DINING OUT WITH KIDS?

By Heather Hamilton-Post

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the family restaurant scene, dining out with children can feel intimidating. Luckily, there are plenty of places around the Treasure Valley designed to accommodate the re ned palate of your pickiest eaters. Try these restaurants for excellent food, family-friendly atmospheres, and great specials.

With Treasure Valley locations in Boise and Eagle, Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery o ers something for the whole family. From burgers to buttered noodles, kids can enjoy familiar yet thoughtfully crafted foods while parents choose from menu items that feature the best of the northwest. Parenting leave you thirsty? Enjoy handcrafted spirits from Bardenay’s small batch distilleries while you dine!

Twelve eateries (and two bars) make e Warehouse Food Hall the land of the limitless, which is perfect for families with divergent tastes. is marketplace provides a variety of food and drink options, whether you’re looking to ca einate, unwind, or feed a hungry family. Vendors set their menus, but you’ll nd plenty of kid favorites like mac & cheese, wa es, and burgers for all.

A local favorite, Boise Fry Company upholds the potato, an Idaho favorite and king of kid food—and they’ve got delicious burgers and plenty of sauce options. Whether you hit up the food truck or the downtown Boise location, expect an atmosphere that is remarkably easy going, and perfect for families who aren’t looking for fussy. With gluten-free options and tasty vegan burgers, this Idaho staple checks all the boxes.

If you want to feel good about what you’re eating, check out Life’s Kitchen, founded in 2003 by Rory Farrow. e cafe o ers a diverse menu of family favorites, but that’s not all—they’re providing job training (over 550,000 hours!) to almost 800 young adults and charitable meals to community members in need.

Named for Highway 75 where they began at the Hailey Farmer’s Market, Calle 75 Street Tacos, pronounced “ki-yay”, has been around since 2008 and o ers a variety of delicious family recipes. Mike and Rosie Weems serve up authentic, handcrafted Mexican street food for folks of all ages in a warm, friendly atmosphere.