10 Family Friendly Places to Eat
If you’re looking for somewhere for a meal out for all the family, try one of Plymouth’s many family friendly restaurants. Our highlighted 10 includes great places for relaxed dining, celebrations and treat dinners for when you just fancy a meal out the house!
See some of our suggestions of family frendly places to eat in Plymouth below, and if this hasn't whet your apetite then check out more places to eat and drink in Plymouth.
Rockfish
Overlooking the ocean and beside the National Marine Aquarium, Mitch Tonks’ Rockfish restaurant and takeaway at Sutton Harbour is a great place for family friendly dining. Offering award-winning sustainable seafood and everything from fish and chips to grilled lobster, Rockfish is the perfect place for a relaxed family dinner.
Steak & Omelette, Plymouth City Centre
One of Plymouth’s best loved, family run restaurants, the Steak & Omelette in Plymouth’s West End is the perfect place for a family celebration! Offering the finest Scottish steaks, top quality lamb and fresh locally caught fish. Highchairs are available for the tiny tots in the party too!
Drake Circus The Barcode
Plymouth's newest leisure and entertainment destination The Barcode has plenty to offer the whole family, with a cinema and indoor adventure golf, as well as a great selection of family-friendly restaurants. Dine at Zizzi for delicious Italian food and the kids can enjoy their Bambini menu, which offers three courses plus a chocacino for just £6.95. Spice lovers can indulge in some peri-peri chicken at Nando's, with their Nandinos menu offering milder options for younger family members. Spice up your life with Las Iguanas with an extensive Latin American menu, or for a relaxed dining experience, head to Cosy Club or tuck into the best burgers, fries and shakes at Five Guys! If the kids have behaved especially well, treat them to some delicious dessert at Kaspa's Desserts!
The Boathouse Café
The Boathouse Café is a seafood café and restaurant set in a unique location in the fisherman’s arches opposite the Mayflower Steps, just a stone’s throw from Plymouth’s historic Barbican. With a seasonal family friendly menu and some of the best waterfront views in the city, it’s a great location for dinner with the family!
Head down to see us on Commercial Wharf this Bank Holiday weekend 🥂🍻
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Boston Tea Party
Based in Jamaica House on Sutton Harbour, Boston Tea Party has been designed in its own unique character. With two floors of seating, a flower enclosed court yard and views across the marina towards the Barbican, Boston Tea Party is perfect for a family brunch or early evening summer supper.
The Terrace Café
Tucked away on the cliff face of Plymouth Hoe, the Terrace Café is the place for eating out with your family in Plymouth this summer whilst enjoying incredible views across the Sound. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a children’s menu and with a fully licensed bar there’s no better way to spend a summer’s evening.
Hook & Line
The Hook & Line, found in Royal William Yard, serves a mix of the freshest seafood delights, caught by local fishing boats, from mackerel paté on toasted artisan bread and fish or veggie tacos, to pan fried scallops, lobster and fries and traditional fish and chips.
Prezzo
Prezzo offers a great waterfront location for families looking to dine in the historic Royal William Yard. With indoor and outdoor seating, a large dining area and delicious menus packed with Prezzo speciality pizza and pasta dishes this family friendly haunt is great for a little slice of Italy on Plymouth’s waterfront.
Platters
If you love seafood, Platters on the Barbican is a fantastic place to enjoy some of the freshest seafood. For 30 years Platters has sources its fish from Plymouth Fish Market, with diners coming from all over the UK for the fresh local seafood and warm welcome from this family owned restaurant.
The sun is shining and everyone is rushing in for the freshest fish on the Barbican
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The Stable
At the heart of the harbour, you'll find The Stable moored in Plymouth's bustling Barbican waterfront. With terrace views out over the riggings, there's plenty to see when you stop in for a pint. Their delicious pizzas break all the rules - with sourdough bases, homemade tomato sauce and locally sourced toppings piled high, we've reached pizza nirvana.
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