Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in San Diego

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Updated 05 May 2025

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

Seaview

4.7

4.7 (349)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

'California coastal' sophisticated and comtemporary design with views of the courtyard and marina set the tone for a delightful dining experience. Join the family for a relaxing meal on our outdoor patio while planning another exciting day of activities in America's Finest City. The spacious setting of our indoor tables allows you to easily convene with colleagues or entertain a client while enjoying Seaview's Grand Breakfast Buffet.

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Maurio

Dined on 29 Mar 2025

Very good food and good service, definitely worth it

Tavern

4.7

4.7 (781)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Coronado

About the restaurant

Open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations for Lunch are not accepted, however we do accept walk-ins!

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Vanessa

Dined on 30 Mar 2025

The food was great. We had fish and chips. The portions were generous. The French martini was delicious. Service was great too!

Ketch Grill & Taps - Portside Pier

4.7

4.7 (155)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Ketch Tasting Deck offers a full-service dining experience on the 2nd floor at Portside Pier with stunning views overlooking San Diego Bay!
Brought to you by the Brigantine Family of Restaurants. For generations our family has created unforgettable experiences true to the San Diego lifestyle at our Brigantine & Miguel’s restaurants. We’ve hosted countless celebrations and poured many a round for the happiest of hours.
WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT MAKES FOR THE BEST MEMORIES AND THE BEERS THAT CAPTURE THE FEELING. IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE CRAFTED OUR OWN AND PUT THEM ON TAP.
From beer aficionados to casual drinkers, we’ve got everyone covered with our easy-to-love (and drink) brews made for making memories!

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Dined 5 days ago

Amazing view with great food! We went there for Mother’s Day brunch. We had a great time and parents loved this place!

Dave & Buster's - Carlsbad

4.7

4.7 (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 14 Mar 2025

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

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Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

4.7

4.7 (43)

$30 and under

Mexican

Old Town

About the restaurant

The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.

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sim

Dined on 29 Apr 2025

The pork tamale was excellent and I had the whole beans instead of refried on the side. It’s so yummy. The rice was good but I added some hot sauce and mixed in the beans. The cocktails are awesome. We had iced carajillo and added a little milk and orange rind. Delicious.

Park 101

4.6

4.6 (54)

$31 to $50

American

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Park 101 is Carlsbad's unique answer to community dining, lounging and sipping in style in the heart of the Village. We've made sure that there's something for everyone at our 8000 sq. ft. multi-level, plaza-style complex. We are kid friendly and dog friendly, and are considered a significant focal point within one of the best communities that flank the Pacific.

We also cater and host private events at Park 101!

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Kirsten

Dined 4 days ago

This is a great location to watch a game or have a beer with friends. The location near the beach is ideal as well and the outdoor venue provides plenty of sunshine. Our service was great, but they were short-handed on Mother's Day, but it was still fun!

Harney Sushi Poway

4.6

4.6 (64)

$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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Candace

Dined on 27 Apr 2025

The best sushi, fresh and unique! Great service!!

Sunny Side Solana

4.5

4.5 (94)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Solana Beach

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO SUNNY SIDE SOLANA.
WHETHER YOU ARE STOPPING BY FROM FAR AWAY,
OR YOU ARE ONE OF OUR BELOVED LOCALS.
WE OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
A WARM WELCOMING SPOT,
WITH A FRIENDLY STAFF,
SERVING FOOD YOU LOVE TO EAT.
IN THE BEAUTIFUL SUNNY SOLANA BEACH.
COME ALONE, BRING A FRIEND, A FAMILY
OR A WHOLE HAPPY BUS LOAD.
THE COFFEE IS HOT
AND THE JUICE IS FRESH AND SWEET.
SO JUST DIRECT YOUR FEET
TO THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET !

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Adrienne

Dined 4 days ago

Incredible service, food and ambience. Highly recommend.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chula Vista

4.2

4.2 (58)

$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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Liam

Dined 4 days ago

Even on a busy day our food came fast and was delicious. Thank you.

Claim Jumper - San Diego - Bayside

4.1

4.1 (585)

$30 and under

American

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

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linda

Dined on 18 Apr 2025

Food was excellent portion sizes are large Restaurant is a little too dark Price was fair Would return

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