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Dining with kids on the UES

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We have one dinner on UES, adults would like non diner, pizzeria, burger setting but have two picky children, any suggestions, and leaving them home not the option. Don't want any place that kids are completely unwelcome.

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    1. re: nats79

      Beyoglu is a good idea, lots of interesting variety for adults and kids can go with a simple shish kebab or Turkish burger or pizza equivalent. Funny to see Orsay recommended, since it's known for being an expensive "ladies who lunch" place and not the sort of place I would think children would enjoy.

        1. re: StevenCinNYC

          I haven't but based that on reviews, Zagat calls it the successor to Mortimer's, and the opinions of friends who have been.

          1. re: City Kid

            I think Orsay does a very good job with classic French food.

            Personally, I'm not concerned about who is dining around me, and I certainly wouldn't recommend it with an infant or toddler, but assuming the kids are a little older than that, they should be able to order items that they would enjoy which seems to be the primary concern of the OP.

            It's really not a "ladies who lunch" place, but the crowd tends to be a little older and very UES. I can understand your friends perhaps not liking the crowd, but I've only had positive experiences there, and I certainly would return. FWIW, I don't find Zagat particularly insightful, but looking at the Zagat reviews online, they're mostly very positive. The New York Times gives two stars and makes it a Critic's Pick as does NY Mag. I've gone there with friends who have lived all over the world, including Paris, and they like and go back, too. Apparently it occupies the space that was once Mortimer's so I'm not sure what calling it a successor to Mortimer's means that is negative.

    2. Atlantic Grill - Third Ave. and 77th Street

      Vermicelli - delicious Vietnamese - Second Ave. and 78th Street

      1. Orsay has great burgers but is really excellent for everything else, too. Plenty for kids and adults.

        1. Cascabel? Toloache 82? Will they eat Mexican.

          1. i've had success with my toddler at Cafe d'Alsace and there are enough kid-friendly options on the menu