Great dining spots abound in San Antonio, but things can get complicated when you have kids in tow. Fortunately, many Alamo City eateries and drinkeries take the whole family into account, providing appetizing meal options for the little ones as well as opportunities to play.

These 20 bars and restaurants offer fun for the whole family, and some are even pet-friendly, as well.

Cheesy Jane’s 4200 Broadway, (210) 826-0800, cheesyjanes.com Cheesy Jane’s serves up grilled burgers from its brightly-hued flagship location at Broadway and Hildebrand. The family-friendly spot also has a coloring kids menu. Credit: Sanford Nowlin
10. The Cove
606 W. Cypress St., (210) 227-2683, thecove.us
“The vibe is nice in here — they have both indoor and outdoor seating so I can imagine in the warmer weather that it’s a good evening spot!” – Tyler W. Credit: Nina Rangel
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Box Street All Day Multiple Locations, theboxstreetsocial.com While both locations of this brunch-focused eatery offer coloring kids menus, the Hemisfair spot is within walking distance of one of San Antonio’s best playgrounds, Yanaguana Garden. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Box Street All Day
Burleson Yard Beer Garden 430 Austin St., (210) 354-3001, facebook.com/BurlesonYard Burleson Yard Beer Garden has made a splash with its huge array of activities such as a large play area for kids, table tennis, hammocks, giant flat-screens and live music. Credit: Photo via Instagram / burlesonyardbeergarden
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Texas Dog Co. & Beer Garden 4302 Hyatt Place Drive, texasdog.co This dog-friendly spot features a full bar and food truck park, sand volleyball courts, kid-focused playground and gated dog runs. Credit: Photo via Instagram / benjiandtasha
Brooster’s Backyard 815 Pleasanton Road, (210) 253-9104, facebook.com/BroostersBackyard This kid- and pet-friendly Southside venue offers live music, DJs, chancla-throwing contests and Lotería nights on its spacious patio. Credit: Photo via Facebook / Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse
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Cherrity Bar
302 Montana St., (210) 598-0496, cherritybar.com
Seated comfortably at the corner of Cherry and Montana streets on the East Side, Cherrity Bar covers nearly an entire city block. The spot boasts “a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where all are welcome,” and also hosts family-friendly karaoke on Thursdays. Credit: Nina Rangel
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Biff Buzby’s Burgers Multiple Locations, biffbuzbys.com Biff Buzby’s new Nacogdoches location — which formerly housed Windmill Ice House — features plenty of patio seating, as well as a kids’ playground. Credit: Michael Karlis
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen 103 E. Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen’s expansive patio space is both kid- and pet-friendly. The spot also offers a kids menu. Credit: Jace Gertz
Backyard on Broadway 2411 Broadway, (210) 634-1405, backyardonbroadway.com Backyard on Broadway recently debuted new renovations with updates including outdoor shades and fans installed in the spot’s backyard space. What the little ones will care most about, however, is the spot’s playground area. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Backyard on Broadway
Big’z Burger Joint Multiple Locations, bigz-burgerjoint.com Big’z Burger Joint has three locations across SA. The family-friendly burger spot features large outdoor play areas. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
The Good Kind guarantees fresh and local whenever possible, so you can enjoy the fresh air of the garden-like outdoor dining area knowing what you’re eating is fresh, too. Check the calendar before your trip and you could catch yoga, pop-ups, trivia and more. Credit: Courtesy Photo / The Good Kind
Alamo Beer Co. 202 Lamar St., (210) 872-5589, alamobeer.com Alamo Beer Co. is always a good idea when you’re looking for somewhere to take the family to post up and grab a breath of fresh air. Located next to the historic Hays Street Bridge, the kid- and pet-friendly downtown brewery offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy refreshing eats and drinks. Credit: Photo via Instagram / thedustinwray
El Chaparral Multiple Locations, elchaparral.com El Chaparral’s three locations feature various kid-friendly amenities, including a playground and a game room. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Willie’s Grill & Ice House Multiple Locations, williesgrillandicehouse.com Texas-based chain Willie’s Grill & Ice House promises a family-friendly atmosphere and “fun for the kids.” Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Rancho 181 13514 US-181 N., (210) 540-4839, facebook.com/Rancho181 Food truck park Rancho 181 opened on the South Side in 2022. The spot offers live music, yard games, and separate play areas for kids and canines. Credit: Photo via Google Maps

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