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Discover These 5 Great Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Louisville, KY

Going to restaurants with kids can be a pretty tricky situation. Yes, of course, you want to find ways to show them how to behave in public. At the same time, you don’t want to deal with those chaotic dinners before your child actually polishes these skills. You need a kid-friendly restaurant that will be understanding when your child wants to show off their sparkling (and loud!!!) personality! As a Louisville family photographer, I spend a lot of time chatting with parents and getting insight into the best local places. Here are the kid-friendly restaurants in Louisville, KY, that you need to know about! 

Take A Night Off From Cooking At These Wonderful Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Louisville, KY

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W.W. Cousins

900 Dupont Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40207

W.W. Cousins is a Louisville, KY burger joint with both a physical kid-friendly restaurant location as well as a food truck. Since 1983, this restaurant has been building burgers from scratch while giving families a friendly place to enjoy them. Not only is the atmosphere perfect for kids, but so are the prices! During the weekdays, you can stop by after 4 PM and get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree. 

KingFish Restaurants

3021 River Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40207

KingFish Restaurants has been around Louisville, KY since 1948 providing families with some of the freshest seafood around in a kid-friendly environment. Don’t worry if your kid doesn’t really do fish. The restaurant has a kids’ menu with their staples as well as items such as grilled cheese and chicken tenders. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a fish sandwich or try a broiled seafood platter! 

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Gustavo’s Mexican Grill

401 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, Kentucky 40222

Gustavo’s Mexican Grill is the ideal place whether you want to unwind with some friends and a pitcher of margaritas or enjoy time with your family after Sunday church. They have a vast menu with burritos, tacos, tostadas, and tamales. Their children’s plates will let your child choose between burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, burgers, corn dogs, and chicken nuggets. 

Roosters

10430 Shelbyville Rd #7, Louisville, Kentucky 40223

If you have a hankering for some wings, you need to head over to Roosters ASAP! This casual, kid-friendly restaurant in Louisville, KY, has all the classic bar staples, including some pretty tasty wings. If you want something else, you can try out some burgers, subs, or a pizza. Meanwhile, your child will get to feast on mini corn dogs, mac and cheese bites, burgers, or boneless wings. 

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Captain’s Quarters

5700 Captain’s Quarters Road, Prospect, Kentucky 40059

Captain’s Quarters is located on the Ohio River and gives you dinner with a view. They offer indoor or patio dining as well as dockside service. Your child is going to have a chance to move their legs if they start to feel too cooped up. On the adult menu, they offer seafood, pizzas, and salads. Kids can order chicken tenders, mini pizzas, burgers, or grilled cheeses. 

You Deserve A Stress-Free Night Out At These Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Louisville, KY

With these kid-friendly restaurants in Louisville, KY, your family is going to have the perfect spot to go the next time you want to get dinner. And if you need more recommendations, be sure to stick around! As a Louisville family photographer, I adore supporting parents whether I am telling them about the best local places or working with them to plan portrait sessions so they can freeze time. If you would like to learn more, send me a message so we can get the conversation started!

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I’m Jessica Lagomarcino

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I’ve been in this business for 15 years now, and though I love working with new clients all the time, many of my clients have been with me forever (many for more than a decade now!) I think it’s because we have bonded over the years and smiles and the way their kids change from year to year. Plus, I think it helps that one of my top goals is to make our sessions fun for kiddos and reluctant dads and anybody in between. It’s one of my greatest honors in life to cause your true personalities, laughs, and love for each other to pour out and then to capture it artfully. I think God has given me this skill so that I can preserve for posterity the chubby thighs of your precious baby, the giggles of your kids, and the way that your love looks at you. I can’t wait to make magic together!

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