10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants Around San Diego

Hop Stop in Poway is a family-friendly beer garden with plenty of outdoor space where kids can roam and play while parents relax with craft beers and tasty bites.

Families love Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, where parents can relax over a meal and beer while kids enjoy the spacious outdoor gardens.

Del’s Hideout serves Texas-style barbecue favorites with family-friendly amenities like a kids play area and arcade games.

Station Tavern in South Park is a casual neighborhood spot with good food, local beers, and a big outdoor patio where kids can enjoy the play area while parents unwind.

Panama 66, located in the San Diego Museum of Art’s sculpture garden, is a family-friendly spot with fresh food, craft drinks, and live music. Parents can relax on the outdoor patio while kids enjoy exploring the open garden space.

All of The Crack Shack's San Diego restaurants are kid-friendly, with indoor or outdoor seating, quirky chicken decor and lawn games. This chef-driven fried chicken spot offers a variety of "Lil Cluckers" kids meal options, or family-style meals that will feed everyone. The Encinitas location tops them all, with a kids sand pit located in the (fenced-in) outdoor dining area.

Corvette Diner is a classic 1950s diner located in Liberty Station, and one of the most iconic things to do in San Diego with kids. It's known for its American fare, dancing, soda fountain, and arcade, creating a fun and casual atmosphere for a family meal. You can expect a Rock n' Roll vibe with burgers, shakes, and sassy waitresses in poodle skirts and bouffant hairdos.

Katie G. said:  My kids love this place! The milkshakes are delicious and the arcade is awesome if you have a wait, which there usually is.

Liberty Public Market, located in Point Loma's Liberty Station, is a vibrant marketplace offering a diverse range of local food vendors and artisan shops. It's the perfect San Diego spot to eat with kids, as everyone can sample various cuisines.

The City Tacos Ocean Beach location is the biggest hit for families, with a colorful and lively outdoor dining area and yard games to keep the kids entertained. The menu is filled with a wide variety of fresh and creative taco options to appeal to everyone.

Families love Draft Republic in San Marcos for its casual comfort food and craft beers, bowling lanes, arcade games, and kid-friendly outdoor area.