London restaurants suitable for kids

[matrignano]

My sister is visiting this weekend with her 7 and 1.5 year olds in tow.
The restaurants I usually go to around my 'hood (soho) don't really seem appropriate for such young kids, as they tend to be lively, have loud music etc.
Was thinking I could take them to Byron once, burgers always go down well with kids.
Any other suggestions nearby or in south ken/notting hill?

[OwenK]

I can't remember exactly where it is so might be a useless suggestion but the rainforest cafe is always a hit!

[PaulHogan]

Ate here successfully with in-laws and their 3 year old a couple of months ago.

http://www.bromptonbarandgrill.com/

[croyde]

If you like Tex Mex, the Texan Embassy on the West side of Trafalgar Sq near the bottom of Haymarket is where I take my kids.

Big plate of free Nachos to start with a killer salsa sauce.

[Pothole]

Sticky Fingers? Off High Street Ken: http://www.stickyfingers.co.uk/

http://www.childfriendly.co.uk/search/form/locatio...

[prand]

Bodeans (American style Ribs/burgers/BBQ etc) on Poland St is great.

Can't believe people recommend the Rainforest cafe, it's pure torture!

[H_Kan]

OwenK said:

I can't remember exactly where it is so might be a useless suggestion but the rainforest cafe is always a hit!

Shaftesbury Avenue, so 5 minutes from Soho.

Yes it's overpriced and the food isn't great but the kids will absolutely love it.

Without a doubt one of my best eating out memories as a kid.

Also, one of the american themed diner/ burger joints would be quite fun. Again, there is one around the Soho/ Piccadilly area called Ed's. They also have one in the Trocadero, which would be fun for the kids before or afterwards.

[Noger]

Used to love Ed's Easy Diner, particularly the chips and gravy, which they want to call Wet Fries

Chilli Dog, chips and gravy and a Rolling Rock was the end of many an evening out.

Certainly fun if you want to be able to point out homosexuals, vagrants and clip joints to the kids

Kettners is close by, and fairly child friendly.

[Melman Giraffe]

OwenK said:

I can't remember exactly where it is so might be a useless suggestion but the rainforest cafe is always a hit!

very expensive and the food isn't very good!!!

[matrignano]

Thanks chaps, quite a few good suggestions there!

[croyde]

And if you want to play it ultra safe, there are Pizza Expresses everywhere.

[OwenK]

I knew it was always overpriced but I thought the food was always pretty good, haven't eaten there in a good while though! Personally I think it's a great place to take the kids.
Hope the weekend goes well whatever!

[H_Kan]

Melman Giraffe said:

OwenK said:

I can't remember exactly where it is so might be a useless suggestion but the rainforest cafe is always a hit!

very expensive and the food isn't very good!!!

True and I said as much in my post, but the kids will love it, which I guess is the main thing here.

[rossc]

Med Kitchen, Gloucester Road. Job done !

[5potTurbo]

My children love Zizzi