I think Macaroni Grill is a great place to take the fam, little ones included. It's not so much a romantic date spot, but it's still a fun, lively place to have some good Italian food. 

For apps, they have a really good spinach and artichoke dip as well as some tasty mushroom raviolis.

For lunch and dinner, they have tons of pasta, pizza, sandwiches and soups to choose from as well as a pretty good wine and beverage list.

The kiddie menu isn't bad either and if I remember right, they give kids placemats to color on or something along those lines.

If you go, promise me you will try the dessert ravioli! Yum yum yum!