These Are the 7 Best Restaurants to Watch March Madness With Your Family

It's that time of year again. March Madness is upon us. It's a time to do a deep dive into the college teams that will be involved, create your bracket, and then enjoy the festivities all month long. If you're like me, you like to watch games with other fans at local restaurants. It can seem like a tough task when you have kids but worry no more. We have a list of perfectly suitable restaurants if you want to watch March Madness with your family.

We have many great places on this list, from favorites like Chili's and TGI Fridays to new experiences, such as Joe's Crab Shack. Check out the list and find your nesting spot for this year's festivities.

One of the best places to watch March Madness with your family is Chili's. The chances are good that you go there already on occasion, so you know how most of the restaurants are set up. Chili's has televisions all over the restaurant, and when the college championships come around, most if not all of them, will be playing college basketball. The wait staff at Chili's is very polite and they have plenty of options on the menu for adults and kids alike.

The great thing about a place like Chili's is that there is a huge variety, so you have many options when you're watching your favorite college team. You can get steak, salad, chicken dishes, and more. The kid's menu is also pretty good, with tasty options that include burger bites, grilled chicken, macaroni and cheese, and more. You could also choose to feast on appetizers, which include bone-in wings, a dip trio, and Texas cheese fries, among others.

Most people think of Dave and Buster's as the place that's filled with wall-to-wall video games and activities. However, the chain is also famous for playing sports. In fact, this may be one of the best places to watch March Madness with your family. Watch the game while you enjoy your meal. Then, during half-time or after the winner is announced, go play some games. Then, come back for dessert.

When you head to Dave and Buster's, start with the tasty appetizers, which include a cheese stick stack, loaded barbacoa fries, chicken nachos, and more. The menu is also stacked with burgers, pizza, pasta, and tasty desserts, like strawberry shortcake and funnel cake fries. There's also a great kid's menu that has salads, pizza, cheeseburgers, chicken bites, and more.

Though it's not strictly considered to be a family restaurant, there's still plenty for everyone to enjoy at Buffalo Wild Wings, which makes it one of the best places to watch March Madness with your family. Of course, the restaurant is covered with televisions, so you'll be able to watch one or several different basketball teams going at it. There's also a fun atmosphere at BWW. You'll get to enjoy the sport with other enthusiasts, and it can be great fun.

If you're going to Buffalo Wild Wings, you should try the wings. They have many different types of wings and many different sauces from which to choose. Be careful to pick the right sauce so it's not too spicy for the kids. The restaurant also sells burgers that are loaded with bacon and cheese. Yes, Buffalo Wild Wings does have a kid's menu. On it, you'll find boneless wings, cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and more.

Applebee's is another of those great restaurants that you can depend on when you want great food, a friendly atmosphere, and the chance to watch sports on several big TVs that are plastered in the bar and general eating area. There is likely tobe a big crowd watching March Madness games here, but you can count on it being more family-friendly than other places. Go during the earlier games, and you'll find a good seat.

Much like at Chili's, you can get a little of everything at Applebee's. Sit down and order chicken, steak, ribs, pasta, burgers, seafood, salads, and more. You may also enjoy a huge plate of appetizers. They have chicken wings, big pretzels, mozzarella sticks, loaded waffle fries, mini chicken quesadillas, and more. The kid's menu is also pretty good. They've got small pizzas, chicken tenders, corn dogs, and even a small dish of grilled chicken Alfredo.

If you want to find the best place to watch March Madness with your family and you also love amazing food, then add BJ's Brewhouse to your list. BJ's is a great place for folks of all ages. This restaurant has a huge menu with literally something for everyone. Many people don't initially think of BJ's when they think of watching sports, but there are televisions all over the place. Despite the fact that the word "brewhouse" is in the title, this restaurant is suitable for children.

Folks who have never been to the BJs may be surprised at the varied meal options. Just about every category of food is represented. They have pasta, pizza, steak, soup, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and huge salads. There are also tasty shareable appetizers, like wings, egg rolls, Brussels sprouts, and pot stickers. The kid's menu is just as impressive. They have mini burgers, deep dish pizza, and chicken tenders, among others. For dessert, get the pizookie, which is a cookie served with ice cream. It's one of the dishes that the restaurant is known for.

TGI Friday's is another place to go if you want to be sure that you can enjoy the basketball games with your kids. There are close to 1,000 of these restaurants in the country, so you're bound to find one in town. This is one of the chain restaurants where quality and meal choices are abound. Yes, there are also televisions spread around the bar, and they're likely to all be playing March Madness games.

If you can't find something good to eat at TGI Fridays, then you must not like food. This restaurant chain is spread around the country, so head in and check out the many burgers and sandwiches, including their bacon cheeseburgers, truffle burgers, and cheesestake sandwiches. They also have pasta, big salads, and fish dishes. The kid's menu is pretty good, too. They have quesadillas, shrimp, pasta, and fries.

Another place you may not expect is Joe's Crab Shack, but it's a great place to watch March Madness with your family, especially if you love seafood. Yes, there are televisions plastered all over the walls at this establishment, so you won't miss a moment. On top of that, Joe's also has a very friendly atmosphere and a polite staff, and you may even get one of those cool lobster bibs. There's plenty to eat for the kids, too.

Of course, the main draw of going to Joe's Crab Shack is to eat seafood, and they have many options. For appetizers, you have everything from spicy crab balls to dips and mozzarella bricks. For your main meal, we recommend going for a crab meal. They have snow, Dungeness, queen, and more. You can pick your flavor, add shrimp, and have some say in how it's cooked. There's also plenty for the kids. They can get burgers, fish, fries, and more.