Dining out at restaurants with kids can be a trying endeavor, especially for those with little ones who can’t seem to sit still — or eat what’s put in front of them. Fortunately, there are many dining destinations in Los Angeles where both parents and
young ones can eat well and leave satisfied. The restaurants featured on this list are friendly to families; many even provide dedicated menus or play areas to keep them occupied (although none may possibly live up to the pageantry of actress Jessica Biel’s former children’s restaurant Au Fudge). Here are the best restaurants for dining out with kids in Los Angeles. This update adds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria (really), Layla Bagels, Azizam, Smorgasburg, the Cloverfield, Taylor’s Steak House, Guelaguetza, Yellow Paper Burger, and Good Alley.
Nicole Fellah is a parent of a voracious toddler who loves to eat everything pizza, pasta, and — especially — soup; at three, he’s already a professional croissant critic. As long as greens are blended over pasta, he’ll eat them happily.
Matthew Kang is the parent of two young kids who still tries to go to as many restaurants as possible. Instead of a kid’s menu, he prefers places with clean high chairs, crayons with coloring sheets, bathroom changing stations, and a forgiving staff.
