Garfield Park

Slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork and cornbread in a roomy dining room that handles loud dinners with kids well.

A working 1915 soda fountain inside a real pharmacy, pouring hand-dipped shakes and ice cream sodas on Route 66.

A 1943 diner where kids get their own Little Stinko's menu and a proper soda-fountain sundae for dessert.

A pretty cafe on a tree-lined San Marino street with scones, sandwiches and patio tables, plus a gourmet marketplace next door for treats to go.

Casual counter-service Mexican known for fish tacos and burritos, easy for a quick dinner with kids.

A grand resort on 23 acres of gardens, with two heated outdoor pools and room for kids to roam.