5 Children’s Menus in Saratoga
Mealtime deals for kids from fried chicken to frog legs
by Eli King Conklin | August 8, 2022
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Before the 1920’s, children weren’t allowed is most restaurants. Then, because of Prohibition, the hospitality industry began introducing the first printed children’s menus as a way to help offset some of the lost liquor revenue. In 1921, the Waldorf Astoria was one of the first establishments that offered children their own menu, with dishes like chicken over boiled rice, vegetables in butter, and broiled lamb chop. The invention of the McDonald’s Happy Meal in 1979 cemented the status of quick, fried foods as children’s “staples,” but menus have been slowly evolving to offer healthier and more diverse culinary options for families dining with kids. In fact, the Wishing Well was once awarded “Best Kids’ Menu in the Country” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine.
From fried chicken to frog legs, here are five local restaurants offering awesome kid’s menus in the Saratoga region:
550 Waterfront
Choice of fried, chips, or fresh fruit (+$2) with each.
- Chicken Tenders $7.50
- Hot Dog $7.50
- Peanut Butter & Jelly $7.50
- Grilled Cheese $7.50
- Mac N Cheese $7.50
The Olde Bryan Inn
Available for children 10 and under. Each meal includes an entrée with beverage and a kiddie sundae or sorbet. Their fresh, steamed vegetable of the day is available upon request. For special dietary needs, you can ask about their gluten free menu.
- Hot Turkey $10
- Homemade Mac & Cheese $10
- Pasta with Butter or Marinara Sauce $10
- Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers or Grilled Chicken $10
- Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks $10
- Hamburger $10
The Ripe Tomato
Includes choice of French fries, mandarin oranges, or apple sauce and an ice cream sundae.
- Hamburger/Cheeseburger $7.95
- Linguine with butter or marinara $7.95
- Chicken strips $7.95
- Cheese pizza $7.95
- Grilled cheese $7.95
- Hot dog $7.95
- Mozzarella sticks $7.95
- Mac n Cheese $7.95
Scallions
For kids 12 and under.
- Golden Pierogies $7
- Snack Plate with Cheese, Graham Crackers & Fruit $6
- Peanut Butter Club $6
- Kid’s Choice Pizza $6
- Grilled Cheese $6
- Tomato Turkey Sandwich $6
- Kieran’s Chicken Wrap $7
- Yogurt Blast $5.50
- My Kinda Pasta $7
The Wishing Well
The Wishing Well Children’s menu was once voted Best Children’s Menu in the Country by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine. Dinner is served with a beverage, green salad or sliced apple, potato, vegetable, and ice cream dessert.
- Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce $14
- Flash Fried Chicken Fingers & Fries $14
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, Potato & Vegetable $15
- Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti $15
- Maryland Crab Cake, Potato & Vegetable $14
- Cheeseburger & Fries $14
- Frog’s Legs, Garlic Butter $14
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