NYC BABY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT GUIDE - UPPER WEST SIDE
We all have the same concern when it comes to going out to eat with our little ones. It's an ordeal to dress them, pack the supplies, decide on stroller or a Snap N Go with Car Seat and then wander around your hood looking for a restaurant that has the right amount of noise, space to hide you in a corner, enough room up front for your stroller, perhaps a booth for your carseat...
Below are reviews of Upper West Side Restaurants that are Baby and Stroller Friendly, and will get you in and out fast if your babe has a melt down in the middle of your appetizers. It's safe to assume these restaurants are also kid friendly for your toddler or just plain noisy elementary school set.
Baby and Stroller Friendly Restaurants are reviewed with the following criteria in mind:
Room for Stroller at Table
High-Chairs Available
Steps/Stairs
Changing Station in Restroom
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Carmines - (212) 362-2200 - 2450 BROADWAY (90TH STREET)
Chain restaurants are more baby friendly than most, and Carmine's is no exception. The bustling noise tunes out your baby's cries and high chairs are in abundance. The Upper West Side location crowds quickly so you may not be able to wheel a stroller directly to your table depending on the size of your party and the time of day...(view full profile)
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Gabrielas - (212) 961-9600 - 688 COLUMBUS AVENUE (93RD STREET)
This Upper West Side favorite for Mexican is family friendly, has a separate area in the restroom where breastfeeding moms can nurse and has a changing table in case you need to do a diaper refresh. Gabriela's has great tasting steak tacos and enjoyable margaritas for moms who could use a little break...(view full profile)
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ood Enough to Eat - (212) 496-0163 - 483 AMSTERDAM AVE (83RD STREET)
With delicious strawberry butter served as part of the brunch bread roll table setting, Good Enough to Eat is a bit of a mob scene on the weekend with many a stroller lined up street side waiting for an outdoor table during the warm summer months. The rest of the year, it's still a bustling country gourmet favorite with Upper West siders and parents are no exceptions...(view full profile)
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Alice's Teacup - (212) 799-3006 - 102 WEST 73RD STREET (COLUMBUS AVENUE)
Contrary to appearances, this restaurant is NOT BABY FRIENDLY. Little girl friendly? Yes, but infant friendly? No. There are stairs and a tight entryway which are difficult to maneuver and there isn't much room inside to fit a stroller at the table. There is also hot, scalding tea so leave the little brothers and sisters at home when taking the family out for little sandwiches, tea and crumpets...(view full profile)
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Nice Matin - (212) 873-6423 - 201 WEST 79TH STREET (AMSTERDAM AVENUE)
Serving delicious French country fare, and with plenty of space, wide aisles and a baby friendly staff, Nice Matin scores brownie points with local upper west side families by giving them a restaurant to relax in when taking the babies out for an evening stroll...(view full profile)
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Henry's - (212) 866-0600 - 2745 BROADWAY (105TH STREET)
This American Bistro on 105th and Broadway has plenty of space between tables and is great for families with infants in tow. The scene is always a mix of upper west side locals and Columbia University staff and students. Weekend brunch is filled with gurggles and coos so you can be sure your baby is in good company...(view full profile)
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- 551 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (87TH STREET)
For those of you who have never tried a warm, delicious, buttery popover with a side of jam, you are sorely missing out. Popover Cafe isn't just about serving these heavenly treats - the menu is robust and has all of the standard soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and breakfast favorites. More importantly, for new upper west side families there is plenty of room...(view full profile)