Best Family Restaurants in Kirkland

"This is another institution that’s located in Columbia City. Geraldine’s is known for serving up some of the best french toast in town and the atmosphere is super cozy. Plus they support small, local vendors in their commitment to using the finest and freshest ingredients."

"Pancakes and french toast to make you remember why these dishes became staples in the first place—plus the most comfortable counter seating in Columbia City."

"I never had crunchy fried French toast before but I was shocked how yummy it was. This place can get crowded so make sure to get there early More reviews"

"If Seattle ever erected a Mount Rushmore-esque monument to its original fish house giants, Duke Moscrip’s visage would be front and center. The guy who established the habit of traveling to Alaska to ensure quality seafood for the masses in the late 1970s begat a chain of eight Puget Sound restaurants that keeps its lineup of prawns, Copper River salmon and famed chowder uber accessible, but remains on the vanguard of coursing."

"Overlooking Lake Union, Duke’s Chowder House, like many other area restaurants, boasts the ‘best seafood in town’. There is something to their claim. The restaurant says they are committed to serving only ‘100% sustainable seafood’, according to their website, and they offer such fares as Mexican Pacific Prawns, Alaska Copper River Salmon, and Dungeoness Crab."

"Sipping local brews in one of the city's most historic and iconic spots: Who could say no to such temptation?. Enjoy lauded beers from the Pike Pale and the Pike IPA to the Kilt Lifter and the Pike Naughty Nellie in a vibrant setting where the antique-covered walls are a feast for the eyes. (Can't make up your mind on which beer to try? Better yet, grab a sampler tray!) Also enjoy tasty pub eats in this bustling subterranean space; try the fish 'n' chips, the Ploughman's Platter, the Pike Poutine or the Puget Sound platter of mussels and clams."

"The Pike Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery in the historic Pike Place Market. The brewery hosts tours of their entire facility along with a tasting session of their speciality drinks every Saturday. They also have a one of a kind microbrewery museum containing authentic pieces and a renowned collection of beer memorabilia."

"Seattle used to be full of global treasures run with care in neighborhood storefronts by home-cooking expats. Now there are only a few, one of the best being this Lebanese mom-and-pop with lovely Middle Eastern food. Prices are strikingly low for the shared hummus plates (try the one topped with lamb and pine nuts), mezze dips and spreads, meat and vegetable kebabs, and family-style platters, which one enjoys in an intimate room with arched doorways, white tablecloths, and pretty filigree light pendants."

"Perhaps the best-kept secret in the city, this neighborhood Lebanese joint is adorable and affordable. Whitewashed walls sparsely populated...Read More"

"Mediterranean , Middle Eastern"

"For sports loving families, it’s important to mention that Seattle is a city that loves it’s sports teams. With the Mariners, Seahawks, and Sounders competing in their signature bright green and navy colors, locals will wear their colors with pride as well. Keep in mind that attending one of these pro-level games will set you back quite a few dollars."

"They use Toast as an ordering system so wait times vary drastically. The chicken Caesar is probably the best thing on the m..."

"Co-managed by the University of Washington, the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the Arboretum Foundation, this public park is quiet and scenic, perfect for couples who want to spend some time bonding somewhere away from the usual hustle and bustle of the city. Among its features are a nature trail, a playground, and an authentic Japanese garden. The park truly comes alive in the summer, when its azaleas are in full bloom."

"Open every day from dawn until dusk, the Washington Park Arboretum is one of the best places to travel in Seattle when you’re on a budget. It’s completely free, and you can enter and exit whenever you want without worrying about ticket stubs. It’s always available, and it’s always gorgeous."

"As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful. On calm weekdays, the place feels really…"

"The Volunteer Park Conservatory is a botanical garden with a multi-room display of cacti, tropical plants, orchids, and other species. Its mission is to advocate and encourage preservation, public participation, and education with respect to the Volunteer Park Conservatory and its plant collection. Friends of the Conservatory (FOC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, plays an integral part in stewarding visitors, providing outreach and education though docent-led tours, plant sales, special events, and interpretative classes for adults and school children, as well as an "Urban Safari" summer camp for grade school youth."

"Modeled after the “Crystal Palace” of London, the Volunteer Park Conservatory is a stunning example of man-made architecture. Glass walls are fitted into steel and iron frames. Victorian-style decorations give an ornate flair to everything from the windows and trellises to the doorknobs and flowerpots."