Best Family Restaurants in Reading, PA

Updated September 2026 · 9 businesses · Reading guide

Looking for family Restaurants in Reading? Below you'll find 9 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 9 family Restaurants in and around Reading, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 8 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 9 link to their own website, 8 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 9 Family Restaurants in Reading

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

2 Outback Steakhouse

Open weekendsZIP 19610
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-10 PM
Tue11 AM-10 PM
Wed11 AM-10 PM
Thu11 AM-10 PM
Fri11 AM-11 PM
Sat11 AM-11 PM
Sun11 AM-9 PM

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3 B2 Bistro + Bar

Open weekends
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-10 PM
Tue11 AM-10 PM
Wed11 AM-10 PM
Thu11 AM-10 PM
Fri11 AM-11 PM
Sat10 AM-11 PM
Sun9 AM-9 PM

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4 Mango Restaurant & Bar

Open weekendsZIP 19605
Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue12 PM-10 PM
Wed12 PM-10 PM
Thu12 PM-10 PM
Fri12 PM-12 AM
Sat12 PM-12 AM
Sun12 PM-11 PM

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5 Tack's Sandwich Shop

Open weekendsZIP 19606
Opening hours
Mon10 AM-9 PM
Tue10 AM-9 PM
Wed10 AM-9 PM
Thu10 AM-9 PM
Fri9:30 AM-9 PM
Sat9:30 AM-9 PM
Sun11 AM-9 PM

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6 Dan's at Green Hills

Open weekendsZIP 19607
Opening hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM-9 PM
Thu4 PM-9 PM
Fri4 PM-9 PM
Sat4 PM-9 PM
Sun3 PM-8 PM

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7 Applebee's

Open weekendsZIP 19610
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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8 Route 61 Diner

Open 24/7ZIP 19605
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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How to choose family Restaurants in Reading

  • 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 Reading 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 Reading

Reading's Department of Codes Services issues building permits and rental licenses, and contractors working in the city must be registered with the city as well as with the state.

Many Reading businesses are bilingual in English and Spanish, and a lot of services are clustered in the surrounding boroughs such as Wyomissing, West Reading and Shillington.

Reading is in Berks County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Centre Park, Callowhill, Glenside, Millmont, Northeast Reading, Southside, Oakbrook.

Frequently asked questions

Which family Restaurants in Reading are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Friendly's, Outback Steakhouse, B2 Bistro + Bar, Mango Restaurant & Bar, Tack's Sandwich Shop, Dan's at Green Hills. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Reading do these family Restaurants cover?

The family Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 19605, 19606, 19607, 19610. 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 Reading restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.

Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Reading?

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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Business data for this page comes from © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), reviewed and formatted by Pennsylvania Connection.

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.