10 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Downtown San Diego, California

kid friendly restaurants in downtown san diego
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As the second-largest city in California, San Diego is home to almost a million kids. Known for its pleasant weather and several outdoor areas, San Diego is indeed a kid-friendly city. However, one of the common challenges faced by mothers and their families are finding a place where both they and their kids can relax. They want to find a place where they could relax, knowing that their kids are having fun too. So, if you are one of those parents looking for an excellent place to enjoy a nice sunny day with your kids, then check out our recommendation of the best kid-friendly restaurants in downtown San Diego, California.

1. The Crack Shack - Little Italy

Posted by The Crack Shack on Monday, 3 June 2019

Free-range fried chicken, an appealing kids’ menu, and an amusing kids’ area are a dream come true at Crack Shack - Little Italy. Located at 2266 Kettner Blvd, this restaurant has a fantastic outdoor fun area and serves savory chicken dishes. The famous dishes are its fried chicken, chicken oysters, firebird sandwich, Croque Monsieur, deviled eggs, and the signature chicken lollipops. The buns are very delicious which adds to the experience.Their fries are also a must-try. The place has a happy-hour schedule from 3 - 6 pm (Mon - Fri). Finding a parking spot is not too difficult but may take some time, so be prepared. It is best to visit during the day to enjoy their patio.

The Crack Shack - Little Italy

Address: 2266 Kettner Blvd San Diego, California

Website: The Crack Shack - Little Italy

Opening hours: Sun - Thurs: 9am - 10pm, Fri - Sat: 9am - 11pm

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2. Chuck E. Cheese (San Diego)

Fuel up for #AllYouCanPlay fun with a slice of your favorite fresh-made pizza.

Posted by Chuck E. Cheese on Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Do your kids love arcades? Then, they will surely love this place. Chuck E. Cheese is a nostalgic pizza restaurant and a family favorite. This place has a big arcade with a lot of interesting and interactive games — ranging from alley bowling to foosball, dancing, and racing simulators. This restaurant accommodates every kid’s ultimate wish: an “All You Can Play” option where parents can book a certain amount of time for their kids to play with no exclusions or exceptions. The place also hosts birthday parties and throws some nice shows of their famous Chuck E. mascot who loves kids. This restaurant has a loyalty program called “More Cheese Rewards” for returning visitors. With lots of fun promised within its doors, this place is a must-visit for families with children.

Chuck E. Cheese (San Diego)

Address: 3146 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110

Website: Chuck E. Cheese

Opening hours: Sun - Thur: 11am - 9pm, Fri: 11am - 10pm, Sat: 10am - 10pm

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3. Ajisen Ramen

Get warm up with this Spicy Ramen Come to Ajisen and enjoy our delicious food

Posted by Ajisen Ramen - San Diego on Sunday, 2 December 2018

If you haven’t tried Japanese food before, then you should. Japanese cuisine could be your kid’s next favorite with the cuisine’s variety. And what could be a better place for your Japanese experience than Ajisen Ramen located at 7398 Clairemont Mesa boulevard. This restaurant is a kid-friendly, homely restaurant serving a list of delicious ramens. Ramens are wheat noodles usually served in beef broth, flavored with soy sauce or miso, and topped with scallions, eggs, seaweed, or sliced beef. The place is also famous for its beef ramen, volcano ramen, ABC ramen, fried chicken ramen, and of course, fried tofu. Ajisen Ramen also has a kid-friendly menu, where parents can choose from ramen, udon (a simple Japanese soup), Japanese desserts, California rolls, fried chicken, or dumplings.

Ajisen Ramen

Address: 7398 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111

Website: Ajisen Ramen

Opening hours: Sun - Thur: 11am - 10pm, Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm

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4. Grater Grilled Cheese

Can you imagine the burst of cheese in a bite of each of these dishes?! ? Take us back to a spread like this! Hunger level is now to the extreme.. ? : @hangryfoodie_

Posted by Grater Grilled Cheese on Tuesday, 21 August 2018

At 5618 Mission Center Road sits a nice, cozy traditional American restaurant, Grater Grilled Cheese. With a passion for grilling cheese sandwiches and a motto of “Making the World a Grater Place,” this restaurant does serve the best sandwich in town. Besides, they are famous for their lobster mac and cheese, Pomme Frites, chicken cordon blue, lobster bisque, and grilled avocado. The place guarantees that you will come back here for more. There is also kids’ menu and a lovely outdoor area for children to play. They have delightful Halloween offerings too, so always stay tuned to their announcements.

Grater Grilled Cheese

Address: 5618 Mission Center Rd Ste 1002 San Diego, CA 92108

Website: Grater Grilled Cheese

Opening hours: 10am - 9pm (daily)

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5. BO-beau Kitchen + Garden

Posted by BO-beau kitchen + garden on Wednesday, 13 July 2016

When “French” and “food” come together in one sentence, an image of a satisfying and well-presented dish comes to mind. That image is real at BO-beau Kitchen + Garden. The place features a mix of French and American dishes presented with quality, attention to detail, and good customer service. If you are looking for a real sense-indulging plate, try their grilled salmon and Brussel sprouts. Also, they serve fantastic onion soup, pomme frites, goat cheese, and Boeuf Bourguignon — beef with baby carrots, haricot verts, mushrooms, pearl onions, fingerling potatoes, and pancetta. On top of that, they serve burgers and fried chicken. The place has a kid’s menu and an outdoor playing area. There’s also a happy hour from 4:30pm to 5:30pm from Tuesdays to Fridays. Sunday brunches are from 10:30am to 1:30pm.

BO-beau Kitchen + Garden

Address: 8384 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942

Website: BO-beau Kitchen + Garden

Opening hours: Tues - Thurs: 4:30pm - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 4:30pm - 10pm, Sun: 10:30am - 9pm (closed on Mon)

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6. Casa de Reyes

What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and congratulations to all of the Folklorico groups who...

Posted by Fiesta de Reyes on Monday, 8 May 2017

If you are an outdoor lover, you will love this place. This place is a Mexican outdoor restaurant that is full of life and music. It also features excellent decoration and Mexican-dressed waiters. Casa de Reyes is also known for its kid-friendly patio. Enjoy San Diego’s pleasant weather with a well-prepared menu ranging from tortillas to enchiladas, shrimp ceviche, and marinated shrimps in fresh lime juice. Get your taste buds tingling with the restaurant’s cilantro, tomato, and avocado served with fresh corn chips. Also, dig into their burritos, as Casa de Reyes’ serving gets it with the right seasoning, texture, and mix. The stage right in front of the place features live entertainment every night, with live music to entertain you and your kids.

Casa de Reyes

Address: 2754 Calhoun St San Diego, CA 92110

Website: Casa de Reyes

Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 10am - 10pm, Sun: 9am - 9pm

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7. Corvette Diner

It's all fun, food, games... & cocktails at Corvette Diner! :@robinmariec

Posted by Corvette Diner on Friday, 25 August 2017

Here in Corvette Diner, you can witness waiters and waitresses dancing and singing all the time. At Corvette, every hour is a happy hour — from someone celebrating their birthday; kids playing and laughing at the arcade; and, to guests screening their favorite movies. The diner serves awesome banana split, cotton candy, Philly’s cheesesteak, burger with nacho cheese, chili-cheese waffle fries, and sundae ice cream. They also have a Tuesday’s Special that includes a kid-and-adult entrée, two apple ciders, a giant sundae, and USD 5 worth of arcade cards. If you are planning for the next day-out, then you have found your destination here.

Corvette Diner

Address: 2965 Historic Decatur Rd San Diego, CA 92106

Website: Corvette Diner

Opening hours: Mon - Thur: 11:30am - 9pm, Fri: 11:30am - 11pm, Sat: 11am - 11pm, Sun: 11am - 9pm

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8. Officine Buona Forchetta


If a crusted Italian pizza can’t make your day, then what food could possibly be? Officine Buona Forchetta is an Italian restaurant at 2865 Sims Road, which is famous for its heartwarming Italian pizza varieties. From the simple Margherita to their gluten-free pizza, fried pizza fries, calzoni, risotto, and satisfying Bruchetta starter, the menu is loaded with delights. They also have a pizza-by-the-meter, which is a two-feet long pizza with three toppings of your choice. This enormous pizza serves up to three people. In addition to the great food, they have a nice outdoor area with a swing for the kids to enjoy a happy day-out. The place is both kids and stomach-friendly.

Officine Buona Forchetta

Address: 2865 Sims Rd San Diego, CA 92106

Website: Officine Buona Forchetta

Opening hours: Mon - Thus: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm, Fri: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10:30pm, Sat: 11:30am - 10:30pm, Sun: 11:30am - 9pm

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9. Classics Malt Shop

Posted by Classics Malt Shop on Thursday, 4 February 2010

Classics Malt Shop could be one of the best kid-friendly burger shop in town. Here, you can enjoy a nice, warm casual place for the whole family to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. They are also famous for their classic cheeseburger, mushroom burger, western burger, turkey burger, hotdog, and banana split. Plus, the place takes pride in its superb food quality and customer service.

Classics Malt Shop

Address: 3625 Midway Dr Ste B San Diego, CA 92110

Website: Classics Malt Shop

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 8:30pm (closed on Sun)

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10. Ruby's Diner (San Diego)

It’s the First Day of Fall, which means soups are back in season! ? Come to Ruby's Diner for all of your favorite warm comfort foods. Get directions https://www.rubys.com/locations/

Posted by Ruby's Diner on Monday, 23 September 2019

Ruby’s Diner is an American diner with a variety of tasty burgers. The kid’s menu is packed with several kid-friendly options — mac & cheese, chicken fingers, corn dog, peanut butter and jelly, shakes, and burgers. If you can’t visit this place, then you should keep an eye for its food truck that bring all goodies right to where you are.

Ruby's Diner

Address: 1640 Camino Del Rio N #360P San Diego, CA 92108

Website: Ruby’s Dine

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 8am - 10pm, Fri - Sat: 8am - 11pm

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Explore San Diego, the kid-friendly city

Best kid-friendly restaurants in Downtown San Diego, California
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Although taking your kids out to a place they love could be a little challenging, San Diego has made it possible with its list of kid-friendly restaurants. From its arcades, swings, live performances, huge cotton candies, to its mouth-watering banana split, the options in San Diego that your kids will love are plentiful. Just make sure to visit the place at an excellent time to enjoy their unique offering.

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Shaimaa is a computer engineer with eleven years of management experience in different sectors. She was the co-founder of a youth development activity that designed experiential learning camps all...Read more

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