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Family Friendly Restaurant Options

Patch Picks some of the best restaurants to visit as a family

If you're looking for a restaurant to take the kids, you've come to the right place. We found some local restaurants that are family friendly.

  1. The Iron Horse
    20 Washington Ave., Westwood
     has been a popular eatery in Westwood since 1972, with a tradition of good food and a family atmosphere. Known for its stuffed cheeseburgers and railroad fries, The Iron Horse has a fun environment and welcomes families.

  2. Pop's Burgers
    255 Pascack Road, Washington Township
    A locally-owned fast food restaurant,  in Washington Township offers hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and more. The casual eatery also has a kids' menu so the little ones can choose an order all their own.

  3. Pompilio's Pizza
    223 Westwood Ave., Westwood
    If you're in the mood for pizza and other Italian dishes, you can bring the family to  in Westwood for a casual night out. The menu includes a variety of pizzas and toppings as well as pasta dishes, salads and sandwiches. A kids' menu is also available.

  4. La Toscana Pizza and Italian Family Restaurant
    626 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge
    With family in its name,  in River Edge is somewhere you can take the kids. The eatery offers pizza and pasta for diners in a small, friendly and well decorated environment.

  5. Jersey Boys Grill
    704 River Road, New Milford
     in New Milford doesn't just offer food. It also provides live music and entertainment, along with its extensive menu. The eatery offers appetizers, salads, soups, pizza, burgers, sandwiches and additional entrees, along with a "Little Rascals" children's menu.

  6. What's Cookin'
    201 Main St., New Milford
    More than just a catering place,  in New Milford is known for its pasta nights and cozy feel. The eatery offers a variety of pasta dishes, chicken, seafood, burgers, salads and sandwiches.

  7. Soprano's Pizzeria
    368 River Road, New Milford
    The family-friendly  in New Milford serves more than 20 different pizza toppings for its customers. In addition, there are stromboli, calzones and wraps, as well as Family Combo Dinner Specials.

  8. Brain Freeze
    370 River Road, New Milford
    Located next to Soprano's Pizza,  offers frozen treats that can be enjoyed by families. Ice cream, sherbet, Italian ices, frozen yogurt, frozen custard, ice cream cakes and pies are all on the menu.

  9. Bensi
    387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale/459 State Rt 17, Hasbrouck Heights
     is a small chain of 24 restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that offers Italian food at a reasonable price. Menu options include pizza, pasta, steaks, salads, Italian sandwiches, seafood, dessert and children's menu.

  10. The Ivy Inn
    268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights
    Covered in ivy, which gives  its name, this restaurant offers a dining experience that can be enjoyed by all. There are a variety of food options from pasta dishes, to meats and seafood. There is live piano music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and brunch Sundays.

What other family friendly restaurants do you know of? 

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