Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Essex

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodGrillComfort FoodBurgers

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BaltimoreBaltimore Suburbs

Areas

Bowleys QuartersFells PointHarbor EastInner HarborLittle ItalyMt. Vernon

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

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Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Bowley's on the Bay restaurant

1. Bowley's on the Bay

4.5

Awesome(87)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bowleys Quarters

Chesapeake Bay’s newest restaurant & dining location. Located waterfront in Bowleys Quarters, our new indoor restaurant, Bowleys On The Bay is sure to be your new dining destination. Located inside Long Beach Marina at 800 Chester Road in Bowleys Quarters Maryland, we are easily accessible by boat or by car. Our Summer resort style destination & beach dining is now complimented by our new indoor dining area.During the Summer months, walk our beach, grab a waterfront outdoor shaded table, sit under a swaying palm tree, enjoy amazing views & a cool Island vibe with our tropical soundtrack. During our off season, come grab an indoor bar stool, high top table or dining room chair & get cozy with an amazing menu selection.We offer weekly specials, a Sunday Brunch & more. Please check our Facebook daily & our website for updates on all the wonderful times you’ll share with us this coming year.

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2. Dave & Buster's - Baltimore (White Marsh)

3.7

Very Good(68)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Fells Point

Booked 5 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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3. Splash Pool Bar & Grill at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

4.2

Awesome(34)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Harbor East

Celebrate the season with one-of-a-kind experiences at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. Experience our rooftop Winter Village where our sought-after two-tier terrace transforms into a winter wonderland in the heart of the city.Celebrate the season with an exclusive dining experience on our fourth-floor rooftop. Enjoy a monthly rotating prix fixe menu crafted by Executive Chef Tristan Baker inside your own private cottage overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Menu themes for each month include: Nordic-inspired Feast of Valhalla (January), Spaghetti Soirée (February/Month of Love), and La Noche de Invierno inspired by Spanish winter nights (March). Take your experience to the fifth-floor terrace where an 1,800-square-foot synthetic skating rink takes centre stage. Cozy up fireside over seasonal bites and beverages and enhance your experience with a semi-private cabana and firepit.

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4. Chiapparelli's - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(1144)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Inner Harbor

Booked 11 times today

Voted Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Chiapparelli’s is one of Little Italy’s best-known and most loved restaurants. As the restaurant has passed from one generation to the next, the dedication to serving high-quality Italian food remains firm. The brick walls provide a pleasant atmosphere, and the wait-staff is always friendly and professional. The menu includes local seafood specials, delicious veal, and homemade specialties; and one of Baltimore’s best-known salads. Banquet facilities and valet parking are available."

5. Kneads Bakeshop

4.3

Awesome(46)

££££Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Harbor East

Booked 2 times today

At Kneads at Night, we’ve crafted the ultimate sanctuary for those evening and late night cravings! From comforting sandwiches loaded with flavor to artisanal pizzas that redefine classic favorites, every item on our menu is designed to satisfy your taste buds. Don’t stop there! Indulge and savor desserts, pastries, gelato, shakes, and floats. From delectable chocolate martinis to kids cookie milk shots, our array of offerings make it’s the perfect spot for the whole family. OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 5PM-9PM.

6. Sabatino's

4.4

Awesome(2486)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 13 times today

Located in the heart of Baltimore"s famous Little Italy, Sabatino's has been serving Baltimore locals and tourists delicious Central and Southern Italian fare for over 50 years! Whether you're out for an intimate dinner for two, a family gathering, or hosting a larger group in a Private Dining Room, Sabatino's gives you the ambiance you're after. Sabatino's has been consistently voted the People's Choice for Best Italian Restaurant and recently received the Editor's Choice for Best Italian Restaurant by the Baltimore City Paper. "Consistency and integrity are what drove us to give Sabatino's the Best Italian nod... This is Italian without apology: Tongue-tingling Penne and Vodka Sauce; Veal Florentino avalanched in dreamy cheeses; piquant scalloppines, and crisp-baked parmigianas - This is the real deal, served in an environment (a row house int he heart of Little Italy) that's as honest as the food. Join us for lunch, dinner, or late-night dining! Buon Appetito!!!

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7. Sammy’s Trattoria - Mt. Vernon

4.6

Exceptional(2025)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 13 times today

Sammy's Trattoria serves real, authentic Italian cuisine in a comfortable yet elegant setting. Try our "Family Style" dining where we prepare some of our specialties combined with some requests from you and serve you 4+ courses of fun, traditional Italian dining. (great for parties of 4+). Our homemade pastas, soups, stocks, and meatballs are old family recipes made daily. We pride ourselves in using only the freshest, best quality ingredients combined with traditional and thorough preparation.

8. apropoe's

3.5

Very Good(254)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Harbor East

Booked 1 time today

Located on the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, our signature restaurant, Apropoe's, offers a fresh take on American comfort food. Enjoy seafood and local favorites in a stylish setting inspired by the 1920's Prohibition, as well as the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.

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9. Conrad's Seafood Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(955)

££££Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Perry Hall

Booked 12 times today

**If you prefer to have steamed crabs please specify desired size and quantity when making your reservation so we can do our best to accommodate. Requests are not guaranteed. Please call the day of to confirm your request.**Voted Baltimore's Best crabs 10 years in a row! Available year around! Conrad's prides itself in the use of local seafood, meats, and produce as well as being True Blue certified! We're more than just a crab house, our seasonal menu prepared by Chef Lancelotta offers the ultimate Maryland seafood experience. From fresh fish, seasonal raw oysters on the half shell, fresh local soft shell crabs, or everyone's favorite Conrad's crab fries, there truly is something on the menu for everyone! Featuring our unique boat bar and awesome outdoor bar/patio!

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10. Lebanese Taverna - Baltimore

4.4

Awesome(1398)

££££Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Harbor East

Booked 10 times today

Located a short distance from the Inner Harbor in trendy Harbor East, Lebanese Taverna serves authentic Middle Eastern fare in a casual yet stylish setting. The menu boasts over 25 appetizers and salads as well as a variety of grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish entrees. There is a large selection of vegetarian dishes, too. To complement your dining experience, choose from our award-winning wine list or specialty cocktails. The restaurant is child-friendly and great for groups of all sizes. Gluten-free menu also available.

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From verified diners like you

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Tom
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great meal! Chips house salad is the best, and I love their variety of veal dinners.
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Chiapparelli's - BaltimorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Inner Harbor
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4.6
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TaylorC
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing and unique experience. I would come back.
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Splash Pool Bar & Grill at Four Seasons Hotel BaltimorePrice: Very Expensive• American• Harbor East
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4.2
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DonnaVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •34 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 Feb 2025
The roof of this location is leaking badly. There are buckets on the floor of the game area as well as very large areas of plastic covering parts of the ceiling. I had to assume the roof has been evaluated for safety, but it was a bit unnerving.
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Dave & Buster's - Baltimore (White Marsh)Price: Moderate• American• Fells Point
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3.7
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vanessa
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Feb 2025
I really enjoyed the food, service and ambiance, I think you get the best of both worlds with the study space upstairs, the cute giftshop section filled with locally sourced items, and the cute/classy bakery and dinning area. The servers/staff were all friendly and accommodating.I will definitely be back!
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Kneads BakeshopPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Harbor East
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4.3
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Thai
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2024
Great my server was so patient and my baby was busy
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Bowley's on the BayPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bowleys Quarters
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4.5

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