20 Excellent and Child-Friendly Restaurants in the East Bay

"This self-described “German take on Alameda” has served customers on the local island for more than two decades with dishes that both honor the cuisine’s starchy, meaty classics and surprise with specials and grilled fish dishes. The “kinderkarte” for guests 10 and under comes with crayons and offers miniature versions of traditional dishes such as little potato pancakes, mini bratwurst, kids spaetzle with cheese, and wiener schnitzel “fingers,” or breaded and sauteed pork cutlets with fries. The atmosphere is convivial and beer-filled with more than a dozen brews on tap and flights on offer, along with wine and surprisingly proper cocktails." - Laura Smith Borrman