Orlando Restaurants for Kids

Not surprisingly, as the world's top family vacation spot, Orlando offers hundreds of kid-friendly places to grab a quick bite, or dine in style, or anything in between: check out some great ideas for family-friendly restaurants in Orlando, including dinner shows, restaurants at Disney World and other theme parks, and budget-friendly meals.

See also this list of some recommended places to try, with kids:*

• Café Tu Tu Tango: entertainment (dancers and artists); large selection of tapas; Cajun egg rolls, breads, spreads and dips, soups and unusual desserts.
• Sweet Tomatoes: buffet with pizza, pasta, soups, salad fixings, fruit; self-serve frozen yogurt and ice cream with toppings
• Rainforest Café: jungle-themed and lots of fun. Waterfalls, thunder shows, robotic lions, gorillas, chirping birds.
• Johnny Rockets chain: shakes, fries, American diner atmosphere, tabletop jukeboxes
• Hot Dog Heaven: dogs in all styles
• World's Largest Entertainment McDonald's & PlayPlace: on Sand Lake Road; typical McDonald's fare plus bistro gourmet items
• Ming Court Wok & Grille: ask for the kids' version of a Bento Box
• El Potro Mexican Restaurant: fix-your-own taco and burrito buffet, fish, chicken; desserts include flan and tres leches cake.
• Joe's Crab Shack: several locations; outdoor playground.

A favorite local excursion for breakfast or brunch is a visit to DeLeon Springs State Park and its Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill & Griddle House. Kids flip their own pancakes on a built-in table griddle, adding bananas, chocolate chips and other treats.

This list was provided courtesy of Orlandoinfo.com. For more info, see Orlando's official Web site at visitorlando.com, where you can also get a free Orlando Magicard® that offers hotel discounts and restaurant deals, and book attraction tickets.

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