Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Bismarck
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Bismarck
Here are locally rooted Bismarck restaurants and cafés with a children’s menu or a play area, plus Pizza Ranch, whose Bismarck location includes an arcade and is reviewed as a family destination. Addresses and websites are included; “page confirmed from” links to the page used to verify the listing and its family-friendly feature.
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The Paddle Trap
9301 Sibley Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
The Paddle Trap is a locally owned riverfront restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner, with a children’s menu. Its Pride of Dakota listing describes it as family-friendly and says the kitchen makes its menus from scratch.
The Walrus Restaurant
1136 North 3rd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
The Walrus is an American restaurant and bar with a dedicated children’s menu. The menu page lists choices including macaroni and cheese, chicken strips, pasta, and a build-your-own pizza.
Joyhouse Coffee
3225 N 14th Street, Bismarck, ND 58503
Joyhouse is a café serving coffee, smoothies, tea, and baked snacks. Its website highlights indoor and outdoor play areas for children, so families can pair a café visit with playtime.
Scotty’s Drive-In
210 N 21st St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Scotty’s is an independent diner serving burgers and other casual fare. Reviews mention its family atmosphere, high chairs, and children’s meals served in car-shaped containers.
Bruno’s Pizza
910 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
Bruno’s Pizza serves pizza and Italian-American dishes and has a children’s menu. The listed kids’ options include baked macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, mini corn dogs, and chicken.
A&B Pizza
1017 Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
A&B Pizza is a locally owned pizzeria serving pizza, wings, burgers, and fries. Its website includes customer comments praising the family dining experience, friendly service, and hot pizza.
Bismarck Big Boy
2511 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Bismarck Big Boy is a local drive-through restaurant known for its pizza burger served “flying style” with fries and gravy. Local coverage describes it as a community icon dating to 1954, and its menu includes children’s meals.
Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade
1431 East LaSalle Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503
Pizza Ranch is a buffet restaurant serving pizza, chicken, salad, and dessert, with a FunZone arcade at its Bismarck location. Family reviews mention the arcade and describe the restaurant as a place they enjoy eating together.
Fireflour Pizzeria & Coffee Bar
111 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Fireflour is a downtown Neapolitan pizzeria and craft coffee bar. Its coverage describes wood-fired pizza, coffee, and house-made gelato as central parts of its offering.
Butterhorn
210 Main Ave E, Bismarck, ND 58501
Butterhorn is a downtown restaurant that offers a children’s menu. Restaurant coverage identifies that menu as a family-friendly option at the restaurant.