Restaurants

Family-Friendly Restaurants in Fort Worth

Cattlemen's Steakhouse -- No slick banker's steakhouse, this homey, well-worn place in the heart of the Stockyards has several separate rooms, and kids get place mats adorned with barnyard animal stickers, a kiddie menu, and a lollipop treat. And parents get what they come for: a good-value steak.

Ferré Ristorante e Bar -- Kids will love the views of the Bass Hall angels. Parents will love the attractive and spacious dining area as well as the good Tuscan fare.

Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Dishes -- No menus? No problem. This Tex-Mex institution serves up two dishes daily, so you can spend less time deciding what to order and more time sipping margaritas. Parents and kids will both enjoy the delightful outdoor patio.

Kinkaid's Grocery Market -- Burger heaven in Fort Worth is an old-time 1940s grocery store that makes just about the best burgers in Texas. Kids are sure to be entertained by the protocol: You place your order at the open kitchen in back, get a white paper bag with your name scrawled on it, pay at the register, and then pick out a spot at a communal table beneath a jungle of inflatable toys hanging from the ceiling.

Railhead Smokehouse -- A Fort Worth barbecue fave that draws families every night of the week for its tasty barbecue and relaxed atmosphere. The place is noisy without rising to the levels of a Chuck E. Cheese's, and excellent-value children's plates will keep the kids happy.

Sardines Ristorante Italiano -- The good vibes and generous helpings keep folks coming back. The pasta dishes, inexpensive wines, and nightly jazz make this a destination for the whole family.