If your vacation is of the family variety, chances are you’re well versed in compromise. Trying to select a suitable restaurant from the vast sea of Park City dining options can be harder than mastering that new set of skis or mountain bike. Luckily, there is a diverse assortment of family-friendly dining options, if you know where to look. The following list emphasizes Park City restaurants that offer a great culinary experience for families.
Located in the heart of Prospector Square, the Grub Steak delivers as a “purveyor” of family dining. The loaded salad bar offers sandwiches and soup in addition to basic salad fixings, and the extensive young adult menu offers everything from tried and true macaroni and cheese to a BBQ salmon filet for the more adventurous young pallet, all for a reduced price. Rounding out the experience are the historic cowboy décor and live music on the weekends.

If you are looking to quench your thirst while simultaneously appeasing your family’s hunger, look no further than Squatters Brew Pub, located at 1900 Park Avenue at the intersection of sr224 and sr248. One of a handful of breweries in Park City, Squatters offers a lengthy beer list to accompany its menu, which includes eclectic items like Ahi spring roll salad and curry in addition to the customary burgers and pizza. The menu also features easily identifiable vegan and vegetarian entrées, as well as beer and food pairing recommendations. Don’t ask for the check without sampling the molten lava cake!

Many a family tradition is built around Friday night pizza, and Red Banjo Pizza Parlour is the place to go for Park City pie. Dine on the balcony and watch the crowds peruse Main Street, or take it inside and enjoy a fresh, hand tossed pizza or some cheese bread at the hands of the exemplary wait staff. Family-owned and operated for 46 years, Red Banjo knows how to take care of your family’s pizza needs.

If the dinner verdict is Mexican food, check out El Chubasco Mexican Grill, behind the Albertson’s in the Prospector Square area. Consistently ranked #1 amongst locals and travelers alike, “Chubs” starts to alleviate your hunger as soon as you walk through the door and glimpse the fresh salsa bar. Each order comes with a plate of steaming tortilla chips, and the kids can dig in while waiting for the main event. The fajitas, fish tacos, and burritos are all great selections, and can be enjoyed for a fraction of the price of many of the other restaurants in town. Be prepared to wait if you are dining during the prime dinner hours.

Two other family-friendly options include Nacho Mama’s, a Mexican restaurant with a Southwest American twist on classic Mexican fare, and Main Street Pizza and Noodle, a pizza and pasta joint with a prime location in Old Town. Don’t be overwhelmed by the task of finding a family-friendly restaurant that suits multiple moods and preferences. Choose one of the establishments outlined above, and you are guaranteed a night of good food and fun for even the most reluctant family member.