Middle Eastern · Brighton
A proper Turkish kitchen on North Street, where the chicken turns on a giant skewer over real coals and the lavash bread comes out crisp and blistered from the same heat. Food lands fast — often inside ten minutes — which matters enormously when someone small has hit the wall, and the staff are warm without hovering. Portions are generous and the platters are genuinely good value; the falafel wrap is flattened so little hands can actually bite it, and the börek, baba ganoush and baklava all get raved about. There are high chairs, a kids' menu, vegan options, room to get a pram in, and tables outside. The inside is cosy and softly lit rather than boisterous, so it suits an early dinner better than a loud lunchtime crowd. Coffee is unusually cheap for Brighton.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Cheap and cheerful Japanese in central Brighton, with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free options.
Lively Brighton chicken spot with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices for mixed-age groups.
Fast, generous peri-peri with a roomy basement, warm staff and bottomless drinks — handy before the seafront, though it queues at peak.