Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Downtown

91 restaurants available nearby

1. STK- San Diego

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 53 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

2. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4656)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 55 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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3. Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.1

Excellent(3750)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 113 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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4. Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 11 times today

Mimoza Restaurant brings the taste of Mediterranean lifestyle to Southern California, particularly with its authentic food, warm welcome, and festive ambiance. We welcome you to join us at our home, Mimoza, to experience the Mediterranean-style home cooking that defines us.Park at Horton Plaza for a $12 flat fee, when you dine at Mimoza

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5. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego

4.2

Awesome(748)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 1 time today

House of Blues Restaurant, Bar and Music Venue features gastropub cuisine, craft cocktails, live music and a classic collection of American folk art that combines to create an unforgettable experience!

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6. The US Grant Holiday Celebrations

4.5

Awesome(35)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 1 time today

Join us at our annual Thanksgiving Buffet where you and your family can indulge in traditional Thanksgiving fixings and specialty epicurean dishes created by Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski. Treat yourself to an afternoon complete with live music and a glass of sparkling wine on Thursday November 23rd from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. $135 per adult, $125 per seniors (60+), and $75 per child, ages 4-12 years old. Prices exclude tax & gratuity and reservations are required.

7. Juniper & Ivy

4.5

Awesome(7902)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 72 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

8. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4685)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 124 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

9. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8477)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 68 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

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10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.6

Exceptional(4074)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 73 times today

The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

91 restaurants available nearby

1. STK- San Diego

2. Cowboy Star

3. Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4. Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

5. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego

6. The US Grant Holiday Celebrations

7. Juniper & Ivy

8. C-Level

9. Mister A's

10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

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