Legal Sea Foods

The best part about Legal's kids' menu is that even if your child orders chicken fingers or grilled cheese, they will be served with grapes and corn on the cob. But don't be shocked if your child chooses something more daring. Wood-grilled fish is more popular than any of the other ten kids' dishes, including the quirky fish-shaped cheese ravioli, at most locations. "Some youngsters desire what their parents have, and it helps them feel grown-up," says Legal's CEO, Roger Berkowitz, who meets with nutrition specialists at the Harvard School of Public Health on a regular basis.

The Harvard connection spurred the restaurant chain to eliminate trans fat five years ago, test all tuna and swordfish for mercury, prepare non-seafood dishes on a separate grill to accommodate children with shellfish allergies, and, most recently, reduce salt. Chefs don't salt the fries for the youngsters and created a low-sodium raspberry vinaigrette for salads. There are 32 restaurants in nine states. All locations allow reservations and call-ahead seating.

Website: legalseafoods.com