Patch Picks: Restaurants for The Whole Family

457 Boston Post Road, Sudbury

Friendly's has long been a staple for families, with a menu for seniors and kids, and plenty of appetizers to share. Sudbury teams always head to the ice cream both for celebration. Items are tasty and really affordable. Larger parties can be accommodated by taking down the dividers between booths.

124 East Plain St., Wayland

Every night of the week and Sunday afternoon The Villa offers special family platters such as veal parmigiana, baked lasagna or the roast du jour. The Villa has been in town for decades, and the amiable wait staff add to the warm atmosphere. The portions are huge, the food is good - and for that, the prices are great.

Prana Cafe 

292 Centre St., Newton

This is a raw vegan restaurant, which at Prana Cafe means that the chocolate cake is so nutritous you and your kids could eat it for breakfast. That is what owners Taylor and Phillipe Wells and their five kids often do. The cake is made with coconut, cashews, and raw cocoa. What makes this restaurant family friendly is the playroom for kids - toys, children's movies, and the bathroom has a coat hook and stools for children, too.

Stephen Anthony's

999 Boston Post Road, Marlborough

Stephen Anthony's has breakfast food that entice people of all ages. Also on the menu are sandwiches and plenty of  side options, such as one or two eggs, toast, or one pancake, which accommodate all kinds of appetites. Kids can play with crayons and color the menus in, and, if there's a wait, the whole family can enjoy the lake and picnic benches around the property.

Bertucci's

374 Boston Post Road, Marlborough

Well-known throughout the state, Bertucci's is an affordable Italian restaurant that can accommodate large families who want to share plenty of appetizers and enjoy hearty or light meals. Kids can even have some real play-dough to stretch and sculpt while waiting for their food.