Top 10 Restaurants for Toddlers in South OC
The best spots where toddlers can be toddlers (and actually eat).
Toddlers are a different breed. They don't care about your carefully curated restaurant list — they want chicken nuggets, bread, and room to make noise.
Here are our top picks for surviving dinner with a toddler in South Orange County.
- Ten Mile Brewing — Great pizza, casual vibe, outdoor space to run.
- Rubino's Pizza — Classic Italian, no-frills, always reliable.
- Corky's Kitchen & Bakery — Home-style American diner with a kids menu, big portions, and a chill family vibe.
- In-N-Out Burger (RSM) — Simple menu, fast kitchen, and off-menu grilled cheese is a toddler go-to.
- Chaupain Bakery — French bakery with pastries perfect for little hands.
- Heemo Sushi — Sushi rolls and rice bowls kids love, no raw fish required.
- Buffalo Wild Wings — Sports-bar energy with a family-friendly dinner vibe.
- So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ — Korean BBQ where kids can watch the grill in action.
- Marketplace Café at Nordstrom — Variety menu and plenty of seating at the mall.
- Lazy Dog Cafe — Good kids menu and consistent quality.
Pro tip
Go early (5:30 PM-ish), ask for a patio table, and order one safe food immediately.