Autumn can feel like a time when there isn’t enough time for family. Vacations are over, the kids are back in school, and Thanksgiving isn’t for another month. However, family time doesn’t have to be some big event like a holiday or celebration. It can be as simple and intimate as dinner together just because. So instead of waiting for the holidays, plan your next family dinner at one of these Greater Merrimack Valley restaurants.
Burtons Grill & Bar
Burtons Grill & Bar in Westford is a local favorite that serves contemporary American dishes prepared from scratch. From picky eaters to adventurous foodies, there’s sure to be something that will please everyone on the menu. From savory appetizers to healthy salads to classic entrees, Burtons can accommodate a wide range of allergies and dietary needs for your family.
Angelina’s Italian Restaurant
Few things say “family” like a hearty Italian meal, and Angelina’s Italian Restaurant in Tewksbury is inspired by the owner’s memories at the family dinner table and named after her own grandmother. Spend a few hours cherishing your own family’s company as you dine on delicious Italian dishes like tagliatelle bolognese, veal marsala, lobster ravioli, and shrimp scampi. Make a toast to your family and the owner’s with Zaccagnini wine imported from their grandparent’s village in Bolognano, Italy.
Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant
Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant in Dracut is a casual, family friendly restaurant serving American cuisine with an Irish twist. Named for members of the owners’ family (Owen is the son, and Olivia is their granddaughter), it’s a place where everyone can sit together and share a good meal. You can enjoy burgers, steak tips, risotto, or a boiled corned beef dinner while kids ages 12 and under dine on mac & cheese, mini burgers, and chicken tenders from the children’s menu.
El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill
Experience authentic Mexican and Central American cuisine with your family at El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill in Lowell. This family-owned restaurant uses recipes handed down from generation to generation, so you’ll feel right at home. Enjoy a menu full of traditional meals prepared daily with fresh, homemade ingredients. From taquitos and tamales to flan and tres leches cake, you’ll feel like your family is part of theirs.
Wamesit Lanes Family Entertainment Center
Wamesit Lanes Family Entertainment Center in Tewksbury is perfect for the family that isn’t content with just dinner for family time. Before sitting down to dinner at the Firewater Tavern, you and your family can play arcade games, golf simulators, ten-pin and candlepin bowling, and so much more. This way you’re making the most of your time together and creating memories that go beyond sitting around the table together.
Family dinners are meant to be quality time with your family. So whether you’re looking for something casual to catch up, a restaurant where you’ll feel like you’re already home, or a place where you can do more than just eat, the Greater Merrimack Valley has you covered.
