Located at the downtown aquarium, this restaurant's seating is surrounded by 150,000 gallons of aquarium with views of sting rays, sawfish, guitarfish and more. Open for lunch and dinner, it features menu items such as seafood specialties, chicken, steak, pasta and decadent desserts. The restaurant has a children's menu and hosts children's birthday party events. Many restaurant patrons also visit the nearby train ride, aquatic carousel and Ferris wheel.
Aquarium Restaurant
410 Bagby St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-223-3474
aquariumrestaurants.com
This teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant with two locations in Houston features tableside hibachi grills and knife-juggling theatrics from the chefs. The restaurant offers steak, chicken and seafood as well as a children's menu with small portions. Parents can order sushi and sake, and the kids are entertained throughout the meal. The typical lunch or dinner has several different courses, including an appetizer, main course, tea and dessert.
Downtown Location
1318 Louisiana St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-659-8231
benihana.com
Westheimer Location
9707 Weistheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042
713-789-4962
benihana.com
Situated in the theater district and featuring a 35-foot Stevie Ray Vaughn Gibson Firebird guitar, the Hard Rock Café in Houston is a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience for guests of all ages. Many families visit this restaurant while on vacation or for special occasions to enjoy the rock and roll memorabilia throughout the restaurant and to shop in the on-site gift shop. The food is American fare, such as hamburgers and French fries, and the children's menu features smaller portions.
Hard Rock Café
502 Texas St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-227-1392
hardrock.com
Serving decadent sandwiches, wraps, salads, cookies, cakes, cupcakes and other gourmet desserts, the Dessert Gallery Bakery and Café has two locations near downtown Houston. Many adults feel like kids again in this restaurant, and actual children enjoy the "Design Your Own Cookie Platter" and "S'mores Pupu Platters." The restaurant also has games and kids' activities to keep everyone entertained.
Post Oak Location
1616 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
713-622-0007
dessertgallery.com
Kirby Location
3600 Kirby Dr.
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-9999
dessertgallery.com
