Where To Eat Out With Kids In Harrogate

[Updated June 2024] You are always spoilt for choice for somewhere to eat out in Harrogate. There are currently 557 restaurants listed on trip advisor, that’s more than one for every day of the year. Harrogate is known for its eating out scene, however, if you’re looking for somewhere nice to go in the evening, with kids in tow, things can be a little trickier so I’ve compiled a list of family friendly restaurants in Harrogate, which cater well for children without the adults having to compromise.

The ‘Best Value’ One

If you’ve followed us for a while you’ll know the Curious Cow is one of our favourite haunts. Some of the adult mains are a little pricey in my opinion but the food is delicious and there’s always great service. 

However after doing much research into children’s meals I really think their menu offers the best value around. Starters are £1.50, Mains £5.95/6.95 and puddings are £2.00. 

See you all there?! Read more about the Curious Cow here.

The ‘Italian’ One

Al Bivio on Hornbeam Park is popular with families if you’re wanting a fantastic Italian feast, the children’s menu includes a main, pudding and a drink for 11.95.

The ‘Hungry’ One

Cattlemens is also a firm favourite of ours and a fantastic child friendly restaurant in Harrogate. If you haven’t tried their ribs, you need to…immediately. 

Portion sizes are great here so if you’re extra hungry this is the place for you. 

Their kids menu is a tiny £6.95 for a main and dessert. (The picture below is an older version so please ignore the price).

The ‘Posh’ One

William and Victoria or ‘Will & Vics’ to the locals is a longstanding local restaurant which is as old as me (and that’s pretty old) and unlike some fancy restaurants, happily caters for kids.

2 children’s courses are only £12.00. If it’s been around that long you know they must be doing something right!

The ‘Thai’ One

After a recent visit to the Giggling Squid I had to add it to this list too.

Kids starters are £1.99 and mains are all £7.99 which includes a side of rice. Add prawn crackers for £1.99 and all the desserts are £1.99 too. Caramel and Chocolate lollipop? Don’t mind if I do!

That’s fantastic value, especially for somewhere where there isn’t a chicken nugget in sight.

To find out more about my visit Giggling Squid blog.

The ‘Greek’ One

Mykonos Bar and Grill has some amazing reviews on TripAdvisor, but we are yet to visit! Looking at the children’s menu it’s nice to see that there are some Greek dishes to choose from so they can try new things. A lot of kids menus always offer the same things. 

A children’s main course and desert is £8.95. 

The ‘Teen’ One

When your kids are a bit older and start ordering from the adults menu it can be a bit of a shock to the system. With this in mind I’ve added in Portofino, they have a great kids menu for £6.95 which includes a main, dessert and drink BUT they also offer ‘Happy Hour’ all day and night Mon-Thu and until 5pm Fri-Sun.

You can get any starter and pasta dish for £13.95 which is great for older kids who take a bit more filling up. (The speciality pasta version is £15.95 and if you prefer a chicken dish it’s £17.95).

The ‘Posh Pub’ One 

The Pine Marten is gorgeous, have you been in since the makeover?

Their kids mains are £7.95 and desserts are £3.50..no children’s starters though?? However it’s easy to park, has some lovely dishes for the grown ups and offers one of my favourite things; mini desserts with coffee. I wish every restaurant in Harrogate offered this.

The ‘Chain’ One

I like to include as many local independents as I can on the blog but I think Zizzi’s deserves a mention here. Their Bambini menu is 3 courses and a chocacino for £7.95.

Plenty of choice for the grown ups and if you have a Tastecard you can get 2 for 1 on adults courses – Bonus. Plus I’m a sucker for restaurants with trees in.. just me?!

I hope that helps when trying to decide where to eat in Harrogate with kids. This by all means is not a full list of all the child friendly restaurants in Harrogate, if there’s anywhere that you think should be on the list let me know! 

*Please note price are correct at time of posting. I try to check and update regularly.