Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in San Diego

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pizzo's Pizzeria 2 at Millenia Otay Ranch

4.7

4.7 (277)

$30 and under

Italian

San Ysidro

About the restaurant

Located in the Millenia Otay Ranch, this eatery offers Neapolitan pizzas, cocktails, wine & salads, plus outdoor seating. Pizzo's Pizzeria offers a full Italian menu and serves the Otay Ranch area. area with dine-in options, online ordering and pickup.

Top review

Benjamin

Dined 6 days ago

Such a great restaurant with great food love coming to this place

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano

4.7

4.7 (70)

$30 and under

Italian

Point Loma

About the restaurant

Pomodoro features a rustic yet refined atmosphere, exquisite food presentations and a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Blending classic and contemporary Italian cuisine, Italian music and a colorful "Tomato Inspired" décor. Along the wall, a large wine rack houses many bottles and vintages, our wine list is designed to perfectly compliment your meal. Guests will indulge in the flavor of a true Italian experience the minute they step foot in Pomodoro, located in the heart of Point Loma, San Diego.

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PaulaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had a really enjoyable experience at Pomodoro. Our meals were outstanding. I had the pollo gusto and it may have been the best chicken I’ve ever had in San Diego. My husband had the cioppino and he said it was prepared perfectly. The service was excellent. Each staff member was kind and professional. The vibe in the restaurant is comfortable and low key. We loved it!

Draft

4.6

4.6 (127)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Mission Bay

About the restaurant

Located directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, Draft Restaurant is serving up 54 beers on tap pairing the surf and sand with a wide variety of craft beers. But the appeal doesn’t stop at the #brewsandviews; Come hungry and experience a fresh take on beachside dining featuring casual, handcrafted fare from Executive Chef Luis Romero.

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Kelsey

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

Was so accommodating to our larger group of 8 with kids. We originally sat at a high top and the host was able to easily move us to a lower table (we had a 2 year old). Great service and food. Please bring back the salmon burger! It was my fav and nothing compares! Thanks!

Harney Sushi Poway

4.6

4.6 (63)

$30 and under

Sushi

Poway / Rancho Bernardo

About the restaurant

Experience the taste of high quality sushi with a trendy Neo-Asian inspired décor. Harney stands as the top sushi bar and dining destination in San Diego. It's as fresh and innovative as you desire. Here, the spirit of experimentation mingles with joyful revelry, where top-notch dining expertise meets vibrant charm and flair. Our establishment features a private VIP area and an array of over 30 specialty rolls crafted and named by devoted fans. It's a symphony for your taste buds, nourishment for your soul. Since 2001, we take pride in presenting our award-winning, sustainable sushi cuisine rooted in Southern California.

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CindyVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Always wonderful! Food and service never disappoint. Last night I tried their crispy rice appetizer for the first time and it is now a favorite item! Great atmosphere if you want a fun night out without the drive downtown. I love that this gem is less than 15 minutes from home.

Dave & Buster's - Carlsbad

4.4

4.4 (105)

$30 and under

American

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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DebVIP

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Service was so slow at 5 pm but improved as the night went on!!

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chula Vista

4.3

4.3 (56)

$30 and under

American

Chula Vista / Bonita

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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James

Dined 6 days ago

We ate during a Padres game, so I’m guessing it was a little louder than usual, but not loud enough to be annoying or anything. Just fans enjoying their team. The food was great and we received great service from our server. Even the bud staff was chill and accommodating. Definitely a good place to visit.

Farmer's Table - Chula Vista

4.3

4.3 (382)

$30 and under

American

Chula Vista / Bonita

About the restaurant

Excited to announce that we officially have four locations open in San Diego including Bay Park, Little Italy, La Mesa, and Chula Vista. As a family run operation we believe every good neighborhood deserves an eatery where locals and visitors can enjoy “honest food done right”. Here at Farmers Table, we specialize in farm-to-fork cuisine that focuses on bringing locally sourced organic ingredients together to be savored in an inviting family-friendly atmosphere, where adults and children can enjoy many different food options that are just right for them. If you are looking for a magical brunch this week, come stop by for an unforgettable night.

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Edynn

Dined on Mar 20, 2025

Fantastic breakfast! The service is always lacking here but the fresh food is great.

7MILE Kitchen

3.9

3.9 (332)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Named for Carlsbad's seven miles of coastline, 7 Mile Kitchen features wood-fired pizzas and gourmet burgers. Keeping in mind San Diego’s love for craft beers, 7 Mile features rotating taps of many of the local favorites. Dessert is a must in this restaurant, which has a gelato bar and fire pit s'mores.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

Our host and server were very gracious. Very helpful with navigating gf options.

Joe's Crab Shack - Oceanside

3.9

3.9 (48)

$30 and under

Seafood

Oceanside

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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john

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

The happy hour menu has many great options at an amazing vaule. Our sever was very attentive and on top of it. Between the service and the atmosphere we had a great time. It a must have if your in the area.

Dave & Buster's - San Diego

3.7

3.7 (106)

$30 and under

American

Mission Valley

About the restaurant

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Sheryl

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

The manager was great and let us sit a little early over by the big screens it wasn’t open yet. My grandson wanted to watch baseball there while we ate. That’s a really nice area to eat. And away from the noise mostly. The food is pretty good. It’s just a little bit expensive overall. But where isn’t now? The people are nice and the place is great. There’s a lot to do. There are a lot of cool games, but not so many if you’re talking very small toddlers. Chuck E. Cheese is the place for them.

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