Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Brentwood
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pizzana
Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria from Daniele Uditi where Roman-style cacio e pepe meets California-sourced ingredients
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Pizzana
8.1
Daniele Uditi's neo-Neapolitan operation runs on a 48-hour fermented dough that yields a crust light enough to fold but sturdy enough to hold the cacio e pepe crema that made this place famous. The Brentwood location draws date-night couples and families who want Michelin-recognized pizza without the formality—dim lighting, shared plates, and a patio for dogs. Expect to pay more than neighborhood pizza prices, but the sourcing (imported flour, San Marzano tomatoes, Italian mozzarella) tracks with the check.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe, Meatballs, Short Rib
What Makes it Special: Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria from Daniele Uditi where Roman-style cacio e pepe meets California-sourced ingredients
8.1
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Comfort Food Classics
An all-day American cafe that anchors San Vicente with dependable breakfast, lunch, and comfort-leaning classics. The menu ranges from hearty brunch staples to sandwiches and pastas, making it a reliable neighborhood meet-up spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stuffed French toast, Avocado & lox sandwich, Baked mac and cheese
What Makes it Special: A true all-day cafe with big-tent American comfort.
A 72-hour fermented, European-flour dough operation that NY transplants actually co-sign as legitimate thin-crust pizza on the Westside. The Rosa pie with fresh burrata and hot honey is the repeat-order anchor, and Dave Portnoy's 8.1 score backs up the technique. Expect a tight 20-seat counter with a patio option—order the specialty pies, skip the gluten-free crust, and come off-peak or call ahead for pickup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Pepperoni Slice, Burrata & Honey House Special, Margherita Slice
What Makes it Special: New York slices with homemade dough and a neighborhood-priced whole-pie option.
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7.9
A Brentwood fixture since 1983 built on wok-fired, made-to-order cooking that pulls from multiple Chinese regional traditions—the Chinese chicken salad and Mongolian BBQ beef have become default orders for a reason. It runs as a large-format, shareable-plates operation where families and groups cycle through the same reliable lineup without overthinking. Expect a dining room that gets loud on weekend nights, with an outdoor option that smooths it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chinese Chicken Salad, Mongolian Style BBQ Beef, Orange Chicken
What Makes it Special: LA icon since 1983, every dish cooked fresh to order from recipes spanning provinces across China
7.8
An independent Brentwood froyo shop that makes all yogurt in-house daily, anchored by a vegan coconut-milk peanut butter flavor developed by co-founder Jennifer Sabin that built a genuine cult following. It runs as a straightforward self-serve counter with freshly made waffle cones and fruit smoothies—best suited for families and frozen yogurt regulars who value house-made quality over franchise convenience. Parking uses the free VA lot across the street, though weekend evenings require patience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jennifer's Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt, Activated Charcoal Chocolate, Freshly Made Waffle Cones
What Makes it Special: Independent, non-franchise froyo shop that makes all yogurt in-house daily and built its cult following around a vegan coconut-milk peanut butter flavor developed by co-founder Jennifer Sabin.
A 1977-vintage burger counter built on deep customization—over 20 builds across six proteins including salmon and falafel, with bun upgrades like pretzel that let regulars dial in a specific order. The Brentwood location runs a tight room of fewer than 10 tables with a sunny patio that keeps it feeling neighborhood-scaled rather than chain-formatted. It works best when you treat it as a patio lunch destination where the burger complexity does the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey Burger, Sweet Potato Fries, Guacamole Burger
What Makes it Special: Since 1977, over 20 gourmet burger builds with six protein options including turkey, salmon, and falafel, plus premium bun upgrades like pretzel.
7.8
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Hidden Gems Heaven
A Westside stalwart running 20+ years, this second-floor Brentwood spot delivers competent North Indian standards with particularly strong execution on tikka masala and dal makhani. The banquet-hall setting with Wilshire views suits office lunches and group dinners where validated parking and private rooms matter more than intimacy. Expect solid technique rather than regional specialization—reliable for regulars who know their orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Saag
What Makes it Special: Long-running Westside Indian with a lunch buffet that draws a devoted neighborhood following
7.7
Grass-fed patties and fresh-cut fries set this apart from the standard fast-casual burger tier—the ingredient commitment is genuine and comes through in the beef. The Brentwood patio draws a steady mix of families and dog owners who treat it as a low-friction weeknight default, and counter service keeps the pace brisk. Expect a slight premium over typical burger chains, calibrated to the neighborhood and the sourcing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lounge Burger, Onion Rings, Real Milk Shakes
What Makes it Special: Grass-fed beef burgers with fresh-cut fries and housemade shakes in a casual, pet-friendly Brentwood setting
7.3
A counter-service cafe that trades on its location more than its kitchen—the outdoor terrace overlooking the Getty Center's Central Garden is one of the more striking lunch settings in Los Angeles. Sandwiches and seasonal salads are competent but polarizing, with nearly as many one-star reviews as five-star ones, so set expectations for museum-cafe execution rather than destination dining. Best treated as a scenic pause between galleries, not a reason to visit the hilltop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian Sub with Provolone on Cracked Wheat Roll, Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Counter-service cafe with an outdoor terrace directly beside the Getty Center's Central Garden, pairing fresh sandwiches and seasonal salads with one of LA's most striking backdrops.
7.3
A multi-unit LA pizza chain that stakes its identity on dietary accommodation — housemade cauliflower crust, vegan dough options, and a Chicago-style deep dish alongside standard pies. It fills a real gap for families navigating gluten-free or plant-based needs without splitting the group across restaurants. Experiences are polarized, with a notable share of disappointed visits pulling down an otherwise functional neighborhood pizza operation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Baked Wings, Cauliflower Crust Pizza
What Makes it Special: LA pizza chain built around dietary flexibility — housemade cauliflower crust, vegan dough, and Chicago-style deep dish all under one roof.