Family Dining Guide for Specific Cuisines

Dining out as a family can be a challenge, especially when you venture beyond burgers and chicken fingers.

That's why we researched and collected tips for the most popular restaurant cuisines. From Chinese to Southern barbecue, and Italian to Indian, it's all here in our cuisine-specific guide.

We scoured menus and created lists of kid-friendly appetizers, main dishes and even desserts. Plus, we offer tips on how to entertain children at some of the most common restaurants and the pros and cons of each cuisine. Some recommendations are healthy, while others are a "special treat."

Note: Pregnant women should avoid eating deli and processed meats, soft cheeses, and some types of seafood due to the risk of illness to herself and her unborn child. Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry or seafood also poses health risks. Find more information on which foods to avoid here.

The "Menu" below serves as a table of contents. Click on each cuisine type to learn more about it and how to make your next sit-down meal at that particular restaurant a healthy and happy one for your family.

MENU

Chinese

Diner

French

Greek & Mediterranean

Indian

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Mexican

Seafood

Southern/BBQ

Thai

About The Author

Stepfanie Romine A former newspaper reporter, Stepfanie now writes about nutrition, health and fitness, with an emphasis on whole foods and from-scratch cooking. She is a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher who enjoys Spinning, international travel and vegetables of all kinds. See all of Stepfanie's articles.