Best Orange County Kid-Friendly Restaurants |
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| For restaurants' pint-size patrons, chicken fingers dipped in marinara can't taste any better than when there's butcher paper lining the table and a glass of crayons to color with. When the dough and toppings are put directly in your child's hands, pizza becomes an interactive sport. Okay, not all restaurants have to offer entertainment in this form or the extreme---television, clowns and video games---to keep the youngsters happy. A warm waitstaff, a kitchen open to the flexible whims of a child's palate and a room of diners tolerable of tantrums all add up to a winning formula for feeding your children outside of the home. Take a look at our kid-friendly restaurants in Orange County that can please both big and little diners. |
550 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton,
CA 92832
714-879-4022 |
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Over-the-top Italian décor makes this place fun, but regulars come for the thick pizzas and handmade pastas. More... |
1676 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92627
949-645-7427 |
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Family-friendly Newport Beach-Costa Mesa barbecue eatery. More... |
560 El Camino Real
Tustin,
CA 92780
714-929-7427 |
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Kid-friendly barbecue spot for authentic Southern dishes in Old Town Tustin. More... |
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15 Crystal Cove
Newport Coast,
CA 92657
949-376-6900 |
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Fine seaside dining in a picturesque cottage at Crystal Cove. More... |
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Disneyland
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-781-3463 |
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Disneyland's only reservations-accepted restaurant serves up Southern-inspired dishes inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. More... |
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630 Lido Park Dr.
Newport Beach,
CA 92663
949-675-3474 |
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An innovative New England-style seafood joint for the Orange County set. More... |
Anaheim GardenWalk
321 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-635-4867 |
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Shrimp-themed restaurant serves up Forrest Gump’s favorite food in a family-friendly environment. More... |
7979 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92647
714-891-4666 |
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Heaping plates of Italian food in a fanciful environment. More... |
The Block at Orange
20 City Blvd. W.
Orange,
CA 92868
714-769-2222 |
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Loud artsy restaurant with eclectic food, making it a good place for large parties and diners with diverse tastes. More... |
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Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim,
CA 92803
714-774-4442 |
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Superchef Joachim Splichal's modern Mediterranean eatery in a sophisticated yet casual Downtown Disney setting. More... |
Woodbury Town Center
6416 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine,
CA 92620
949-336-7272 |
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Build-your-own gourmet burger concept works well for foodies with a burger craving. More... |
Huntington Beach Pier
317 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
714-374-6446 |
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The aloha spirit comes to Huntington Beach with a spectacular ocean view and good Polynesian grub. More... |
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16310 Beach Blvd.
Westminster,
CA 92683
714-500-1140 |
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Casual, family-friendly restaurant with good eclectic fare. More... |
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-546-9550 |
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Maggiano’s serves huge portions of southern Italy-inspired dishes meant to please the masses. More... |
17th Street Promenade
296 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92627
949-645-7626
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Newport-Mesa staple for large portions of classic Mexican-American fare and margaritas. More... |
Knotts Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park,
CA 90620
714-220-5055 |
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You don't have to go into the theme park to enjoy Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. More... |
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
714-698-1234 |
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Casual dining in a breezy environment. More... |
Irvine Towers
18420 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine,
CA 92612
949-553-1333 |
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Italy-born chef Ugo Allesina has breathed new life into this Irvine business district eatery. More... |
Downtown Disney
1515 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-772-0413 |
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Downtown Disney’s most kid-friendly restaurant in an elaborate rainforest-themed setting featuring animatronic animals. More... |
Balboa Pier
1 Balboa Pier
Newport Beach,
CA 92661
949-675-7829
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American-style diner for burgers, fries and shakes as well as healthier contemporary fare. More... |
Huntington Beach Pier
1 Main St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
714-969-7829 |
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American-style diner for burgers, fries and shakes as well as healthier contemporary fare. More... |
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Old Pottery Place
1200 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach,
CA 92651
949-715-9888 |
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Classy, rustic South Laguna hot-spot for modern American cuisine, coffee and gourmet snacks. More... |
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bear St.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-556-0611, ext. 3601 |
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Debut three-in-one fast casual restaurant concept from chefs Cat Cora, Marcus Samuelsson and Nancy Silverton. More... |
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-781-3463 |
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Modern steakhouse and breakfast spot inside the Disneyland Hotel features California favorites for adults and kids. More... |
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15435 Jeffrey Rd.
Irvine,
CA 92618
949-552-2260
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Kaiten-style sushi bar has unusually high quality, low prices and a family-friendly atmosphere. More... |
Tustin Market Place
13792 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine,
CA 92602
714-505-6080 |
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Healthy, flavorful and fresh Mexican food in a casual environment with a lively cantina. More... |
1060 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim,
CA 92802
714-635-1801 |
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Family-owned coffee shop with exceptional ice cream and a wide-ranging American menu. More... |
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University Center
4213 Campus Dr.
Irvine,
CA 92612
949-509-0003 |
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Vegan fare cooked with flavorful flair in a café setting. More... |
116 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange,
CA 92866
714-633-1050 |
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OC landmark on Orange’s traffic circle for American diner fare and ice cream specialties. More... |
8022 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Anaheim,
CA 92808
714-974-6660 |
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With an all-American menu and signature dishes, this restaurant is a barbecue lover’s paradise. More... |
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Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Dr.
Irvine,
CA 92618
949-753-9373 |
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Good food complements 200 beers on tap and a specialty martini list. More... |
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
714-979-7469 |
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Southwestern grill with a modern twist and tangy house margaritas. More... |
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