Family Dining Downtown (SEA)

[halland]

I'm going to have some friends in town later this week. They'll be staying at the Sheraton on 6th. They are 2 adults and 2 small children. Where would people recommend for reasonably priced family dining that isn't national chain food (eg. Cheesecake factory, olive garden, etc) and also isn't high end (Union, Brasa, etc)?

Hal -- Yes I live in Seattle, but I just don't pay attention to these kinds of places when I'm downtown

[skyflyer3]

This is a really tough question. How young are the kids? I think there was a thread on family-friendly places earlier, but I forget what places came up. I usually don't go downtown for places I take my son, that aren't a chain (Old Spaghetti Factory, Benihana, Ivar's, Red Robin) so if they are okay with going elsewhere, my 10-year old and his friends love Tutta Bella in Columbia City, or Piatti's in the U. District, or even Whole Foods. Actually, most places at Pike's Place would probably be fine - I'm sure they see a lot of kids.

[rockdoggydog]

The International District is nearby and is great place to take a family expecially if you get a prix fixe meal.

Rocky

[tighe]

I think Brasserie Margaux in the Warwick would be a good place to go. As a hotel restaurant, they're used to people with kids and the food is very good.

[halland]

Kids are 2 and 4. They may or may not want to pull out the car for lunches and the like.

[little ms foodie]

Tom Douglas' Ettas would be good I think, they have a cheesy noodle dish on the menu for young kids- call to check??

Also what about Icon Grill? A bit nicer atmosphere but still homey favorites like meatloaf?

Assiago would be a good pasta joint IMO, nothing too fancy there.

[girl chow]

Zoe is fairly kid-friendly and really good food.. but I think icon has more choices for kid food. For the record, Cascadia has a really decent menu for kids, but it's a little more expensive than I think you're looking for.

I think your best bet may be the ID. Preschoolers need their food fast (as you know) and pretty much any restaurant in the ID will comply. How about Seven Peppers or another Szechuan joint?