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Playgrounds & Plates: The Best Family Restaurants in Central Texas

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If you are in or around the Texas Hill Country and want some great food at a unique restaurant your kids will also enjoy, this list is for you. This list will continue to change as I discover new places so bookmark it so you can check in for updates ...
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Spring Branch/ Bulverde

 
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This place is full of wildlife mounts and has a very comfortable atmosphere with lots to see.  You will find delicious Texas favorites such as mexican, southern comfort, and burgers.  There is a large play area for the kids to run in as well as outdoor and indoor seating.
Antler Cafe - Spring Branch, Texas
 
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The choices in food is amazing, burgers are soo good and the playground is a blast for kids.
The Branch Neighborhood Grill - Spring Branch, TX

New Braunfels

 
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The food here is fantastic, especially the burgers! They sometimes have live music in the evenings, which makes it such a fun spot to visit. I especially love coming here for lunchtime playdates. It’s located in a large shopping center, so I can run ...
Freiheit
 
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This is a local favorite for family's.  We love to meet up for lunch here and enjoy the chips, salsa and food while kids play.  They make fabulous drinks and have lots of seating for larger parties.
Mexican Restaurant in New Braunfels, TX | Herbert's
 
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Great pizza and a fun place to visit in Downton New Braunfels. This place has indoor and outdoor seating and the staff is amazing
Bootlegger’s Pizza
 
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Great atmosphere and delicious food. You can also let your kids play in the sand while they wait for their food and you can have an adult icee.
Willie's Grill & Ice House
 
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I love the burgers here.  They are amazing smash burgers and they do offer gluten free buns.  The staff is friendly, playground is unique, and they have an ice cream shop in the same building. Indoor seating is limited but on a beautiful day who wants to be indoors.
Tin Top Burgers & Ice Cream | Burgers, Ice Cream, Onion Rings | New Braunfels, TX
 
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This is a local favorite and just a short drive out of New Braunfels.  You will find delicious drinks, live music (some evenings), and great food.  It is a place to sit a while and enjoy life with a great place for the kids to run and play.  Fried pickles and Burgers are a must try.
The Barbarossa Trough
 
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This place lives up to it's name, I passed by several times not knowing what a cool place was right there. Great food, areas for the kids to run, and on the right night some great live music.
The Hideaway - New Braunfels Downtown

Seguin

 
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Yes, it’s located at a brewery and is part of the property, but don’t let that fool you, it’s incredibly family-friendly. You might even run into one or two of the owners’ kids while you’re there. There’s a playhouse, swings, and a big open field whe...
FAMILY TABLE | BS BREWING
 
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A large selection of Souther Comfort Foods. This place has great indoor and outdoor seating and area for the kids to play. They also have a cute little store attached if you want to add a little shopping
Grain Bin Cafe and Store | Seguin TX

La Vernia

 
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This place is amazing, they have a little dance floor and some evenings they play live music. They do have a play ground area for kids and they are very kid friendly. We love to go Friday nights and take advantage of Kids eating free with purchase ...
The Den La Vernia

San Antonio

 
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This place is all about the experience, if you want theater meets dinner this is your place.  You never know who will be your server.  It could be a famous singer, Captain Jack Sparro, Superman or another famous character.
Magic Time Machine
 
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Want Organic and sustainable while also keeping it fun. This place is it. They even have covered areas outside for kids to play
The Cove - 5 Points, SAN ANTONIO, TX
 
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Playground, food trucks and eclectic scenery, it wont disappoint.
The Point Park