Dining options in Greater Miami & Miami Beach abound, and many of them are as much fun for children as they are for parents. Everyone in your tight-knit group can enjoy a beautiful setting with great views, food and service in the destination’s kid-friendly restaurants. Here are some solid suggestions that everyone can enjoy.

Star pizza at Mister O1 — Order the star pizza at Mister O1

Star-Shaped Pizzas in South Beach

The kid-friendly pizzas at Mister O1 in South Beach range from a classic Margherita to the Star Beckham with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, bacon, onions, tomatoes, ranch dressing and basil. These fun, star-shaped pizzas have eight star points that are folded over to form a pocket stuffed with ricotta cheese. A variety of salads are also available, and for adults, there’s a small beer and wine list. Mister 01 has locations throughout the destination

Pizza and wings at Pinstripes — Feast on delicious finger foods with the family at Pinstripes

Bowl, Play Bocce and Eat at Pinstripes

Enjoy bocce and bowling before or while you eat at Pinstripes in Aventura. It regularly hosts kids club sessions focused on a variety of crafts, music and puppet shows. On Wednesdays, children under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. The menu offers a range of pizzas, pastas and sandwiches.

Exterior view of Glass and Vine — Enjoy outdoor dining with the kids at Glass and Vine

Family Dining with a Parkside View

Glass and Vine in Peacock Park in Coconut Grove has a covered outdoor dining area and features a children’s menu with offerings like pasta with butter and Parmesan plus a kid’s burger and chicken tenders, both with fries. While your little ones are munching on kid-sized meals, you can enjoy live music on most nights. Menu options range from truffle fries to crabcakes and charred cauliflower. And when you’re finished eating, there’s a playground in the park outside.

Dine with a Runway View at MIA

94th Aero Squadron overlooks the Miami International Airport (MIA) runway, so fun can be had just by watching the planes takeoff and land. Extra points for anyone who can tell where a plane is going or guess the airline from the color of its wings; the planes fly that close. The restaurant offers a special kids menu. For $12.95, they’ll get a side of French fries or mashed potatoes, soda and ice cream along with a choice of grilled cheese, fish sticks or chicken fingers (among other choices). A fun and family-friendly restaurant with private rooms, 94th Aero Squadron can be great for a kids birthday. The restaurant is full of military memorabilia and has inside and outside seating.

A Revived South Beach Classic for Sweet Treats

The Ice Cream Factory on Lincoln Road in South Beach, previously known as Frieze Ice Cream Factory, is a Miami classic. It’s an old-fashioned ice cream shop and iconic destination that’s fun for kids. Its new rendition has brought back many classic ice cream flavors, like almond pistachio and coffee chip. Top sorbets include Miami-influenced flavors like guava and mango. The store’s pints have art deco-inspired labels, and there are comfy benches for lounging outside.

Mz. Cheezious' Sweet Meltdown — Have a great time eating at Ms. Cheezious

Grilled Cheese Fun for the Whole Family

Ms. Cheezious, located at 75th Street and Biscayne Boulevard in the MiMo (Miami Modern) district, is known for its 1950s kitsch, mid-century architecture and take on grilled cheese sandwiches. This ideal children’s restaurant offers numerous cheese delights for the whole family and also has a large, kid-friendly courtyard and lots of board games. Ms. Cheezious serves unique sandwich combinations, such as chili, American cheese, jalapeños, onions and Fritos on sourdough and a southern fried chicken and cheddar mix on house-made buttermilk waffles. Its food truck, which is often at events throughout the destination, won the People’s Choice Award for Best Food Truck at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival two years in a row.

Mini-Golf Fun & Family Dining in Brickell

Puttshack in Brickell City Centre offers mini-golf that’s fun for kids and parents as well as outdoor and indoor dining (before 8:00 p.m. only for anyone under 18). Kids under 12 (who must be accompanied by an adult) get $8 off of every round of golf. Puttshack is accessible and features shareable foods, such as flatbreads, hummus, Montreal-style poutine and empanadas, all of which can be enjoyed on the rooftop after a round of mini-golf. Kids will love the indulgent desserts, such as the Skrewball Cookie Skillet à la Mode, a chocolate chip cookie with vanilla gelato and a s’mores flatbread.

Citadel Chefs Sampler — Taste it all at The Citadel

Global Food Court Vibes in Little River

The Citadel food court in Little River, near Little Haiti, was inspired by the energy of big food courts around the world. It offers local, artisanal foods, well thought-out cocktails and unique retail outlets. Top picks for kids include United States Burger Service, whose logo is a riff on the U.S. Post Office logo; Sweet Melody ice cream, with flavors such as Abuela’s Flan and guava cream cheese; and Neapolitan pizza at Stanzione Pizza. The Citadel also offers rooftop dining and private event spaces.

Veggie Pizza at Ironside — Have a slice of cheesy goodness at Ironside Pizza

Family-Friendly Pizza & Pasta in Little River

Ironside Pizza is in Miami Ironside, a complex of retail stores and restaurants in Little River. The restaurant offers an appetizing mix of salads, sandwiches and unique pizzas, some shaped like stars, and is located next door to Creating Me, an arts studio where children can explore and invent. The pizzeria has a kid’s menu with pastas and pizzas (some of them gluten-free). Favorites include pizza Margarita and rigatoni with butter, all served with kid-approved fresh lemonade.

Food and Fun in Doral

The Doral Yard in Doral is a dining and entertainment destination in Downtown Doral with several restaurants offering a wide range of options, from Venezuelan rotisserie chicken and charcuterie boards to empanadas, dim sum and arepas. Watch the big game on a big screen and enjoy live music.

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