I started my quest for kid-friendly restaurants in South Florida in August of this year. Like Julie, my husband and I were constantly trying to find the perfect place where our family would “fit in”. He and I would skulk out of many restaurants when we realized that our 1 and 3 year olds were too noisy for these non-kid friendly restaurants or find that we were completely out of place. We weren’t the only parents in South Florida who needed a resource like MyKidsPlate.com to find kid-friendly restaurants, but I knew that it would be a big challenge to find the ideal place. After all, South Florida isn’t known as a family destination like Orlando. When you think of Miami, you think South Beach; hot night clubs and Mojitos, not healthy kids’ menus and changing tables. Right?
On my pursuit, I cannot tell you how many restaurant owners have told me, “We don’t want kids in our restaurant” or “We won’t install changing tables in the restrooms because they don’t match the décor.” But to my surprise, I have found some great restaurants that are very kid-friendly and have nominated them on the site. Some restaurants have been specifically designed with children in mind first. What I am most impressed with is those restaurants that go above and beyond to recognize the achievements of our children. These restaurants do something out of the ordinary to reward kids, not for their own publicity, but because they recognize that kids are people too. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge two of these restaurants.
Hard Rock Café at the Seminole Casino in Hollywood rewards Lil’ Rockers who bring in their report cards with 2 or more A’s and no absences with a free meal, with a paying adult, when ordering from the Lil’ Rockers menu. For more information call the Hard Rock Café at 954-315-9112.
Char-Hut gives elementary school kids a free burger or hot dog for each “A” on their report card (limit 3). Simply present your report card to the manager to verify the grades. They also have a “Game Day Special” for any little leaguers than come into Char-Hut wearing their uniform on game day, and they will receive a free hot dog. For more information or to find a location near you, visit their website at www.Char-Hut.com.
Neither one of these restaurants overtly advertises or promotes these offers because they don’t want the attention on themselves. But it is fantastic to know that in this tough economy, there are still those that give back to the community. I always say that kids are our future. Thanks for recognizing that Hard Rock Café and Char-Hut! Bravo to both of you!
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