14 New Restaurants in LA That Just Opened: Bring the Kids or Book the Sitter? (Fall 2026)
The best new restaurants in LA this fall range from a Napa Valley burger stand with a real kids menu near the Santa Monica Pier to a Nancy Silverton steakhouse in the rebuilt Palisades Village. We sorted 14 restaurants that opened in September and October 2026 into two lists: places to bring the kids, and places worth booking the sitter for.
Our family picks include Gott's Roadside in Santa Monica, Skywalker Grill at the new Lucas Museum and Birdie G's all-day comeback in Century City. For date night, Votana's pool deck downtown, Spacca Tutto, Little Luck on the Sunset Strip and Bar Fortuna on Main Street are the new tables everyone is talking about. Every listing has the address, hours, parking and a Parent Tip, starting in Los Angeles and moving out from there.
A few buzzy spots, like Mievè's pizza shop on La Brea and Kyu in Century City, haven't opened their doors yet, so we saved those for a Coming Soon list at the end.
Best for kids: Gott's Roadside (kids menu, highchairs, heated patio) and Skywalker Grill (dedicated kids menu)
Best family breakfast: Birdie G's at Fairmont Century Plaza, where the espresso bar opens at 6 a.m.
Best treat stops: Nudes Yogurt and Matilda's Bakery
Best for date night: Votana, Spacca Tutto, Little Luck and Bar Fortuna
Worth the drive: Bingz in San Gabriel and Brodard in Long Beach
Other counties: Every confirmed opening on this list is in LA County; we'll add Orange and Ventura County spots as they open
Coming soon: Mievè, Kyu, The Taco Stand, Café Vida's Palisades comeback and more
Family-Friendly New Restaurants in LA
These new spots are casual enough for kids, with menus that work for picky eaters and grown-ups alike. Most are walk-in or easy to book, and several sit near a park, the beach or a museum, so dinner can turn into a whole outing.
3150 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 116-120
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Hours: Monday–Friday 3–10 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday noon–10 p.m.
Parking: Please check the website for more information. Metro's Wilshire/Vermont station is across the street.
The Southern California seafood boil chain opened its second LA location this October at the corner of Wilshire and Vermont. Shrimp, crab, crawfish and more come by the pound, tossed in a house sauce and poured out on the table for everyone to dig into with their hands.
It's loud, messy and a lot of fun, which is exactly why kids love it. Ask your server about sides for little ones who aren't into shellfish yet.
Parent Tip: Ask for the mildest seasoning on the kids' share and bring extra wipes. Taking the Metro saves you the Koreatown parking hunt.
2. Nudes Yogurt
165 S. Crescent Heights Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Hours: Evenings; please check the website for current hours.
Parking: Please check the website for more information.
This new Beverly Grove frozen yogurt shop, just south of Beverly Boulevard, celebrated its grand opening in October. The yogurt is strained, tangy and Mediterranean-leaning, in four flavors: plain tart, vegan chocolate, coconut and pomegranate.
There's no self-serve toppings bar. Instead, the toppings are curated, with choices like honey, halva, pistachio, crushed baklava and a drizzle of olive oil.
Parent Tip: Several toppings contain nuts, so ask before ordering if your child has a nut allergy. It makes an easy after-dinner treat stop on the way home.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, 3800 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Hours: Closed Tuesdays; open later on Fridays and Saturdays. Please check the website for current hours.
Parking: Lucas Museum parking; please check the museum's website for rates.
The signature restaurant at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park opened in September with sweeping city views. The menu runs from buttermilk-fried chicken tenders and a Skywalker Ranch wagyu burger to lobster salad, Magic Pan crêpes and George Lucas's favorite chocolate cake.
There's a dedicated kids menu, and you don't need a museum ticket to eat at the Grill, though access may be limited at busy times. Reservations are on Resy.
Parent Tip: Book a table right after your museum visit so tired kids can refuel with a view. Friday and Saturday are the easiest nights for dinner, since the restaurant stays open later.
Fairmont Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Hours: Espresso bar 6 a.m.–1 p.m.; breakfast 6:30–11:30 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; dinner 5:30–9 p.m.
Parking: Valet at the hotel; please check the website for rates.
Chef Jeremy Fox closed the original Birdie G's in Santa Monica at the end of 2025, and on October 26 it reopened as the all-day restaurant at Fairmont Century Plaza. Fans will find their favorites back on the menu, including the matzo ball soup, the Pickle Chick and the rose petal pie, plus koji-aged steaks at dinner.
With coffee and pastries in the morning and patio seating at lunch, it's a polished but relaxed spot for a family breakfast or a lunch with the grandparents. Reservations are on OpenTable.
Parent Tip: Breakfast is the easiest meal here with little kids, and the matzo ball soup is a hit with all ages. Westfield Century City is a short walk away if you want to make a morning of it.
11686 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Parking: Please check the website for more information.
This wagyu smash burger shop opened its third and largest location in Brentwood on October 3, which still means only about 25 seats. Burgers come smashed thin, from the classic smash ($9.50) and the double ($14.50) to the Oklahoma Smash with onions pressed right into the patty.
Picky eaters can get a grilled cheese, and there are fries and fancy fries on the side. There's even a Pooch Meal for the family dog.
Parent Tip: Seating is tight, so on weekends order ahead online and take your burgers to go.
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3200 Airport Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday mornings; hours change week to week, so check the website before you go.
Parking: Please check the website for more information.
This French-style bakery opened this fall beside the Santa Monica Airport, and the lines started on day one. The croissants are laminated by hand over several days, and the pastry case includes a shakshuka danish, mini baguettes with a butter tasting and a giant chocolate chip cookie.
There's indoor seating plus a big patio, which makes it an easy weekend breakfast with kids.
Parent Tip: Go right when it opens, since popular pastries sell out. Afterward, stop by the Museum of Flying on Airport Avenue to see vintage planes (check its hours first).
401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 140
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Parking: Downtown Santa Monica public parking structures are nearby.
The Napa Valley roadside stand that started in St. Helena in 1999 opened its first coastal location at Fourth and Wilshire on October 2, a short walk from the Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier. Expect the California Burger, ahi burgers, chicken sandwiches and hand-spun organic shakes, served in a big space with a covered, heated patio.
This is the most kid-ready opening on our list. Gott's has a kids menu for ages 12 and under (a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, a plain hot dog or mini corn dogs, each with fries or veggies and a small drink), plus highchairs and a soft-serve counter.
Parent Tip: If the line is long, order online for pickup, then walk down to the Pier for sunset.
TAWA Gateway, 140 W. Valley Blvd., Unit 118-C
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Hours: Please check the restaurant's Instagram (@bingzusa) for current hours.
Parking: TAWA Gateway plaza parking.
One of China's big fast-casual chains opened its first US shop in San Gabriel this fall. The specialty is rou jia mo, the meat-stuffed flatbread of Xi'an, made here with a flaky bun that shatters like puff pastry and filled with pork, black pepper beef, Peking duck or a mushroom option.
Sichuan noodles and spicy wontons round out the menu, and the combo sides include chicken nuggets for kids who want something familiar.
Parent Tip: The crispy sandwiches are easy for little hands to hold. Some dishes are spicy, so ask which ones are mild before you order.
6480 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90803
Hours: Please check the website for current hours.
Parking: 2nd & PCH shopping center parking.
An Orange County favorite since 1996, Brodard has finally crossed into LA County with a new location at 2nd & PCH. The star is still nem nuong cuon, the grilled pork spring rolls with the dipping sauce people happily drive across counties for.
There's indoor and patio seating, and the menu adds new twists like grilled ribeye spring rolls and crispy king salmon egg rolls alongside the classics.
Parent Tip: Order an extra plate of spring rolls for the table, since kids tend to love them. The shopping center makes it easy to add a stroll before or after dinner.
Date Night: New LA Restaurants Worth Booking a Sitter For
These newcomers are better saved for the grown-ups: think candlelit booths, serious cocktails and late reservations. Book ahead, line up the babysitter and enjoy a meal no one has to cut into tiny pieces.
10. Votana
Hotel Clark, 426 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Hours: Breakfast from 7 a.m., weekend brunch and dinner nightly from 5 p.m.; please check the website for exact times.
Parking: Valet at the hotel; Metro's Pershing Square station is about a block away.
The 1914 Hotel Clark on Hill Street sat empty for decades before reopening this fall, and Votana is its all-day restaurant. Chef Gio Koletty, formerly of The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Casa del Mar, cooks a coastal Mediterranean menu with Greek, Italian, Spanish and Southern French influences.
Think pan con tomate, mezze, hamachi crudo and a dry-aged New York strip, with drinks out on the second-floor pool deck. Reservations are on OpenTable.
Parent Tip: Weekend brunch makes a great daytime date while the kids are at a birthday party or practice. Take the Metro and skip parking altogether.
11. Spacca Tutto
15255 Palisades Village Ln.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Hours: Lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m.; please check the website for exact times.
Parking: Palisades Village parking; please check the website for more information.
Nancy Silverton's Italian-American steakhouse opened in Palisades Village on October 15, a big moment for a neighborhood still rebuilding after the 2025 fire. It's a cousin of her beloved chi Spacca, with steaks from Australian wagyu to a Kansas porterhouse, the famous Focaccia di Recco and nearly 250 Italian and domestic wines.
Lunch adds a dry-aged hanger steak panini and Nancy's burger, and the patio overlooks the park at Palisades Village. Reservations are on OpenTable.
Parent Tip: A weekday lunch date while the kids are at school is the easiest way to land a table.
12. Little Luck
9229 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Hours: Dinner Monday–Saturday from 5 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Parking: Valet; please check when you book.
The h.wood Group, the team behind Delilah and The Nice Guy, turned the old Bootsy Bellows space on the Sunset Strip into Little Luck, a modern Japanese izakaya that opened October 19. Executive chef Erik Idos, a Nobu veteran, sends out sashimi, charcoal-grilled skewers from the robata and a crispy quail karaage.
The dining room is dim and glamorous, with a vinyl record booth and two private karaoke rooms. Dress is smart casual.
Parent Tip: Book a weeknight for a calmer room, or reserve a karaoke room for a parents' night out with friends.
13. Bar Fortuna
2917 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday from 5 p.m.; Friday–Sunday from noon. Please check the reservation page for current hours.
Parking: Metered street parking along Main Street.
Chef Brian Bornemann, the force behind Crudo e Nudo, opened this Italian cocktail and wine bar on Main Street on October 21, in the old Vamos Vamos space. The handmade pastas are the draw, like gemelli with sausage and fennel pollen or squid-ink fettuccine with 'nduja.
Behind the bar, there are five takes on the negroni. Reservations are held for the early evening, and walk-ins are welcome later in the night.
Parent Tip: Wednesday and Thursday nights are the quietest. Stroll Main Street after dinner for a little window shopping.
14633 Ventura Blvd. (upstairs from Daisy Margarita Bar)
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Hours: Reservations required; please check the website for current hours.
Parking: Please check the website for more information.
The team behind Mírate and Daisy Margarita Bar opened this tiny, 24-seat rum bar right upstairs from Daisy. It's named for a Spanish soldier who, legend says, was mysteriously transported from the Philippines to Mexico City in the 1500s, and the room leans into the story with decor from different regions of Mexico.
The cocktails are tropical and built around Mexican rum, and there's a strict no-photos policy.
Parent Tip: Have dinner nearby on Ventura Boulevard first, then head upstairs for a nightcap. The no-photos rule means you'll actually put your phones away.
Coming Soon: New LA Restaurants Still on the Way
These highly anticipated restaurants were expected this fall but hadn't opened as of early November. We'll add them as they open; in the meantime, check each one's social media before you go.
Mievè (La Brea): The cult pan-pizza pop-up is moving into a permanent home on La Brea, with square and round pies and toppings that rotate weekly.
Swingers (Silver Lake): The classic late-night diner's first Eastside location is serving takeout now, with the dining room expected to open in December.
La Morocha (Arts District): A live-fire Baja restaurant from the chef behind Fauna in Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe.
Kyu (Century City): The pan-Asian hot spot from Miami and New York, known for Korean fried chicken and tuna crispy rice, is expected in November.
The Taco Stand (Beverly Glen): San Diego's Tijuana-style taqueria, with handmade corn tortillas and churros fried to order, is expected later this fall.
Café Vida (Pacific Palisades): The family favorite lost in the January 2025 fire is reopening in the Palisades Highlands with a heated patio.
Kōzo (West Hollywood): An upscale Afro-Asian restaurant from Ghana and Rwanda is coming to the Sunset Strip.
Lillie Frozen Yogurt (Beverly Hills): The fancy froyo pop-up from inside Layla Bagels is getting its own shop on Beverly Drive.
Heisei (Culver City): A casual Japanese-American rice bowl spot from chef Chris Ono, who ran the Hansei pop-up in Little Tokyo.
Tips for Trying a Brand-New Restaurant With Kids
Go early: New restaurants are busiest at peak dinner hours, so a 5 p.m. table or a weekend lunch is calmer for little ones.
Check before you drive: Hours often change in the first few weeks, so look at the restaurant's website or Instagram the day you go.
Ask about a kids menu: Not every new spot has one yet, but many kitchens can make something simple if you ask.
Book ahead: Reservations at buzzy openings fill fast, especially on weekends.
Pack patience: Staff are still finding their rhythm in the first month, so bring a small activity for the wait.
Takeaway
LA's fall 2026 openings have something for every kind of night out. Gott's Roadside, Skywalker Grill and Birdie G's are our top picks for families, while Votana, Spacca Tutto, Little Luck and Bar Fortuna are the new date-night tables to book.
New restaurants change fast, so check the hours before you go. Then come hungry, try something new and let us know which spot becomes your family's new favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best new restaurants in LA for families in fall 2026?
Our top family picks are Gott's Roadside in Santa Monica, which has a kids menu, highchairs and a heated patio, and Skywalker Grill at the Lucas Museum, which has a dedicated kids menu. Birdie G's in Century City is great for a family breakfast, and Burger She Wrote in Brentwood is an easy burger night.
Which new LA restaurants are best for date night?
For a night out without the kids, book Votana at the Hotel Clark downtown, Nancy Silverton's Spacca Tutto in Palisades Village, Little Luck on the Sunset Strip or Bar Fortuna on Main Street in Santa Monica. Gilbert Pérez Bar in Sherman Oaks is a tiny rum bar that requires reservations.
Does Gott's Roadside in Santa Monica have a kids menu?
Yes. Gott's Roadside has a kids menu for ages 12 and under with a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, a plain hot dog or mini corn dogs, each served with fries or veggies and a small drink. The Santa Monica location also has highchairs, a covered heated patio and a soft-serve counter.
Do you need a museum ticket to eat at Skywalker Grill?
No. You don't need a Lucas Museum ticket to dine at Skywalker Grill, though access may be limited at busy times. The restaurant is inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park, has a dedicated kids menu and takes reservations on Resy.
When did Birdie G's reopen in Century City?
Birdie G's reopened on October 26, 2026, as the all-day restaurant at Fairmont Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars. The espresso bar opens at 6 a.m., and it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with favorites like matzo ball soup, the Pickle Chick and rose petal pie back on the menu.
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