As a parent have you ever left a restaurant thinking "What did I just eat"? Because all you did is juggle between your food and entertaining your super bored kid on a tantrum spree. Or family" eat outs" mean you yelling at your child to take his/ her eyes off the phone or the iPad and have a conversation. Well how about trying out one, if these kid friendly restaurants offer family bonding time.
Fisherman's Wharf
Cuisine: Goan, Coastal and multi-cuisine
Price: Rs 1000 for two
Address: 26, Ambalipura Village, Opposite Shubh Enclave,Haralur Road, Varthur Hobli, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore 560102
Phone: (080) 4369 2907
A hit with the kids:
• A kids' play area and lawn to go crazy on.
• Colourful Goan theme village ambience with fishing nets, boats etc.
• Ample place for kids to run around freely yet can be supervised.
• They have an outdoor seating arrangement.
• Learning experience for younger kids about Goan villages and also try some Goan food.
Soho Street
Cuisine: Mutli-cuisine, Only Buffet.
Price: Rs 1000 for two.
Address: 3, Hosur Main Road, Venkateshwara Layout, Sadduguntepalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029
Phone: (080) 65990123/ (080) 65994567
A hit with the kids:
•Buffets are always a hit with the kids, here they can take a look around and choose what they want to eat rather than order something you need to force down their tightly closed mouths.
• Ample place to run around and not get into tables and other guests.
• Kids enjoy the thrill of looking at all the desserts laid out for them; they even at times have a chocolate fountain, now who doesn't like that!
• The best part is Soho street provides a play area to keep the younger kids entertained while you feed them.
Bistro Claytopia
Cuisine: American
Price: Rs 600 for two
Address: 11, 80 Feet Road, Next to SBI, Koramangala, Bangalore
Phone: (080) 64350526
A hit with the kids:
• Bistro Claytopia is a kid friendly restaurant from every angle. The wide, open place with colourful furniture is a treat, even for the adults.
• The food is every kid's craze, from cheese dripping burgers to yummy pancakes with maple syrup.
• The main attraction of this place is they conduct workshop on painting on clay moulds of different animals or a bowl. You may need to check before hand about the classes.
Teppan
Cuisine: Japanese
Price: Rs 1200 for two
Address: 2nd Floor, 1/3, Ulsoor Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore
Phone: (080) 49652679
A hit with the kids:
• The highlight of the restaurant is its open grill, where the chef entertains the kids with their ninja-like cooking techniques.
• The food is cooked right in front of the kids, though from a safe distance, this keeps the kids entertained and occupied.
• High chairs are available and the staff is courteous and polite.
The Black Pearl
Cuisine: North Indian, European and Mediterranean
Price: Rs 1000 for two
Address: 105, 2nd & 3rd Floors, Vikas Tech Park, Jyoti Nivas College Road, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore
Phone: (080) 25520808
A hit with the kids:
• Now who doesn't like a Pirate theme? This place screams Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean from every inch.
• Brings out every kid's fantasy of being a pirate to life.
• Kids can run around and play pirates with all the pirate props.
• Their buffet is quite kid friendly too.
The Rock
Cuisine: Thai, Chinese, North Indian
Price: Rs 1000 for two
Address: 2001, 3rd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Contact: (080) 49653355
A hit with the Kids:
• This jungle theme restaurant is unlike a few jungle restaurants, it isn't dimly lit or creepy looking.
• The animals too look quite on the friendlier side than wild.
• Kids can run around and look at the different animals present there and pretend being in a Zoo.
• The menu too has a good selection of finger foods to keep their tummies happy.
Sattvam
Cuisine: Sattvic food
Price: Rs 1000 for two
Address: 35, Sankey Road, Opp Shell Petrol Bunk, Sadashivnagar,Bangalore.
Phone: (080)23608000
A hit with the kids:
• The food is the main attraction here. It's all about wholesome food, no garlic, onions etc.
• A play area for the kids.
• Only buffet is available at restaurant which makes it easier for the kids to choose what they want. And to top it all, they have a special food corner for the kids.
Word of Advice: Staff at these restaurants are trained to be friendly and courteous, but please do not leave your kids unattended or in the care of anyone, other than a family member. Keeping your kids safe must be of utmost priority.
Disclaimer:
The views in this article are the author's personal views and is based on her experiences. However, it may not be encompassing the entire spectrum.
