I second Teppanyaki in Japan -- very, very kid-friendly. Host made origami frogs for my kids while waiting to be seated,tried to teach them some Japanese words, taught them to use chopsticks. Chef was very taken with my blonde, blue-eyed, 7 year old DD
and joked with her throughout the meal. Food is familiar but so much better than the same-old, same-old pizza, mac cheese, PBJ, chicken fingers and fries.
DH and I think the money was well spent. Look forward to going back