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Kid-friendly restaurants in Indianapolis

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

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

    Yard House

    4.5 (4,776)15 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated american restaurant in Indianapolis.

  2. 02

    Back 9 Golf & Entertainment

    4.4 (1,343)1415 Drover St, Indianapolis, IN 46221, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Indianapolis.

  3. 03

    Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

    4.7 (15,338)117 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated brazilian restaurant in Indianapolis.

  4. 04

    Cafe Patachou

    4.6 (3,222)225 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated american restaurant in Indianapolis.

  5. 05

    North Mass Boulder

    4.7 (369)1411 Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201, USA

    A well-rated sports activity location in Indianapolis.

  6. 06

    Shapiro's Delicatessen

    4.5 (7,124)808 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA

    A well-rated deli in Indianapolis.

  7. 07

    The Eagle Mass Ave

    4.5 (5,112)310 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Indianapolis.

  8. 08

    Conner's Kitchen + Bar

    4.7 (6,568)350 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Indianapolis.

  9. 09

    The Rathskeller

    4.5 (4,185)401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated german restaurant in Indianapolis.

  10. 10

    Chick-fil-A

    4.0 (507)10 E Washington St Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated fast food restaurant in Indianapolis.

  11. 11

    Guggman Haus Brewing Co.

    4.8 (713)1701 Gent Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

    A well-rated brewery in Indianapolis.

  12. 12

    Gather 22

    4.6 (630)22 E 22nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Indianapolis.

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How were these kid-friendly restaurants in Indianapolis chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Indianapolis, 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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