Dine LA Restaurant Week runs August 14–28, 2026. This parent-first shortlist keeps the decision simple: thirteen restaurants with family-friendly food, realistic parking notes, and a clear reason to choose each one.
Price note: Dine LA prices are per person and usually exclude drinks, tax, and tip.
Prices and participation were verified on the official Dine LA site on August 15, 2026 and can change.
Choose a restaurant in 30 seconds
- Toddlers and picky eaters: Eataly or Pizzana
- Built-in entertainment: The Proud Bird
- Lowest price and most choice: Grand Central Market
- Vegetarian or mixed diets: PLANTA or All India Cafe
- Older kids who want an activity: Gyu-Kaku
- A special family meal: L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
- An easy beach-day pairing: PLANTA + Mother's Beach
13 kid-friendly Dine LA restaurants at a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Dine LA price | Parking |
|---|
| The Proud Bird | LAX | $25 lunch; $35 dinner | Free on-site lot |
| Eataly | Century City | $25 lunch; $35 dinner | Westfield garage |
| Pizzana | West Hollywood | $45 dinner | Valet or meters |
| Duke's Malibu | Malibu | $35 lunch; $45 dinner | Paid valet |
| Paradise Dynasty | Glendale | $25 lunch; $55 dinner | Americana garage |
| Granville | Multiple | $25 lunch; mostly $45 dinner | Varies by branch |
| Gyu-Kaku | Multiple | $25 lunch; $45 dinner | Varies by branch |
| Grand Central Market | Downtown LA | From $15 | Market garage |
| Canoe House | South Pasadena | $25 lunch or dinner | Small lot + street |
| Carousel | Glendale / Los Feliz | $35 lunch; $45 dinner | Public lot or street |
| PLANTA | Marina del Rey | $25 lunch; $35 dinner | Validated on-site parking |
| All India Cafe | Three locations | $25 lunch; $35 dinner | Varies by branch |
| L'Antica | Hollywood | $35 lunch; $55 dinner | Valet across the street |
1. The Proud Bird — LAX
Image: Discover Los Angeles / The Proud Bird
Aircraft views, aviation displays, an arcade, and casual food-hall ordering give children something to do beyond sitting at the table. Pizza, barbecue, salads, and comfort food suit different appetites.
Know before you go: Reviews praise the outdoor play areas. Private events can crowd the lot, and sound-sensitive children may want headphones.
2. Eataly: La Pizza & La Pasta — Century City
Image: Discover Los Angeles / Eataly L.A.
Familiar pizza and pasta, a kids' menu, and a naturally busy marketplace make Eataly easy with toddlers or selective eaters.
Know before you go: The first garage hour is free, but reviewers say Eataly does not validate beyond it. Allow time for seating waits at busy meals.
3. Pizzana — West Hollywood
Image: Discover Los Angeles / Pizzana West Hollywood
Shareable pizza lets adults order something creative while children stay with cheese or Margherita. The meal feels special without becoming formal or drawn out.
Know before you go: There is no separate kids' menu, and the small dining room can produce a wait. The participating branch is West Hollywood, not Marina del Rey.
4. Duke's Malibu — Malibu
Image: Discover Los Angeles / Duke's Malibu
Ocean views turn the meal into a full family outing, and the dedicated Keiki menu offers an alternative to the prix-fixe choices.
Know before you go: Reviewers mention peak-time valet lines. Reserve early and leave extra time for PCH traffic.
5. Paradise Dynasty — Glendale
Image: Discover Los Angeles / Paradise Dynasty
Colorful soup dumplings, noodles, and fried rice bring recognizable choices and plenty to share. The Americana adds an easy stroller walk and fountain stop.
Know before you go: Child-size bowls are available, but weekend waits can be long. Reserve or visit on a weekday, and cool soup dumplings before serving them to young children.
6. Granville — Multiple participating locations
Image: Discover Los Angeles / Granville Burbank
Burgers, salads, bowls, vegetables, and hearty entrées can satisfy different diets at one table. Participating branches are Burbank, NoHo, Pasadena, Studio City, and West Hollywood.
Know before you go: Burbank reviewers use nearby free public garages. Pasadena is listed for lunch only, so check the meal period for your branch.
7. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ — Multiple participating locations
Image: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Cooking meat and vegetables at the table turns dinner into an activity for attentive elementary-age children, tweens, and teens across eight participating branches.
Know before you go: Walk-in waits can be long. Reserve ahead, and avoid the extremely hot tabletop grill with grabby toddlers.
8. Grand Central Market — Downtown LA
More than 40 vendors mean the family does not have to agree on one cuisine. Confirm which counters are participating rather than assuming the whole market offers the deal.
Know before you go: The garage entrance is at 308 S. Hill Street. Visit early, have one adult find a table, then take a short Angels Flight ride.
9. Canoe House — South Pasadena
Image: Discover Los Angeles / Canoe House
Hawaiian-inspired food and a tropical patio make this a low-pressure neighborhood choice; reviewers mention success with selective eaters.
Know before you go: On-site spaces are limited, and service hours may differ from Dine LA meal periods.
10. Carousel Restaurant — Glendale and Los Feliz
Image: Carousel Restaurant
Mezze, hummus, salads, kebabs, rice, and vegetarian dishes let multigenerational groups and cautious eaters sample without committing to one entrée.
Know before you go: Reviews favor the generous portions and quick shared plates. Reserve for groups, expect a short walk from free spaces, and remember Carousel is closed Mondays.
11. PLANTA — Marina del Rey
Image: Discover Los Angeles / PLANTA Marina del Rey
PLANTA offers a fully plant-based kids' menu plus sushi, noodles, tacos, and shareable plates. Pair it with Marina “Mother's” Beach, which has calm water, a playground, restrooms, and showers.
Know before you go: Reviews praise the patio but mention waits and expensive unvalidated parking. Visit the beach first, pack dry clothes, and reserve around naps and traffic.
12. All India Cafe — Pasadena, Glendale, and Arcadia
Image: Visit Pasadena / All India Cafe
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and meat dishes can share one table. Naan, rice, samosas, tandoori dishes, and mild curries give children several ways into the meal.
Know before you go: Reviews emphasize warm family service; Glendale has high chairs. Pasadena has nearby public garages, while Glendale and Arcadia rely on public lots, smaller rear lots, or street parking. Order rice or naan as a safe anchor.
13. L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele — Hollywood
Image: Eater LA / L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
A tree-shaded courtyard and shareable Neapolitan pizza feel occasion-worthy while keeping familiar food on the table. It works well for birthdays or visiting grandparents.
Know before you go: Children are common and the patio is the main draw, but reserve at peak times. The thin, soft-centered pizza differs from a firm slice-shop pie and arrives very hot.
How we chose the 13 restaurants
We checked the official Dine LA participants and looked for familiar or shareable food, flexible ordering, a forgiving atmosphere, practical parking, and an outing that justifies the drive. We also reviewed recent Google review patterns for recurring comments about waits, noise, seating, children, and parking. Reviews are useful signals, not guarantees.
Family-friendly Dine LA 2026 FAQ
Policies vary. Many restaurants let children use the regular or kids' menu, but confirm before booking if the Dine LA listing does not say.
Do I need a reservation for Dine LA?
Reserve table-service restaurants, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings. Grand Central Market works differently because it is a food hall.
For another affordable meal after Restaurant Week, bookmark our 2026 kids-eat-free guide. You can also browse family events across Los Angeles or free events to round out your restaurant outing.