There are a few things that go into making a family friendly restaurant. A good variety on the menu with items for the whole family. Those with a special children’s menu are first rate. And having a casual and relaxed atmosphere is a definite plus. Most of these do not require a reservation, but it is always a good idea to call ahead, especially if you are coming with a large group.
Firewood Café at 4248 18th St, San Francisco 94114 is a great family friendly restaurant. Just check out the special children’s menu. They are open seven days a week, 11am-11pm. It has the mice, casual atmosphere that make families feel right at home. The main menu has everything priced under $10.00 with the exception of a couple of chicken dishes, but those would feed more than one person. On the kids menu, the prices are $4.75 and $5.25 and that includes a drink. Contact them at Phone: 415-252-0999 or Fax: 415-252-0250
Fisherman’s wharf is one place you are sure to come on a San Francisco vacation and if you are looking for a family friendly place to eat, consider the Franciscan Restaurant at Pier 43 ½, San Francisco 94133. They specialize in seafood, which is what the wharf is all about, are not expensive and have a special kids menu where everything is $5.00. They are open Sun-Thu: 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11:30am-10:30pm and the atmosphere and dress are casual. There is a wide variety on the menu with prices ranging from a Chicken Melt for $ 12.00 up to Prime Rib for $29.00
(Large Cut) $ 34.00 (King Cut) $39.00. Contact them at Phone: 415-362-7733
They do not have a separate children’s menu, but Taylor’s Automatic Refresher at 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco 94111has plenty on their menu for even the youngest members of the family. It is a casual diner type restaurant and they are open 10:30am-9pm during the Summer and 10:30am-8pm during the winter, seven days a week. The kids would love the Hot Dog with Toppings for $3.25, the Chili Cheese Dog for $4.99 or the Mini Corn Dogs on an order of fries for $ 4.99. They also have great burgers, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, soup and salads. The most expensive item on the menu is the Ahi Burger – Fresh Ahi tuna seared rare with ginger wasabi mayo & asian slaw on a toasted egg bun for $ 13.99. Contact them at Phone: 866-328-3663.
Barbecue is a great idea for a family night out. The kids will love being able to eat with their fingers without getting into trouble and the adults will lover the prices. One place to try in San Francisco is Memphis Minnie’s BBQ at 576 Haight St, San Francisco 94117. It is a very casual and fun place. They are open Tue-Fri: 11am-10pm, Sat: 9am-10pm, Sun: 9am-9pm and for Brunch on Sat-Sun: 9am-2pm. They have more than barbecue including burgers that range in price from $7.95 to $9.95. The most expensive item is the Minnies Taster for $16.95 which is any thee meats and two sides. Contact them at Phone: 415-864-7675 or Fax: 415-864-8081.
Burgers are always a family favorite and Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers at 3344 Steiner St, San Francisco 94123 has burgers that you have never seen anywhere else. They are open Mon-Thu: 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm and Sun: 11am-9pm They also have a special menu for children under the age of 8 with prices from $3,75 to $4.50. The most expensive item on the menu is the Big Barney’s Burger which is one pound ground chuck on a french roll, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, pickle, and red onions for $ 8.95. They also have chicken turkey and veggie burgers, salads and sandwiches.
Phone: 415-563-0307
Bill’s Place at 2315 Clement St, San Francisco 94121 is a great family friendly restaurant for a few reasons. First of all they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and are open Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. -10 p.m and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Then there is the children’s menu, which is for those 14 and under and of course the great regular menu where the highest priced item is the super large burger for $13.95. Contact them at
Phone: 415-221-5262 or Fax: 707-824-0295
Luella at 1896 Hyde St, San Francisco 94109 is an up scale Mediterranean style restaurant that does have a special children’s menu. I do recommend making reservations here. The style is dressy/casual. The children’s menu is for those 10 and younger and has all time children’s favorites like Chicken pot pie for $ 6, Macaroni and cheese for $ 4,Grilled cheese with French fries for $ 5 and many more. As for the regular menu, entree prices range from $17 to $27. They are open for dinner only Mon-Sat: 5:30pm-10pm and Sun: 5pm-9pm The can be reached at Phone: 415-674-4343
