Best Family Friendly Favorites Restaurants in Del Rey
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tomi Sushi
Dependable neighborhood sushi with a big menu and steady execution.
Worthy Picks
#1
Tomi Sushi
7.9
A long-running Mar Vista standby for classic rolls and straightforward nigiri at fair prices. The draw is reliability—fresh fish, quick pacing, and a menu that stays comfortingly familiar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon avocado roll, Chirashi bowl, Yellowtail jalapeño
What Makes it Special: Dependable neighborhood sushi with a big menu and steady execution.
7.9
Old-school neighborhood shop doing classic American-Italian pizzas, calzones, and slices with a loyal local following. The draw is consistency and comfort-food simplicity rather than trend-chasing styles.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza, Meat Lover's Pizza, Calzone
What Makes it Special: A longtime Westside slice-and-pie standby that stays true to form.
#3
Paco's Tacos
7.9
A retro cantina anchored in Mar Vista since 1975, built around handmade flour tortillas and oversized combo plates that reward group ordering. The fish-tank-and-Christmas-lights dining room sets the tone—unhurried, unfussy, and sized for families who treat this as a weekly rotation spot rather than a special occasion. Portions run large enough that sharing a SuperMex burrito or splitting enchiladas is the move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo, Flour Tortillas, Albondigas Soup
What Makes it Special: A Mar Vista fixture since 1975, serving massive combo plates and handmade flour tortillas in a retro cantina with fish tanks and Christmas lights.
A long-running Japanese bakery tucked inside Mitsuwa, ideal for grabbing soft breads and sweet-savory pastries while shopping. Expect classic shokupan alongside playful items like curry donuts, all built for easy takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread), Melon Pan, Wagyu Curry Donut
What Makes it Special: Japanese breads and pastries baked fresh daily inside Mitsuwa.
A casual Centinela corridor spot with a broad traditional menu and value-driven sushi combos. It’s not flashy, but it delivers approachable rolls and sashimi alongside hearty cooked staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lunch sushi combo, Spicy tuna roll, Salmon sashimi
What Makes it Special: Budget-friendly sushi and Japanese comfort fare in one place.