Where to eat dinner with 5 and 3 year-olds

Hey Forum members

My DH and I are going to Branson with our 5 yo son and 3 yo daughter this weekend, to see SDC and the Ducks. We are staying at the Hilton Convention Center. What are some good restaurants 9family-friendly yet with tasty food) that we can hit, preferably within walking distance from our hotel? I envision going out during the day, refreshing up in our hotel room late afternoon and then heading out for dinner, hence the request for something near our hotel.

TIA

Where to eat dinner with 5 and 3 year-olds

Most popular:

Cantina Laredo Mexican (Landing)

Shorty Smalls (Landing)

White River Fish Co (Landing)

Famous Dave’s BBQ (Landing)

Farm House Restaurant (Historical Downtown—a little bit of a walk or ride the trolley for free if running during the hours you are going.)

Not sure what you mean by family friendly. Did you mean does not serve alcohol? If so, I need to revise this list. Farm House is the most child friendly of the list above. More like eating at grandma’s house. Not sure how late you plan on eating. They won’t be open as late as the other places listed.

Mr G%26#39;s Chicago Pizza is also in the historical downtown area but I would only suggest it for take out. The bar area is often very, very smokey. If you are non smokers you will not be happy walking through as the dining area is small and not seperate. They offer take out though. If your kids are too tired to go out, this may be a good option.

BTW, our grand kids are the same age. They adore Silver Dollar City (SDC) and can’t wait until next month when we go. We’ve got 2 days planned to spend at SDC in April and another trip planned for 2 -3 days in May. If it was possible to live there, they would. :) You’ll have fun.

Where to eat dinner with 5 and 3 year-olds

Cantina is a bit to pricey and fancy for kids,,,,,

White river is great and right across the way from bass pro shop.

It is decorated woodsy and is very good,

Texas cattle steak house is good , and always something yummy for the kids there,, and Joes crab shack is also good.

and there is a macaroni grill in the landing too.

A good , fun place to try isn%26#39;t within walking distance, But is super fun, Is mels hard luck diner,

It features a singing wait staff, fun diner fare, and a great soda fountain, the kids will love it,,

It is located in the grand village shopping center , next door to the grand palace theater,,,,

It is a must do and see..

Cantina Laredo is a bit pricey for family fare, but if you like mexican food it is the best around. they do the gourmet type mexican. There are hundreds of places for families to eat without costing too much though. All of the national chains are there. But usually the best stuff is the local retaurants. The Branson cafe downtown is good for plate lunch and pies. CH

Also %26lt; not within walking distance,

But very good..

Is Chesters, they are located in the Hill billy Inn.

The view is awesome, and the burgers and ruebens are wonderful..

Hand made, burgers, salad dressings, hand breaded fish and chips..

Not to far down on 76 on the left , going away from the landing area....Watch for the signs,,

they have extra parking in the back....

Thanks all-knew I could count on you! I%26#39;ll be looking up some of these suggestions when we get there this Friday.

';lovemycondo';, by family-friendly I did not meant to imply alcohol-free--I meant to say restaurants where kids were certainly welcome, yet not specifically catered to with junked down versions of good food. Hence many of your suggestions fit the bill quite nicely!

Cheers

The dining places are all family friendly in Branson, But some of the places like “Ernie Biggs” at night after people have a few drinks, it becomes the typical bar setting. I’m guessing by the ages of your kids, you’ll be able to eat about everywhere and be back into your hotel before you have to worry about this.

If you do decide to eat out other than at the Landing, we really enjoy Mel’s Hard Luck Diner as listed above as adults. We’ve taken our grands there twice. (Same age as your kids). They had no interest in the singing wait staff, Of course they were totally into the malts and fries. So I would suggest go there for you %26amp; your dh. If you want something fun for them, go to the McFarlain’s in the IMAX. Ask for a “special table”. Our grands enjoyed this as it slowly rises while you dine. If you go to McFarlain’s, pick up a free Sunny Day or Best Read guide. These free magazines are found everywhere. You should be able to get a McFarlain’s coupon in one of the them.

Pizza World Buffet. Lunch and dinner Price is reasonable - 6.99 for adults and 4.99 I think for kids. Drinks are extras and water is free.

We just took a group there last night of 17.