🍔 The Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Buckhead (That Adults Actually Like)

Because soggy fries and sticky tables shouldn’t be the price of parenthood.

About This Guide

Dining out with kids can be a gamble — but in Buckhead, you don’t have to sacrifice ambiance for apple juice. We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly restaurants where the menu works for all ages, the staff doesn’t flinch at spilled lemonade, and parents can still get a decent glass of wine.

This isn’t a list of fast food joints. These are real-deal restaurants with food you’ll crave — and seating your toddler can handle.

The Top Kid-Approved, Parent-Approved Restaurants

1. Superica

📍Buckhead Village
Tex-Mex with energy. Loud enough to drown out a meltdown, tasty enough that you’ll wish the kids weren’t sharing. Coloring sheets and queso? Yes please.
💡 Order this: Tacos al carbón for you, cheese quesadilla for them.

2. Farm Burger

📍Piedmont Road
Fresh, fast, and flexible. Grass-fed burgers, sweet potato fries, and a no-fuss counter setup. Picnic tables outside make cleanup stress-free.
💡 Order this: Build-your-own burger + a root beer float.

3. Flower Child

📍Peachtree Road
Yes, it’s health food. No, your kids won’t notice. Colorful bowls, flexible portions, and a bright, airy space with plenty of stroller room.
💡 Order this: Mother Earth bowl + a kids’ gluten-free mac & cheese.

4. Shake Shack

📍Buckhead Village
It’s a chain, but a good one — and kids know it. Burgers, fries, and frozen custard in a polished, quick-service setting that feels urban but safe.
💡 Order this: ShackBurger + Crinkle Cut Fries (two forks optional).

5. Zoe’s Kitchen

📍Roswell Road
Mediterranean light fare with customizable plates. Great for picky eaters and short attention spans. Indoor and patio seating available.
💡 Order this: Chicken kabob plate + hummus with pita.

6. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

📍Roswell Road
Low-key seafood with a covered patio and kids’ menu that includes grilled shrimp. Buckhead’s version of a beach shack vibe.
💡 Order this: Lobster roll + kids’ fish & chips.

7. Ecco – Buckhead

📍Phipps Plaza
Surprisingly accommodating — ask for a booth and order small plates to share. A little more upscale, better for well-behaved foodies-in-training.
💡 Order this: Roasted Brussels + kids’ buttered noodles.

8. Fadó Irish Pub

📍Buckhead Village
Yes, it’s a pub. But it’s also family-friendly during brunch and lunch hours. Space to spread out and hearty food everyone understands.
💡 Order this: Shepherd’s pie for you, grilled cheese for them.

✅ At-a-Glance: Family Dining Features

Local Parent Tips

• Arrive early: 11:15–11:30 AM is golden hour before crowds roll in.
• Order immediately: Even kid-friendly places don’t beat the toddler patience timer.
• Bring back-up crayons just in case — not all places supply them anymore.
• Don’t skip dessert: Several locations are walkable to Jeni’s, Kilwins, or Starbucks cake pops.

Bonus: Family Brunch Spots

Buttermilk Kitchen – High chairs, killer biscuits, and enough buzz to mask kid volume.
The Flying Biscuit Café – Always busy, always forgiving. Get the grits.

Final Bite

Dining out with kids in Buckhead doesn’t have to mean compromise. Choose your vibe, split a dessert, and toast the fact that no one had to microwave anything.

Tag @AFKATL with your family foodie photos — we love a baby-in-bib brunch pic.