The following restaurants and cafes are rated by consumer site Tripadvisor as some of the most child-friendly in the Portsmouth area, including Hayling Island, Gosport and Fareham.
From a diner filled with dinosaurs to a pub with adjacent soft play facilities, these places are renowed for their atmosphere and service as well as their stellar food.
Here are 12 places to take the whole family out for a meal:
5. Smile Café - Southsea
Smile Café in Marmion Road, Southsea, has a 4.5 rating based on 366 reviews. One reviewer praised the "prompt friendly service and tasty traditional English breakfast". Photo: Chris Moorhouse
6. The Rocka Restaurant, Osborne Road
The Rocka Restaurant at 42 Osbourne Road, Portsmouth, has a 5.0 rating based on 576 reviews. One person said: "We visited Rocka with my family and had such a lovely meal, not only was the food brilliant but the owner was so hospitable and kind to my little nieces." Photo: Dish Detective
7. The Eastney Tavern, Southsea
Nestled away in Cromwell Road, this pub is a hidden gem and has a lot of food on offer including the British classic. It has a rating of 4.5 based on 592 reviews. One reviewer writes that "the atmosphere is very welcoming." Photo: Google Maps
8. Agora Restaurant - Clarendon Road
Agora Restaurant in Clarendon Road has a rating of 4.5 based on 1,006 reviews. Photo: Google Street View