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Kid-friendly restaurants in Portland

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

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

    The Highroller Lobster Co.

    4.6 (5,527)104 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Portland.

  2. 02

    Becky's Diner

    4.6 (8,193)390 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated diner in Portland.

  3. 03

    Luke's Lobster Portland Pier

    4.6 (3,810)60 Portland Pier, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Portland.

  4. 04

    Duckfat

    4.6 (5,430)43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated belgian restaurant in Portland.

  5. 05

    The Holy Donut

    4.5 (4,053)177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated donut shop in Portland.

  6. 06

    Chick-fil-A

    4.3 (1,066)94 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME 04092, USA

    A well-rated fast food restaurant in Portland.

  7. 07

    DiMillo's On the Water

    4.5 (6,179)25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Portland.

  8. 08

    Bissell Brothers

    4.6 (1,232)38 Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME 04102, USA

    A well-rated brewery in Portland.

  9. 09

    Taj Indian Cuisine

    4.5 (1,890)333 Clarks Pond Pkwy Ste 6, South Portland, ME 04106, USA

    A well-rated indian restaurant in Portland.

  10. 10

    Bread & Friends

    4.6 (547)505 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Portland.

  11. 11

    Gilberts Chowder House

    4.5 (3,676)92 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated restaurant in Portland.

  12. 12

    The Porthole Restaurant & Pub

    4.3 (3,509)20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA

    A well-rated seafood restaurant in Portland.

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How were these kid-friendly restaurants in Portland chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Portland, 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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