Meals at Paris's grand restaurants are rarely suitable for young children. Nevertheless, many parents drag their kids along, often to the annoyance of other diners. You may have to make some compromises, such as dining earlier than most Parisians. Hotel dining rooms can be another good choice for family dining. They usually have children's menus or at least one or two plats du jour cooked for children, such as spaghetti with meat sauce.
If you take your child to a moderate or an inexpensive restaurant, ask if they will serve a child's plate. If not, order a plat du jour or plat garni (a garnished main-course platter), which will be suitable for most children, particularly if a dessert is to follow. Most cafes welcome children during the day and early evening. At a cafe, children seem to like the sandwiches (try a croque monsieur, or toasted ham and cheese), the omelets, and the pommes frites (french fries).
Crémerie-Restaurant Polidor -- One of the most popular restaurants on the Left Bank, this reasonably priced dining room is so family friendly, it calls its food cuisine familiale. This might be the best place to introduce your child to bistro food.
Hard Rock Cafe -- At the Paris branch of this chain, good old American burgers and more are served against a background of rock memorabilia and music.
Joe Allen -- This American restaurant in Les Halles delivers everything from chili to chocolate-mousse pie to the best burgers in Paris.
