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Flatbread Pizza in Portland welcome families
Flatbread Pizza in Portland welcome families
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15 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Maine

by Kate McCarty
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Flatbread Pizza in Portland welcome families
| Michael B./Yelp
by Kate McCarty

Whether you've got kids of your own or are looking to entertain family visiting Vacationland this summer, finding that perfect kid-friendly restaurant is a bit like searching for the Holy Grail. Families want a menu that will please pint-size and adult diners alike, perhaps some sort of children's play area or entertainment, and most of all, a good beer list. Here's 15 spots around Maine that are in that elusive family-friendly sweet spot.

Note: Seafood shacks are generally kid-friendly destinations as well. Check out the map of 15 Essential Maine Lobster Rolls to find one near you. Map points are listed south to north.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. When Pigs Fly Wood-Fired Pizzeria

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460 US Route 1
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 438-7036
(207) 438-7036
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Kids will love this wood-fired pizzeria’s menu, with plenty of choices for picky palates like pepperoni pizza, burgers, and soft pretzels. Adults will love the craft beer selection, with 20 different taps available, and the friendly servers’ seemingly endless reserve of patience.
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2. Federal Jack's Brewpub

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8 Western Ave
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 967-4322
(207) 967-4322
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The kid’s menu at this family-friendly brewpub in downtown Kennebunkport is surprisingly large, while the beer choices will please the adults in the group. Should restless kids need a break, the game room in the back offers video games, pool, and a claw machine.
Gianluca M./TripAdvisor

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3. El Rayo Taqueria

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245 US Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 494-1000
(207) 494-1000
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Kids will love the Mexican menu at this taqueria and the brightly colored decor. Smaller portions are available for los niños and they’ll love the non-alcoholic frescas that come with a plastic mermaid topper.
Adam H. Callaghan/Eater

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4. Otto Pizza

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159 Cottage Rd
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 517-3051
(207) 517-3051
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All of Otto’s locations are kid-friendly, but the Cottage Rd. location is particularly so, with its garage doors that let kids roam yet stay within eyesight of their parents.
Corey Templeton/Eater

5. Salvage BBQ

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919 Congress St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 553-2100
(207) 553-2100
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Salvage BBQ is loud no matter the clientele, so a few shrieking kids won’t draw any notice. After enjoying kid-pleasing sides like mac and cheese and hush puppies, retro video games will keep them entertained while parents enjoy some much-needed bourbon.
Salvage BBQ

6. Slab Sicilian Street Food

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25 Preble St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 245-3088
(207) 245-3088
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Slab’s large patio and casual service is perfect for large groups and families. Kids will love the carb-y comfort foods that come from baker Stephen Lanzalotta’s kitchen.
Adam H. Callaghan/Eater

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7. Flatbread Company

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72 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-8777
(207) 772-8777
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Sit in the dining room and kids will be mesmerized by the wood-fired oven and the busy kitchen. Kids will love the flatbread pizzas, while adults will be happy with the restaurant’s selection of nitrate-free meats and local vegetables.
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8. Silly's Restaurant

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40 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-0360
(207) 772-0360
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Silly’s expansive menu will satisfy every kind of diner, from young to vegan to gluten-free. The quirky decor will entertain kids, and a selection of games will help pass the time until the food comes.
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9. Buck’s Naked BBQ

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568 Route 1
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-0600
(207) 865-0600
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The kid’s play area is a life-saver for parents who are looking to relax at this casual barbecue restaurant. Buck’s other locations in Windham and Portland are kid-friendly as well.
Brian S./Yelp

10. Watershed Tavern & Brewery

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301 Adams Pond Rd
Boothbay, ME 04537
(207) 633-3411
(207) 633-3411
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This brewpub serves Boothbay Craft Brewing’s beer and a from-sratch menu. Families will appreciate by the cozy tavern vibe and the industrial brewing equipment visible from the dining room. Kids under 12 can order off the special kids’ menu.
Sean R./Yelp

11. Edna & Lucy's

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407 Hallowell Rd
Pownal, ME 04069
(207) 688-3029
(207) 688-3029
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Located near kid-friendly Bradbury Mountain, this casual cafe is the perfect spot to stop post-hike for some filling sandwiches and soups. Don't forget one of the famous donuts for the road.
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12. Frontier

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14 Maine St
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5222
(207) 725-5222
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The global cuisine of this filmhouse, art gallery, and cafe might scare off some picky eaters, but even conservative diners will love chicken tacos, burgers, and loaded fries. The renovated mill space creates a convivial environment in which kids will feel right at home.
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13. Cafe Miranda

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15 Oak St
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2034
(207) 594-2034
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This eclectic menu has something for diners of all stripes, and kids will love the kitschy bathrooms—especially the velvet Elvis themed one.
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14. Thirsty Whale

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40 Cottage St
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-9335
(207) 288-9335
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This nautically-themed tavern in downtown Bar Harbor has family-friendly pub classics like fried mozzarella sticks and grilled ham and cheese. Adults will appreciate the thoughtful list of craft beer.
Jennifer Y./Yelp

15. The Family Dog

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6 Mill St
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2808
(207) 866-2808
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Kids of all ages will love this casual eatery’s menu of hotdogs and hamburgers. Even the dog’s allowed, and kids and dogs alike can play in the fenced-in park.
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1. When Pigs Fly Wood-Fired Pizzeria

460 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904
When Pigs Fly/FB
Kids will love this wood-fired pizzeria’s menu, with plenty of choices for picky palates like pepperoni pizza, burgers, and soft pretzels. Adults will love the craft beer selection, with 20 different taps available, and the friendly servers’ seemingly endless reserve of patience.
460 US Route 1
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 438-7036
Visit Website

2. Federal Jack's Brewpub

8 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Gianluca M./TripAdvisor
The kid’s menu at this family-friendly brewpub in downtown Kennebunkport is surprisingly large, while the beer choices will please the adults in the group. Should restless kids need a break, the game room in the back offers video games, pool, and a claw machine.
8 Western Ave
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 967-4322
Visit Website

3. El Rayo Taqueria

245 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
Adam H. Callaghan/Eater
Kids will love the Mexican menu at this taqueria and the brightly colored decor. Smaller portions are available for los niños and they’ll love the non-alcoholic frescas that come with a plastic mermaid topper.
245 US Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 494-1000
Visit Website

4. Otto Pizza

159 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Corey Templeton/Eater
All of Otto’s locations are kid-friendly, but the Cottage Rd. location is particularly so, with its garage doors that let kids roam yet stay within eyesight of their parents.
159 Cottage Rd
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 517-3051
Visit Website

5. Salvage BBQ

919 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Salvage BBQ
Salvage BBQ is loud no matter the clientele, so a few shrieking kids won’t draw any notice. After enjoying kid-pleasing sides like mac and cheese and hush puppies, retro video games will keep them entertained while parents enjoy some much-needed bourbon.
919 Congress St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 553-2100
Visit Website

6. Slab Sicilian Street Food

25 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101
Adam H. Callaghan/Eater
Slab’s large patio and casual service is perfect for large groups and families. Kids will love the carb-y comfort foods that come from baker Stephen Lanzalotta’s kitchen.
25 Preble St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 245-3088
Visit Website

7. Flatbread Company

72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Flatbread Company/FB
Sit in the dining room and kids will be mesmerized by the wood-fired oven and the busy kitchen. Kids will love the flatbread pizzas, while adults will be happy with the restaurant’s selection of nitrate-free meats and local vegetables.
72 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-8777
Visit Website

8. Silly's Restaurant

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Silly's/FB
Silly’s expansive menu will satisfy every kind of diner, from young to vegan to gluten-free. The quirky decor will entertain kids, and a selection of games will help pass the time until the food comes.
40 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-0360
Visit Website

9. Buck’s Naked BBQ

568 Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032
Brian S./Yelp
The kid’s play area is a life-saver for parents who are looking to relax at this casual barbecue restaurant. Buck’s other locations in Windham and Portland are kid-friendly as well.
568 Route 1
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-0600
Visit Website

10. Watershed Tavern & Brewery

301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
Sean R./Yelp
This brewpub serves Boothbay Craft Brewing’s beer and a from-sratch menu. Families will appreciate by the cozy tavern vibe and the industrial brewing equipment visible from the dining room. Kids under 12 can order off the special kids’ menu.
301 Adams Pond Rd
Boothbay, ME 04537
(207) 633-3411
Visit Website

11. Edna & Lucy's

407 Hallowell Rd, Pownal, ME 04069
Edna & Lucy's/FB
Located near kid-friendly Bradbury Mountain, this casual cafe is the perfect spot to stop post-hike for some filling sandwiches and soups. Don't forget one of the famous donuts for the road.
407 Hallowell Rd
Pownal, ME 04069
(207) 688-3029
Visit Website

12. Frontier

14 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Frontier/FB
The global cuisine of this filmhouse, art gallery, and cafe might scare off some picky eaters, but even conservative diners will love chicken tacos, burgers, and loaded fries. The renovated mill space creates a convivial environment in which kids will feel right at home.
14 Maine St
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5222
Visit Website

13. Cafe Miranda

15 Oak St, Rockland, ME 04841
Cafe Miranda/FB
This eclectic menu has something for diners of all stripes, and kids will love the kitschy bathrooms—especially the velvet Elvis themed one.
15 Oak St
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2034
Visit Website

14. Thirsty Whale

40 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Jennifer Y./Yelp
This nautically-themed tavern in downtown Bar Harbor has family-friendly pub classics like fried mozzarella sticks and grilled ham and cheese. Adults will appreciate the thoughtful list of craft beer.
40 Cottage St
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-9335
Visit Website

15. The Family Dog

6 Mill St, Orono, ME 04473
Catherine A./Yelp
Kids of all ages will love this casual eatery’s menu of hotdogs and hamburgers. Even the dog’s allowed, and kids and dogs alike can play in the fenced-in park.
6 Mill St
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2808
Visit Website

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