Dining Option for 7 Year Old in Fancy Dress

[kitchen goddess]

Need restaurant that is somewhat fancy (tablecloths) with good food to take our 7 year old girls for special dinner with Mom. Mid to Upper Eastside or Upper Westside.

[whit565]

Telepan

[kobetobiko]

You can try L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon (ok, I know I recommend this place too often...). It is fancy enough to dress up, yet the atmosphere is extremely causal. I have seen families there for dinners, and there are people in causal outfits as well as people who dress up. It is a new mix of people, but the most important thing is that the restaurant itself isn't stiffy or too formal, so the kids won't feel "restricted" for the whole night.

[LFeinberg]

Although the food isn't extrordinary, I'd take them to The Central Park Boathouse. The atmosphere is one of the most lovely in the city.

[RGR]

Do diners at the Boathouse "dress up" for dinner? They certainly didn't when we were there for lunch, i.e., shorts, t-shirts, etc.

[LFeinberg]

That totally suprises me, perhaps you have The Boathouse confused with The Boat Basin?

[RGR]

No, no confusion. Definitely the Boathouse. So, does that mean dress is a lot less casual in the evening?

[KTinNYC]

Don't insult the kids by taking them to the Boathouse.

[RGR]

I've seen families with children at Cafe Boulud. Superb cuisine, polished service, very stylish contemporary decor and, of course, tablecloths. The UES clientele tends to dress up a bit, i.e., most men wear jackets and the ladies dress smartly. So, the little ladies in "fancy dress" will feel quite comfortable. Definitely a fine choice for a special dinner.

http://www.danielnyc.com/cafeboulud