Restaurant · York
A steakhouse in the middle of York that welcomes children without pretending to be a family restaurant — there's a kids' menu, high chairs and room to get a pram in, and the staff stay friendly and clued-up even when every table is full. The three-course lunch menu is the sensible move with children: meatballs, burger and fries, and a pavlova with berries all get singled out, and Sunday roasts land squarely in food-coma territory. Steaks are cooked properly and the truffle potato croquettes are worth ordering. Two honest snags: it's on the pricier side, and the music can get genuinely loud in the evenings — one visitor described shouting across the table — so lunchtime is the calmer bet. Service can be leisurely when it's busy, which matters if someone's hungry.
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.
A relaxed York pub built on a Roman bath, with visible ruins and a beer garden that makes outdoor seating easy on sunny days.
Pizza in York with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.1★ (774 Google reviews).
A friendly mid-priced pub in the heart of York, rated 4.4 by over a thousand Google reviewers.