Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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Summerland Beach Cafe

Summerland Beach Cafe

Victorian house for breakfast & burgers. Circa-1893 Victorian beach house with patio serves up breakfast, bacon dishes, burgers & more.

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Reunion Kitchen + Drink

Reunion Kitchen + Drink

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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

Oceanside seafood spot with sunny patio. Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.

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Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

Historic pier with dining & shopping. Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views.

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Santa Barbara FisHouse

Santa Barbara FisHouse

Oceanside seafood spot with sunny patio. Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.

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Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara

Modern-rustic locale for clever pub fare. Brick-lined gastropub with a copper bar featuring unique eats, local beer on tap & craft cocktails.

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Chad’s Cafe

Chad’s Cafe

Local favorite for all-day breakfasts. Beachside spot serving breakfast all day, including chocolate chip pancakes & chicken-fried steak.

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On The Alley

On The Alley

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Shoreline Beach Cafe

Shoreline Beach Cafe

Mexican & seafood dishes served sandside. Eco-minded eatery serving Mexican & seafood dishes, with beachfront tables right in the sand.

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Joe's Cafe

Joe's Cafe

Nostalgic spot for modern American fare. Lively destination for American favorites with a modern twist including steak & seafood since 1928.

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La Paloma Cafe

La Paloma Cafe

Cocktails & local eats in laid-back digs. Easygoing option offering local fare with a Mexican twist, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating.

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Marina Cafe

Marina Cafe

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The Blue Owl

The Blue Owl

Asian fusion in a late-night bar/eatery. Casual, neighborhood nook with late hours offering Asian-inspired sandwiches along with local wines.

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Corazón Comedor

Corazón Comedor

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The Daisy

The Daisy

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Scarlett Begonia

Scarlett Begonia

Dog-friendly cafe for breakfast & lunch. Casual eatery in a shopping complex with dog-friendly patios serving Cal-American breakfast & lunch.

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Santa Barbara Public Market

Santa Barbara Public Market

Upscale food hall for regional fare. Locally sourced food & drink is the focus at this upmarket indoor food hall with a dynamic vibe.

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Live Oak Cafe

Live Oak Cafe

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Noe's Cafe

Noe's Cafe

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Farmer Boy

Farmer Boy

Old-school American diner since 1958. American comfort foods including breakfast & soda fountain treats in a quintessential diner setting.

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Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

Beachfront spot for seafood & brunch. Upscale seafood & brunch spot on the beach with panoramic ocean views & a heated outdoor patio.

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Meiners Heritage Table

Meiners Heritage Table

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Papa Lennon's

Papa Lennon's

Quaint pizzeria & Italian restaurant. Pizzeria & Italian spot serving pasta, salads, subs & specials in quaint digs with a courtyard.

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Farmer and the Cook

Farmer and the Cook

Grocery with veggie-based Mexican eats. Organic market & bohemian cafe with a large patio serving vegetarian Mexican fare & salads.

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Gustos (formerly Ojai Valley Deli Cafe)

Gustos (formerly Ojai Valley Deli Cafe)

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The Oak

The Oak

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Lisa's Cantina

Lisa's Cantina

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Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill

Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill

Mellow cantina with roomy front patio. Bright Mexican spot adorned with vintage photos offering classic fare, plus a salsa bar & a patio.

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Yume Japanese Burger Cafe

Yume Japanese Burger Cafe

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Bonnie Lu's

Bonnie Lu's

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Little Sama Ojai

Little Sama Ojai

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The Nest

The Nest

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Hip Vegan

Hip Vegan

Mellow cafe for meat-free meals & juices. Vegan sandwiches, salads & bowls served with smoothies in a minimalist counter-serve cafe.

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The Dutchess

The Dutchess

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Sea Fresh Ojai

Sea Fresh Ojai

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Live to Eat

Live to Eat

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Cajun Kitchen Cafe

Cajun Kitchen Cafe

Unassuming standby for New Orleans fare. New Orleans-style mini-chain serving cornbread & spicy standards in a bustling, no-frills setting.

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Santa Paula Steak And Hoagie

Santa Paula Steak And Hoagie

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TRAILHEAD BOWLS

TRAILHEAD BOWLS

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Rabalais' Bistro

Rabalais' Bistro

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Country Harvest Restaurant

Country Harvest Restaurant

Old-school spot for American eats. Old-fashioned eatery specializing in country-style breakfasts & other homey American meals.

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Side Street Cafe

Side Street Cafe

Laid-back spot for breakfast & lunch. Home-style breakfast, brunch & lunch comfort foods are served in a simple, relaxed diner setting.

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

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Eggs-N-Things

Eggs-N-Things

Warm eatery with breakfast & sandwiches. Local chain serving a lengthy breakfast menu, plus soup, sandwiches & salads, in a warm space.

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Little Calf Creamery and Cafe

Little Calf Creamery and Cafe

Casual stop for burgers & ice cream. Airy, sparsely-decorated venue with a patio serving burgers, sandwiches & small batch ice-cream.

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La Cereza Cafe & Bakery

La Cereza Cafe & Bakery

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Mouthful Eatery

Mouthful Eatery

Hip stop for Peruvian sandwiches & bowls. Peruvian-inspired sandwiches & creative salads served in a funky bistro with sidewalk seating.

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The Galloping Hen

The Galloping Hen

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Zooza Cafe

Zooza Cafe

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Finney's Crafthouse - Westlake Village

Finney's Crafthouse - Westlake Village

Rustic-chic American bar & grill. Brick- & wood-accented spot for global & American pub grub, craft beer, sports on TV & patio dining.

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The Stand - American Classics Redefined

The Stand - American Classics Redefined

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Marmalade Cafe - Westlake Village

Marmalade Cafe - Westlake Village

Breakfast fare & Californian cuisine. Local cafe chain serving breakfast fare & Californian cuisine in a relaxed space.

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Lure Fish House

Lure Fish House

Local catches, an oyster bar & wine. Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & a nautical theme.

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Cafe Bizou

Cafe Bizou

Upscale market-driven Continental fare. Locally sourced, refined dinner menu of Continental fare in an unassuming but elegant locale.

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Uncle Af's

Uncle Af's

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Old Place

Old Place

Old West-style cooking & ambiance. Ex-general store turned restaurant serves hearty American eats in a setting out of a Western film.

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Lucky Dog Coffee

Lucky Dog Coffee

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Sunrose California Eatery

Sunrose California Eatery

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Rose's Garden Bar

Rose's Garden Bar

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