Dining
BY GABBY BAILEY
Learn more about 3 kid-friendly patios in downtown Denton
entertainment, diverse menu options and a variety of local beers and cocktails in downtown Denton.
options and spaces where children can do activ- ities like play games or enjoy outdoor activities under adult supervision. Here are three kid-friendly patios that o er
With the weather warming up, many patios in Denton are available for families to enjoy a bite to eat, have a beverage and let their kids play. All locations have kid-friendly times, food
This list is not comprehensive.
1 Shuck Me Known for its coastal seafood fare, Shuck Me has a sand pit area and playground on its grounds outside the front door, along with picnic-style outdoor seating that is shaded or under umbrellas. Shuck Me has a full beer and cocktail menu, along with food items such as po’boys, fried seafood baskets, tacos, fajitas and oysters. The restaurant also has a kids’ menu with fried shrimp, cat sh, chicken tenders and sides.
2 Union Bear Brewing Co. At the brewery’s Denton location, children are welcome inside and on the patio, where there are two dart boards. Inside the brewery, there are also two arcade-style games and a pool table that is available for all ages. The brewery is known for its Texas-made beers, cocktail bar and outdoor patio. Union Bear has a full menu with handmade pizzas, burgers, appetizers and desserts. There is also a kids’ menu with pasta, pizza and chicken tenders.
3 East Side Denton While East Side operates as a bar, it is a kid- friendly destination until 9 p.m. The location has a large patio with picnic-style tables and a giant projector for movies, sporting events or shows. There are several food trucks on site for meals and the bar has a large beer and cocktail menu. East Side has an events calendar that shows when kid-friendly movies are playing on the patio. The venue has Halloween movies during October and Christmas movies in December.
Union Bear Brewing Co.’s Denton location o ers pizza, like the OG Honey Pig, and other entrees.
Shuck Me has a variety of seafood and fried basket options, such as the fried oyster po’boy.
East Side has a full wall of beer taps and cocktails, like the Hibiscus Moscow Mule.
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311 N. Elm St., Denton www.shuckme.net
215 S. Bell Ave., Denton www.unionbear.com/union-bear-denton
208 N. Austin St., Denton www.eastsidedtx.com
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