The Jurassic Grill, in Whiteley Shopping Centre, is very child-friendly with its dinosaur theme coplete with life-like sculptures. It has a 4.0 rating based on 337 reviews.The Jurassic Grill, in Whiteley Shopping Centre, is very child-friendly with its dinosaur theme coplete with life-like sculptures. It has a 4.0 rating based on 337 reviews.
The Jurassic Grill, in Whiteley Shopping Centre, is very child-friendly with its dinosaur theme coplete with life-like sculptures. It has a 4.0 rating based on 337 reviews.

Restaurants in Portsmouth and Hampshire: Here are 12 of Tripadvisor's top child-friendly places to eat in Portsmouth, Hayling Island and Fareham

By Joe Buncle
Published 7th Oct 2023, 16:53 BST

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It can be challening to find somewhere to eat that the whole family can agree on – so we’ve put together a list of some great child-friendly restaurants.

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.

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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:

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.

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".

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

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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."

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

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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."

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

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Agora Restaurant in Clarendon Road has a rating of 4.5 based on 1,006 reviews.

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

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