Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Simcoe County

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Simcoe County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

State & Main - Barrie

4.8

4.8 (286)

CAN$30 and under

American

Barrie

About the restaurant

Welcome to State & Main Barrie, your neighbourhood restaurant for elevated comfort food and hand-crafted cocktails. Conveniently located just off Highway 400, we're the perfect stop whether you're on your way to cottage country or exploring downtown Barrie. Surrounded by great amenities and shopping, State & Main brings a vibrant atmosphere to your community. Our diverse menu features everything from steaks and gourmet burgers to refreshing craft beers and signature cocktails. Whether you're a Georgian College student looking for a quick bite during our twice-daily happy hour, or you're enjoying a date night before heading to the Cineplex Theatre nearby, we have something for everyone. With stellar shareables, mouthwatering entrées, and an inviting dog-friendly patio, State & Main Barrie is your go-to spot for comfort, connection, and an elevated dining experience. Come visit us today to see why we're the ultimate destination for quality food, great service, and memorable moments in Barrie.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined 4 days ago

Always a great place to get together with friends. Lively atmosphere, amazing food selection and wonderful staff!

Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.

4.8

4.8 (44)

CAN$30 and under

Brewery

Orillia

About the restaurant

Our Taproom offers a full dine-in and bar experience with full views of our brite-tank room, as well as a full service patio. Offering delectable bites from our Red Seal Chef, Brandon, who utilizes local and fresh ingredients. Find the perfect pairing with our selection of beer, wine, and cocktails today!

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Paul

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect environment for a night out with friends. Great live music, excellent food, fantastic service.

Moxies - Barrie

4.7

4.7 (242)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Barrie

About the restaurant

Moxie's restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxie's has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.

Moxie's is located at Georgian Mall, just minutes up Bayfield Street from Hwy 400. Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has created a menu offering a wide-array of steaks, burgers, pastas and seafood! No matter the occasion, whether it's a business luncheon, a dinner date, or late night drinks with friends, Moxie's offers something for everyone.

Moxie's features daily drink specials and a relaxing patio. We offer a delectable blend of unique cocktails, flavourful wines and a variety of beers to choose from. Next time you’re in the neighbourhood, be sure to pop in!

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ColleenVIP

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

As always another great day at Moxies. Had my favourite meal chicken Madeira rigatoni.

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Experience

New Year's Eve!

Walker House

4.7

4.7 (967)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Port Elgin

About the restaurant

Bruce County’s casual dining and special events destination. Perfect for any occasion!

Our mission is to bring our community together and deliver memorable experiences, as we have done for over 100 years! We serve delicious food in a warm atmosphere with a team that treats you like family.

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Catherine

Dined 7 days ago

Great venue to share a delicious meal and celebrate the season. Friendly and speedy service piping hot meal

Dirty Oar Public House

4.7

4.7 (129)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Innisfil

About the restaurant

Offering casual dining, tasty cocktails and gorgeous views of the Marina. Come enjoy our comfortable, family friendly space where you can enjoy a great meal while watching the game.

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Lorne

Dined 4 days ago

For first time since moving to Friday Harbour. The waitresses were outgoing with great service. The coconut mussels were like so good! Pizza was more topping than dough which we really enjoyed as the crust was super thin. The only negative was the pitta and pizza crust was a little burnt! Ugh!

Bent Taco

4.6

4.6 (248)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Collingwood

About the restaurant

Fresh flavours dominate the experience at Bent Taco. This relaxed eatery specializes in inauthentic Mexican cuisine, served in an eclectic space—complete with an outdoor patio. Choose from a menu packed with tacos, burritos, tortas and ceviche. Spoil yourself with some of the restaurant's amazing nachos, elevated with guajillo, or enjoy a delicious Baja fish tacos, tossed with pickled cabbage and apple. Bent Taco also serves a short-but-appealing list of vegan/vegetarian-friendly fare. The restaurant's intimate space and friendly ambiance provide a nice tonic for a fun romantic date or casual dining with friends. Ice cream sandwiches provide the perfect cap to any meal. Bent Taco is open most days, except Monday and Sunday.

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ramonaVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Fantastic drinks, food, service and ambience! Loved the entire evening. Served so helpful and patient. Beautiful spot and top quality food! Can’t wait to come back!

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Popular dish

Bent Fried Cauliflower Taco Kit

Popular dish

Baja Cauliflower

Beertown Public House - Barrie

4.4

4.4 (811)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Barrie

About the restaurant

Beertown Public House is the destination for the instinctively curious. We fuel your fascination for all things purposefully crafted, whether that's beer, cuisine or design. Our Guests know that life is too short for the ordinary. With 40 beers on tap and over 60 in bottles, there is a beer for everyone. Our Chefs have taken as much time as the brewers to craft everything that goes onto each plate.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 705-999-0212. Please understand we are leaving some space available for walk-in Guests. Please stop by if you’re in the area.

Our team looks forward to serving you!

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Kailey

Dined 7 days ago

Great variety of gluten free options including drinks which were high quality and flavourful. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Was a little loud however it was a busy Friday night before Christmas.

Summitview Family Barbeque

4.4

4.4 (509)

CAN$51 and over

American

Blue Mountain

About the restaurant

Blue Mountain takes "dinner with a view" to the next level with Summitview, a mountaintop dining experience at the top of the mountain. The à la carte lunch menu includes an elevated take on your favourites from the grill including brisket, porchetta, and a delicious selection of fresh salads.

Dinner at Summitview truly brings everyone together with family-style BBQ including homestyle appetizers, off-the-grill entrées, and summer-inspired desserts. Share a meal and the views with a dinner that includes a ride up the Open-Air Gondola!* Proof of reservation required.

*Dinner reservation confirmation must be presented at the host desk, located at the base of the Open-Air Gondola, for complimentary gondola access from 4:30PM onwards. Guests without a reservation must present a valid Play All Day, Explore All Day, or Season Pass to access Summitview via the Open-Air Gondola.

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Meghan

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

We had an amazing time! The food and service was outstanding. We had Michele as our server and she was so kind. All the staff we talked to throughout our dinner was great as well. The view was stunning! Thank you to all the amazing and hardworking staff who made are experience unforgettable!

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Barrie South

4.3

4.3 (225)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Barrie

About the restaurant

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Barrie celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Sadlon Arena & Peggy Hill Community Centre in the Southern end of Barrie, right off of Highway 400. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

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Karen

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great food, great service and reasonable prices. Waitress and manager were so nice. We'll definitely be back!

Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Barrie - Mapleview

4.1

4.1 (75)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Barrie

About the restaurant

Kelseys Original Roadhouse in Barrie, ON is your destination for an awesome and delicious restaurant and sports bar experience! Enjoy our classic Four-Cheese Spinach Dip, juicy double-stacked burgers, and unforgettable chicken wings, all while catching the game on our TVs. Take advantage of daily deals on happy hour and lunch, plus get 1/2 price wings every Thursday. Can't make it in? Order your favourites for delivery or takeout and enjoy Kelseys wherever you are!

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Patricia

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

Kelsey’s always has great food and a warm inviting atmosphere we always have a great time there!

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