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Kid-friendly restaurants in Des Moines

Kid-friendly restaurants in Des Moines — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Des Moines. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

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  1. 01

    Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

    4.6 (895)555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Des Moines.

  2. 02

    Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

    4.7 (3,803)909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Des Moines.

  3. 03

    Zombie Burger + Bird

    4.5 (9,691)300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated hamburger restaurant in Des Moines.

  4. 04

    The Iowa Taproom

    4.6 (4,202)215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Des Moines.

  5. 05

    Smokey D's BBQ

    4.6 (6,277)5055 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

    A well-rated barbecue restaurant in Des Moines.

  6. 06

    Buzzard Billy’s

    4.4 (4,811)615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Des Moines.

  7. 07

    HomeGrown Des Moines - Crescent

    4.7 (1,031)555 17th St Ste 102, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated breakfast restaurant in Des Moines.

  8. 08

    Fong's Pizza

    4.5 (4,254)317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated pizza restaurant in Des Moines.

  9. 09

    Exile Brewing Company

    4.5 (1,719)1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated brewpub in Des Moines.

  10. 10

    The Breakfast Club

    4.6 (1,646)418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Des Moines.

  11. 11

    Lua Brewing

    4.7 (1,529)1525 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated brewpub in Des Moines.

  12. 12

    Centro

    4.6 (2,436)1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

    A well-rated italian restaurant in Des Moines.

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