Family Restaurants in NYC
 

We are staying at the Intercontinental (46th near Lex. Ave) Would like the name of a few family-friendly restaurants in the area 3rd Ave-5th Ave.
Thanks!

There are really plenty along Third Ave and Second Avenue, and don't neglect checking out some of the offerings right inside Grand Central Station. Down in the basement is the legendary Oyster Bar (which also serves fried fish, etc.)

You don't say your budget but I assume you don't want to spend a fortune, and if you stick to Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Indian, you won't have a problem. What I would avoid are all the national chains in NY -- like TGIF and such. Also, if the weather is warm, lunch from the street carts is very tasty and cheap. Join the office workers sitting on the steps of buildings. My faves are falafel or sausages, but gyros are good too. And, of course, hot dogs.

Enjoy!

You don;t say how old your kids are. If by family friendly you mean prepared for infant with high chairs etc - you're not liekly to find much in this area - since it's mostly business mixed with upscale residential. And you'll do better on Lex or Third - or even 2nd - than on Fifth or Madison

That said - kids beyond the pre-school stage who behave reasonably well will be welcome at all of the casual places in the area. Just be aware that during the week places will be MOBBED at lunch hour with office workers. At dinner time - esp if you eat early - before 8 - you shouldn;t have problems. Just avoid the happy hour places if you eat early.

Don;t know what kind of foods your kids like - but agree that various ethnic places often have the best deals.

You can get pretty good Italian at Caffe Linda on East 49th Street between Lex and Third. Very reasonable prices.

Thanks for the info. My daughter is 8 and we'll be visiting the city on a weekend. We have two packed days of sightseeing planned so I was looking for a comfortable place to dine in the evening.

Midtown Restaurant is very low-key and reasonably priced. Very appropriate for a family, it's also a good spot for breakfast. 155 E 55th St., Btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave. It's a little further north than your hotel, but keep it in mind when you are out & about, you never know where you will end up at dinnertime!
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Your hotel is not far from Grand Central Station (42 & Lex) inside which there are a lot of rest. options including Junior's, a deli type place famous for their cheesecake and Two Boots, a local pizza chain with unusual toppings.

My family loves Tony Di Napoli, 147 West 43rd. Street. Great italian food served family style. Large portions so only order 1 dish for 2 people. A great irish pub with interesting atmosphere is O'Lunney's times square pub, 145 W. 45th, very reasonable and have irish food like Bangers and mash or Shepherd's pie (the best we ever had anywhere) or regular food like great sandwiches and burgers. Another restaurant my whole family likes is a Thai, Vietnamese restaurant Yum Yum Bangkok 658 Ninth Ave, corner of 46th Street, have a prix fixe special for $15.95 that includes 5 courses. Has great spring rolls, steamed dumplings, chicken with noodles and many other choices. Hopes this helps a little, Gail

The original Tony's Di Napoli is very family-friendly, more so than the one in the theater district. It's on 2nd Ave at 83rd St -- a short cab ride or take the subway to Lex & 86th.

Enjoy NYC!