You can't really appreciate a relaxing dinner out unless you've had kids. Going to a restaurant seems like a great idea - not having to cook and someone else to do the dishes but sometimes the whole ordeal is a lot more work than it's worth. Kids are bored, they crawl under the table, milk is spilled, food flies, whining ensues and you just want to slink out of the restaurant unnoticed - without the kids.
There aren't many restaurants that I would take Mason to. They don't have booster seats, or change tables in the rest rooms or the atmosphere is so quiet that a peep out of your child(ren) would result in angry stares from non parents.
However since Mason came into my life, Boston Pizza is our go to. Not only are they equipped to handle boredom with tons of crayons and coloring sheets and high chairs with bibs, they have a fabulous kid friendly menu that is easy on the wallet.
Meals offered for $6.25:
- Chicken Fingers
- Baked Salmon
- Grilled Cheese
- 2 Cheese Burger sliders
With a choice of one free side dishes:
- Fries
- Garden Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed veggies
- Rice
Meal comes with a drink* (milk or pop) and a dessert:
- Monster cookie
- Reduced sugar fruit cup
- Jell-o
- Mini chocolate pizza
Looks like the free drink is dine-in only
Meals offered for $4.95:
- 6" Cheese Pizza (regular or multi-grain) (1 free topping and extra toppings for 60 cents) [Mason's favorite! - it's delicious]
- Spaghetti (veggie or meat sauce) with choice of Bolognese, Pomodoro, Alfredo or tomato sauces
Meal comes with a drink* (milk or pop) and a dessert:
- Monster cookie
- Reduced sugar fruit cup
- Jell-o
- Mini chocolate pizza
Looks like the free drink is dine-in only
You can also order 'special drinks' for $2.25 each
- Grape Pop Rocks (grape pop carbonated)
- Orange Slush
- Shirley Temple (Orange juice, 7-up & grenadine)
And can't forget the special desserts $2.95
- Bite sized brownie (which honestly is enough for an Adult!)
- Sundae
- Worms & Dirt
Currently BP is offering a fantabulous promotion!
Donate $5.00 to the Boston Pizza Foundation and receive 5 FREE kids meals from Boston Pizza.
The FINE PRINT
One (1) free kids meal per visit with a minimum $14.00 purchase (excluding value of kids meal, tip & taxes). Card may be used on purchase date. Dine in only. Expires June 30, 2012.
The card does not state that there is a restriction to the lower priced menu option but the special drinks and special desserts are not included.
Disclaimer: This review is based upon on my own experience as I am not compensated or sponsored by Boston Pizza and its subsidiaries.