4 Family Restaurants Worth the Drive Near Newark, OH

When you have a large family, or even just one picky eater, finding the right family restaurants to frequent can be a challenge. Fortunately, families in Newark, OH have a lot of great local places to choose from. We’ve put together a top list for families looking for pizza, burgers, or a lot more veggies. 

1. Tee Jaye’s Country Place

If you’re in the mood for homestyle cooking, you’ll want to head to 1195 N 21st St. This restaurant is almost always open. They serve large portions of comfort food at low prices. The kids can feel free to be themselves here.

The children’s menu offers chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza, and hamburgers with fries. A favorite from the menu for adults is definitely the chicken fried steak.

2. Lucky Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

At 1485 Granville Rd you will find a restaurant that specializes in both Chinese and Thai food. If you’re really wanting to eat at home instead, they offer takeout. You’ll be able to fill your arms with the options here. Luckily, you’ll still easily make it into your new Kia Rio S with its keyless entry.

If you’re looking to sneak a lot more vegetables into your diet, this is a great menu for that. The kid’s menu offers up familiar options like chicken fingers. They also have stir fried lo mein noodles for the more adventurous children. The adults will want to check the Chef’s Specials, especially the happy family meal and the honey chicken.

3. Elliot’s Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap

Wood fired pizza elevates family dinner night. Fortunately, you can find wood fired pizza in a laid-back and family-friendly environment at Elliot’s Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap. They are located at 16 W Main St. While they also serve sandwiches and tacos, it’s the pizza that really makes family night great here.

4. Big John’s Dining and Catering

Newark really has a lot of great kid-friendly restaurants serving up American homestyle meals. Big John’s Dining and Catering is one of the best for this. Locals especially love it for their family-friendly environment that always feels welcoming. Don’t be surprised when you see folks talking to the staff like they’ve known them all their life.

While they serve up lunch and dinner, it’s breakfast that they’re known for. Come when you and your family and hungry for big stacks of pancakes. They are centrally located at 503 E Main St.


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