Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in College Area

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1. El Torito - La Mesa

4.7

Exceptional(427)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 24 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

3.8

Excellent(75)

Price: Moderate

• American • La Mesa

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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3. Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(3)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 1 time today

We are a family owned restaurant. We take pride in the preparation of our foods & used only fresh ingredients. We personally select the ingredients to prepare our sauces & dressings daily from our family recipes that originated in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa. Aĺ our dishes are plentiful and delicious. Allow our family the pleasure of providing you with a delicious dining experience.

4. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8000)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 58 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.

5. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4278)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 102 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

6. Roman Wolves

4.6

Exceptional(297)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 33 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

7. Civico 1845

4.4

Awesome(2393)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 22 times today

A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

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8. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(192)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 11 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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9. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0

Excellent(214)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 15 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

10. Little Frenchie

4.7

Exceptional(1415)

Price: Moderate

• French • Coronado

Booked 45 times today

Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.

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Sandy
Oxford/Oxfordshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service were both exceptional. Highly recommended and worth five stars. Only issue was noise since we were seated outside (planes fly very close overhead). Also a bit chilly sitting next to the screen, which doesn’t go down all the way so cold air comes in underneath. Better to sit inside at the high tops if tables aren’t available.
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• undefined• Little Italy
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4.6
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Monica
Las Vegas •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of the best in Downtown Little Italy! Food was delicious and you must try the Garlic Bread..so good!! Rosanna was our server and she was the absolute best -Very attentive. The vibe was electric on a Tuesday and we can't wait to go back!
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Kyndel
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
We had a group of 8 for Sunday brunch. Service was great, especially the free glowing champagne. There were many food choices, buffet style. So many choices there’s no way to try everything. Price was fair. I’d definitely go back!
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El Torito - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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4.7
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MarianneN
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 28, 2024
Great service & food Low prices We like 1/2 pizza night
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa
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3.8
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San Diego •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2024
We’ve seen this restaurant for awhile but this was our first time here. We will return! Food was great, service too! Great guacamole. Had breakfast. Everyone loved their food. Fresh and tasty.
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Mario's De La Mesa RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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4.4

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. El Torito - La Mesa

2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

3. Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant

4. Juniper & Ivy

5. Barbusa

6. Roman Wolves

7. Civico 1845

8. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

9. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

10. Little Frenchie

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