Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Grand Forks
Updated October 2026 · 7 places · Grand Forks
These Grand Forks picks have a kids menu, family-friendly designation, or an on-site activity for children. I excluded nearby East Grand Forks locations; some qualifying options are national chains because they offer a particularly family-focused local location or activity.
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Our Picks
Darcy’s Cafe
1015 N Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Darcy’s is a downhome diner serving breakfast and lunch, including homestyle Midwestern dishes. Local tourism coverage highlights its cinnamon rolls, pancakes and hearty diner plates as draws for regulars.
Italian Moon
810 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Italian Moon is a long-running restaurant serving Italian-American and Mexican-influenced dishes. Its website notes a children-eat-free offer, and customer reviews mention its taco pizza, homemade chicken noodle soup and Sunday buffet.
Paradiso Mexican Restaurant
905 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Paradiso is a Mexican restaurant with a children’s menu for young diners. The menu includes kid-sized options, and the restaurant’s website advertises a Sunday kids-eat-free offer with an adult food purchase.
The Spud Jr.
116 S 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
The Spud Jr. is a family-friendly bar and grill with burgers, sandwiches and weekend brunch. Visit Grand Forks describes it as known for cheddar-forward comfort food and Red River Valley fresh-cut fries, and lists gaming among its amenities.
Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade
3750 32nd Ave S, Unit 100, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Pizza Ranch serves a buffet that includes pizza and fried chicken, alongside other familiar buffet foods. Its Grand Forks location has the FunZone Arcade, which the business describes as a family-oriented place with games and prizes.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
2909 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Happy Joe’s is a family-style pizzeria serving pizza, oven-baked pasta, sandwiches and ice cream. The Grand Forks listing describes a large dining area and Fun Center, while reviews single out taco pizza, arcade games and a train circling the dining area.
Perkins Family Restaurant
1305 Columbia Rd S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Perkins is a family restaurant and bakery serving breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, entrees and pies. Visit Grand Forks lists it as family-friendly, and its broad menu includes breakfast and familiar options suited to a range of ages.