Families with small children know that sometimes it’s hard to find a restaurant where other customers may accept a wiggling baby or a flying French fry. Kids find many places boring or the restaurant is catered more toward adults. We put together a list of five Connecticut restaurants that will change your dining experience with your children.
From Hot Wheels to an in-house magician, there’s something all of the kids will enjoy. There’s even one place with a full arcade and bowling alley in it to really bring fun to the experience. Summer is a great time to travel the state and find a new favorite place to eat.
Here’s our list of places to try. 455 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook Pizza Works in Old Saybrook is known for its trains. Located next to the Old Saybrook train station, the second level of the restaurant is filled with model trains and town scenes.
Kids will love watching the miniature remote control trains pass them by while they’re eating dinner. Share a pizza “in the old style with a light, crispy crust and the freshest ingredients.” 1185 Hopmeadow St.
, Simsbury Antonio’s prides itself in its family-friendly atmosphere. Lining its dining room walls are chotchkies and fish tanks. Kids will love playing “I Spy” as they wait for their meal.
The true magic of Antonio’s is on Friday nights. They host magician David Reed-Brown and children will love the magic tricks during dinner. Antonio’s also has an extensive gluten-free menu for those with die.
