Kid-friendly Victoria restaurants for birthdays
The best kid-friendly restaurants are laidback and inviting with a good selection of food at reasonable prices. Celebrate your birthday boy or girl’s special day at one of these Victoria venues where you’ll be treated to a great party, complete with decorations, activities and food everyone can enjoy.
Pizzeria Prima Strada
2960 Bridge St, Victoria BC V8T 4T3Pizza parties are a children’s party classic, and Pizzeria Prima Strada makes delicious pizza kids love. Wood-fired for as little as 90 seconds, the pizzas are fresh, delicious and, most importantly, on the table quickly. Your guests can share all kinds of flavours, from classics like the pepperoni to adventurous choices that feature homemade sausage. Their menu has plenty of options for picky kids and they have more than enough space at their communal-style tables for larger groups.
Ithaka Greek Restaurant
1102 Yates St, Victoria BC V8V 3M8If your kid’s a little older, they’ll probably enjoy the meal and entertainment at Ithaka. The Greek food is authentic, but that’s only the beginning. Dmitri, the owner, and his brothers often come out and perform traditional Greek dancing for the patrons. It’s an exciting place to be and adapts well to larger groups. And while there isn’t a kid’s menu, ordering family-style can be an easy way to make sure everyone gets enough.
Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton St, Victoria BC V8W 1E1For dinner and a show, there are few better places than The Japanese Village. For larger parties, you’ll get set up in your own private room with your own private Teppanyaki chef. The chef puts on an impressive performance while cooking up your food, serving up a variety of delicious items throughout the experience. It’s sure to keep your party entertained and well fed all at the same time. There’s a children’s menu as well, with special portions made for those aged 10 and younger.
Royal BC Museum-Imax Theatre
675 Belleville St, Victoria BC V8W 1A1IMAX Victoria has both the facilities and experience to help you throw an unforgettable birthday party. Guests can enjoy the two IMAX films that are running at the time of your booking, or you can get a private screening of a Hollywood blockbuster. When the show’s over, you can take your party out to enjoy the Royal BC Museum’s Year-Round Food Truck Festival. It’s a good way to get the kids outside after watching movies all day, and the selection of quick and delicious foods will be a perfect ending to a fun and educational party.
Langford Lanes Bowling & Entertainment
1097 Langford Pky, Langford BC V9B 0A5The beloved Langford Lanes has reopened under new management who are more than happy to host your child’s birthday party. You can enjoy a few games of 10-pin bowling across multiple lanes and, afterwards, enjoy food from the Galloping Goose Grille in their new party room. Arcade games will also be available to vary the entertainment.
The Joint Pizzeria & Deli
1219 Wharf St, Victoria BC V8W 1T9The Joint’s extensive menu has plenty of options that can work around allergies and food sensitivities. Those with gluten sensitivities, for example, can select from The Joint’s dedicated gluten-free menu. You can expect to find plenty of kids’ pizza favourites, from pepperoni to Hawaiian, all made with high quality ingredients, often from their attached deli. If you prefer to hold your pizza party off-site, The Joint caters as well; they even offer discounts for larger orders.
