Patch Picks: Family Friendly Restaurants

Friendly's Restaurant located in Storrs offers a variety of meal options at great prices. Try one of the Supermelt sandwiches and a Happy Ending sundae for dessert. Kids are given a special menu that offers a variety of meal options. They also receive crayons and a placemat to color while waiting for their food. Hours of operation are: Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m until 11 p.m.

 in Tolland offers a casual atmosphere and serves tasty food. The menu consists of mostly Italian dishes. However, burgers, deli sandwiches, and several seafood options are also available. Cost of each entree is reasonable and portion size is generous. Breakfast is served daily. The restaurant opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Red Robin Restaurant in Manchester is  a relaxed and fun place to dine. The burgers are large and fries are "bottomless." Of course burgers aren't the only thing on the menu. Many other options like fresh salads, chicken sandwiches, and a variety of pasta dishes are also served. The kids menu is extensive and is sure to please even the picky eater. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. through 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 

Willington Pizza House of Willington has been winning awards for their exotic pizzas since 1991. While best known for its Red Potato pizza, sandwiches, calzones, salads, and soups are also offered. The restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m. 

Ninety Nine Restaurant located in Vernon boasts a huge menu. From appetizers to desserts the portions are large yet the prices are not. The children's menu offers kid size or grown up size portions. Each child's meal comes with an ice cream sandwich for dessert.