San Antonio’s restaurant scene is growing as fast as the rest of the city is and there are many establishments for a family to choose. Finding a great family restaurant is not difficult, but there are a few favorites that the kids will especially enjoy.
Magic Time Machine
Magic Time Machine is an exciting theme restaurant right off of the 410 Loop. Each table has its own theme and most are in their own rooms. The restaurant staff wears costumes ranging from Obi Won Kanobi to Jack Sparrow. The soup and salad bar is in a 1953 MG Roadster. The food here is good, but the atmosphere is better. Just be careful if someone like Esmeralda asks you if you need to go to the bathroom, because if you say yes, be sure that she will show you and let everyone else in the restaurant know where the two of you are going!
Magic Time Machine
902 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209-1401
210-828-1470
magictimemacine.com
The Cove
If you only have time to visit one restaurant in San Antonio, make it The Cove. Where else can you get your car washed or do your laundry while you eat your lunch? Featured on the Food Channel, The Cove boasts a unique menu with items such as seafood tacos and organic salads. This high energy, always-crowded joint is definitely worth the visit!
The Cove
606 W. Cypress
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-227-2683
thecove.us
Rainforest Café
If you are near the River Walk, a great restaurant that your kids will enjoy is the Rainforest Cafe. Complete with moving animals, aquariums and jungle greenery, the place is eye candy for kids. It can get crowded, which effects the service and the food, but the atmosphere makes up for all of those negatives. The children will ask to get up from the table while they wait for their food, just to look at everything!
Rainforest Café
110 E Crockett St
San Antonio, TX 78205-2612
210-277-6300
rainforestcafe.com
The Spaghetti Warehouse
If you are looking for a great family Italian restaurant, look no further than The Spaghetti Warehouse. This place has been around since 1972 and arguably has the best from scratch pasta dishes inSan Antonio. They also cater nicely to the kids with a appropriately portioned menu, but your kids may be more drawn to the turn-of-the-century decor and the real streetcar inside.
The Spaghetti Warehouse
1226 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-299-1114
meatballs.com
Wetmore Smokehouse & Saloon
Formerly known as The Blue Cactus, the Wetmore Smokehouse provides some balance for kids and adults. There is a playroom, kid’s tables, a dollhouse and train track for children to play with and they eat free on Monday through Wednesday. The Wetmore Smokehouse and Saloon boasts the best burgers and barbecue in San Antonio, and there are not very many that can argue with them.
Finding family restaurants with decent food, friendly service and some entertainment for the kids is not that difficult to find in San Antonio. Of course, there is always that chance of bad service or a mediocre meal, but these restaurants are a great place to start your culinary adventures in San Antonio.
