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Patch Picks: Arlington's Best Family-Friendly Restaurants

Here are a few picks from our readers and neighbors.

Each week, Arlington Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more in our Thursday feature called . 

We've looked at great places to watch sporting events, romantic restaurants and non-profits. This week, we asked you—What is your favorite family-friendly restaurant in the Arlington area?

Here are five reader picks, shared via Facebook, Twitter and our on-site comments section:

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  • Located on Broadway in Arlington, the Broadway Diner offers breakfast, brunch and lunch daily.
  • In business since 2009, Fusion Taste serves an extensive menu of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The large and open dining room is warm and inviting, making for an enjoyable place to dine dishes such as jumbo shrimp in shitake sauce, sushi and maki rolls. Fusion Taste's friendly and knowledgeable staff has helped to garner the restaurant a loyal clientele.
  • With reasonable prices and a convenient location, Little Q is a great place to enjoy authentic Chinese food with family and friends. There are 10 tables available to dine-in or take-out is also available. The shrimp with curry sauce and the Mongolian beef are highly recommended. 
  • : With more than a dozen branches in the Boston area and Virginia, the business defines itself as creative, casual and cuisine. It also offers half-price happy hour with full portion appetizers and five cocktail-sized pizzas for half the price between 3-6 p.m.
  • Za Pizza and Salad has been serving the Arlington community for the past seven years. Their gourmet pizzas are creative, delicious and reasonably priced. The chefs and owners take pride in being part of this community and make a substantial effort to use fresh local and organic ingredients. The atmosphere is young and hip while also being family friendly. The staff are quick and very knowledgeable.  Beer and wine are available.

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