Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Hillcrest

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Alexander's on 30th

4.8

Exceptional(3091)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 44 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

2. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4312)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 104 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!

3. Cellar Hand

4.7

Exceptional(111)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Hillcrest

Booked 16 times today

Nestled in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego, Cellar Hand embodies a commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and community. Through a farm-to-table approach, our menu showcases hyper-local seasonal fare. Our extensive wine list highlights the diverse terroir of California, serving as an extension of founder’s Pali Wine Co. Santa Barbara County winery. By fostering deep connections with local artisans, farmers, fishers, and stewards, Cellar Hand strives to be a destination where guests can savor the essence of California’s bounty in every bite and sip.Enjoy our exposed kitchen, an indoor-outdoor bar, outdoor fire pits, and artwork by Nick Perr. Opened Wednesday - Sunday with daily happy hour specials and Sunday brunch!

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4. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(208)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 43 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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5. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

4.6

Exceptional(2255)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Point Loma

Booked 72 times today

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station located in San Diego’s Point Loma community encompasses more than 23,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and bars, as well as a bocce ball court, outdoor cinema space and lush garden. Executive Chef Richard Sweeney offers an eclectic menu of world-inspired cuisine featuring local, organic fare. The restaurant features 40 unique craft beers on tap and exceptional bottles, including year-round and special releases from Stone Brewing Co. as well as exceptional craft and specialty beers from other breweries.

6. The Presley

4.5

Awesome(1218)

Price: Moderate

• American • Point Loma

The Presley is a dynamic outdoor restaurant located in Liberty Station. A great place to gather, The Presley features classic American fare, local seafood, and unique shareable options, as well as an extensive cocktail list that includes frozen drinks, a dole whip mimosa and more! You can always take advantage of the beautiful San Diego weather on our expansive patios complete with lush greenery, fire pits and swinging benches.As we are a mostly outdoor restaurant, keep the following notes in mind: We do have heaters placed around the restaurant but dress warm for chilly evenings. In the case of a last minute closure for inclement weather, we will contact you via phone to let you know and to help you reschedule.

7. Basta!

4.3

Awesome(53)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 10 times today

Join us at Basta!, Sam the Cooking Guy's newest Italian Inspired restaurant. Check us out on social at @bastaeats or www.bastasd.com

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8. Ketch Grill & Taps - Point Loma

4.6

Exceptional(54)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Point Loma

Booked 29 times today

20 Tap Handles featuring our Ketch Brewing beers and several guest taps. Modern Casual Faire overlooking San Diego Bay and the sportfishing fleet of Point Loma

9. Seaview

4.8

Exceptional(347)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

'California coastal' sophisticated and comtemporary design with views of the courtyard and marina set the tone for a delightful dining experience. Join the family for a relaxing meal on our outdoor patio while planning another exciting day of activities in America's Finest City. The spacious setting of our indoor tables allows you to easily convene with colleagues or entertain a client while enjoying Seaview's Grand Breakfast Buffet.

10. New York West

3.7

Very Good(17)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

A classy but relaxed sports bar and pizza restaurant awaits when you visit New York West. We feature a diverse menu, fine wines, and a large selection of beers at our sports bar in San Diego, CA, where you can feel at home while visiting with friends and watching the game on one of our many TVs screens, all while enjoying some fine foods made fresh each day in our kitchen.

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JudithVIP
San Diego •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a reservation which helped. We were seated outside and it turned out to he ok with the heat lamps Oddly they were out of a some drinks - no sprite, could not make a Paloma. But waiter helped us out and comped a drink to ease the disappointment. Food was great. Beer great as always. Waiter excellent and friendly despite it being so busy.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty StationPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Point Loma
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4.6
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JeanVIP
Fort Lauderdale •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food at reasonable prices. Good service, floor was a bit cold initially but we eventually got used to it.
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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SophiaVIP
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had an amazing experience celebrating Christmas Eve at Alexander’s. The food and service are exceptional and I can’t wait to go back.
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Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
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4.8
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Gabby
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I have been here 3 times and every time my experience was really good. This evening we had the best waiter, Nadia. She provided the best service! We had the meat lovers pizza, Demi Moore burger, and Kale Cesar salad. All really tasty! Also the decor of the restaurant is a vibe!
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Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.7
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scottVIP
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
The food was amazingly fresh. Overall a great experience.
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Cellar HandPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Hillcrest
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Alexander's on 30th

2. Barbusa

3. Cellar Hand

4. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

5. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

6. The Presley

7. Basta!

8. Ketch Grill & Taps - Point Loma

9. Seaview

10. New York West

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