first, i'm not sure who decided this place wasn't good kids. unless you plan on saddling up to the bar with child in tow (if you do this, you should officially be labeled 'not good for kids'), i don't see why you couldn't bring the little ankle-biters along. we brought a 6-year-old, and she loved it. they even have a kids' menu.
we went on a sunday night, and everything was perfect. if you haven't yet had a hamburger on a huge garlic knot, you haven't lived. the fries are also excellent.
the decor is very minimal and nice. it's in a strange part of town for being so hipster-ish. i hope they survive.