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Kid-Friendly Lake George Restaurants Your Whole Family Will Love

By Erin Nudi

Visiting with the entire family in tow? Check out kid-friendly restaurants in the Lake George area below.

A Restaurant Where Every Visit Feels Like Home

family eating at restaurant

Close to Lake George in South Glens Falls, the Peppermill Family Restaurant has been serving up North Country families since 1990. This is the place to go for a warm atmosphere and affordable dining in a kid-friendly environment.

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Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive service, and cozy diner-like vibes that make the Peppermill feel like an extension of home. They serve up breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Adirondack-Style Dining at the Lake George Outlets

mom with kids at restaurant

For a quintessential Adirondack dining experience that's also kid-friendly, The Log Jam is one of your best bets. The restaurant is housed in a log cabin with authentic and rustic decor in their several dining rooms.

salad bar

The kids menu offers baby rack ribs, a child's prime rib, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, pasta with sauce or butter, mac and cheese, and char-broiled chicken breast, all of which are served with fries. All adult and kid entrees come with their signature salad bar - the best in the area.

Enjoy Pub Grub, Seafood, and Wood-Fired Pizza

the lagoon patio with families dining

Enjoy delicious lakeside dining at The Lagoon! Their wood-fired pizzas are incredible, and will most certainly become a favorite with parents and kids! This laid back eatery offers lake views of the lake, and for the adults - local craft beer on 20 taps.

garlic knots with dipping marinara sauce

Their kids menu serves up a hot dog, mini mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and grilled cheese. All come with fries or tots.

Inventive Fare & Adirondack Charm in Bolton Landing

patio at fredrick's in bolton landing

Frederick's Restaurant & Lounge in Bolton Landing serves up creative twists on burgers, sandwiches, and entrees in an Adirondack atmosphere. Dine on their patio in the summer and watch all of the activity on Bolton Landing's main thoroughfare, or cozy up by a warm fireplace in the winter.

mini hot dogs with shredded cheese

Their kids menu includes sliders and curly fries, grilled cheese and curly fries, chicken fingers and curly fries, spaghetti and tomato sauce, and Kraft macaroni and cheese.

A Laid-Back Spot for Pizza & Italian Food

four kinds of pizza at giuseppe's

A casual pizza joint located in the heart of Lake George Village, Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Restaurant makes delicious hand-tossed and gourmet pies, as well as pasta dishes, salads, calzones, and desserts.

While you could certainly split a pizza or two among the entire family, Giuseppe's also boasts a kids menu, with chicken fingers and fries, spaghetti with butter or marinara, hot dog with fries, and grilled cheese with fries.

All-Day Breakfast in a Classic Diner

belgian waffles with powdered sugar

For all-day breakfast or traditional diner fare, stop by Prospect Mountain Diner on Route 9 in Lake George Village. The restaurant was first established in 1950 and continues to serve delicious pancakes, Belgian waffles, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts that the whole family can enjoy.

belgian waffle with strawberries and whipped cream

The kids menu offers American grilled cheese with chips, chicken fingers and fries, all-American hotdog with chips, cheese pizza, and silver dollar pancakes, with or without chocolate chips.

Superb, Kid-Friendly Dining With a Stunning View of Lake George

a family on the patio at lake george beach club

For family-friendly lakefront dining in the heart of the Village, try Lake George Beach Club. Guests can feast on delicious burgers, sandwiches, and quesadillas while enjoying the views from either inside the dining room or outside on the deck.

burger and tacos on patio table

The kids menu provides mac and cheese, tenders and fries, kids grilled cheese, kids burger, kids hot hog, and cheese quesadillas.

Casual, Kid-Friendly Waterfront Dining in Bolton Landing

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Visiting Bolton Landing? Open seasonally, The Algonquin Restaurant boasts stunning views of Huddle Bay and kid-friendly dining options. Although The Topside Grille (the second story) is adult-centric, the first floor welcomes guests of all ages to enjoy their amazing burgers, seafood, and pasta dishes.

meals at algonquin restaurant table

Children will love their kids menu that includes a hot dog with French fries, chicken nuggets with French fries, grilled cheese and French fries, pasta sauce with meatballs, and macaroni and cheese.

A Seasonal Restaurant in the Village With Top Notch Root Beer

chicken fingers and french fries with dipping sauce

Moose Tooth Grill on Canada Street is a favorite with families visiting Lake George, for their homemade root beer, kid-friendly atmosphere, and top notch service. You can even purchase some of their root beer to take home! 

patio dining at moose tooth grill restaurant in lake george

Their kids menu includes chicken and cheese stick dippers, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, hamburger (can add cheese), kids swamped pizza, and kid salad.

Insider tip: Save your receipt at Moose Tooth, and you can use it at the ice cream shop next door to get free toppings. 

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About the Author: Erin Nudi Erin is an avid reader, yogi, jogger, and hiker living in Queensbury. When she's not perusing books at Northshire, Owl Pen Books, or Beldame Books, you can find her at a local event or park with her family.
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