Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

1. Chick-fil-A

8.8
609 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Fast Food Restaurant · Swann Estates · 35 tips and reviews

John T.John Tesmer: Definitely kid friendly. Try Tuesday night for free kids meal for kids with adult meal purchase.

Benjamin W.Benjamin Ward: Tuesday is Family Night. With the purchase of a combo meal you get a free 4 piece chicken nugget kid's meal.

Amanda M.Amanda Mason: You can trade in the toy from the kids meal for ice cream!

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

2. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

8.9
1101 W Sligh Ave (at North Blvd), Tampa, FL
Zoo · 117 tips and reviews

Heather S.Heather Smith: Free parking with lots of shade! The kids area is great too!

Melanie M.Melanie Merritt: Totally run down. None of the eaterys were open and $8 for a hot dog kids meal. Animals were all so hot. Ugh.

Jeff B.Jeff Borrero Ruiz: Beutiful Zoo full of surprises. Its is really big and can easily take all day to see. Loved all the baby animals seen (esp monkeys). The kids park is just amazing.

Ciccio Cali is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

3. Ciccio Cali

8.5
17004 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL
New American Restaurant · Tampa Palms · 25 tips and reviews

Joshua S.Joshua Shultz: 1000x better than the WOB that use to be here. And actually family friendly in a community that is full of families.

Marisa S.Marisa Starr-Braschler: The Napa Blue is to die for! This place has a very SoHo feel to it. I call it the South Tampa of New Tampa. Love the patio w/live music!

Caitlin W.Caitlin Willard: Spicy Brazilian bowl is delish!

Mom's Place Diner is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

4. Mom's Place Diner

8.2
4816 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Diner · Drew Park · 30 tips and reviews

Thalia G.Thalia Gonzalez: Great family place, love their breakfast!

KirkKirk: Corn beef hash, two eggs, grits, pancakes, large water and bottomless coffee is $8.88, including sales tax. One of the best local spots to have breakfast. Local institution.

Cat F.Cat F: this is a cash only place

Bo's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

5. Bo's Ice Cream

9.0
7101 N Florida Ave (Flora), Tampa, FL
Ice Cream Parlor · Old Seminole Heights · 54 tips and reviews

Scarlett Sherri W.Scarlett Sherri Weeks Ferstl: Get the dipped cones. Good memories!

Tom S.Tom Sweet: Always order a small unless you want diabetes

mandy s.mandy spirito: If you are a stoner and you aren't eating brownie thick & chunkies on the daily, I don't know what your problem is.

Big John's Alabama Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

6. Big John's Alabama Barbecue

8.8
5707 N 40th St, Tampa, FL
BBQ Joint · 17 tips and reviews

Daniel P.Daniel Perez Valarino: I tried Pork, Chicken Mild and Sausage with potato salad and baked beans! Everything was amazing! Maybe to much cinnamon on the beans

Brittany I.Brittany Irish: Try the baked beans and chicken. Their food is really good.

EricEric: Awesome BBQ. Try the Pulled Pork sandwich.

Nicki's Omelette & Grill is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

7. Nicki's Omelette & Grill

8.8
6805 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

CeliaCelia: Omelettes and skillets are fab! Biscuits are homemade and super soft and melt in your mouth. Coffee is so-so. If you’re in Tampa, have breakfast here. Thanks highly recommend it. 👍🏻

Christopher H.Christopher Hetzel: Biscuit debris is amazing!! Nice cheap breakfast place

John A.John Armes: The French Toast on the homemade white bread is freakin AMAZING!!! Trust a fat guy!!

TacoSon is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

8. TacoSon

8.9
7521 N 56th St, Tampa, FL
Mexican Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: If not getting a daily special, get their puerco asado (grilled pork) tacos or Sonora style hotdog. Make sure to get their horchata or Jamaica (hibiscus) agua fresca.

Candicoxx C.Candicoxx Cox: Great food

Adam K.Adam Kitzerow: Original owners of the taco bus! Food is better, with old taco bus pricing. Awesome!

Happy Fish Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

9. Happy Fish Seafood Restaurant

9.2
4046 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL
Spanish Restaurant · Raymond James Stadium · 19 tips and reviews

Christian M.Christian Max: The quality of service was great. It was my first time to eat Peru dishes...and all of them were yummy, delicious

TBOcomTBOcom: This quaint little seafood restaurant is worth the search. Have a delicious plate of seafood lo mein. The Short List: one of our top 5 places to eat before a Bucs game. Read more.

Amber J.Amber James: Best ceviche in S Tampa!

bartaco Hyde Park is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

10. bartaco Hyde Park

8.9
1601 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Historic Hyde Park North · 37 tips and reviews

rae f.rae f: Get. The. Pork. Belly. Tacos. You won't regret it!

Marlon A.Marlon Alaan: Cool place with great tacos and tapas (& ceviche). Free koozie was neat. If you fill out the comment card and give it to the manager, you get a chip for a free taco next time you order.

Zac M.Zac McCormick: The sesame ribeye taco is G2G.

West Tampa Sandwich Shop is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

11. West Tampa Sandwich Shop

9.0
3904 N Armenia Ave (Douglas), Tampa, FL
Cuban Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

David H.David Hevia: This is a true family place. Home cooking and you get spoken to like family. Cubans are the best and the honey Cuban is a must.

J B.J Barnett: Legendary Tampa establishment... The go to spot when in the Bay area.. Authentic Cuban cuisine and atmosphere...

Michael W.Michael Ward: The honey Cuban sandwich is all kinds of awesome!

Sparkman Wharf is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

12. Sparkman Wharf

9.3
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL
Floating Market · Channel District · 7 tips and reviews

Terika W.Terika Wakefield: Enjoy this waterfront family friendly playground with live music, a dining garden, & hopefully great weather. Find mini versions of Tampa's favorite dining spots plus retail spaces to shop.

Betsy & Jason L.Betsy & Jason Lancy: Great spot to relax next to the water! The breeze off the water was awesome even on a hot day.

sarai d.sarai davila: Great Beer selection at the Biergarten!

Holy Hog BBQ is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

13. Holy Hog BBQ

8.6
3503 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews

John T.John Tesmer: Without a doubt, the best, most complete (menu-wise) BBQ restaurant in Tampa Bay. Read more.

H D.H D: Come hungry!

Allison E.Allison Ennis: Brisket Sandwich with a Sweet Tea= Perfection

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

14. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

8.9
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
Park · 67 tips and reviews

Marc V.Marc Vitorillo: Playground is fun for kids and adults. The ground is not all concrete and has that rubbber thingy as a good bouncy layer. Wear a nice hat and sunscreen as the trees planted are new.

Melissa B.Melissa Black: Walking on the Riverwalk, all of the festivals, people watching, the kids park, the dog park, the museums!!!! So much to do!!

93.3 F.93.3 FLZ: One of our favorite places so lay back with our earbuds in enjoying all our favorite songs.

Five Guys is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Tampa.

15. Five Guys

8.0
6431 County Line Rd., Tampa, FL
Burger Joint · West Meadows · 9 tips and reviews

Marcia C.Marcia Contreras Tejeda: All burguers are great!

Cecil J.Cecil James: Always, and I say always, order the large fries. Go out with a BANG!!!!

Sharon F.Sharon Faulk: Share an order of small fries between 2-3 people. Also, little burgers are big enough.