Restaurant · Bristol
Steak cooked on a hot stone at your table is the draw here, and it doubles as a distraction for children who normally get restless waiting for food — there's something to watch and do. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, and there are vegan options too. Families rave about the flat iron and porterhouse cuts, the selection of butters and sauces to change the flavour bite by bite, and sides like tenderstem broccoli, bone marrow mash and mac and cheese. Staff talk you through the cooking properly and keep an eye on things — one table had a cold stone swapped without asking. It's a social, buzzy room rather than a quiet one, and at £££ it's a treat rather than a weeknight stop, so book ahead. Some sauces underwhelm; the butters are the thing to order.
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.
Roomier inside than it looks, with a kids' menu, high chairs and buggy access — and pho that Bristol families rave about.
Indian in Bristol — 4.8★ (298 Google reviews).
Long-standing family-run Punjabi kitchen in St Nicholas Market — cheap, freshly cooked curries, kind staff, and vegan options; go early for indoor seats.