those are some great offerings! Plus, visit on Wednesdays for a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase.

If you have a car-loving kiddo, this spot at the Promenade at Sunset Walk will make their dreams come true. Before even walking in the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by Model Ts and other car memorabilia. Inside the joint, car parts make up the rest of the restaurant’s bar, restrooms, tables, and more throughout. Kids will love the choice of mac ‘n cheese, Ford’s famous fish planks, junior cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, grilled cheese, or chicken tenders.

With two convenient locations in Kissimmee, Joe’s Crab Shack has everything for a family gathering, including family platters of delicious seafood; Paint-A-Crab dessert for kids; a huge menu full of entrees (both land and sea options), kids’ snow crab or steampot, sides, drinks, and specialty desserts. Plus, both locations have a playground for kids to let out a little energy before sitting down to a tasty meal. There are two locations to choose from:

• Water Tower Shoppes
• W 192 near 429

Set sail on an epic dinner adventure, featuring live pirates, mermaids, and more surprises. This interactive meal is more than scrumptious chicken and veggies – you get to experience an entire show right before your eyes! An 18^th-century Spanish galleon with 40-foot masts on a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon is the center of the action. Children of all ages will love participating in the thrilling adventure, and you’ll love the healthy meal options available.

Take your kids to a classic family outing right in Disney Springs – bowling at Splitsville! The 10-Pin bowling lanes cater to any age and can accommodate toddler shoes starting at size 7. Plus, your family can also enjoy billiards, flat-screen TVs throughout, and live music. While you’re bowling, dig in to some amazing food options from pizza and burgers to sushi and tuna poke bowls. Every dish is amazing and even the kiddos will love the option of burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza, and mac n’ cheese.

Located at Universal CityWalk, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is a meal not to be missed. This 19^th century steampunk-themed restaurant has unique characters wondering around while interacting with your family, a large menu of foods for every palate, and a kids’ menu of chicken fingers, marinara garganelli, waffle, mini burger, and chicken with rice. And you can’t skip out on the milkshakes! These famous milkshakes are the perfect ending to a unique meal, and you’ll want to try a few different flavors.