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With Kids in Royal Oak, MI

With Kids in Royal Oak, MI

Family-friendly places and activities for all ages.

Places for with kids

  • Detroit Zoo in

    Detroit Zoo

    4.5(26,210)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 26210 reviews (Google rating)

    Zoo

    Detroit Zoo, at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI, is home to wildlife from around the world. Its features include a polar bear exhibit, a mini-railroad and a picnic area. The zoo welcomes children and lists kid-friendly activities, a play area and a petting zoo among its offerings. It is also listed as suitable for children’s birthday visits. Tours, a cafe and a gift shop are available on site. Advance tickets are recommended when planning a visit. The zoo lists wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking and restrooms. Parking options include both free and paid spaces, with lot and street parking listed; visitors should check which option applies to their plans. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. On Google, Detroit Zoo has a 4.5-star rating from 26,210 reviews.

  • Emagine Royal Oak in

    Emagine Royal Oak

    4.3(6,716)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 6716 reviews (Google rating)

    Movie theater

    Emagine Royal Oak is a small multiscreen theater at 200 N Main St in Royal Oak, MI, showing new releases with roomy, reserved seating. It also offers 3D movies. Food and alcoholic drinks are available, with a restaurant and bar on site. Arcade games provide another activity alongside the movie screens, and the theater welcomes children. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 6,716 reviews. For visitors planning a trip, paid parking options include a garage, a lot and street parking. The theater lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, accessible seating and an accessible restroom. Other amenities include restrooms and Wi-Fi. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted. Reserved seating, on-site food and drink, and several parking options are among the practical features to consider when arranging a visit.

  • Mesa Tacos and Tequila in

    Mesa Tacos and Tequila

    4.3(4,253)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 4253 reviews (Google rating)

    Mexican

    Mesa Tacos and Tequila is a women-owned Mexican restaurant and bar at 312 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Familiar Mexican food, creative margaritas and TVs define its upbeat, casual setting, with sports viewing among its listed features. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner, along with late-night food. Its offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and desserts. The bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, including happy-hour drinks. Mesa welcomes families, groups and solo diners, and is also popular with students and tourists. A children’s menu and high chairs are available, while a private dining room provides another seating option. Guests can dine inside or outdoors, and dogs are allowed in the outdoor area. Reservations, takeout, delivery and catering are offered. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking have wheelchair-accessible features. Nearby parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot. Mesa has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4,253 reviews.

  • IHOP in

    IHOP

    3.6(3,415)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 3415 reviews (Google rating)

    Breakfast

    IHOP at 29202 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI is a breakfast spot in the long-standing chain known for a wide variety of pancakes and American breakfast and diner fare. Breakfast is a main draw, and the restaurant also serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. The offerings include coffee, comfort food, small plates, and vegetarian options. It has a casual atmosphere and is listed as suitable for solo diners, families, and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs available. Dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, and catering are available, along with counter service. The location has wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, seating, and restrooms, plus Wi-Fi. Parking options include a free lot, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 3.6 out of 5 from 3,378 reviews.

  • Ale Mary's Royal Oak in

    Ale Mary's Royal Oak

    4.3(3,269)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 3269 reviews (Google rating)

    Beer hall

    Ale Mary's Royal Oak is at 316 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Although listed as an Italian restaurant, its description centers on a casual gastropub with eclectic bar bites, whiskey flights, weekend brunch and an outdoor patio. The menu offerings include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian options, with lunch, dinner, dessert and late-night food available. The on-site bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, along with happy-hour food and drinks. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, and the restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners. Reservations are accepted, and service options include dine-in, takeout and delivery. Dogs are allowed outside, while families have access to high chairs and a children's menu. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible. Paid garage, lot and street parking are available. Ale Mary's Royal Oak has a Google rating of 4.3 from 3,244 reviews.

  • Jim Brady's Royal Oak in

    Jim Brady's Royal Oak

    4.3(2,457)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2457 reviews (Google rating)

    American restaurant

    Jim Brady's Royal Oak is a bar and eatery at 1214 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Listed as a BBQ restaurant, it serves American comfort food, small plates and desserts, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Lunch and dinner are offered with table service, alongside takeout and delivery. The setting combines playful, modern decor with a casual, cozy atmosphere, and live music and sports viewing are part of the experience. The onsite bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with both food and drinks offered at happy hour. Families have access to a children's menu and high chairs, while groups can make reservations or use the private dining room. Outdoor seating allows dogs, and the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating are wheelchair accessible. The restaurant welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. On Google, it has a 4.3 rating from 2,457 reviews.

  • Inyo Restaurant & Lounge in

    Inyo Restaurant & Lounge

    4.3(2,088)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2088 reviews (Google rating)

    Japanese restaurant

    Inyo Restaurant & Lounge is listed at 22871 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, rather than Royal Oak, MI. Although its category is listed as Mexican Restaurant, the supplied description identifies it as a Japanese spot serving sushi, traditional fare and drinks in modern surroundings. The restaurant offers brunch, lunch and dinner, with small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and late-night food. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, and happy-hour food and drinks are available. The setting is described as casual, cozy and upscale, with outdoor seating and options for solo diners and groups. Reservations are accepted, and service includes dine-in, takeout and delivery. Families have access to high chairs, while wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Paid lot and street parking are listed. Inyo holds a Google rating of 4.3 from 2,074 reviews.

  • Ray's Ice Cream in

    Ray's Ice Cream

    4.7(2,012)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2012 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice cream shop

    Ray's Ice Cream is a Google-listed ice cream shop at 4233 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Google lists it at 4.7 stars from 2,012 reviews. Google provides a phone number and a website.

  • Sign of the Beefcarver in

    Sign of the Beefcarver

    4.5(1,747)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1747 reviews (Google rating)

    American restaurant

    Sign of the Beefcarver at 27400 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI is an old-fashioned, cafeteria-style restaurant centered on hand-carved roast beef and nostalgic American food. Though listed as a BBQ restaurant, its description emphasizes roast beef and comfort food. Counter service and fast service are part of the setup, with lunch, dinner, coffee and dessert available. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and quiet, with a historic feel and a fireplace. The restaurant accommodates solo diners, groups and families, with a children’s menu and high chairs. Guests can dine in or order takeout; delivery and reservations are not available. Free parking is offered both in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Coffee and desserts are noted highlights. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars across 1,718 reviews.

  • Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery in

    Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery

    4.5(1,652)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1652 reviews (Google rating)

    Seafood

    Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery at 410 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak, MI combines a seafood focus with house-brewed beers and sodas. The casual, cozy restaurant hosts a weekly all-you-can-eat fish fry and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. It is popular for lunch and dinner, with offerings that also include small plates, comfort food, vegetarian options and dessert. An onsite bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, and both food and drinks are available for happy hour. The restaurant accepts reservations and accommodates groups, solo diners and families with children. A children's menu and high chairs are available, along with outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Guests can choose table service, takeout or delivery, and late-night food is offered. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking have wheelchair-accessible features; paid street parking is also listed. Lily's holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,653 reviews.

  • Olga's Kitchen in

    Olga's Kitchen

    4.1(1,652)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 1652 reviews (Google rating)

    Mediterranean

    Olga's Kitchen at 30332 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI is a chain restaurant and caterer with a Mediterranean-accented menu of flatbread sandwiches and salads. Its dining space is described as sleek and bright, with a casual, quiet atmosphere. Offerings include vegetarian options, small plates, comfort food, coffee and desserts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, with lunch and dinner listed among its popular uses. Counter service, indoor seating and outdoor seating are available. The restaurant welcomes families and groups and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Children’s menus and high chairs are provided. For meals elsewhere, options include catering, takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is available. Olga's Kitchen has a Google rating of 4.1 from 1,652 reviews.

  • Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina in

    Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina

    4.3(1,651)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1651 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian

    Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina is a contemporary Italian restaurant at 711 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Its menu centers on Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, alongside small plates and gelato. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, as are comfort food and healthier choices. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with late-night food also offered. An onsite bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, and happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks. The setting is casual and cozy, with table service and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Bigalora accepts reservations and accommodates groups, families with children and solo diners; a children’s menu and high chairs are available. Guests can dine in, order takeout or use delivery, and the restaurant also offers catering. Parking options include a free lot and paid street parking. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Its Google rating is 4.3 stars from 1,651 reviews.

  • Bar Louie in

    Bar Louie

    4.1(1,589)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 1589 reviews (Google rating)

    Grill

    Bar Louie is a sports bar and grill chain at 510 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Its casual, upbeat setting is suited to watching sports, meeting with a group or dining solo. The menu centers on American comfort food, with small plates, food served at the bar and late-night options. Brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert are available, while the drinks selection includes martinis, microbrews, wine and liquor. Happy-hour offerings cover both food and drinks. The business offers table service and outdoor seating, along with takeout, curbside pickup and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Reservations are accepted. A children’s menu and high chairs are available, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Paid lot and street parking are options. Bar Louie has a 4.1 Google rating from 1,589 reviews; its listed highlights include fast service, beer and cocktails.

  • Saab Sis Thai in

    Saab Sis Thai

    4.7(1,559)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1559 reviews (Google rating)

    Thai

    Saab Sis Thai is a women-owned Thai restaurant at 515 S Lafayette Ave #514 in Royal Oak, MI, next to Del Giudice antique gallery, with a parking ramp across the street. The setting is casual and cozy, with table service for lunch and dinner. Its offerings include comfort food, small plates, healthy options, and vegan and vegetarian choices, along with dessert. Tea is a listed highlight; coffee, wine, liquor, and other alcoholic drinks are also available. The restaurant has a 4.7 Google rating from 1,559 reviews. Fast service and options for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery accommodate several ways to eat. Saab Sis Thai accepts reservations and offers catering. It welcomes families, children, groups, and LGBTQ guests, and lists itself as a transgender safe space. High chairs are available, and solo dining is among its listed uses. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking options are listed for lots and streets.

  • Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter in

    Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter

    4.5(1,555)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1555 reviews (Google rating)

    Zoo

    Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter is a zoo attraction at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI. Described as one of North America’s largest polar bear habitats, the site features an underwater viewing tunnel. Those two features define the attraction: a large-scale polar bear habitat and a place to view beneath the water’s surface. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 1,555 reviews. The attraction welcomes children and lists a play area, along with a cafe and gift shop. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are available. Getting tickets ahead is recommended, a useful planning detail for visitors organizing a trip to Royal Oak, MI. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments.

  • ROYAL OAK MASALA in

    ROYAL OAK MASALA

    4.7(1,473)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1473 reviews (Google rating)

    Indian

    Royal Oak Masala is an Indian restaurant at 106 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI. Its menu includes halal Chicken Tikka Masala, biryani, tandoor specialties, curries, and Butter Chicken, alongside vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant also lists an extensive selection of gluten-free choices. It serves lunch and dinner, with small plates, desserts, late-night food, and happy-hour food and drinks among its offerings. Its Google rating is 4.7 stars from 1,473 reviews. The setting is described as casual and cozy, with outdoor and rooftop seating. Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery are available, along with full-service catering for events. Nearby parking options include both free and paid street and lot parking.

  • Ronin Sushi in

    Ronin Sushi

    4.4(1,413)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1413 reviews (Google rating)

    Sushi

    Ronin Sushi is a Japanese restaurant at 326 W 4th St in Royal Oak, MI, serving sushi alongside Japanese and fusion fare. Its stylish setting includes an intimate lounge and an on-site bar, with an atmosphere described as casual, cozy and upscale. Dinner is a main draw, and the offerings include small plates, late-night food, dessert, and vegan and vegetarian options. Happy hour covers both food and drinks, while cocktails, wine and tea are listed among its notable features. The restaurant accommodates solo diners and groups and is popular with students and tourists. Service is listed as fast, though there is usually a wait and reservations are not accepted. Dine-in, takeout and curbside pickup are available; delivery is not. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Ronin Sushi holds a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,413 reviews.

  • Detroit Eatery in

    Detroit Eatery

    4.7(1,325)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1325 reviews (Google rating)

    Restaurant

    Detroit Eatery is a modest counter-service restaurant at 200 W Fifth St in Royal Oak, MI. Though listed as an Italian restaurant, its offerings span international food, including curry, pizza and Mediterranean plates. Lunch, dinner and late-night food are available, along with small plates, comfort food, coffee and dessert. The menu includes halal, vegan and vegetarian options. Its atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with seating for dine-in meals and an outdoor seating option. The restaurant welcomes families and children, provides high chairs and accommodates groups as well as solo diners. Takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, and it also offers catering and accepts reservations. Dogs are allowed outside. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, a restroom, and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom facilities. Paid lot and street parking are available. Detroit Eatery has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,325 reviews.

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Events

  • Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years
    Tue310:15 AM · Family

    Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Leftover Craft Day: Family
    Tue31:30 PM · Family

    Leftover Craft Day: Family

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Family LEGO® Time
    Thu56:30 PM · Theatre

    Family LEGO® Time

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Rachel Party: Family
    Sat710:30 AM · Family

    Rachel Party: Family

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years
    Tue1010:15 AM · Family

    Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • STEAM Club: Ages 7 to 12 Years
    Wed116:00 PM · Family

    STEAM Club: Ages 7 to 12 Years

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years
    Tue1710:15 AM · Family

    Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Cotton Candy Science: Family
    Wed186:30 PM · Family

    Cotton Candy Science: Family

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Supporting Children’s Mental Health: Practical Guidance
    Thu196:30 PM · Family

    Supporting Children’s Mental Health: Practical Guidance

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Junk Journals: Ages 8 to 12 Years
    Sat2110:30 AM · Family

    Junk Journals: Ages 8 to 12 Years

    222 E Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, US

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  • Wild Lights
    Sat215:00 PM · Family

    Wild Lights

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  • Polar Beers 2026
    Wed27:00 PM · Family

    Polar Beers 2026

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    Thu3All day · Family

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