Golden Gate Park Playground (14th Avenue)

Sunset Chinese known for dry-fried chicken wings; loud enough that a meltdown goes unnoticed.

Inner Sunset comfort food with crayons on the table.

Fifty-five acres of gardens inside Golden Gate Park with a children's garden and lawns to eat lunch on. Wide flat paths the whole way.

Sunset District Italian with room for strollers and a family crowd most evenings.

Inner Sunset Tartine with a changing table and stroller room.

Sunset District Vietnamese with kids' portions and pho that soothes everyone.