Clover Food Lab FIN is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

1. Clover Food Lab FIN

9.0
160 Federal St, Boston, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Financial District · 9 tips and reviews

Sebastien L.Sebastien Latapie: Large location with conference room and HUGE center table. Excellent vegetarian and vegan food

Becka S.Becka Simon: Everything!! Seriously. However, the BBQ Seitan & Meatballs are the best.

Youssof M.Youssof Mal: Mushroom Sandwiches are always great!

James Hook & Company is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

2. James Hook & Company

9.0
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 90 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Go in for one of the best lobster rolls in Boston. The line moves quickly.

Gilt CityGilt City: Absolutely the best Lobster roll in Boston.

Ellie R.Ellie Rountree: Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder. Sprinkle with Old Bay. Be happy.

Crave - Mad for Chicken is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

3. Crave - Mad for Chicken

8.2
75 Kneeland St, Boston, MA
Korean Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 20 tips and reviews

Kristine W.Kristine W.: Sushi pancake is a must-try! Essentially a round, crispy flatbread with ALL the sushi toppings. Sliced like a pizza so it's great for sharing.

Sue Y.Sue Yee: Chicken, crab rangoon's, sushi is great.

Jacquelin H.Jacquelin Ho: GET THE FRIED CHICKEN

Clover Food Lab DTX is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

4. Clover Food Lab DTX

8.2
27 School St (Province St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 20 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: Soda is made to order and it's the perfect lunch spot cuz they tell you what the approximate (and short!!) wait times are. Healthy, creative & nevertheless amazing vegetarian/vegan goodness

Matej M.Matej Mavriček: Bridgeport sandwich or anything with fried mushrooms is great. Excellent veggie options. Chickpea fritters (aka falafel) is also good. Hummus is solid.

Ajanta P.Ajanta Phatak: chickpea fritters, the Mezze platter and toasted tomato cheese sandwich were all excellent

Kane's Donuts is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

5. Kane's Donuts

9.1
1 International Pl, Boston, MA
Donut Shop · Financial District · 17 tips and reviews

Dema A.Dema Alissa: The best doughnuts in town. Go early to find your flavor 😋

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Pricey. $3.25 a donut is steep but at least you're getting a premium product

Seth T.Seth Taplin: The gluten-free selection is amazing! There was a lemon poppyseed as well as the usual chocolate and old fashioned, and trays FULL of them.

Sam LaGrassa's is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

6. Sam LaGrassa's

8.9
44 Province St (btwn Bromfield & School), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Boston · 108 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Their Romanian pastrami is incredibly good. Seriously it's amazing stuff. Make sure to get some of their steak fries too!

JasonJason: Pastrami pastrami pastrami. Best I've ever had.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: The best New York style deli north of New York.

Shawarma Falafel is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

7. Shawarma Falafel

7.8
26 Province St, Boston, MA
Falafel Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 14 tips and reviews

Roey T.Roey Tzezana: The falafel and the shawarma are great. I love the spices and sauce they use. The dishes are a bit small, but very tasty and filling. I would definitely come again when in the area.

Erika R.Erika Roberts: Falafel wrap up is good. This place is also vegan friendly! Plus, the staff is super kind and will watch out for any dietary needs or complaints

A S.A S: The owners are adorable! Food-wise, you have to try the baba ghanoush, what smoky flavors.

Bonapita is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

8. Bonapita

8.1
49 Franklin St, Boston, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 8 tips and reviews

Terence C.Terence Chan: Meatball pita was quite good. Nice blend of flavors. A little on the salty side but the fresh made pita was very well done. 3.5/5

Brendan O.Brendan O'Neil: Get the bonapita meatball in a pita

Cristina S.Cristina Silva: Pita bread is so fresh and yummy. Also try their black tea with sage!

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.4
45 School Street (btwn Chapman & City Hall), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Downtown Boston · 45 tips and reviews

Fouad E.Fouad El-Nemr: Best Oysters in Boston. They are unbelievable! The steaks are huge and juicy. If you like sweet potatoes, they have the best mashed sweet potatoes too. Definitely a top 5 restaurant in Boston

Kristen C.Kristen Copell: Come into the beautiful bar and have a delicious sizzling steak with a great glass of red wine!

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Located along the Freedom Trail. Its a chain with consistently great steaks. Better than the Smith & Wollensky's here. After dining, cross over to the Parker House for Boston Creme Pie & some history.

mmMac n' CHEESE is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

10. mmMac n' CHEESE

7.8
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Downtown Boston · 22 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Sylvester: Great Mac n cheese. I like the buffalo chicken Mac n cheese. Fun to watch them toss the Mac n cheese in the pan in front of you. Can be a bit slow when crowded- but well worth the wait!

Richard H.Richard Hardison: Some of the best mac n' cheese I've ever tasted. Hands down.

Jen L.Jen L: The large is too big for one person; trust me, it's filling! Sooooo yummy...

Boloco is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

11. Boloco

8.1
50 Congress St (at Exchange Pl.), Boston, MA
Burrito Restaurant · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews

Eliza R.Eliza Rosenberry: classic mexican with fajita veggies, whole wheat tortilla, hot sauce, and a strawberry smoothie to top it off. get a free bolocco card for rewards.

Chris W.Chris Wilcox: Get the Summer with Steak (add guacamole for $1) and pair it with a Jimmy Carter Shake

Ezra E.Ezra Englebardt: Buffalo chicken burritos are the best! Read more.

Chacarero is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

12. Chacarero

8.2
101 Arch St (btwn Franklin & Summer), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Boston · 40 tips and reviews

Brendan O.Brendan O'Neil: Massive sandwiches, order with everything on it. Long line at lunch but it moves very fast.

patrick r.patrick ruster: Order the BBQ over the 'Regular' if you prefer more tender meat on your sandwich...

Colin d.Colin du Mée: Awesome sandwiches from Chile!

Bon Me is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

13. Bon Me

7.8
Dewey Square, Boston, MA
Food Truck · Downtown Boston · 35 tips and reviews

allie b.allie beauchesne: I go here multiple times a week for noodle salad with whatever meat special they offer. So delicious. Friendly service. The line may be long but if that's the case it's probably a beautiful day!

Brendan O.Brendan O'Neil: Ask for the jalapeños on the side, always a solid call

Debbie H.Debbie Holland: Best food truck in Boston. Noodle salad is awesome!

Villa México Café is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

14. Villa México Café

8.1
121 Water Street, Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 3 tips and reviews

Joseph D.Joseph Dineen: Even though it doesn't say it, tacos come with cheese. Excellent value, love the black spicy salsa.

Enig M.Enig Mue: Long lines and huge burritos.

Adam B.Adam B.: Authentic Mexican tasty goods!

Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Downtown Boston, Boston.

15. Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre

8.7
106 Boylston St (at Tremont St), Boston, MA
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Boston · 11 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Sullivan: Fantastic old theatre, sight lines are great as are the acoustics, the seats are tight though and the lobby can get very crowded.

StephanieStephanie: Decent theater. Not the best views from the sides, typically tiny seats.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: This venue is closing for at least a year as Emerson University tries to figure out what to do with it. It might turn into dorms, classrooms or a new dining hall.