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Kid-friendly restaurants in New Orleans

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

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

    Mother's Restaurant

    4.2 (17,238)401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated american restaurant in New Orleans.

  2. 02

    Napoleon House

    4.6 (7,514)500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in New Orleans.

  3. 03

    Acme Oyster House

    4.6 (14,004)724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in New Orleans.

  4. 04

    Parkway Bakery & Tavern

    4.7 (5,884)538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

    A well-rated sandwich shop in New Orleans.

  5. 05

    Oceana Grill

    4.4 (19,288)739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in New Orleans.

  6. 06

    Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor

    3.8 (6,900)739 Canal St. @, Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated hotel in New Orleans.

  7. 07

    Ruby Slipper

    4.7 (6,654)204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated brunch restaurant in New Orleans.

  8. 08

    InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

    4.2 (3,496)444 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated hotel in New Orleans.

  9. 09

    Cafe Beignet, Royal Street

    4.5 (10,354)334 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated cafe in New Orleans.

  10. 10

    Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter

    4.5 (15,173)841 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in New Orleans.

  11. 11

    zesty creole

    4.7 (3,532)827 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

    A well-rated american restaurant in New Orleans.

  12. 12

    Luke

    4.5 (5,248)333 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    A well-rated american restaurant in New Orleans.

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How were these kid-friendly restaurants in New Orleans chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for New Orleans, 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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