Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Los Angeles? 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!

Back on the Beach

4.9

4.9 (192)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.

The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.

For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu. We only seat complete parties.

In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.
We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

Top review

LarryVIP

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

The PERFECT beach experience with delicious food and THE NICEST staff ever!! Thank you!!

Carousel Restaurant - Hollywood

4.9

4.9 (106)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

East Hollywood

About the restaurant

From of our family to yours, Carousel is the premier Los Angeles area restaurant providing guests with the complete culinary experience when it comes to enjoying traditional middle eastern and Lebanese cuisine. In the Middle Eastern culture, meza (Lebanese term for appetizer) consists of a vast array of small sized, hot and cold dishes, great for sampling and sharing. At Carousel, our menu offers a selection of kebabs to seafood to an array of vegetarian items. We offer more than 60 meza items, ranging from familiar dishes, such as hummus, falafel and tabouleh to more traditional delicacies. Everything that we serve comes from original family recipes passed down through generations. With the supervision of our Chef de Cuisine and co-owner, Mrs. Rose Tcholakian, each dish that is served is sure to bestow the quality and freshness Carousel is well known for. For those unfamiliar to Lebanese food, a helpful service staff will guide you through what is sure to be a habit-forming journey.

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HeatherVIP

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

this restaurant is consistently great.The waiters are always warm and friendly and the food is always excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to leave satisfied that they had a great meal at a great price.

Campsite Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

Brewery

Covina

About the restaurant

Campsite Brewing Company is a gathering place for everyone who loves craft beer as much as they love the great outdoors. Enjoy handcrafted fresh beer and camping inspired gastropub foods around an outdoor campfire or in our renovated 100-year-old citrus packing house.

AS COMFORTABLE AS YOUR FAVORITE CAMPGROUND.

With 24 brews on tap, plenty of house-made non-alcoholic options, and a full menu of next-level camping cuisine, we’ve got something to keep every camper happy.

Top review

Cassie

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Great place family and pet friendly Service was also great and you can’t go wrong with any of the great tasting beers.

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Experience

Campsite Happy Hour

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.8

4.8 (265)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.

Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.

Reservation policy*
We will hold your reservation for 15 min.
Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

Top review

JosephSVIP

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Never disappoints! Wonderful flavors. Spot on friendly service.

El Compadre - Hollywood

4.7

4.7 (520)

$30 and under

Mexican

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Since 1975, El Compadre Restaurant in Hollywood has been one of Southern California's hot spots for Mexican cuisine and drinks. The restaurant fashions the look and feel of an "old world hacienda". Lined with clay roof tires, wrought iron lanterns and stained glass chandeliers; its walls grace of Mexican heritage with paintings, artifacts, antiques and vase floral trimmings.

We specialize in showcasing "The fine foods of Mexico". We serve family recipes handed down over generations using select cuts of meats, and choice seafood alongside season fresh vegetables. e have a dedicated full bar area where we serve mixed cocktails, imported and domestic beers and our legendary and famous "Flaming Margarita". Coupled with live nightly music from a trio singing Mexican classics and with a dimly lit, sultry lighting; our romantic ambiance is unmatched.

Top review

Leny

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Food and service was amazing, we had best dinner at LA

Riviera Mexican Grill

4.7

4.7 (252)

$30 and under

Mexican

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Riviera Mexican Grill (better known by locals as The Riv) has been a staple in the community for the past two decades. Founded by the Williams Family, The Riv is Where We Live. South Bay legends are on our walls. Come and sit at the bar and don't be surprised to start talking to a professional surfer or paddle-boarder eating one of our famous fish tacos and washing it down with a margarita. The Riv is a place where locals meet to discuss our community and keep in touch with old friends. Bring the family. We are here and excited to serve you. #TheRiv

Come enjoy our two outdoor patios with full service food and drinks.

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Always great food and Service. We have a daughter with serious Celiac disease and she is taken care of!

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Experience

Live Mariachi Night at The Riv!

Daedo Sikdang

4.7

4.7 (214)

$50 and over

Steak

Koreatown

About the restaurant

We just don't serve food. We serve experience & culture. Daedo Sikdang is a famous Korean ribeye steakhouse in Korea with a long and rich history. We have focused solely on serving the best Korean ribeye steak since 1964. At Daedo, our Meat Master takes time trimming unnecessary fat from our steaks.
Proudly serving Certified Angus Beef® Prime. Our steaks are selected to be the highest quality; amazingly tender, incredibly juicy and full of flavor. Certified Angus Beef® Prime has passed 9 more stringent quality standards than USDA Prime for exceptional flavor.

Enjoy our legendary cuts, selected by Daedo, which has mastered the ribeye since our opening in 1964.

Top review

ArtVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Really delicious top quality meat. Literally melts in your mouth. They cook it for you too. Great selection. And super tasty ice cream in the end with rice paper

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P.F. Chang's - Sherman Oaks

4.6

4.6 (239)

$30 and under

Chinese

Sherman Oaks

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

Jane

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Vegetable was fresh and cooked just right, and brown rice was soft, unlike some other places, the rice kern was still hard. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!

ZORI Gastrobar

4.6

4.6 (40)

$31 to $50

American

Central Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Welcome to ZORI Gastrobar – Los Angeles’ Favorite Spot! Experience the perfect harmony of live music and exceptional dining. Located in the heart of the city, we offer a cozy atmosphere and a modern menu featuring fresh sushi, juicy steaks, flavorful tacos, and signature cocktails. Perfect for any occasion – we can’t wait to welcome you!

Top review

Carolynn

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

We loved every dish we ate! We definitely plan on dining here again.

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Experience

Sunday Brunch

Experience

Happiest Hours at ZORI

Experience

Zori Party

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