Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Orange County

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (180)

$30 and under

Californian

Dana Point / Monarch Beach

About the restaurant

Craft beer and food.

We take a craft approach to everything we do, and we have an overwhelming appreciation for all things Californian.

Station Craft Brewery and Kitchen, nestled in the vibrant Lantern District of Dana Point. We are the coolest spot in town, offering a unique experience that combines delicious craft beer with a coastal vibe. Voted the number one brewery in Dana Point, our eclectic menu and robust cocktails complete the perfect recipe for an unforgettable dining and drinking adventure.

Top review

ChrisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Overall a good experience. Food was tasty and service was very good too!

Mutt's Eastbluff

4.6

4.6 (338)

$30 and under

American

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mutts! We are thrilled to welcome you to our pack!

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HayleyVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Great neighborhood spot! Family friendly. Tasty food.

Dave & Buster's - Irvine

4.5

4.5 (144)

$30 and under

American

Irvine

About the restaurant

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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Michell

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We had a fun time, service good a little busy and food took a little longer but that’s expected. I forgot to use my Ap to earn points

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Experience

College Night Thursdays

Great Maple - Anaheim

4.5

4.5 (205)

$30 and under

American

Anaheim

About the restaurant

Great Maple serves elevated American comfort food made from scratch with an element of fun. Enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails at any time of day in a stylish, midcentury-modern inspired space.

Great Maple Anaheim is located inside Disney's Pixar Place Hotel. Enjoy 3 hours of complimentary parking at the hotel with validation when dining at Great Maple.

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Teresa

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Really enjoyed our Father’s Day lunch here as a family. The food was yummy and our server Matt was amazing! He made the whole experience perfect. My husband was so happy and felt so special.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills

4.4

4.4 (209)

$30 and under

American

Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

About the restaurant

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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Bill

Dined 1 day ago

Food was very good, however the service was ok and could have been better. It was very busy on a Saturday evening.

Dave & Buster's - Orange

4.4

4.4 (196)

$30 and under

American

Orange

About the restaurant

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Brian

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

We had a party of 13 who all showed up at various times and our server never missed a beat and the area we were seated in was quiet enough to talk and relax but still see the games.

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Experience

College Night Thursdays

Acapulco - Costa Mesa

4.3

4.3 (376)

$30 and under

Mexican

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Serving up an "Everyday Escape" for our guests since 1960!

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WilliamVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had a nice family gathering. Good food and drinks at fair prices. Great service by Armando.

Todos Santos

4.3

4.3 (146)

$30 and under

Mexican

Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

About the restaurant

Located in El Paseo Plaza, Todos Santos is a newly renovated restaurant specializing in modern authentic Mexican cuisine.

With an extensive tequila & mezcal selection, heated outdoor dining, a brand new bar patio and a culinary team with decades of experience in Mexican cuisine, Todos Santos promises to deliver an amazing experience no matter the occasion.

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Gaelle

Dined on May 24, 2025

Loved the DJ and music……………………………………………………………………….

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Experience

Tacos + Tequila at Todos 🌮🍹

Experience

Weekend Brunch-Kids Eat Free 🍳

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.1

4.1 (5425)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Buena Park

About the restaurant

A Family Tradition for Over 90 Years

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant first opened in 1934 with Mrs. Knott and her children serving the first customers in their tearoom. The restaurant has grown over the years into one of the largest in California, but the classic fried chicken dinner is still made the same way today using Mrs. Knott's recipes.

Every complete chicken dinner includes handmade biscuits, cup of soup, side salad/and or cherry rhubarb, four pieces of fried chicken with mashed potatoes smothered and a choice between corn or cabbage. For dessert: choose between Boysenberry or Apple pie. We offer other dishes such as Roasted Chicken, Specialty Salads, Salmon, and a number of appetizers. A full-service bar, serving signature boysenberry-infused cocktails, is also available.

Top review

Roberta

Dined 7 days ago

Our party of eight received excellent service, and food was quick. Half the group was from New Hampshire, and we look forward to our visit and Knott's chicken dinner meal when we visit!

Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove

4.1

4.1 (21)

$30 and under

Seafood

Garden Grove / Westminster

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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RosaVIP

Dined on May 19, 2025

Everything was great, from our food to our superb waiter Jake. But at the very end, the waiter who got us to purchase photos was super weird and tampered our experience

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