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Kid-friendly restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Kid-friendly restaurants in Fort Lauderdale — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Fort Lauderdale. 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.

Good to know this fall

School nights mean the 5–6:30pm window is the sweet spot — most family-friendly spots are quiet then and packed by 7. Fall weekends bring festival crowds downtown, so call ahead for parties of five or more, and ask about seasonal kids' portions — many kitchens run smaller fall menus.

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  1. 01

    Coconuts

    4.5 (10,030)429 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  2. 02

    Shooters Waterfront

    4.5 (15,089)3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA

    A well-rated american restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  3. 03

    Boatyard

    4.4 (7,597)1555 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  4. 04

    Rustic Inn Crabhouse

    4.5 (12,407)4331 Anglers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  5. 05

    Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria

    4.4 (9,231)1032 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

    A well-rated italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  6. 06

    MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show

    4.4 (7,308)3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  7. 07

    Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

    4.9 (17,935)704 SE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

    A well-rated brunch restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  8. 08

    15th Street Fisheries

    4.5 (6,677)1900 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  9. 09

    Chick-fil-A

    4.2 (4,459)2650 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA

    A well-rated fast food restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  10. 10

    The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

    4.3 (2,933)20 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

    A well-rated bar in Fort Lauderdale.

  11. 11

    Hatch

    4.8 (8,418)715 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

  12. 12

    El Camino Fort Lauderdale

    4.5 (6,829)817 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

    A well-rated mexican restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

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How were these kid-friendly restaurants in Fort Lauderdale chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Fort Lauderdale, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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