Family-friendly dining in Monterey is available for those with kids. Needless to say, some restaurants are not the best choice when taking kids on vacation.  It is not, for example, the best idea to take youngsters to fine dining establishments where their needs will not be catered to. Instead, visiting a kid-friendly restaurant can be a much better choice. From places that cater to kids to those which make some allowances for children, many family friendly dining options can be found.

Chuck E Cheese: Let Your Kids be Kids

In several areas near Monterey, families can find good food and kid-friendly activities at Chuck E Cheese. Locations include those in Salinas, Gilroy, San Jose, and Cupertino. They serve up mostly pizza in an atmosphere that is definitely kid-friendly. Dining will be casual and fun here. Games, prizes, and events make Chuck E Cheese the best place to take the kids while in Monterey.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
1447 North Davis Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-6000

Sun-Thur 9am-10pm
Fri-Sat 9am-11pm

Make Your Very Own Pizza

Unique among pizzerias, Allegro’s Pizzeria is another great place that serves up family-friendly food in Monterey. Kid-friendly dining is the hallmark of the Allegroís experience. Pizza here can include exotic toppings such as pistachio, scallops, and fontina. You can also try tuna and artichoke Panini, gorgonzola cheeseburgers, and rosemary fries. It is not the food that makes it kid-friendly, but the service. Waiters will bring kids a chefís hat and the ingredients and will let them customize their own pizza. This will certainly make the child have a far more interesting meal.

Allegro’s Pizzeria
3770 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 626-5454
www.allegrogourmetpizzeria.com

Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am – 8:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am – 9:30 pm

Try Healthy, Organic Choices

For healthy kid-friendly dining, one can try Earthbound Farm Organic Kitchen. Serving up fresh foods, this restaurant keeps all meals seasonal based on what is locally available. Dishes include soups, salads, and deserts. Favored dishes are carrot cake, grilled veggie lasagna, and tahini chicken. For more healthy options, you can find other organic dining choices for you and your kids. Dharmaís serves up a variety of vegetarian and organic dishes in a wide array of cultural traditions. Japanese miso soups, Thai dishes, and even Mexican cuisine are served up in a healthy, family-friendly way at this fine establishment. One other great choice for organic kid-friendly dining is Tillie Gort’s, which is found in Pacific Grove.

Earthbound Farm Organic Kitchen
7250 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923-9525
(831) 625-6219

Tillie Gort’s Cafe
111 Central Ave
Pacific Grove, California 93950
(831) 373-0335

Family-friendly dining is alive and well throughout the Monterey area. Kid-friendly menus and wait staffs can be had at all of these fine dining establishments. Whether the kids want to play arcade games, draw at the table, or create their own pizza, they can at kid-friendly dining options in Monterey.