Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Downtown

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(163)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NW Portland

Booked 36 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

2. Jeju

4.7

Exceptional(23)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • SE Portland

Booked 8 times today

Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.

3. Oven and Shaker

4.8

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 17 times today

Portland's Oven and Shaker is a popular dining destination for locals and visitors who crave artisan pizzas and unique bar drinks served in a warm and inviting setting. The nettle pesto arancino rice ball made with parmesan risotto and mushrooms and the fried calamari and octopus fritto misto with lemon and honey make stunning starters. In addition to traditional pizza choices, like margherita and bianca, Oven and Shaker crafts specialty pizzas, like the maple pig topped with apple butter, smoked ham, pork belly and maple mascarpone, the goat cheese topped with roasted leeks, prosciutto and aged balsamic and the vegetarian cauliflower topped with peppers, olives and cheese. Accompanying your pizza with a craft beer or cocktail, like the pineapple trainwreck made with rum, lemon, pineapple and ginger syrup, is a winning idea.For a sweet finale, enjoy Oven and Shaker's homemade mint chocolate stracciatella gelato.

4. Han Oak

4.9

Exceptional(41)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • NE Portland

Booked 23 times today

Han Oak will be bringing back Hot Pot on November 20th! All reservations made from the 20th on will be booked for Han Oaks hot pot set menu, with details to come. The last week for our Gimbap Party menu will be from the 13th-16th of November. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.Join the fun at Han Oak with their themed set menu, currently all about a Korean Hot Pot and interactive dining, available for reservation from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Get ready to dive into a feast of Korean flavors that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

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5. Backwoods Brewing Company

4.2

Awesome(188)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pearl District

Booked 4 times today

Backwoods Brewing Company is a family owned brewery that provides great beer, great food, and a taste of the outdoors. Pair any of our fantastic beers with some fun and friendly service while watching the big game. We have a full bar with wine and some local cider options if beer is not your thing. Private dining options are also available. Come hang out and enjoy our little slice of beervana in the Pearl! Cheers!

6. The Star Portland

4.7

Exceptional(296)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 7 times today

At The Star Pizza, we have take enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house made dressings and sauces, oven baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzerias have blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurants. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high quality ingredients to continue The Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

7. Toro

4.1

Excellent(80)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pearl District

Booked 8 times today

A lively, modern Mexican Kitchen + BarInfluenced by the bold flavors of Mexico.Featuring seasoned steaks and authentic Mexican dishes Toro offers private dining. Treat your guests to a fun evening out in one of our two private dining areas. Our team will help you plan the perfect event tailored to your needs and budget.Open 7 days a weekSunday-Thursday 3pm-10pmFriday-Saturday 3pm-11pmWe look forward to serving you!

8. Mama Bird

new

4.4

Awesome(5)

Price: Very Expensive

• Grill • North Portland

Booked 5 times today

Chef Gabriel Pascuzzi's flag ship restaurant featuring a one of a kind wood fire grill. Guests watch as the cooks tame the fires and cook everything over live coals; imparting amazing flavor experiences. Perfect for parties of all sizes, family friendly, and great for dinners with dietary restrictions! Originally opened as a chicken and vegetable counter service model pre pandemic, Chef pivoted to a more formal sit down experience to truly capture the amazing flavors coming from the grill and matching the ambiance. Featured as Portland's 50best from Portland Monthly for 3 years straight until 2024, looking to be re-reviewed and once again taking its place on the list!

9. Boedecker Cellars

4.9

Exceptional(111)

Price: Expensive

• Winery • Downtown

BOEDECKER CELLARS WINERY, BOTTLE SHOP AND TASTING ROOMVisit our urban winery in the refurbished Track 7 warehouse on the corner of NW 30th & Industrial Ave, just a few minutes from Forest Park where we craft local, sustainable and critically recognized Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs.Enjoy a tasting flight of five of our handcrafted wines served in 1 ounce bottles with detailed tasting notes, share bottle or enjoy a glass in our spacious, yet cozy winery or in our patio outside.For groups larger than 8 we ask for a deposit to reserve your table, please email us at info@boedeckercellars.com or call 503-224-5778.

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10. Oven and Shaker - Lake Oswego

4.7

Exceptional(251)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Lake Oswego

Booked 17 times today

Our kitchen:Inspired by six-time James Beard nominated Chef Whims' many trips to Italy, the kitchen at Oven and Shaker unites tradition and creativity in the arena of wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and Italian street food. Adhering to Cathy’s legendary passion for detail, we use only the freshest available local ingredients, dough made in-house using our signature 70-year-old sourdough starter, and hand-toss and fire each pizza to order. Our bar:Overseen by barman Ryan Magarian, the bar at Oven and Shaker reflects Ryan’s passion for all things liquid and delicious. From his acclaimed whimsical signatures that deploy only the finest spirits, daily-pressed juices, to our wide range of “sessionable” local beers and old world-leading wines, our bar strives to offer every guest a beverage to remember.

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KRYSTAL
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible. This place has been on my list of places to try for a while. Reservations only but we were able to snag a quick counter spot for an early dinner. Will be back for special occasion for sure!
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JejuPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• SE Portland
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4.7
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Elona
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was good, service was excellent! The host and the server were friendly and lovely!
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Oven and ShakerPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pearl District
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4.8
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Karen
Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious pasta, foccacia and cocktails. Excellent fries also. They know what they're doing here.
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• NW Portland
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4.8
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Paisley
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything we ate was amazing and the ambiance was really fun. The service started really good but then our waiter kind of disappeared on us for long stretches, so that was a bit of a bummer. Still, would go back again in a heartbeat
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Han OakPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• NE Portland
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4.9
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Melissa
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Nov 2024
Our server Daniel was great! Food was really fantastic!
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Backwoods Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• American• Pearl District
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4.2

Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Downtown

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Olive

2. Jeju

3. Oven and Shaker

4. Han Oak

5. Backwoods Brewing Company

6. The Star Portland

7. Toro

8. Mama Bird

9. Boedecker Cellars

10. Oven and Shaker - Lake Oswego

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