When you don’t feel like cooking, it’s time to go out to eat! But when you have kids, choosing a restaurant that is kid-friendly is key to a delicious and stress-free meal. We surveyed local South Bay parents to find out their favorite family friendly restaurants to dine and here’s what the had to say.
Family Friendly Restaurants in the South Bay
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Family Friendly Restaurants in El Segundo
The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center
The Proud Bird is a reimagined food bazaar and events center that features a distinctive food hall, a renovated airplane park with a children’s playground, banquet rooms, and breathtaking views of the LAX runways.
This one-of-a-kind food hall features six culinary kitchens that are available for lunch and dinner. Their menu is inspired by Los Angeles’ melting pot, with Asian, Italian, Bludso’s BBQ, Burgers, and American cuisines on offer.
Good Stuff
The South Bay’s Good Stuff Restaurant has a reputation for serving outstanding American cuisine. Good Stuff offers a terrific healthy breakfast and brunch menu if you’re looking for the best breakfast places. Enjoy a tasty salad, sandwich, or a choice of burgers whether you’re looking for a nutritious lunch or delectable dinner.
Mama D’s Italian Kitchen
They opened the Italian Kitchen utilizing traditional Italian family recipes that have stood the test of time. These dishes are produced with just the best ingredients and a passion for cooking.
Rock & Brews El Segundo
Rock & Brews is an exciting dining and entertainment concept that offers diners an unforgettable family-friendly rock ‘n’ roll experience while serving affordable, high-quality comfort food and a broad choice of craft brews.
The Slice & Pint
A pizza and beer place owned by El Segundo Brewing Company!
Lil Simzy’s at The Point
Their El Segundo location, sometimes known as Lil’ Simmzy’s, is anything but. Lil’ Simmzy’s on the Deck includes al fresco seating with lovely striped patio umbrellas, in order to maintain the flavor and energy of this LA classic. It feels like a block party, and believe us when we say that your neighbors are already here.
Family Friendly Restaurants Manhattan Beach
Nick’s Manhattan Beach
They are dedicated to being among the finest in the industry, operating restaurants that are welcoming, relaxing, and pleasant for all guests. They provide excellent service and maintain high standards at reasonable pricing.
Pitfire Pizza
In an industrial-chic atmosphere, this hip franchise serves imaginative pizzas, spaghetti, and panini, as well as beer and wine. And don’t even think about skipping the soft serve, dessert is a must!
Rock’n Fish
A welcome spot with wonderful cuisine, alcohol, and warm smiles can be found down by the ocean, at the foot of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The guest experience is their top emphasis, with exceptional service, substantial servings, and a welcoming atmosphere. Time and time again, regulars return.
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Family Friendly Restaurants Redondo Beach
Ragin Cajun Cafe
Right here in the South Bay, they’re serving up the most authentic Lafayette, Louisiana-style food. Every day, all of the dishes are prepared from scratch. They’re a modest family-owned business that puts their heart and soul into all they do. Ragin Cajun Cafe Redondo Beach features a parking lot, a full bar with over 100 whiskies, bourbons, and moonshine, as well as fantastic local craft beers, an outside dog-friendly patio, and a warm welcoming ambiance ideal for families.
Rock & Brews Redondo Beach
Rock & Brews is an energizing dining and entertainment concept that serves inexpensive, high-quality comfort cuisine and a wide variety of craft beers while immersing visitors in an unforgettable family-friendly rock ‘n’ roll experience.
The Great Room
A Redondo Beach family created The Great Room Cafe in November 2016 for local South Bay families. They’ve created a fun social venue for the whole family, with everyone’s hectic schedules and easy planning in mind. TGR offers a carefree atmosphere with playrooms for the younger and still-young-at-heart guests, while the lounge and dining space may be enjoyed by all with a fine meal and a drink of wine! Mommies can catch up with friends as the kids play in their own space, while dads catch a game with their buddies and a beer.
Good Stuff Redondo Beach
The Good Stuff Restaurant in the South Bay is known for delivering excellent American cuisine. If you’re looking for the best family friendly restaurants for breakfast, Good Stuff has a fantastic healthy breakfast and brunch menu. If you’re looking for a healthy lunch or a delightful dinner, try a nice salad, sandwich, or one of our burgers.
Coyote Cantina
Coyote Cantina offers a unique take on contemporary southwestern food. They have a huge selection of the best tequilas at the most affordable prices. Happy Hour is now available seven nights a week, as well as all night Mondays.
Wildflower Cafe
Coffee, beer, and indoor/outdoor seating are available at this artful, counter-serve American cafe for breakfast and lunch.
Also check out:
- Islands
- Blue Salt Grill
- Creme de la Crepe
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Red Robin
- Lazy Dog Cafe
- El Torito
- Joes Crab Shack
Restaurants in Hermosa Beach
Mama D’s Italian Kitchen
They opened the Italian Kitchen using time-tested Italian family recipes. These recipes are prepared with only the finest ingredients and a love of cooking.
Fritto Misto
Fritto Misto was created on the beliefs that everyone deserves to be recognized as an individual and made to feel welcome, that everyone enjoys good quality at reasonable costs, and that no one wants to leave a restaurant hungry after eating “nouveau” amounts.
Good Stuff Hermosa Beach
Good Stuff Restaurant in the South Bay is known for its excellent American cuisine. If you’re looking for the best breakfast spots, Good Stuff has a fantastic healthy breakfast and brunch menu. If you’re looking for a healthful lunch or a delightful dinner, try a nice salad, sandwich, or one of our many burgers.
The Brews Hall Hermosa Beach
The Brews Hall is a new family friendly restaurant in Hermosa Beach, California, that combines four distinct cuisine categories into one location. Mexican food, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza are all available at this new eatery. The menu items are inexpensive, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without breaking the wallet.
Creme de la Crepe
Imagine a Parisian street café with plenty of sunshine and a fresh sea air, and you’ve got “la Crème de la Crêpe”… Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served everyday in authentic French cafés!
Family Friendly Restaurants in Torrance
The Brews Hall Torrance
Located in Torrance, it’s California’s first multi-concept brewery and restaurant experience. They have something for everyone with two breweries and four culinary concepts, not to mention a full bar. They’ve designed a community hub that they think you’ll enjoy because they’re obsessed with outstanding beer and delectable food. Take a seat and stay for a while.
King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant
This spot delivers a truly Aloha experience by serving delectable baked products and Hawaiian cuisine in a welcoming environment for the families in our neighborhood.
Also check out:
- Black Bear Diner
- Hof’s Hut
- Blue Salt Grill
- Lucilles Smokehouse BBQ
- Benihana’s
- Fusion Sushi
- Chili’s Bar & Grill
- Tender Greens
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Islands
Family Friendly Restaurants in Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates
Good Stuff Palos Verdes
Located at the Promenade on the Peninsula in Palos Verdes, The South Bay’s Good Stuff Restaurant is noted for its exceptional American cuisine. Good Stuff features a terrific healthy breakfast and brunch menu if you’re seeking for the top breakfast restaurants. Try a good salad, sandwich, or one of our many burgers if you’re searching for a healthy lunch or a delicious dinner.
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