Dining out with munchkins is equal parts science, art & a bit of luck. Here are ten of our favorite places on Miami Beach to roll the dice with our little ones…

• Monty’s. Kid-friendly happy hour. Cheap & delicious food, sunset views, live music & plenty of noise. 300 Alton Rd; 305-672-1148
• 8oz. Great kid & adult choices, super-friendly staff and dozens of TVs to distract the munchkins. 1080 Alton Rd; 305-397-8246
• Shake Shack. It can take a while for the food to arrive, but the frozen custart concrete makes up for it all. Great semi-quick Lincoln Rd option. 1111 Lincoln Rd; 305-434-7787
• Flanigan’s. Ribs, chicken & seafood loaded with crayons, temporary tattoos, TVs and a massive aquarium. 9516 Harding Ave; 305-867-0099
• Books & Books. Healthy eats with a view on Lincoln Rd. 927 Lincoln Rd; 305-695-8898
• Joe’s Take Away. Great kid & adult eats (ask for the hidden kids menu), munchkin-friendly noise level & perfect for a picnic. Insider tip – call ahead & your order will be waiting for you. 1 Washington Ave; 305-673-0365
• Roasters & Toasters. Make a mess, order virtually anything and see half your friends. Warning – service can be slow & it’s impossible to leave without at least one cookie. 525 Arthur Godfrey Rd; 305-531-7791
• La Sandwicherie. Grab & go sandwiches, salads and smoothies from this French shack. Call ahead or grab a few stools and settle in. 229 14 St; 305-532-8934
• Miami Beach Country Club. Open to the public, off the beaten path & loaded with kid-friendly eats (sliders, burgers, etc) – great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. 2301 Alton Rd; 305-532-3350
• Big Pink. Giant portions, adult cocktails and a super friendly staff South of Fifth. 157 Collins Ave; 305-532-4700

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