Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Halifax

For kids: Kids’ menu, milkshakes, booths, views of the boats in the Northwest Arm.

For grown-ups: Nostalgic old-school diner décor, spiked milkshakes.

Features: Brunch, kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

Or kids: Booths, ice cream sundaes.

For grown-ups: Local history (the restaurant opened in 1964!), convenient downtown location, space to park a stroller.

Must-try: Chocolate Turtle Brownie.

Features: Brunch, wheelchair accessible, kids’ menu, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kids’ menu, search for rubber ducks hidden around the restaurant, views of the Halifax Harbour, outdoor patio.

For grown-ups: Fresh seafood, explore the Fisherman’s Cove village after your meal.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kids’ menu, big-screen movies with headphones, play area with toys.

For adults: Local craft cider on tap, globally inspired, dietary restriction-friendly menu.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

Chain Yard hosts a BYOBB (Bring Your Own Baby to the Bar) event on the last Saturday of each month. Kids can watch big-screen movies with headphones and play in a toy-filled area, while parents relax nearby. Kids’ menus and high chairs make it an easy family outing.

For kids: All-day breakfast, diner decor.

For grown-ups: Local ingredients, vegan options, brunch Caesars, rotating local beers.

Must-try: Chef’s French Toast Special.

Features: Brunch, wheelchair accessible, kids’ menu, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kids’ combos, milkshakes, retro diner décor, working jukebox, Chicken Little ice cream parlour around back.

For grown-ups: Delicious diner classics.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible.

For kids: Crispy, fresh chicken, savoury sides, kid-friendly environment.

For grown-ups: Delicious family combos, Filipino-style spaghetti, friendly service.

Must-try: Popcorn chicken, chicken burger.

Features: Kids’ menu.

For kids: Freshly baked cookies, mac n’ cheese, and international sodas.

For grown-ups: Family combos, local beer.

For kids: Kids’ menu, award-winning oldfashioned milkshakes.

For grown-ups: Cozy setting, quality ingredients.

Must-try: The Peanut Butter Burger.

Features: Kids’ menu, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kids’ menu, all-day breakfast, milkshakes, retro diner décor.

For grown-ups: Hard milkshakes, dietary restriction-friendly options, quality ingredients, environmentally conscious.

Features: Brunch, kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kids’ menu, colouring & activities, booths.

For grown-ups: Drink specials, lunch specials, plenty of options for everyone.

Features: Wheelchair accessible (all locations), brunch, kids’ menu, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options (Quinpool location).

For kids: “Babyccino” (steamed milk with sprinkles in a cute little mug).

For grown-ups: Delicious coffee, breakfasts, baked goods.

Features: Brunch, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kids-size pizzas, gelato.

For grown-ups: Prosecco happy hour.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Kid-sized fish & chips, board
games, and arcades.

For grown-ups: Local craft beer on tap, Southeast Asian flavours.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.

For kids: Robots who take orders and deliver the food!

For grown-ups: All-you-can-eat sushi, quick service.

Features: Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options. Dartmouth-Cole Harbour location is wheelchair accessible.

For kids: Spacious patio with large tables. Nearby kid-friendly takeout options.

For grown-ups: Cozy vibes, wide selection of unique craft beers, café.

Features: Wheelchair accessible.

For kids: “Bambino menu”, delicious homemade gelato and sorbet.

For grown-ups: Authentic Italian home cooking in a waterfront location.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible.

For kids: Classic treats like milkshakes and banana splits. Download the walking trail map to explore after your meal.

For grown-ups: Family Bundle Menu, all-day breakfast.

Features: Brunch, kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible.

For kids: Kids’ menu, front row seats to watch the ferry come and go (Dartmouth location).

For grown-ups: Locally-sourced, environmentally conscious ingredients and dietary accommodations.

Features: Kids’ menu, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.