Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Rancho Palos Verdes

Good Stuff - Palos Verdes

Good Stuff - Palos Verdes

Casual pick for healthy American eats. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.

Gaetano's Restaurant

Gaetano's Restaurant

Romantic Italian spot with wine & patio. Family-owned spot since 1999 for classic Italian fare & wine flights in romantic digs or on a patio.

San Pedro Cafe

San Pedro Cafe

Low-key breakfast & lunch destination. Old-fashioned diner serving classic breakfast items, plus lunchtime sandwiches & salads.

Raffaello Ristorante

Raffaello Ristorante

Enduring family-style Italian eatery. Popular Italian haunt serving hearty classics, from osso buco to eggplant parm, in a low-key venue.

Rockefeller - Redondo Beach

Rockefeller - Redondo Beach

Modern gastropub serving American fare. Gastropub serving wine, beer & sangria, plus American food in a modern-meets-rustic setting.

Good Stuff - Redondo Beach

Good Stuff - Redondo Beach

Californian cafe with a healthy focus. Breakfast-dinner Californian-American cafe offering wraps, salads & under-600-calorie menu.

Think Cafe

Think Cafe

Homestyle American grub & a bar. Casual breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant featuring a bar, as well as patio seating.

Torrance Tavern

Torrance Tavern

Upbeat hangout for pub fare and craft beer. Convivial game-day spot serving pub plates, local craft beer, and cocktails in an airy, modern space.

King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant

King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant

Casual mainstay for Hawaiian staples. Local, kid-friendly landmark specializing in Hawaiian & American fare, including famed baked goods.

Wildflower Cafe

Wildflower Cafe

Cozy American breakfast & lunch stop. Artful, counter-serve American cafe for breakfast & lunch with coffee, beer & indoor/outdoor seats.

Urban Plates

Urban Plates

Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

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.

Cozy Cafe

Cozy Cafe

Snug local nook known for breakfast. Diner fare with a Greek twist & breakfasts are featured at this cozy neighborhood spot with a patio.

The Slip Bar & Eatery - Redondo Beach

The Slip Bar & Eatery - Redondo Beach

Relaxed dockside joint for American eats. Casual waterfront spot offering American grub & weekend brunch, plus live music in a chill space.

Eat At Rudy's

Eat At Rudy's

Down-home Texas BBQ chain. Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

Local Kitchen

Local Kitchen

Casual bar with comfort food classics. New American bar & eatery with semi-hidden sports room in the back & multiple televisions.

Marina Cafe

Marina Cafe

Casual American dining on the water. Hearty breakfast dishes & sandwiches are served in a casual, light-filled diner with marina views.

Kirari West Bake Shop

Kirari West Bake Shop

Small gluten-free shop for sandwiches. Warm, casual outpost serving gluten-free sandwiches, baked goods, pastries & coffee drinks.

Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach

Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach

Beachside spot for healthy American eats. At this beachside low-key spot, healthy American standards are served all day, plus Mexican dishes.

La Playita

La Playita

Mexican beach cafe open for breakfast. Huevos rancheros, burritos & seafood enchiladas in a little Mexican cafe overlooking a seaside park.

Hamilton Place Cafe

Hamilton Place Cafe

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Martha’s Hermosa Beach

Martha’s Hermosa Beach

American restaurant known for breakfast. A small space with an outdoor patio is a local favorite for the seasonal fare & vegetarian options.

Mychal's Café

Mychal's Café

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The Kettle

The Kettle

Informal American eatery open all hours. American eats available 24 hours in a low-key environment with a diner vibe & patio seating.

Nick's Manhattan Beach

Nick's Manhattan Beach

Classic American comfort food & full bar. Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in a simple but elegant setting.

Ocean View Cafe

Ocean View Cafe

Casual breakfast & lunch place. American & Mediterranean cafe serving omelets, salads & sandwiches inside & on the patio.

Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale

Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale

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Daisy Diner Long Beach

Daisy Diner Long Beach

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Urban Plates

Urban Plates

Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

Parkers' Lighthouse

Parkers' Lighthouse

Understated eatery for seafood & steaks. Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.

George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.

North End Caffe

North End Caffe

Homey diner & coffee shop with long menu. Diner & java joint open breakfast-dinner selling ample sandwiches, pastas & salads plus beer & wine.

The Breakfast Bar

The Breakfast Bar

Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.

Cafe Wild

Cafe Wild

Funky eatery & bar with a beach vibe. Beach-themed spot for Californian brunch & dinner with wine & cocktails amid quirky surroundings.

Zuzu's Petals

Zuzu's Petals

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Eatalian

Eatalian

Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.

Tata's Cafe

Tata's Cafe

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SteelCraft Long Beach

SteelCraft Long Beach

Outdoor hub of local food vendors. Outdoor group of local window-serve eateries with communal seating areas & an industrial vibe.

Alder & Sage

Alder & Sage

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The Social List

The Social List

Lively gastropub with outdoor seating. Upbeat tavern with sidewalk tables serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes & drinks.

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil

Longtime spot for comfort eats & dessert. Established eatery serves up a variety of homestyle classic fare & desserts in a light-filled space.

Good Stuff - El Segundo

Good Stuff - El Segundo

Health-oriented American comfort food. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.

Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

German-inspired beer garden and restaurant. Expansive indoor and outdoor space for traditional and modern German fare, including sausages and an extensive beer list.

Blue Butterfly Coffee

Blue Butterfly Coffee

Calm coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch. Laid-back coffeehouse serving tea & espresso drinks along with simple breakfast & lunch bites.

Blackbird Cafe Inc

Blackbird Cafe Inc

Coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch menus. Breakfast & lunch options are dished up in this simple, snug & well-lit venue with patio seating.

Mia's Cafe

Mia's Cafe

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The Attic

The Attic

Hub for modern Southern fare all day. Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.

Aroma Di Roma

Aroma Di Roma

Trendy Italian cafe with sidewalk seats. Hip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples like espresso, panini & gelato, plus outdoor seating.

Heritage Family Pantry

Heritage Family Pantry

American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.

Let's Yolk About It

Let's Yolk About It

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Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"

Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"

Farm-to-table fare in modern digs. Modern hangout overlooking the Colorado Lagoon offering dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

The Crooked Duck

The Crooked Duck

All-day neighborhood cafe & bar. Easygoing locale for coffee, sandwiches, burgers, dinner specials & happy-hour deals.

Boathouse on the Bay

Boathouse on the Bay

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Cafe Lorel

Cafe Lorel

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The Coffee Company

The Coffee Company

Casual cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Basic neighborhood strip-mall cafe serving breakfast & lunch, known for its coffee & brunch fare.

Playa Provisions

Playa Provisions

Market, bar, cafe & ice cream shop. Beachside purveyor of ocean-goer treats including sandwiches, ice cream cones & cocktails.

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.

George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

BBQ, beer & sides in a bright eatery. Airy, industrial-style location turning out smoked brisket, burgers & loaded fries, plus craft beer.

Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista

Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista

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Sierra Mexican Cafe

Sierra Mexican Cafe

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The Hive - Healthy Eats & Organic Cafe - MDR

The Hive - Healthy Eats & Organic Cafe - MDR

Easygoing choice for bowls & kombucha. Casual stop selling health-conscious grub including bowls & salads, plus kombucha on tap & coffee.

The Nest: A Brunch Joint

The Nest: A Brunch Joint

Breakfast & brunch with a Southern bent. Casual, modern find serving Southern-style breakfast & brunch, from pork chops to biscuits & gravy.

Harbor House Café

Harbor House Café

Large menu of hearty fare served 24/7. 24-hour standby offering a big menu of homestyle fare, from egg dishes to Mexican food.

SteelCraft - Bellflower

SteelCraft - Bellflower

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Variable Cafe

Variable Cafe

Simple joint for inventive vegan fare. Unpretentious locale dishing up creative vegan salads, soups & mains with global influences.

Cafe Factory Crepe

Cafe Factory Crepe

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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.

Cafe Bistro

Cafe Bistro

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Off Street Cafe

Off Street Cafe

Comfy New American spot with patio seats. New American breakfast & lunch served in a comfy spot with cottage-style decor & an outdoor patio.

The Neighborhood Cafe

The Neighborhood Cafe

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Metro Cafe

Metro Cafe

New American eats & outdoor seating. Modern spot with outdoor seating offers a creative menu of New American comfort food.

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.

One Twelve Caffe

One Twelve Caffe

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Cafe Gratitude

Cafe Gratitude

Chill restaurant known for vegan fare. Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a laid-back, spacious cafe.

Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Buzzy American cafe with organic coffee. Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.

The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate

Chill locavore restaurant with a patio. Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.

Pop's Cafe

Pop's Cafe

Classic American breakfast spot. Popular local eatery offering homestyle American fare for breakfast & brunch in unfussy digs.

The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey

The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey

Modern outfit for American & Greek eats. Family-friendly operation with a relaxed vibe dishing up casual American & Mediterranean fare.

The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe - Santa Monica

The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe - Santa Monica

Buzzy juice bar with kombucha & honey. Sleek spot for organic juice blends, kombucha tea & honey shots along with build-your-own bowls.

Blue Daisy

Blue Daisy

Relaxed American eatery with crepes. Laid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes.

Yagul Cafe

Yagul Cafe

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Re/creation Cafe

Re/creation Cafe

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Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

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Blueys Santa Monica

Blueys Santa Monica

Sydney import with health-focused menu. Aussie-inspired breakfast & lunch cafe with acai bowls, organic sandwiches, burgers, juices & more.

LJ's Lil' Cafe

LJ's Lil' Cafe

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Nature's Brew by Bacari

Nature's Brew by Bacari

Coffee bar with all-day bites. Counter-serve coffeehouse with juices, light fare & pastries in a high-ceilinged, industrial space.

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

Comfy breakfast & lunch restaurant. Classic breakfast & lunch eats coffee in a relaxed setting with outdoor seats in a shopping center.

Back on the Beach Cafe

Back on the Beach Cafe

Californian cuisine on the beach. Seasonal Californian cuisine with both indoor & beach seating offering ocean & island views.

Bloom Restaurant

Bloom Restaurant

Healthy Cal-American eats & juices. Juices & smoothies wash down healthy Cal-American fare at this relaxed neighborhood spot.

Park Bench Cafe

Park Bench Cafe

Dog-friendly outdoor eatery. In Huntington Beach Central Park, a dog-friendly outdoor cafe for breakfast, lunch & a doggie menu.

Birdies

Birdies

Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.

Bike Shed Moto Co

Bike Shed Moto Co

Moto-themed cafe, restaurant & bar. Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

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.

Three Borders Brunch and grill

Three Borders Brunch and grill

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Basil & Cheese Cafe

Basil & Cheese Cafe

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The Original Pantry Cafe

The Original Pantry Cafe

Iconic, 24-hour diner for homestyle eats. Casual diner, open since 1924, dishing up ample portions of American eats around the clock.

The L.A. Cafe

The L.A. Cafe

Breakfast and sandwiches served till late. Counter-serve joint offering scratch-made breakfast and sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.

Zinc Café & Bar

Zinc Café & Bar

Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Cool, compact chain drawing crowds for coffee drinks & a menu full of largely vegetarian options.

Bottega Louie

Bottega Louie

Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.

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