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Finding a restaurant the whole family can agree on isn’t always easy, but Arlington has plenty of spots that make dining out with kids a little more fun—and a lot less stressful. From casual patios and live music to wood-fired pizza and crowd-pleasing comfort food, these local favorites offer welcoming atmospheres, kid-approved menus and something parents will actually enjoy too.
Chuck E. Cheese’s Adventure World
Best for: Combining a meal with active indoor play
Of the more than a dozen Chuck E. Cheese locations around DFW, this one in Arlington is in a world all its own. Think beyond pizza and arcades. Your little ones can spend hours of active play inside this three-story, 12,000-square-foot attraction. The indoor playground has got a trampoline zone with slides and a soft superhero-themed area (both for kids under 56 inches), and another play area specially for toddlers. (Don’t forget to wear your socks!) There’s even a mini soccer court and, of course, a light-up dance floor.
Open since last November, it’s the first-ever such attraction from Chuck E. Cheese, which is approaching 50 years in business, and only one of a handful in the U.S. It’s all designed specifically for kids 3–8 years, although there are no height restrictions to step inside and keep a closer eye on them. Plus, Chuck E. Cheese has their own Kid Check system in place with UV-stamps (or stickers for babies) when you enter. It’s an extra measure of security to make sure everyone in your brood sticks together after playing and eating, which brings us back to the menu…