Jay's Crab Shack - 737B Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226

Yum! I just went to Jay’s Crab Shack in Ocean City, NJ for some Kid Friendly Seafood. My family and I took a road trip for a change of scenery from this cold Northeast Winter and trying to find a kid friendly place to eat while we were out and about in OC for the day. After taking a nice stroll on the boardwalk,  we stumbled across Jay’s Crab Shack on our way out of town. I had the Grilled Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich. Since we were in OC, the crab was fresh and delicious! It also came with Delicious crab fries. My parents and I all got this, but only I had water to wash it down. This place is really ocean-side decorated! (surfboards exc.) That makes it kid friendly along with the peppy staff. You also can enjoy watching surfing videos on the big screen tv’s to help sway your mind from the cold weather.

Special Note: Jay’s Crab Shack takes their Crab Cakes very seriously. So much to the point where you can order them online. Yep! They’re that good!

Hey kids! The food is delicious, and the kid’s menu looks really neat even though I didn’t order off of it. Either way, I’m sure that you will be very satisfied when you come here.

Hey Parents! Yum! You guys should try this place out! Also, there are tons of drinks (non alcoholic) for you to choose from. I would recommend the sandwich that I got, it’s very satisfying!

This place really deserves two thumbs up out of two for the kid friendly service, kid friendly food, and kid friendly appearance. If you happen to get the chance to stop in there, you won’t be disappointed.

Visit their website at: http://www.jayscrabshack.com

P.S.

I invented a new kind of crab fries–crabby fries! Just simply order the sandwich I got (It includes crab fries) and while you eat it, some of the crab cake is likely to break off. After your sandwich is finished, take one piece of crab and put it on a crab fry. Eat, and enjoy! Repeat until finished. Lastly, you may put ketchup on your fries with the crab if you wish.

Enjoy!’

Brooke

Jay's Crab Shack - 737B Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226

Asian Legend - 844 West Main Street Lansdale, PA 19446

Yummy! I just went to a brand new Kid Friendly Vietnamese restaurant called Asian Legend in Lansdale, PA. We found this place while cruising around in Lansdale looking for a new place to eat. (this was a very good choice!) I had some delicious food! I feasted on menu item number:  (F5) a.k.a. Shanghai (Shang-high). Thick savory udon noodles with tender pork, scrumptious shiitake mushrooms, crisp bean sprouts, appetizing napa (cabbage), scallions, and healthy carrots. Together, these ingredients form a toothsome and kid friendly Vietnamese dish. If you’ve ever had pork lo mein from a Chinese restaurant, it tastes like that. To wash down my meal, I had lemon water and warm tea. This place is culturally decorated with many Asian (Vietnamese) decorations ; which gives kids something cool to look at.

Hey Parents!A great place for just YOU to go, and a great place to bring your kids! You’ll all love the authentic decor and food. My parents said that the Pho is the best that they have had so far in the area.

Hey Kids! There is no kids menu, but  I think you’ll all like what I got. (It tastes like lo mein!)

Overall, The staff is kid friendly, the food is DELICIOUS,and the environment is kid friendly. The waitstaff goes out of the way to make sure you are enjoying everything, and always were smiling. It can be a nervous experience when trying a brand new restaurant that just opened, but I can tell you that this is certainly one to experience.

Two thumbs up out of two for these reasons above. ^

Visit their website at: http://www.asianlegendlansdale.com/

Thanks!

Brooke

Asian Legend - 844 West Main Street Lansdale, PA 19446

Rey Azteca - 80 N. York Road Warminster, PA 18974

Hola! I just went to Rey Azteca and had some delicious Authentic Mexican food! This is my latest kid friendly Mexican restaurants stop. Here I ordered  the Pollo Con Crema (pronounced: po-yo kon kreyma) which is grilled chicken strips cooked in sour cream sauce with rice, beans, and three flour tortillas on the side. This dish is kid friendly because you can stuff the three soft tortillas with all of the creamy chicken and delectable sides to form three delicious tacos. Yum! That’s exactly what I did. Additionally, to wash it all down, I had (my usual) sweet lemonade! Rey Azteca is an authentic restaurant that is decorated to make it feel like Mexico when you walk in. The staff are all kid friendly, so it is a warm and welcoming environment.

Fun Fact: My parents told me that this location use to be home to a Pizza Hut. You definitely can’t tell by what it looks like now.

Hey kids! There is a kid’s menu-but I didn’t order order off of it. Though, you might want to! They have enchiladas, burritos, etc. but try something new if you feel like it! There were quite a few kids there during  my visit. That’s a good sign!

Hey Parents! This is a great place for you and your kids. the food is delicious, the restaurant is authentic, and the staff are kind.

I give this place 2 thumbs up out of 2. Rey Azteca has delicious authentic Mexican food, nice and energetic staff, and a real Mexican look to it.

Be sure to visit their website at: http://www.reyaztecamex.com

*Please note that the website does not show all of their locations, so be sure to search online to find the other Pennsylvania restaurants. There are a few of them in Bucks County, Pa but under different names (Cancun & La Hacienda). I haven’t tried those yet, but I would expect a similar experience.

Thanks!

Brooke

Rey Azteca - 80 N. York Road Warminster, PA 18974

KC's Alley - 10 West Butler Pike Ambler, PA 19002

I just went to KC’s Alley in Ambler, PA and had an OK, not so kid friendly restaurant experience. My parents were looking for a place to go to for a good burger, so we ended up coming here, not knowing what to expect. I ordered a cheeseburger without onions, and water to wash it all down. The cheeseburger was hands down delicious! It came with a side order of filling french fries that were a great compliment to my burger. The waitress was nice and made sure that they didn’t put onions on my burger. That’s always a plus in my book.

I suggest maybe not bringing your kids. When you walk in, there is a big bar that takes over the entire first floor. Not the most kid friendly first impression, but I was willing to overlook that in search of a good burger. But if you do bring your kids, there is upstairs and small outdoor seating.

Hey Parents! Grownup’s night out? This place is a good selection for you with the variety of beers, wines, and bar food. Also, the night we went, the burgers were half-price, so be sure to check their website for when those deals are.

Hey kids! There IS a kid’s menu, but I didn’t order from it. There are only 5 items on the kid’s menu, so you don’t have much variety if you want to order off of it.

The lights are a bit dim here, and there are hardly any non-alcoholic drinks. Pretty much the only kid friendly things here are the kid’s menu and the TV’s. Other than that, there’s friendly employees-that’s all.

I rate this place one thumb up out of two for my reasons listed above. Kid friendly appearance-not really / kid friendly food-yes / kid friendly service-yes.

Visit their website at: www.kc-alley.com

Brooke

KC's Alley - 10 West Butler Pike Ambler, PA 19002

Zachary's BBQ-Special Follow Up Visit

Hi everyone! I was invited by the owner of  Zachary’s BBQ to pay another visit after my latest review of his restaurant, and I had a splendid time. I had the honor of meeting Chef Keith Taylor himself (who trained at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA))! When we first got there, my parents told the cashier to let him know Brooke was here. I was ready to order my usual, (BBQ pulled pork sandwich) and the chef came to the front to introduce himself and told the cashier to add their “fried macaroni and cheese balls” to my order. I was very curious to see what that dish had in store. I was elated to see a  delicious bowl of fried mac ‘n cheese balls be placed in front of  me, AND brought out to me by the chef himself! Chef Keith Taylor asked for MY opinion on how they tasted, as he sat at our table with us! I answered that they were delicious!! As I took my first bite, he told me that they weren’t even on the menu yet, and he was adding them next week. What a very special experience! These were beautiful fried mac ‘n cheese balls with marinara sauce (see the pic)! You can’t get much better than that. This is a truly kid-friendly dish! Note to kids:You may have been to restaurants where the mac ‘n cheese is good, but not the best. Come here and get the most ooey, gooey, and delicious mac ‘n cheese you’ve ever had!

This dish has the right amount of crisp and gooey texture which makes a great combo for this dish. It also smells divine. Lastly, this appetizer compliments any delicious offering here, and is something you wouldn’t find at a typical BBQ restaurant, which makes me smile.

If you want to explore more about Zachary’s BBQ, check out my other post on this restaurant, or visit their website @ www.zacharysbbq.com


During my visit I had some time to chat with the chef, as we had some questions for each other. This was a truly amazing experience for me, that I will always remember. Thanks Chef Taylor!!

P.S. Reminder: You can purchase these macaroni and cheese balls as an appetizer/side this coming week!






Definitely a Bites with Brooke, Kid-Friendly Approved Dish!!

Thanks!

Brooke

 

Zachary's BBQ-Special Follow Up Visit

Zachary's BBQ - 1709 Markley Street Norristown, Pa 19401

One day, my parents and I were out and about looking for a good place to eat. When suddenly, my Mom suggested a restaurant called Zachary’s BBQ that we had always driven past, not knowing anything about it, on our way to the King of Prussia Mall. I’m a Kid Friendly BBQ fanatic and was elated that we parked in front of this new BBQ stop. As we entered Zachary’s BBQ, my Mom grabbed a menu, and we all timidly looked at the broad selection. I wisely chose a ‘Pulled BBQ Sandwich – choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork (I chose pulled pork) topped with kiss’n vinegar and mild sauce on a soft roll.’ I also ordered their delicious and unique baked beans (aka.BBQ baked beans) ; which had pineapple in with the beans and sweet sauce! And to wash it all down, I had water for a drink. The staff at Zachary’s are very kind and neat. There is a TV in the restaurant that plays jazz music, and you are allowed to sample ANY hot foods before you order! Talk about kid friendly! There are also a variety of sauces to help top your dishes if needed.

Hey Parents! honestly, this is some of the BEST BBQ I’ve ever had. Take your kids here so they can sample and chow down on wonderful BBQ.

Hey Kids! Curious on the dish I ate or other dishes? Then try some samples and order the best one you tried here! Enjoy!

Fact: At Zachary’s BBQ, they smoke their meats THERE!!! So nothing is fake or old!

visit their website @: www.zacharysbbq.com

I rate this place 2 thumbs up out of 2 for the kid friendly service, food, and atmosphere. Guys, I really suggest coming here for the best Kid Friendly BBQ you’ve ever tasted.

Thanks!

Hope you’ll try this place out!

Brooke

Zachary's BBQ - 1709 Markley Street Norristown, Pa 19401

Silk City Diner - 435 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19123

Wow! I just went to the Kid-Friendly Silk City Diner, and boy, was the food delicious! I devoured the delectable Huevos Rancheros, which consists of: savory black beans, ranchero sauce, guacamole, queso fresco(cheese), sour cream, pico de gallo, and two sunny-side up eggs on a crisp corn tortilla. There is also lettuce and chives used to compliment this dish. and if you’re curious, there is an option to get house-made chorizo on your creation (spicy sausage that’s not too spicy). For a drink, I gulped down one of my favorites, tomato juice. I would consider this a Mexican Food Brunch.

Hey kids! I just want to let you know, there is NO kid’s menu. But, there are many delicious foods on the menu that I think will make you smile.

Hey Parents! There’s a great environment for the whole family, and there’s a bar too! If your kid can’t decide on what to order, help them out, there’s a nice sized menu to choose dishes from!

The restaurant has a cool retro look that really compliments the place. In the summer or spring, there is outdoor dining.

Overall, the food is delicious, the environment is kid friendly, the décor looks wonderful, and the staff are nice.

That means, two thumbs up out of two for my kid friendly restaurant reasons above.

visit the Silk City Diner’s website at: www.silkcityphilly.com

Try it out sometime!

If you’re visiting the Philadelphia Flea Market like my parents and I were, ( www.philafleamarkets.org ) this restaurant is a great place to come, because it’s close and delicious.

Thanks

Brooke

 

Silk City Diner - 435 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19123