633035 Wed Jul 01 04:49:14 -0700 2009 5 8 Midwest 0 4820432 Hello! We have family coming in from Detroit this week. They are a couple close to 40 and their 2 kids - 8 and 4. We also have a 2 year old. Where are great places for us to eat that are reasonable and kid friendly? She is a foodie so we are looking for good food and a great Minnesota experience. Thanks! Wed Jul 01 04:49:14 -0700 2009 39368 FusilliFarfalle 1 4820482 Is there a preference to Mpls or St Paul? Recommendations for breakfast/brunch with kids would be any of the Grills (Highland, Longfellow, Edina)...it's not fancy but it's good food fare and kid-friendly. I also recommend breakfast/brunch at The Grand Cafe in Mpls. I've seen children there often and the food (any of it) is recommended. I can honestly say that I would recommend this for dinner too (and when I've been there-there's been a wide mix of people). www.grandcafempls.com Unfortunately, some of the "fun" and Mn places (like Red Stag, Strip Club, Nook for jucy-lucy) etc) are not really places that I would take kids (but I only have niece and nephews) so other posters might disagree. I was just thinking space-wise, noise level, etc. Wed Jul 01 05:21:47 -0700 2009 4820432 72211 snoboardbabe77 1 4820695 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/440288 This is st paul based and probably includes more info than you need. Lots of options in both cities that are kid friendly. A little more info would probably help with the responses. Additionally, many Twin Cities dining spots work well for kid friendly when you show up prior to the dinner rush. Hell's kitchen in Mpls is a solid option. Wed Jul 01 06:56:10 -0700 2009 4820432 18536 St Paul Susie 1 4820713 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/618326 more info Wed Jul 01 07:00:42 -0700 2009 4820432 18536 St Paul Susie 1 4823672 Thanks for the great suggestions folks! We are in St. Paul. Thu Jul 02 03:54:32 -0700 2009 4820432 39368 FusilliFarfalle 2 4823716 Fusilli - Not sure if the children are foodies either, but I'd recommend India House on Grand Avenue. Its really delicious, it's large and spacious, it's reasonably priced and afterwards, walk down to Grand Ol' Creamery. Again, then, right down Marshall, the Longfellow Grill on the patio or even Highland Grill. Another rec would Bon Vie. I love the bistro feel and they excellent eggs benedict, giant caramel rolls and great quiches. The other no frills joint if you're in the mood for lunch is Maverick's in Roseville at Larpenteur/Lexington. They have all kinds of brisket, etc. with pretty darn good fries, (I actually get the hot ham and cheese) and they have malts/shakes too. I too live in St Paul and those are places we enjoy going. Unfortunately, for dinner spots, we usually travel OUTSIDE St Paul! :) Thu Jul 02 05:00:55 -0700 2009 4823672 72211 snoboardbabe77