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American Restaurants in Boston that are Family Friendly


Jasper White's Summer Shack3 Locations, $$$
Seating 350 diners, this Summer Shack has become a favored place for all kinds of celebrations from kids’ birthday parties and sports victories, to corporate holiday parties.
Joe's American Bar & Grill11 Locations, $$
Focusing on American favorites from sirloin to seafood to burgers to milkshakes with many locations around the Greater Boston area.
Michael's HarborsideNewburyport, $$$
In a great location right on the water in Newburyport, Michael's offers American cuisine, lots of fresh seafood, and theme nights. Enjoy eating on the deck while the weather is still nice!
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Mike's Food & SpiritsSomerville, $
This is a great restaurant which includes numerous different types of food, including many different kinds of pasta, pizza, calzones, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, seafood, salads and more!
Mr. Bartley's Burger CottageCambridge, $$
If it's burgers you want - you can't really go wrong at Bartley's. Choose from pages of celebrity named creations piled onto toasted sesame buns, and don't forget the sweet potato fries!
Not Your Average Joe's11 Locations, $$
Not Your Average Joe's is a colorful, playful dining venue with a most casual feel. Friendly service, kids menu and a colorful fun atmosphere round out this chain favorite.
S&S DeliCambridge, $$
A classic restaurant located in Inman Square - founded back in 1919 and serving up some particularly yummy breakfast items.
Stephen Anthony's RestaurantMarlborough, $
If you are looking for the 'best breakfast in town and for miles around' you have found it. Stephen Anthony's has been in operation since 1984 serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Sullivans Castle IslandBoston, $$
Grab a snack at Sullivan's during your visit to Castle Island. Hots Dogs, Seafood, Lobster Rolls, as well as a terrific breakfast menu. Don't let the long lines deter you - they move food fast!
Tempo BistroWaltham, $$$$
Tempo's menu of American bistro menu includes everything from Kobe beef burgers and grilled pizzas to braised short ribs and pan-seared duck breast. The bar/restaurant has an inviting upscale yet casual ambiance.
The Ninety Nine2 Locations, $
A great family restaurant that everyone can enjoy!
The Purple OnionNewburyport, $$
A 'not so typical cafe' serving lunch and dinner in downtown Newburyport. Menu features soups, salads, wraps, 'bowls,' sandwiches, quesadillas, and great choices for kids. And it's located right next to a playground!
Willy's PhillysMaynard, $$
Willy's Phillys specializes in fresh shaved steak for all chesse steaks. Rare roast beef slow cooked and shaved ready to order and the freshest bread and produce delivered daily.
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