The coastal city of Santa Monica lies in the Los Angeles County in California State making it one of the hottest and liveliest cities of the States. From a vibrant young crowd to families, the city has everything that makes you want to stay and never go back. Not only the culture, the climate as well as the food is good. The year-round pleasant climate and sunny days of Santa Monica show its effect on the cuisine here, which is as varied and colorful. There is an endless number of fantastic restaurants where you can try the local and evolving food, especially along Ocean Avenue right behind the Santa Monica beach. Out of thousands of restaurants, we have put together a list of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Santa Monica, California where you can go for your next family day out.
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1. Back on the Beach Café
Located on the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica is this kid-friendly restaurant that offers a dining experience on the beachfront with views of the shimmering sea. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers a variety of dishes like burgers, salads, pasta, sandwiches, calamari, and delicious cocktails to go which them. The restaurant also offers a separate menu for kids with less spicy items. All the dishes are prepared with exceptional precision and served in a relaxed setting by the beach with sea views.
Back on the Beach Café
Address: 445 Pacific Coast Hwy Santa Monica
Website: Back on the Beach Café
Opening hours: 8am - 3pm (daily)
2. Finn McCool's Irish Pub
The Finn McCool’s Irish Pub is located on the Main St., in the heart of Santa Monica, close to the main market and attractions and is a great place to grab a bite after a tiring shopping spree. The restaurant offers classic Irish and American favorites on its menu like steaks, burgers, salads, pasta. For younger guests there’s a separate menu and high chairs, making it the perfect place for a family dinner. The ambiance is casual yet upscale and goes well with the creative menu. You can also try a range of draft beers and cocktails here.
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
Address: 2702 Main St, Santa Monica
Website: Finn McCool’s Irish Pub
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 12am; Fri - Sun: 12pm - 2am
3. Enterprise Fish Company
** Editor’s Note: Establishment permanently closed**
The upscale Enterprise Fish Company restaurant is perfect if you are looking for dining with views. The restaurant is known for some exquisite seafood and meat dishes like halibut, sea bass, shrimps, tunas, sushi and much more right next to the beach. Along with these amazing seafood dishes, the restaurant includes a variety of vegetarian dishes as well as kid’s dishes on the menu. There are smaller portions for kids and salads, pizzas, burgers, etc. for vegetarians. The dishes are prepared from freshly sourced ingredients, healthy and great for an elevated dining experience.
Enterprise Fish Company
Address: 174 Kinney St, Santa Monica
Website: Enterprise Fish Company
Opening hours: 11:30am - 10pm (daily)
4. Lula Cocina Mexicana
Lula Cocina is a great place for trying authentic Mexican cuisine in Santa Monica. The restaurant is decorated in graveyard-theme decor making it an exciting place for kids and families. The menu comprises of Mexican favorites like empanadas, enchiladas, tacos and burritos with a range of different bases and toppings. There’s a cocktail menu available that you can try along with the Mexican delicacies, for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Lula Cocina
Address: 2720 Main St, Santa Monica
Website: Lula Cocina
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 2am
5. BubbaGump
BubbaGump is known for dining with fantastic views of the sea and the harbour, food right from the sea to your plate. The food combines local flavours and fresh catch of the day with modern tastes to create some exciting flavours. The menu comprises of seafood platters, shrimp cocktails, salads, sandwiches, soups and grilled dishes. There’s a separate menu for kids that consists of smaller bites of these and many other colourful dishes. Visit for a dine-in to enjoy great family time or you can also order online for deliveries.
BubbaGump
Address: 301 Santa Monica Pier Building 9, Santa Monica
Website: BubbaGump
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 11pm
6. California Pizza Kitchen
Right on the Wilshire Blvd behind the Santa Monica Beach is the California Pizza Kitchen offering some of the best pizzas in the neighborhood. The restaurant sits right next to the Downtown Mall and a mecca for pizza lovers who come here to try the new and innovative ideas by the chef. There are smaller pizzas and sides for kids, so perfect for your next family lunch or dinner with the kids. There is also a range of options for vegetarians too, which you can also order online from the comfort of your home.
California Pizza Kitchen
Address: 210 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Website: California Pizza Kitchen
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
7. The Albright
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Located on the dramatic and lively Santa Monica Pier is The Albright restaurant that serves comfort food combined with seafood to create a seafood bonanza. The menu will absolutely leave you craving for more as you can’t have enough of the creative dishes. There’s a separate menu for kids which has lighter dishes which they would love too. There’s a long list of cocktails available to go with the seafood dishes. The restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner and also for online orders.
The Albright
Address: 258 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
Website: The Albright
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 10pm
8. Flower Child
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The Flower Child restaurant lies next to Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, beside the beach and the mall. The restaurant serves healthy American seafood dishes keeping nutrition and health in mind and a great option for health-conscious patrons. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant also serves a kid’s menu, thus making it a great choice for family dining. There are various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the menu to go with the healthy menu.
Flower Child
Address: 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica
Website: Flower Child
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
Santa Monica has more for you
Although we have put together a list of best restaurants for dining with kids in Santa Monica, this is not exhaustive. The lively town has thousands of such options waiting to be discovered by foodies. The streets behind the beach are crowded with restaurants and bars suitable for all kinds of budgets and experiences.
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