Looking for kid-friendly spots in Austin, TX? We've tracked 616 kid-friendly spots, including Shako Mako Halal and O. Henry Museum. The top picks average 5.0★ from real visitor reviews. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a Austin itinerary around them.
Our highest-rated kid-friendly spots in Austin
3220 Feathergrass Ct #128, Austin, TX 78758, USA
Ranked by visitor ratings and reviews
Zach Theater
202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Good BBQ Company
1819 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Micklethwait Barbecue
4602 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721, USA
Republic Square
422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
The VORTEX
2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722, USA
Texas Military Forces Museum
3038 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Go Dance Studio
2525 W Anderson Ln. #530, Austin, TX 78757, USA
Original and Locally Owned Austin Ghost Tours
303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
TCHIADAI
94 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Pease Park Treehouse
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Godsent Coffee
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Observation Deck
Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Austin Duck Adventures
103 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
Warren Wildlife Gallery
1401 Bouldin Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Fiasco BBQ
Fast Friends Beer Company
7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd NB, Austin, TX 78744, USA
Frozen Rolls Creamery
704 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, USA
West Chelsea Contemporary
1009 W 6th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Tau Ceti
E 2nd St &, Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Activate Games
3220 Feathergrass Ct, Austin, TX 78758, USA
The Grove Signature Park
4511 Lacey Cup Dr, Austin, TX 78731, USA
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Pease Splash Pad
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Las Trancas Taco Stand
1210 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Danzversity
7531 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA
Ballet Austin's Butler Center for Dance & Fitness
501 W 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Taco Baby
604 Driskill St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723, USA
Escape Hour Austin
2113 Wells Branch Pkwy STE 4300, Austin, TX 78728, USA
Esquina Tango
209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Bread Boat
1912 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Cuantos Tacos
1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
ClawZania Austin
2525 W Anderson Ln. Suite 288, Austin, TX 78757, USA
Austin River-Skyline View
Austin, TX, Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trl, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Fairmont Austin
101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Haraz Coffee House
500 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite A, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Austin Visitor Center
103 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA
The Escape Game Austin
405 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Dove Springs District Park
5801 Ainez Dr, Austin, TX 78744, USA
Prana Café
1623 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Zero Latency VR - Austin
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd #2760, Austin, TX 78752, USA
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More
1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Kid-friendly spots in Austin, TX typically offer a kids menu, high chairs or booster seats, easy-to-clean tables, and a tolerant atmosphere for the inevitable spilled milk. The best ones go further with crayons, a play corner, or outdoor space where kids can stretch their legs while parents finish their meal.
Of the 616 kid-friendly spots we track in Austin, Shako Mako Halal consistently comes up in reviews as a top pick for families. Check the rating, cuisine, and visitor notes on each business page to pick the right fit for your kids age and your group size.
Most of the 616 spots on this list offer some form of kids menu — chicken tenders, mac and cheese, smaller portions of the main menu. A few are family-oriented enough to skip the formal kids menu and just serve smaller plates on request. Check the menu link on each business page to confirm before you go.
Early dinner (5–6pm) is usually the sweet spot at family-friendly Austin restaurants — quieter dining room, faster service, and you beat the rush. Weekend brunch (10–11am) is the other reliable window. Avoid Friday/Saturday 7–9pm at popular spots unless you have a reservation.
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