Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in San Diego

49 restaurants available nearby

1. Cesarina

4.9

Exceptional(5450)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 170 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

2. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8002)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 70 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

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3. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(192)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 8 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

4. Rovino

4.6

Exceptional(1044)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 8 times today

Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy! Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio! Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails. Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.

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5. Officine Buona Forchetta

4.6

Exceptional(487)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 31 times today

Located in the heart of the historic Liberty Station neighborhood, Officine Buona Forchetta blends award winning Neapolitan-style pies and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space.

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6. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1299)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 7 times today

Oceana Coastal Kitchen features chef-driven, California cuisine along with modern, ocean-inspired design. The restaurant offers a memorable bayfront dining experience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway.The airy waterfront restaurant includes several distinct dining areas such as a quartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother of pearl and sea glass. The focal point in Oceana Coastal Kitchen's main dining room is an impressive 800-gallon aquarium, while a sliding window fully opens to showcase unobstructed views of Mission Bay.Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers an al fresco experience for guests, complete with sleek booths and tables with sweeping panoramic waterfront views. Led by Executive Chef Paul Arias, favorite menu items include the Oceana House Roll, the Harris Ranch Ribeye, and the Striped Seabass.We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2023 Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best award winner, ranking 10th in the country for “Everyday Eats.”

7. World Famous

4.6

Exceptional(993)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pacific Beach

Booked 25 times today

Specializing in surfside dining featuring Southern California Coastal cuisine, market fresh pacific seafood, hand carved prime rib, & grilled to order steaks. Menus are written daily and inspired by sustainable California harvests.

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8. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town

4.6

Exceptional(1863)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 23 times today

Rockin' Baja is a full service and fun Mexican-Seafood restaurant that offers uniquely prepared Baja style seafood presented in rustic steel buckets. We created a diverse menu filled with exceptionally great, finger lickin’ good fun food delivered fresh to your table daily. Kick back, drink an ice cold beer or margarita, enjoy a shot of tequila and experience all the good times that are Rockin’ Baja.

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9. Pali Wine Co. Little Italy Tasting Room

4.9

Exceptional(141)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Little Italy

Booked 6 times today

Pali Wine Co. is located in famous Little Italy, San Diego, steps from the main strip. The family-owned winery highlights the diversity and nuanced qualities of the California Central Coast wine-growing area. From our Pali Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays, to our Tower 15 bold, nuanced wines, and Neighborhood zippy, natural cuvées, our three wine labels are sure to please any pallet. Stop in for a tasting flight where you can sample wines from our portfolio, step up to the bar for a customized guided tasting or grab a bottle to-go. Our menu features small and sharable plates with locally sourced ingredients ideal for sharing and sipping, including our best-selling burger, charcuterie boards, and seasonal specials. Join our wine club to enjoy complimentary tastings, receive 20% off all wine, & more exciting benefits!Weekly events include Comedy Night on Wednesdays, Trivia on Thursdays, as well as live music Friday and Saturday nights. Plus, happy hour deals weekdays 4-6pm!

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10. Bay Park Fish Company

4.8

Exceptional(314)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bay Park

Booked 2 times today

WE ARE OPEN!Founded by two fishing buddies in 2005, Bay Park Fish Company has become a local hot spot for the freshest seafood in San Diego. Our menu features the freshest of locally sourced seafood. We are proud to be located in this quaint little neighborhood in San Diego & proud to support local fishermen.For limited capacity dine-in, and take-out! We are excited to invite you back in! The health and safety of our staff and customers is our top priority. Please be assured that we are implementing all necessary health & safety measures as outlined in the published COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol. Face covering is required to enter the restaurant at this time. You are permitted to remove your face covering once you are seated, and for the duration of time you are at the table.Please be patient and understanding with our staff, we are all putting forth our best efforts to provide the best experience under this new normal!

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Ashleyvip
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Beautiful ambiance and amazing service and food. The dishware was so unique and we loved the rooster pitcher. The grilled octopus was very flavorful and the pomodoro pasta was the best we’ve ever had. Busy place on a Monday night but our servers were so kind, efficient, and value customer experiences, definitely coming here again.
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CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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4.9
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Bobvip
Houston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Read reviews about being off the beaten path from Little Italy and glad I tried it. Excellent food, great service, and portions are perfect for two: appetizer, salad, and pollo were great to share and fully stuffed.
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RovinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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M Diana
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This location has the best kitchen, food was amazing. We have been to the Coronado branch and it is not as good as this one. Luana our server was amazing, thank you Luana
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Officine Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Point Loma
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4.6
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Sara
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great ambiance and service. Food was just ok, both dishes were burnt a little which really impacted the flavor. The area can get crazy but parking was super easy for me.
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Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.7
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Sandy
Oxford/Oxfordshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service were both exceptional. Highly recommended and worth five stars. Only issue was noise since we were seated outside (planes fly very close overhead). Also a bit chilly sitting next to the screen, which doesn’t go down all the way so cold air comes in underneath. Better to sit inside at the high tops if tables aren’t available.
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• undefined• Little Italy
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4.6

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49 restaurants available nearby

1. Cesarina

2. Juniper & Ivy

3. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4. Rovino

5. Officine Buona Forchetta

6. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

7. World Famous

8. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town

9. Pali Wine Co. Little Italy Tasting Room

10. Bay Park Fish Company

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