Best Family Restaurants in Chester, PA

Updated September 2026 · 8 businesses · Chester guide

Looking for family Restaurants in Chester? Below you'll find 8 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Family-friendly restaurants with kids' menus, booths and room for strollers.

This guide lists 8 family Restaurants in and around Chester, spread across 5 ZIP codes. 7 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 6 link to their own website, 4 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 8 Family Restaurants in Chester

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

1 Applebee's

Open weekendsZIP 19014
Opening hours
Mon11:30 AM-11 PM
Tue11:30 AM-11 PM
Wed11:30 AM-11 PM
Thu11:30 AM-11 PM
Fri11:30 AM-12 AM
Sat11:30 AM-12 AM
Sun11:30 AM-11 PM

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2 Cracker Barrel

Open weekendsZIP 19078
Opening hours
Mon7 AM-10 PM
Tue7 AM-10 PM
Wed7 AM-10 PM
Thu7 AM-10 PM
Fri7 AM-11 PM
Sat7 AM-11 PM
Sun7 AM-10 PM

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3 Denny's

Open 24/7ZIP 19029
Opening hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours

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4 Nifty Fifty's

Open weekendsZIP 19033
Opening hours
Mon6 AM-11 PM
Tue6 AM-11 PM
Wed6 AM-11 PM
Thu6 AM-11 PM
Fri6 AM-1 AM
Sat6 AM-1 AM
Sun6 AM-11 PM

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8 New American Bistro

ZIP 19033
  • Address 217 Morton Avenue, Folsom, PA 19033

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How to choose family Restaurants in Chester

  • Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
  • Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
  • Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Chester and can save a lot on a night out.
  • Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.

Local tips for Chester

Many services for Chester residents come from neighboring Delaware County towns such as Brookhaven, Ridley and Media, as well as from Philadelphia.

SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark regional rail line stops in Chester, which makes it easy to reach businesses in Philadelphia without a car.

Chester is in Delaware County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Waterfront, Highland Gardens, Sun Hill, Toby Farms, Eastside, Westgate Hill.

Frequently asked questions

Which family Restaurants in Chester are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Applebee's, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, Nifty Fifty's. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Chester do these family Restaurants cover?

The family Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 19013, 19014, 19029, 19033, 19078. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

What does BYOB mean?

BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.

Do I need a reservation?

For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Chester restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.

Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Chester?

Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.

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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.