Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Summerland Beach Cafe
Victorian house for breakfast & burgers. Circa-1893 Victorian beach house with patio serves up breakfast, bacon dishes, burgers & more.
Reunion Kitchen + Drink
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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Oceanside seafood spot with sunny patio. Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.
Stearns Wharf
Historic pier with dining & shopping. Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views.
Santa Barbara FisHouse
Oceanside seafood spot with sunny patio. Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.
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.
Chad’s Cafe
Local favorite for all-day breakfasts. Beachside spot serving breakfast all day, including chocolate chip pancakes & chicken-fried steak.
On The Alley
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Shoreline Beach Cafe
Mexican & seafood dishes served sandside. Eco-minded eatery serving Mexican & seafood dishes, with beachfront tables right in the sand.
Joe's Cafe
Nostalgic spot for modern American fare. Lively destination for American favorites with a modern twist including steak & seafood since 1928.
La Paloma Cafe
Cocktails & local eats in laid-back digs. Easygoing option offering local fare with a Mexican twist, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating.
Marina Cafe
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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.
Corazón Comedor
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The Daisy
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Scarlett Begonia
Dog-friendly cafe for breakfast & lunch. Casual eatery in a shopping complex with dog-friendly patios serving Cal-American breakfast & lunch.
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.
Live Oak Cafe
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Noe's Cafe
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Farmer Boy
Old-school American diner since 1958. American comfort foods including breakfast & soda fountain treats in a quintessential diner setting.
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.
Meiners Heritage Table
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Papa Lennon's
Quaint pizzeria & Italian restaurant. Pizzeria & Italian spot serving pasta, salads, subs & specials in quaint digs with a courtyard.
Farmer and the Cook
Grocery with veggie-based Mexican eats. Organic market & bohemian cafe with a large patio serving vegetarian Mexican fare & salads.
Gustos (formerly Ojai Valley Deli Cafe)
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The Oak
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Lisa's Cantina
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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.
Yume Japanese Burger Cafe
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Bonnie Lu's
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Little Sama Ojai
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The Nest
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Hip Vegan
Mellow cafe for meat-free meals & juices. Vegan sandwiches, salads & bowls served with smoothies in a minimalist counter-serve cafe.
The Dutchess
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Sea Fresh Ojai
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Live to Eat
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Cajun Kitchen Cafe
Unassuming standby for New Orleans fare. New Orleans-style mini-chain serving cornbread & spicy standards in a bustling, no-frills setting.
Santa Paula Steak And Hoagie
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TRAILHEAD BOWLS
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Rabalais' Bistro
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Country Harvest Restaurant
Old-school spot for American eats. Old-fashioned eatery specializing in country-style breakfasts & other homey American meals.
Side Street Cafe
Laid-back spot for breakfast & lunch. Home-style breakfast, brunch & lunch comfort foods are served in a simple, relaxed diner setting.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Eggs-N-Things
Warm eatery with breakfast & sandwiches. Local chain serving a lengthy breakfast menu, plus soup, sandwiches & salads, in a warm space.
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.
La Cereza Cafe & Bakery
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Mouthful Eatery
Hip stop for Peruvian sandwiches & bowls. Peruvian-inspired sandwiches & creative salads served in a funky bistro with sidewalk seating.
The Galloping Hen
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Zooza Cafe
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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.
The Stand - American Classics Redefined
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Marmalade Cafe - Westlake Village
Breakfast fare & Californian cuisine. Local cafe chain serving breakfast fare & Californian cuisine in a relaxed space.
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.
Cafe Bizou
Upscale market-driven Continental fare. Locally sourced, refined dinner menu of Continental fare in an unassuming but elegant locale.
Uncle Af's
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Old Place
Old West-style cooking & ambiance. Ex-general store turned restaurant serves hearty American eats in a setting out of a Western film.
Lucky Dog Coffee
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Sunrose California Eatery
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Rose's Garden Bar
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