Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Universal City

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchMexicanJapanese

Regions

DowntownHollywoodSan Fernando Valley / ValenciaWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

Neighbourhoods

Atwater VillageBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodBurbankCentral Los Angeles

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

42 restaurants available nearby

1. The Little Door

4.7

Exceptional(3044)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • West Hollywood

Booked 23 times today

Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.

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2. Le Petit Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1816)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 16 times today

Diners can enjoy some of the most authentic French food in the valley when they visit Le Petit Restaurant. With the air of a bistro that has come straight from a Paris street, Le Petit serves French fare and adds its own California twist. The look and feel make it a great date spot that is conveniently open for late night dining. The interior is masked in an Art Deco decor, framed by high ceilings and filled with candle-lit and linen-covered tables, framed art adorning the colorful walls, white curved booths, and hardwood floors. The menu runs through a range of creative dishes, like the blackened salmon, grilled entrecote (rib-eye steak), escargot, herb-roasted chicken, and more, including daily specials. On Monday and Tuesday nights Le Petit offers a special 1.5 pound live Maine lobster, with soup or salad for $45.95. A notable wine list and full bar give diners ample drink choices. Le Petit Restaurant is available for private parties

3. Tabla by Sofi

4.2

Awesome(65)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • West Hollywood

Formerly in partnership with Sofi Restaurant, experience TABLA - a tapas style dining collaboration of LA chic meets Greek Mediterranean fusion. Tabla is a hidden gem in the heart of Los Angeles. Come experience vibrant weekend nightlife and a chill ambiance all in one.

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4. Chin Chin Studio City

4.3

Awesome(90)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 9 times today

Bringing delicious Asian flavors to the San Fernando Valley, Chin Chin restaurant serves classic Chinese cuisine in a spacious setting. Its eclectic menu offers a treat for senses with a little of everything. It features noodles, dim sum, fresh seafood, salads, soups and chicken dishes prepared with the freshest herbs. The lettuce wrap is a crowd pleaser as is the Chinese chicken salad. Chin Chin also offers a gluten-free menu for diners and unique kid menu for families. Located on Ventura Boulevard, Chin Chin is open all through the week. It also offers catering services, with signature dishes that can be adapted to any event, from business meetings to birthday parties.

5. Esterel

4.1

Excellent(449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Hollywood

Booked 1 time today

An ode to the tastes of L.A., the new menu includes something for everyone with delicious original creations like the carnitas baos and the baby romaine wrapped fried oysters along with some good old classics like the pan roasted salmon as well as some vegan options.

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6. Ettore Vino e Cucina

4.6

Exceptional(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central Los Angeles

Booked 1 time today

Ettore Vino e Cucina is the first restaurant and wine tasting room from Ettore Winery, a boutique organic estate and winery in Mendocino, CA, spearheaded by Italian-born winemaker Ettore Biraghi and Sofia Rivier.In collaboration with Los Angeles' beloved Italian restaurant, Osteria Mamma, Ettore Vino e Cucina brought on Chef Mònica Angelats Coll, a culinary expert with a unique background blending aerospace engineering and fine dining, to lead the kitchen. The menu is inspired by the team’s Italian heritage and will feature signature dishes like Ettore Tagliatelle Ai Funghi, a red wine pasta with mushrooms, kale, pecorino and hazelnuts and Stinco Di Agnello Con Patatine Al Parmigiano, braised lamb shank, fingerling potatoes and parmigiano reggiano. The restaurant showcases a beautifully-curated design of charming vintage pieces that have a story to tell, creating a one-of-a-kind dining atmosphere. The restaurant will be open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm, walk-ins are welcome.

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7. Dave & Buster's - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hollywood

Booked 8 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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8. Vivoli Cafe and Pizzeria

4.3

Awesome(119)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Traditional Italian pastas & steaks plus weekend brunch in a laid-back spot with white tablecloths.

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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Burbank

4.1

Excellent(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Burbank

Booked 14 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.

10. Tsuri

5.0

Exceptional(172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • West Hollywood

Booked 2 times today

Tsuri is contemporary Japanese restaurant that offers highest quality sushi,sashimi, and special rolls on Los Angeles. Daily delivered fishes and the modern atmosphere will satisfy you with our friendly staffs.Conversation at the bar with our executive chef, CO , who has 20+ years of experience make your dining unforgettable. Exceptional ingredient such as truffle oil, black sea salt, and gizami wasabi also make his dishes more remarkable.We also offer MANY options for Gluten Free, Vegetarians, & Vegans options!

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Brandon Mendoza
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great valentines ambience and loved how special they made it! Filled the whole place with festive balloons which matched perfect with the red design of the restaurant. Great food too!
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Le Petit RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Sherman Oaks
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4.8
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Catherine
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Very nice romantic place and the food and drinks were 10 out of 10
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The Little DoorPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Gina
Los Angeles •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
It was Christmas Eve so it was very busy. The service wasn’t fast. We did have to ask several times for refills on water and for them to clean our table. Food was good and hot. It’s family style and portions were very generous.
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Chin Chin Studio CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Studio City
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4.3
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Ding
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 5, 2024
First time dining at Tabla by Sofi and I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. Gary our host/waiter was very entertaining and engaging and made our dinner fun and enjoyable. I recommend eating here.
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Tabla by SofiPrice: Moderate• Greek• West Hollywood
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4.2
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Michael JVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 2, 2024
Great time. Would do it again. Great band. Excellent food.
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EsterelPrice: Moderate• American• West Hollywood
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4.1