A renowned weekend spot and a stunning coastal city, Santa Barbara is nestled in the heart of the Californian coast. It is a charmer with the Santa Ynez Mountains acting as a beautiful backdrop. Popular for its scenic beaches, historic attractions and landmarks, and a variety of family recreations, Santa Barbara is perfect for all kinds of tourists. While here, make sure to check out some of the famous attractions such as Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo, Lotusland, Lobero Theatre, and Shoreline Park among others. And if you are traveling around with family, make sure to stop at any one of the kid-friendly restaurants in Santa Barbara, California, listed below.
1. Los Agaves
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If your Mexican food cravings knows no bounds, then Los Agaves is the perfect place to be. Get together with family, friends, and even your tiny tots for a weekend brunch at this laid-back, earthy-hued venue with patio tables. Every flavor, aroma, and ingredients used in the dishes will remind you strongly of Mexico. This award-winning Mexican restaurant is known to serve hearty portions of meals, infused with rich flavors, that will have you wanting for more. The restaurant boasts a Mexican-style decor with Latin tunes playing in the background. Try the Agave burrito, tacos, nachos, and tostada on your visit here.
Los Agaves
Address: 2911 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Website: Los Agaves
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
2. The Habit Burger Grill
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A hamburger chain in Santa Barbara, The Habit Burger Grill is an absolute crowd favorite. Situated in the city center, this venue is renowned for serving signature dishes including albacore sandwich and smoky charburger. If you are looking to gobble up fresh food super fast, this is the place to be. Along with the signature specials, the restaurant also serves classic fares such as onion rings, fries, and a range of sandwiches and burgers that your kids will love to devour. This family-owned venture started its operations in 1969, and since then it has spread across over 70 locations in California.
The Habit Burger Grill
Address: 216 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, United States
Website: The Habit Burger Grill
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10:30am - 9pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm
3. Cajun Kitchen Cafe
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A local breakfast and lunch venue, Cajun Kitchen Cafe boasts multiple locations in the city which are always packed with guests trying and feasting on the best food. The large portion of the meals, affordable prices, and the courteous staff will make patrons keep coming back for more. Try the three-egg omelet, pork chop, and a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The kids are totally going to love the blueberry muffins and the cornbread.
Cajun Kitchen Cafe
Address: 901 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Website: Cajun Kitchen Cafe
Opening hours: 7am - 2pm (daily)
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4. Himalayan Kitchen
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If you would like to switch it up with a burst of flavors with every bite, then why not try the extravagant Indian food? Home to a lot of classic Indian delicacies, Himalayan Kitchen is also known for offering varied cuisines such as Nepalese and Tibetan fares. Try a range of dosa, tandoori, and thali platters on your visit here. Along with this, you can also opt for cocktails in this vibrant and casual venue. And the restaurant also offers smaller portions so your kids can enjoy their meals without letting the food go to waste.
Himalayan Kitchen
Address: 431 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Website: Himalayan Kitchen
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 11:30pm - 9:30pm (closed on Tue)
5. Savoy Cafe and Deli
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Why not try the best salad in town for a change? The restaurant offers some healthy food choices for your kids. The local restaurant, Savoy Cafe and Deli is a great place to hang out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try the classics - benedict, burrito, or a sandwich with a hot cup of Joe. For lunch, you can go for a made-to-order sandwich or a homemade soup. With great food, lively ambiance, and friendly staff, it will have you coming back for more. Your kids will love an array of pastry options that they can devour after a sumptuous meal.
Savoy Cafe and Deli
Address: 24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Website: Savoy Cafe and Deli
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 7am - 8:30pm (closed on Sun)
6. Chads Cafe
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A family-friendly restaurant in Santa Barbara, Sambo’s was renamed Chads Cafe, after its then owner, in 2020. It is popular for serving an all-day breakfast and lunch menu with kids’ absolute favorites being the super-delicious pancakes. Not just the pancakes, but burgers, steaks, fries, and many other meat options are delish, too. Serving a whole lot of goodness since 1957, the restaurant has a casual vibe, which is great to grab an early morning breakfast or lunch with the family. Along with devouring great food, you get to enjoy super-amazing views of the ocean, as well.
Chads Cafe
Address: 216 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Website: Chads Cafe
Opening hours: 6:30am - 2:30pm (daily)
7. The Natural Cafe
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Posted by Official Site of the Natural Cafe on Friday, September 25, 2020
Truly a local favorite cafe in Santa Barbara, The Natural Cafe is a perfect place to grab lunch or dinner with your family or friends. Although you will find plenty of options for vegan and vegetarian fares, there are a variety of meat and seafood entrees for non-vegetarian fans. While here, you can place your order for the dish at the counter and sit by the table, chill with your family, until your order gets delivered. This eclectic cafe is famous for serving dishes such as meatless burgers, caesar salad, fish tacos, and more. Along with tasty fares, the venue also serves a range of smoothies that your kids will love to slurp on, while the adults can enjoy multiple glasses of wines and beers.
The Natural Cafe
Address: 361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Website: The Natural Cafe
Opening hours: 11am - 8pm (daily)
8. The Palace Grill
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Let the good times roll is practically the motto of The Palace Grill. This is a great place to bring along your entire family for a fun sing-a-long session. This upbeat eatery boasts a menu that will ensure your kids and yourself have a belly full of delightful food when you leave the restaurant. You can dig into some of the crowd favorites including crawfish etouffee, original oysters Rockefeller, gumbo, and little Palermo. What’s more, the restaurant has a live band or a magician entertaining the kids during their time here.
The Palace Grill
Address: 8 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Website: The Palace Grill
Opening hours: 4pm - 9pm (daily)
9. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
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Posted by Boathouse at Hendry's Beach on Thursday, April 23, 2020
Want to enjoy great views whilst eating delicious food? Then, check out Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach whenever you plan your next family meal at a restaurant. Bring along your kids, as well as your furry kids, to spend an amazing time. A perfect brunch and a seafood venue, Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach feature an outdoor patio where you can enjoy views of the ocean and taste the local favorites such as the breakfast burrito, grilled chicken salad, lobster roll, and a half-pound Angus burger.
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
Address: 2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States
Website: Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach
Opening hours: 8am - 9pm (daily)
10. Lure Fish House
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Posted by Lure Fish House on Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Lover of seafood? Then head on here. A family-owned restaurant, Lure Fish House serves dishes made completely out of locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable seafood from trusted sources. This kid-friendly restaurant has a menu that is seasoned, as well as kid-friendly, and offers classic seafood dishes such as fish tacos, oysters, mussels, salmon, cod, organic salads, and more. To accompany the mouth-watering fares, the restaurant also serves local and international wines, creative cocktails, and fresh-squeezed fruit juice that perfectly go hand-in-hand with the dishes.
Lure Fish House
Address: 3815 State St Suite G131, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Website: Lure Fish House
Opening hours: 11:30am - 8pm (daily)
Taste the best food in town with your lovely kids
After checking out the amazing attractions of Santa Barbara, make sure to stop at any of these kid-friendly restaurants in the city and taste the best food, a range of new flavors, and cuisine, Santa Barbara offers.
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