Family-Friendly Restaurants & Dining

A Scottsdale icon since 1958. Bubblegum-pink booths, classic sundaes, banana splits, and diner food. The Do-It-Yourself Banana Split Royale is a must. Modest prices, mini arcade.

Huge patio, yard games (cornhole, shuffleboard), and a great American menu. Right next to Scottsdale Quarter's splash pad, bring towels for the kids.

German biergarten energy right in Old Town. Long communal tables, shade trees, lawn games. The sausages are legit, and the pretzel is a must. Kids run around while parents decompress.

Comfort brunch served all day in Old Town. PB&J waffles, S'mores pancakes, and breakfast nachos for the adventurous. Indoor-outdoor patio with a fun, stress-free family vibe.

Valley-wide local family favorite since the '70s. The Indian Bend location has a kids' area with play kitchen and dedicated kids' table. Classic pies, reliably great.

The official pizza of the Phoenix Suns & Mercury. Family-owned since 1974. Gluten-free crusts available. Solid Italian menu beyond just pizza.

Scottsdale's trendiest brunch. Build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, over-the-top plates (chicken & waffles, cannoli pancakes). High-energy, Instagram-worthy. Go early on weekends.

North Scottsdale Italian overlooking Grayhawk Golf Club. Kids can roam the green lawn while you enjoy fire pits, mountain views, and stone-baked pizza. Reservations recommended.

Upscale Mexican with centuries-old recipes. Cochinta pibil, award-winning guacamole, chile en nogada. Multiple locations. Great for a special family dinner.

Artisanal wood-fired pizza in a converted 1930s bungalow. Fresh mozzarella made daily. Voted top 50 pizza in the US. Casual brewpub vibe, great for a low-key family night.

Multiple restaurants at the Boardwalk complex. Grab lunch or dinner before/after the aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, or the arcade. One-stop family day out.