Picking a restaurant that pleases the whole family is no small task. Enter COOLinary–the month-and-change-long, end-of-summer tradition where New Orleans’ finest restaurants offer enticing multi-course, pre-fixe meals at even more enticing prices (think $28 and less for lunch and $58 or less for dinner and brunch). And while you may not associate “multi-course” and “pre-fixe” menus with kid-friendly dining options, there are tons of options that are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Whether it’s COOLinary menus with tons of flexibility, like Commander’s Palace, which offers a huge number of options for each course, or restaurants with kid-friendly cuisine, like the breakfast-y options at Biscuits and Buns, pizza at Pizza Domenica or Reginelli’s (which also offers a build-you-own pizza kit on their kids’ menu) or hot dogs from Dat Dog Frenchmen. If your kid loves Italian, check out Tommy’s Cuisine. Or try out the fried chicken and snacks at Picnic Provisions and Whiskey.

Or you can seek out restaurants where parents can opt for COOLinary while still finding plenty on the standard or kids' menus for even the pickiest eaters. Atchafalaya’s COOLinary menu includes dishes like Thai Coconut and Cantaloupe Gazpacho and Pan-Roasted Chicken with Eggplant Caponata with a separate kids’ menu that includes options like chicken tenders and fried shrimp. Audubon Clubhouse is another great option for dining with kids–it’s upscale and sophisticated enough for parents to enjoy, but its location in the middle of Audubon Park allows for ample space for kids to run around outside while waiting for their kids’ menu meals.

Want to introduce your kids to classic New Orleans cuisine? Mother’s, New Orleans Creole Cookery,  and Clesi’s are all great options.

With more than 125 participating restaurants, there’s something for everyone and no reason to not bring the kids along for some COOLinary fun. See below for some of our top picks for family-friendly COOLinary restaurants.