Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego

Ready, Set, Eat and Play in San Diego

San Diego is the place to be, there are things to do, people to meet, and most importantly new restaurants to try! With this city's very diverse population, there is an extensive variety of phenomenal and authentic cuisines. With the abundant options of food and restaurants, San Diego is a food lover's paradise and it encourages adults, adolescents, and children to try an array of new things! Another amazing aspect with the food scene in San Diego is that many of the restaurants are kid-friendly, whether it be in the food they make or the way they set up the building to appeal to the kids’ playful side. The following are some of the best and most innovative kid-friendly restaurants located in San Diego County.

Waypoint Public

Starting with Waypoint Public, located in North Park, this progressive restaurant includes an indoor children’s play area for those under the age of seven. This restaurant still caters to its adult clientele by selling beer and wine, but it strives to cater the kid demographic as well. The menu includes appropriate portions of chicken & vegetables, "Lil' Fisherman" cod and chips, and French toast dippers. This restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, dinner, and even a kid-friendly happy hour!  Waypoint Public also has "the bear den," which is a dining space that can be booked for birthday parties and baby showers. On top of that, they even create personalized menus based on the event.

Waypoint Public also includes story times in the play area, family movie nights on the second Tuesday of every month, and even kids’ cooking classes hosted by culinary professionals. These cooking classes are targeted towards kids between the ages of four through ten, making it a family-friendly restaurant for all! So while the children are enjoying one of the many kid-friendly activities, parents can enjoy a good meal at their pace, while having the peace of mind that their children are safe and happy. Going to Waypoint Public is a win-win situation for both adults and kids! 

Bo-Beau Kitchen + Garden

Another innovative kid friendly restaurant is BO-Beau Kitchen + Garden located in La Mesa. There is a vintage school bus used as a playing area for children to enjoy. The menu consists of finger foods, which is very popular among kids, making the restaurant even better! Menu items include fries, quesadillas, and chicken nuggets. Their infamous Root Beer Floats also make for a fun kid-friendly dessert!

Corvette Diner

A classic family-friendly option is the Corvette Diner, located in Liberty Station. This vintage American 50’s themed restaurant serves the classic burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Along with the full bar, there’s an arcade with 64 games, a magician, balloon artists, and a very entertaining staff to keep the kids occupied. This is the perfect recipe for fun!

The Grater Grilled Cheese

The Grater Grilled Cheese serves up every child's dream. There are three locations in the San Diego area, Del Mar, Mission Valley, and La Jolla making it easily accessible for most San Diego families! This restaurant serves grilled cheese along with chicken tenders and mac n’ cheese, which are classic meals many grew up loving as a child. What kid wouldn't love that! 

The Classics Malt Shop on Midway

Now, let’s turn it up a level with the Classics Malt Shop on Midway! This kid-friendly restaurant reflects the atmosphere of a classic soda shop and the inexpensive kid meals include many finger foods options, such as hot dogs, grilled cheese, and hamburgers. Classics Malt Shop's best dishes include their root beer floats, banana splits, and ice cream freezes. The classic, popular finger foods, fun floats and ice cream options make this restaurant a hit with the kids!

All of these mentioned restaurants are special, enjoyable, and innovative making them amazing places to take kids to. They offer a fun and unique dining experience that children will love and always remember!