4 Food Halls in Manhattan to Explore With Kids

When it comes to restaurants, New York City has an abundance of options, but sometimes dining out with the family in NYC can be a bit tricky. If your kids have different palates or just hate sitting down to eat, a food hall might be a great option.

New York City has a number of food halls that are great for families to try. You can get your pick of different cuisines and sample a fun dessert, too. And since they have been popping up everywhere lately, we've rounded up a few of our favorites. Here are four great food halls in Manhattan to try with your family.

Chelsea Market 

Many New Yorkers will tell you that this was the original food court destination in NYC. The 13,000 sq. ft. market has shops, events, and of course, food. It's conveniently located in South Chelsea just a block north of the Meatpacking District. Over 6 million people visit the food hall annually making it the premiere destination for tourists and locals alike. Kids will love the wide variety of sweets and bakeshops including, Doughnuttery, L’Arte del Gelato, and Fat Witch brownie. There’s also plenty of other options for dining, such as Hale and Hearty Soups, Creamline, and Lobster Place, where you can spot diners eating whole lobsters on disposable plates, pretty much anywhere they can grab a seat. This is a great way to end the day after the tour of the High Line or a trip to the Whitney. Chelsea Market is located at 75 Ninth Ave., btw. 15th and 16th Streets. For more information visit chelseamarket.com.

City Kitchen

Located in the Row NYC hotel in Times Square this food court brings the best of NYC to one convenient location. A visit to City Kitchen is the ultimate NYC foodie experience and families can get a taste for Mexico at Gabriela's Taqueria or try a yummy lobster roll from Luke's Lobster. Whitman's is also a great options for families as it serves traditional American fare such as burgers and fries. For dessert head over to Dough to try some unique flavors of donuts such as Hibiscus or Dulce de Leche or my kid's favorite, the Nutella-filled donut. City Kitchen is located at 700 Eighth Ave., at 44th Street. For more information visit citykitchen.rownyc.com.