Have kids? Here are six York County restaurants to try

Let's face it. Dining can be a different experience when you're bringing along a child.

You might need a little more room for wiggling or something to keep them occupied after ordering. A waitress with a sympathetic smile wouldn't hurt.

We're here to help. Whether you're looking to give the kiddos a fun night, or you just want to grab dinner and a beer somewhere that will welcome your family, this list has you covered.

Mason Dixon Family Restaurant,

Kids menu: Options for 12 and younger include grilled cheese, meatloaf, spaghetti, pizza, and mac and cheese, with a side and drink, in prices from $3.50 to $5.75. The price drops to $3 with purchase of an adult entree, large salad or sandwich.

Accommodations: High chairs, boosters, crayons and activity placemats

Anything else: Owner Nick Georgakopoulos said Mason Dixon is "truly a family restaurant." And he's no stranger to the needs of the little ones — he has three girls 6 and younger.

Online:www.masondixonfamilyrestaurant.com

Bogey Macaws American Grille,

Kids menu: Meals include cheeseburger, hot dog, or chicken tenders with fries, applesauce and an ice cream cup, all meals are $5.99. You can upgrade to the $12.99 Super Kid package and get an entree plus Ballocity play and 20 arcade tokens. Or just order The Bandit — a plate and silverware to let them mooch off your plate for free.

Accommodations: High chairs, booster seats, crayons

Anything else: The dining room is right next door to Ballocity, so families can sit in a booth and have the kids in direct line of sight while they play, said general manager Jim Flinn. The menu also offers many gluten-free options, he said.

Online:www.bogeymacaws.com

Vito's Pizza and Beer,

Kids menu: There's no separate menu, but there are plenty of options among the main fare that kids like: pizza, hamburgers, chicken tenders, fries and cheese sticks among them. Prices range from $1.89 for a hamburger to $10.49 for a large cheese pizza.

Accommodations: High chairs and booster seats

Anything else: Vito's has a bar area separate from its non-smoking, family-oriented side, though patrons can have beer and wine there, too. "We're organically just a place that works with kids," said owner Lennie Spagnola.

Online:www.vitospizzaandbeer.com

Stonybrook Family Restaurant,

Kids menu: For 10 and younger, they have favorites, like grilled cheese, burgers, chicken strips or spaghetti in prices from $4.25 to $5.95.

Accommodations: High chairs, booster seats and coloring/activity sheets and crayons

Anything else: Harry Kocoronis, general manager and co-owner, said the restaurant has plenty of meals under $10, so it won't break the bank for families. And the restaurant is used to accommodating big parties dotted with a few high chairs.

Crimson American Grill,