Good news, parents! With tons of kid-friendly restaurants in Houston, relaxing on the patio with quality food and drinks doesn't have to be just a fond memory. That's right, you don't have to spend evenings at Chick-fil-A when you've got our list of 25 awesome kid-friendly Houston restaurants with play spaces for kids.

It's like these restaurants knew parents needed a space to unwind a bit with the kids in tow, and they deliver with patios that open up to enclosed playgrounds, sand pits (ok, this one is a catch-22 because, well, sand), and toys. For more ideas on where to eat around the city, visit our Houston Restaurant Guide for families.