Joe's American Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

1. Joe's American Bar & Grill

8.0
181 Newbury St (btwn Dartmouth & Exeter), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 144 tips and reviews

David S.David Sadigh: Warm service - kids friendly place and tasty NY Strip and pizzas: we'll be back !

Luis F.Luis FS: Great kids menu and also free wifi

ABCDABCD: Buffalo wings are nice but not spicy enough. Kids meal - pasta is ordinary. Lobster roll - expensive, roll is buttery and ice but lobster too much sauce added.

The Friendly Toast is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

2. The Friendly Toast

9.1
35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Prudential - St. Botolph · 46 tips and reviews

Kent B.Kent Bowery: Pumpkin pancakes and the New Hampshire omelette (bacon, goat cheese, asparagus). So good!!

Kaely G.Kaely G: Really cool decor and atmosphere, great service, and delicious food! Eggs Benedict and waffles are great and the Nitro cold brew on tap is delicious!

Xavier S.Xavier Solé Acha: Awesome brunch and lunch! Omelettes, sandwiches, burgers, burritos... Everything's great!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

3. Shake Shack

8.3
234-236 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Back Bay East · 55 tips and reviews

fiona c.fiona chan: great burgers, awesome cheese fries! 🍔🍟

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Good burgers, good sides, good shakes but a tad too expensive

AliAli: It’s very delicious and I used to eat there weekly 😋

Ben & Jerry's is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

4. Ben & Jerry's

8.6
174 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Back Bay East · 16 tips and reviews

Angel S.Angel Saleh: Everything... It's ice cream!!! Salted caramel milkshake is fab.

Philippe B.Philippe Bossin: Ask for a free sampler!

Jason L.Jason Landry: Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl is the bomb! But don't eat it all, or I'll be pissed!

Amorino is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

5. Amorino

8.9
249 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Back Bay West · 42 tips and reviews

Enrico S.Enrico S: Best Italian gelato I had in the states. Pistacchio and nocciola are delicious. Definitely pricey but it is worth it.

tereesestereeses: Best tasting gelato at a reasonable price. Cute and fancy with rose-designed cones.

Cristina R.Cristina Ruiz: Pistachio, coffee, chocolate, and chocolate-hazelnut in a cone

Luke's Lobster is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

6. Luke's Lobster

8.4
75 Exeter St. (Boylston), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 59 tips and reviews

irenescoirenesco: Delicious lobster bisque combo with lobster roll and vinaigrette slaw

Ha D.Ha Diem: My favorite lobster roll of all time! Huge chunks of fresh lobster in a perfectly buttered roll paired with a handcrafted soda, cape cod chips and a pickle MMMM what's not to love.

Annalisa S.Annalisa S: So cute! The lobster is fresh and delicious and the service is fast. Would definitely recommend this place!

Georgetown Cupcake is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

7. Georgetown Cupcake

8.6
83 Newbury St (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon), Boston, MA
Cupcake Shop · Back Bay East · 113 tips and reviews

ElsaElsa: Love the chocolate/vanilla cupcake - chocolate cupcake is SO moist and the vanilla frosting is SO creamy!

Boston.comBoston.com: Washington, D.C.’s superstar cupcakery has finally migrated north to Boston, bringing a luscious Red Velvet cupcake topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting and a charming red-fondant heart.

Wejdan ✨Wejdan ✨: Try apple caramel before its winter!

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

8. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.8
4 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Back Bay · 70 tips and reviews

Dominique L.Dominique LEFEBVRE: Jumbo lump crab cakes - baked lobster Tilapia - Lobster Carbonara are equally good. I would bet other dishes are too. Attentive & discrete service : a place to come back soon !

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday at Maggianos with a tasting from 5 to 7pm (at the bar) along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Julie B.Julie Brezovar: Good atmosphere and food. Portions WAY to generous.

Charles River Bike Path is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

9. Charles River Bike Path

8.6
Charles River Bike Path, Boston, MA
Hiking Trail · Prudential - St. Botolph · 18 tips and reviews

Rorriz_ D.Rorriz_ Dhawi: Love this place especially the kids area playing it's just fun and my baby enjoy it 💕

Victor G.Victor Gonzalez: Run 7 miles

BikaboutBikabout: Vehicle-free bike/walk path spanning both sides of the Charles River in a 17 mile loop, with direct access to many parks and playgrounds but almost no food.

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

10. sweetgreen

9.2
659 Boylston St (Boylston Street, btwn Exeter and Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Salad Restaurant · Back Bay East · 93 tips and reviews

Bre R.Bre Roz: This salad was amazing, and the lemonade, fabulous!

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The Kale Caesar salad is delicious!

RimaRima: Download the app for $5 off your first purchase!

Fogo De Chão is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

11. Fogo De Chão

8.4
200 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA
Brazilian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 67 tips and reviews

Federico C.Federico Creatini: Th lamb T-bone is amazing!

Alex B.Alex Borodkin: If you like meat in your mouth come here

Josh V.Josh Valentine: Eat until you die.

Dig Inn is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

12. Dig Inn

8.6
557 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Restaurant · Back Bay East · 33 tips and reviews

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Tons of healthy and fresh options! I loved the build your own seasonal salad with roasted shocked thighs. Try the beet ketchup!

NajlaNajla: Too healthy for me. The quinoa waffle was nonetheless great, yet small.

🎅🏽 ..🎅🏽 .: The fish and sweet potato 👌

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

13. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

9.1
220 Clarendon St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Back Bay East · 86 tips and reviews

Wendy L.Wendy Lin: Amazing but basically a meal! Worth it every once in a while :)

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Famed for their chocolate animals, these confections are as delicious as they are adorable.

Lynne V.Lynne Viera: best hot chocolate you will ever have. choose from milk, dark or white. also beautiful chocolates including their signature mouse and other seasonal specials like penguins & ghosts. In Harvard Sq too

Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

14. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.1
131 Clarendon St, Boston, MA
Bakery · Prudential - St. Botolph · 189 tips and reviews

Alisha B.Alisha B: rly good! highly recommend trying the whole menu

JennaJenna: The raspberry seltzer will change your life.

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: The Breakfast sandwich is amazing.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

15. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
115 Huntington Ave Ste 181 (at Belvidere St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 174 tips and reviews

BoraBora: Best cheesecake place in Boston but i don't suggest food .

Tarik C.Tarik Celik: Strawberry cheseecake

Anton K.Anton Kotenko: If you'll ever be in Boston, Cheesecake Factory is a first place to go if you really want to eat. Any of them. Huge tasty portions. Any salad, pasta or burger. All great. But huge. No ads.