I'm not in the Triangle, so I can't speak to specifics, but I have two words: Indian Buffet. My almost-two-year-old will eat rice, naan, saag paneer, and "pink chicken" all day long. Also, he's at an age where he can't stand to see other people having food when he doesn't have any, so the buffet is a good solution for getting some food on his plate fast. For a quick lunch, we also like Souper Salad - again the buffet aspect is good, and he can at least get some nutritious things there. When we're not at a buffet, I agree with others - don't bother with the kids menu. At his age, he'd never eat a whole kids portion anyway. I just ask for a side plate and give him part of my own food. Restaurant portions are so big that I never miss it. I suppose when he's older he'll want his own order, but I don't mind getting him something from the regular menu - we can just divide it up and take some home. I would love to see the upscale restaurants around here offer kids' portions (and prices) from the regular menu, but I don't think it will happen - it's not like those places really want kids in there anyway.