• NYC has several cool kid friendly restaurants.kids image by Marzanna Syncerz from Fotolia.com
  
  Finding a kid-friendly restaurant in New York City is not as challenging as it may seem. Although Manhattan is considered by many to be the culinary capital of the world with it's five star eateries and varied ethnic cuisines, you can also find several fun and cool places to take the kids for lunch or dinner that have kid-friendly menus and atmospheres that kids will love.
  
  

Jekyll & Hyde

• Jekyll & Hyde, located in the West Village, is a theme restaurant based on the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde that offers a fun, wacky ambiance and a kid-friendly menu including Create-Your-Own-Monster hamburgers and the Dr. Jekyll and the Cannibals sausage, pepperoni, and meatball pizza. Continuous entertainment occurs all day whether you visit for lunch or dinner, and your kids may get the chance to meet Dreadmina the Vampire or Claw the Gargoyle. They are open 365 days a year and accept all major credit cards.
  
  Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant and Bar
  91 7th Ave. South
  New York, NY 10014
  212-989-7701
  jekyllpub.com/
  
  

Good Enough to Eat

• Good Enough to Eat is a fun restaurants for both parents and kids, located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The kids menu is designed and tested by kids and includes favorite dishes such as pancakes, macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, and burger bites. The menu is kid-friendly and written in crayon and the hostess will provide crayons and books for your kids to keep them occupied throughout the meal.
  
  Good Enough to Eat
  483 Amsterdam Ave.
  New York, NY 10024
  212-496-0163
  goodenoughtoeat.com/
  
  

Hard Rock Cafe

• Kids will love this traditional rock-themed restaurant, located in the heart of Times Square. Decorated in classic rock memorabilia, including items from the Beatles and the Ramones, kids will also be able to see displays of stage costumes by more contemporary performers such as Gwen Stefani and Madonna. The ambiance is fun and loud, so it's the perfect place to take kids when they're being a bit too rowdy. The menu includes popular favorites such as hamburgers, chicken tenders, and nachos. Kids and parents will enjoy the central location for the views of the Times Square area. All credit cards are accepted.
  
  Hard Rock Cafe
  1501 Broadway
  New York, NY 10036
  212-343-3355
  hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=99&MIBEnumID=3