There are plenty of family restaurants in the Capital District area that surround Albany, New York. Most have special children's menus and catering services available for parties and banquets and offer an eclectic menu of cuisines from around the world, to ensure that everyone in the family will have something they like available.
Orchard Tavern is a family restaurant with burgers, steaks, and Italian dishes. During pleasant weather, there is an open air patio. The children's menu, available for children 10 years old and younger, offers dishes popular with kids, such as hot dogs, chicken fingers, and spaghetti, at lower prices and served in smaller portions. They often hold parties for special events such as the Super Bowl. An off-site catering service and private room are available for large groups of 25 to 50 people.
68 N. Manning Boulevard
Albany, New York 12206
(518) 482-5677
http://www.orchardtavern.com/
Buca di Beppo is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere. Reservations and orders can be placed online in advance to be ready for you when you arrive at the restaurant, and curb-side take-out service is available for meals on the go. Members of the restaurant's online eClub are entitled to special discounts and free birthday and anniversary treats. Entrees include a variety of pastas and pizzas as well half a dozen varieties of salad. Besides sodas, dozens of varieties of wine and beer are available for customers over 21.
44 Wolf Road
Colonie, NY 12205
(518) 438-4857
bucadibeppo.com
LT's Grill is a locally owned family restaurant started by two childhood friends. The menu is a collection of American classics, salads, seafood and pasta. The restaurant is prepared to cater events anywhere in the Capital District, specializing in "Pig Roast" barbecues. Catering menus are available for any style of party from backyard picnics to weddings, whether you prefer a sit-down or buffet-style service. At the restaurant, live music is provided nearly every Thursday by local bands Dyer Switch, Tom Bird, and Running the River.
2305 Nott Street
Niskayuna, New York 12309
(518) 374-7455
ltsgrillny.com/
Mama's Family Restaurant specializes in Italian pastas and pizzas, but also offers a generous selection of buffalo wings, salads, sandwiches and seafood with both take-out and dine-in service. Catering is available for groups of at least 10. The restaurant boasts a warm decor with a fireplace burning in the corner during appropriate weather.
1218 Route 146
Clifton Park, New York 12065
(518) 371-7313
mamasbistro.com
