Food & drink
Where are the best family restaurants for eating with kids?
For eating with kids, LuLu's and Tacky Jack's are purpose-built for families — kid menus, room to move, sand, and stuff to keep them occupied while you finish a drink. For a low-key no-meltdown dinner, Lillian's Pan Pizza is the reliable pick. Skip the nice sit-down places at peak dinner with little kids; you'll all be happier.
Built for kids
LuLu's (Jimmy Buffett's sister's place) has a playground, a beach, live music, and a ropes course — it's a whole outing, not just a meal. Tacky Jack's is waterfront, casual, and loud enough that no one notices a fussy toddler.
Easy dinners
Lillian's Pan Pizza is the go-to when you just need everyone fed without a production. Crabs We Got 'Em is a fun, casual seafood option that keeps kids interested.
A word of strategy
Eat early — 5 to 6pm — to beat the wait and catch kids before they melt. Casual and waterfront beats fancy every time with young ones; save Cobalt and Big Fish for a date night with a sitter.
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Which place is the best "make it an event" meal?
LuLu's, hands down — kids can play for an hour before or after eating, so it doubles as an afternoon out.
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