Vancouver’s food scene is growing, but it’s hard to find restaurants that both feel special and kid-friendly. So I went looking for options for families who want to have a nice dinner out with children.

I focused on full-service restaurants that take reservations and feel fancy but not intimidating. I also looked for large restaurants that are a bit noisy to allow for indoor voices that sometimes verge on outdoor voices.

I have yet to meet a kid who isn’t a picky eater, so I focused on places with a dedicated kids menu with the usual dishes (chicken fingers, noodles with butter, macaroni and cheese). If your children have more adventurous palates, they can order something off the regular menu or share a dish with an adult. Even if they order from the kids menu, children can try a bite or

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