Loved Shalimar for many years! Parking: No issues. Kid-friendliness: They have always been kind and understanding to my children, including opening the restaurant early one day when I showed up with young kids that eat early.
Usually there is a welcome item at the table, like papad. We had to order papad. Then, it did not even come with any chutney. I have never seen that in any indian restaurant. Ordered beer. The guy comes and leaves the bottle at the table. Etc. Service was poor.
Delicious food and wonderful staff
This is one of me and my wife's favorite places to go. You don't have to dress up and yet the place is very elegant. Service and food and great. If you haven't been and you're not sure about Indian food, try the lunch buffet so you can sample a little bit of all of it.