Joe's American Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

1. Joe's American Bar & Grill

7.8
181 Newbury St (btwn Dartmouth & Exeter), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 144 tips and reviews

David S.David Sadigh: Warm service - kids friendly place and tasty NY Strip and pizzas: we'll be back !

Luis F.Luis FS: Great kids menu and also free wifi

ABCDABCD: Buffalo wings are nice but not spicy enough. Kids meal - pasta is ordinary. Lobster roll - expensive, roll is buttery and ice but lobster too much sauce added.

The Friendly Toast is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

2. The Friendly Toast

9.1
35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Prudential - St. Botolph · 46 tips and reviews

Kaely G.Kaely G: Really cool decor and atmosphere, great service, and delicious food! Eggs Benedict and waffles are great and the Nitro cold brew on tap is delicious!

Xavier S.Xavier Solé Acha: Awesome brunch and lunch! Omelettes, sandwiches, burgers, burritos... Everything's great!

Irish G.Irish Girlmx: Excellent service and food!!!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

3. Shake Shack

8.3
234-236 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Back Bay East · 55 tips and reviews

Hisham E.Hisham ELNAGGAR: It was amazing the burger was out of this world .. The Peanut butter milk shake is heart killing (900 Kal) amazing

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Good burgers, good sides, good shakes but a tad too expensive

AliAli: It’s very delicious and I used to eat there weekly 😋

Ben & Jerry's is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

4. Ben & Jerry's

8.6
174 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Back Bay East · 16 tips and reviews

Fernando R.Fernando Robles Coulter: Love all the new flavors. But the classic like peanut butter is top

Philippe B.Philippe Bossin: Ask for a free sampler!

Jason L.Jason Landry: Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl is the bomb! But don't eat it all, or I'll be pissed!

Amorino is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

5. Amorino

8.9
249 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Back Bay West · 42 tips and reviews

Layla S.Layla S.: Try the waffles with scoop of pistachio and hazelnut gelato and Nutella drizzle 😻 Thank me later!

tereesestereeses: Best tasting gelato at a reasonable price. Cute and fancy with rose-designed cones.

Cristina R.Cristina Ruiz: Pistachio, coffee, chocolate, and chocolate-hazelnut in a cone

Charles River Bike Path is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

6. Charles River Bike Path

8.8
Charles River Bike Path, Boston, MA
Hiking Trail · Prudential - St. Botolph · 18 tips and reviews

Rorriz_ D.Rorriz_ Dhawi: Love this place especially the kids area playing it's just fun and my baby enjoy it 💕

A S.A S: Great for a stroll, whilst admiring the beautiful sailboats.

Victor G.Victor Gonzalez: Run 7 miles

Georgetown Cupcake is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

7. Georgetown Cupcake

8.6
83 Newbury St (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon), Boston, MA
Cupcake Shop · Back Bay East · 113 tips and reviews

LoaLoa: Best cupcakes in Boston. If you like coconut, the coconut cupcake is amazing.

Boston.comBoston.com: Washington, D.C.’s superstar cupcakery has finally migrated north to Boston, bringing a luscious Red Velvet cupcake topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting and a charming red-fondant heart.

Wejdan ✨Wejdan ✨: Try apple caramel before its winter!

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

8. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.6
4 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Back Bay · 70 tips and reviews

Kerry K.Kerry Kedzierski: Best Way to Go is to be with 4 or more friends and family to get the Family Style Meals. Basically All You Can Eat. Completely Worth It and Plenty of Wine!

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday at Maggianos with a tasting from 5 to 7pm (at the bar) along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Julie B.Julie Brezovar: Good atmosphere and food. Portions WAY to generous.

Luke's Lobster is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

9. Luke's Lobster

8.1
75 Exeter St. (Boylston), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 61 tips and reviews

Ha D.Ha Diem: My favorite lobster roll of all time! Huge chunks of fresh lobster in a perfectly buttered roll paired with a handcrafted soda, cape cod chips and a pickle MMMM what's not to love.

Annalisa S.Annalisa S: So cute! The lobster is fresh and delicious and the service is fast. Would definitely recommend this place!

HakimHakim: The lobster roll was absolutely delicious !

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

10. sweetgreen

9.2
659 Boylston St (Boylston Street, btwn Exeter and Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Salad Restaurant · Back Bay East · 93 tips and reviews

Kaya A.Kaya A: Hands down best quick meal lunch spot in Boston - organic, yummy, quick, inexpensive! Total score! Student Discounts!

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The Kale Caesar salad is delicious!

RimaRima: Download the app for $5 off your first purchase!

Dig Inn is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

11. Dig Inn

8.6
557 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Restaurant · Back Bay East · 33 tips and reviews

Graham S.Graham Siegel: Veggie market bowl is the way to go. Faro is my favorite base. Don't forget to add avocado and treat yourself with the aioli.

NajlaNajla: Too healthy for me. The quinoa waffle was nonetheless great, yet small.

🎅🏽 ..🎅🏽 .: The fish and sweet potato 👌

Fogo De Chão is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

12. Fogo De Chão

8.3
200 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA
Brazilian Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Jorge M.Jorge Muñoz: Best brazilian restaurant I've ever been. Salad and nice sides (parmesan cheese...)buffet,but dont get full with this, wait for the meat (all you can eat menu)...caipirinhas are awesome. Expensive

Alex B.Alex Borodkin: If you like meat in your mouth come here

Josh V.Josh Valentine: Eat until you die.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

13. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

9.1
220 Clarendon St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Back Bay East · 86 tips and reviews

Susan K.Susan King: Burdick chocolate is the best chocolate ever ! They also have great hot chocolate, and cozy little stores that you can sit , chat and enjoy their delicious confections.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Famed for their chocolate animals, these confections are as delicious as they are adorable.

Lynne V.Lynne Viera: best hot chocolate you will ever have. choose from milk, dark or white. also beautiful chocolates including their signature mouse and other seasonal specials like penguins & ghosts. In Harvard Sq too

Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

14. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.1
131 Clarendon St, Boston, MA
Bakery · Prudential - St. Botolph · 189 tips and reviews

TarzanTarzan: French toast and a latte with extra coffee shot! Amazing!!

JennaJenna: The raspberry seltzer will change your life.

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: The Breakfast sandwich is amazing.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Back Bay, Boston.

15. The Cheesecake Factory

8.4
115 Huntington Ave Ste 181 (at Belvidere St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 174 tips and reviews

Tan B.Tan Blonde: Huge gluten free menu! One of the biggest and best I have seen in my travels around the United States. Thank you Cheesecake Factory !!! So damn good!

Tarik C.Tarik Celik: Strawberry cheseecake

Anton K.Anton Kotenko: If you'll ever be in Boston, Cheesecake Factory is a first place to go if you really want to eat. Any of them. Huge tasty portions. Any salad, pasta or burger. All great. But huge. No ads.