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:
9. Soprano's - 108 Palmerston Road, Southsea
Soprano's in Southsea has a rating of 4.5 based on 977 reviews. The Italian eatery is popular with local people and one reviewer writes: "Possibly the best seafood risotto I’ve ever had." Photo: Dish Detective
10. The Spinnaker Cafe, Old Portsmouth
The Spinnaker Cafe in Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, is one of the most highly-rated cafes in the city - and with good reason. It has a 4.5 rating based on 395 reviews. One person said: "Clean, friendly, well priced, good food freshly cooked and dog friendly." Photo: Google Maps
11. Cackleberry's - Fareham
Cackleberry's in West Street, Fareham has a rating of 4.5 based on 344 reviews. One reviewer writes: "Wonderful friendly service. Delicious fresh homemade pies with salad. The best mince pies I’ve ever eaten. Beautiful decor so well themed with the name. A real winner." Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
12. Haldi - Albert Road, Southsea
One of Portsmouth's most popular curry houses, Haldi in Albert Road has a rating of 4.5 based on 592 reviews. One reviewer writes: "We’ve had countless excellent meals here over the years and always consistent. Great service, great food. Would recommend to all." Photo: Dish Detective