Best Family Friendly Favorites Restaurants in Mid-Wilshire
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Andre's Italian Restaurant
Decades-old, cafeteria-style Italian where red-sauce plates and pizza slices stay remarkably affordable for the neighborhood.
Notable Picks
8.5
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Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
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Open since the 1960s, Andre’s is a counter-service institution inside a Wilshire plaza, known for red-sauce pastas, pizza slices, and combo plates at prices that feel frozen in time. It’s where families, office workers, and longtime regulars line up for steaming plates of spaghetti and eggplant parm that deliver comfort more than flash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Eggplant Parmigiana, Vegetable Lasagna
What Makes it Special: Decades-old, cafeteria-style Italian where red-sauce plates and pizza slices stay remarkably affordable for the neighborhood.
8.4
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Family Friendly Favorites
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India's Tandoori is a longtime Wilshire Boulevard staple known for a broad North Indian menu, halal options, and generous portions that keep locals returning. With thousands of reviews across platforms and a steady 4.0+ rating, it’s a reliable choice for classic curries, tandoori platters, and weeknight buffets in a casual setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani, Garlic Naan
What Makes it Special: High-volume halal North Indian spot delivering reliable classics for decades.
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Comfort Food Classics
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Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Tucked off San Vicente, Fortune House is an old-school Cantonese and Sichuan restaurant known for seafood, Peking duck, and a sprawling menu that rewards regulars. It feels like a neighborhood dining room where families, seniors, and industry folks all share big platters around lazy Susans.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Orange Chicken, Beef Chow Fun
What Makes it Special: Classic, slightly vintage-feeling Chinese restaurant with a deep, seafood-heavy menu.
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7.9
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Brunch Bliss Spots
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Inside the Petersen Automotive Museum, Meyers Manx Cafe serves New American café fare with nods to California comfort—think breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and salads—in a bright, auto-themed space. It’s a convenient, surprisingly thoughtful option for museumgoers and neighborhood regulars who want something better than standard museum food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meyers Breakfast Burrito, Nearburg Chicken Sandwich, Seasonal Grain Bowl
What Makes it Special: Car-museum cafe with upgraded American comfort food and daylight.
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FRO
7.7
Located at the La Brea Tar Pits, FRO is a plant-based creamery specializing in soft serve built from cold-pressed juice. Visitors customize bowls and cups with fruit and crunchy toppings, creating lighter, vegan-friendly frozen treats before or after museum time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kiwi sorbet bowl, Honeydew soft serve, Build-your-own fruit-topped FRO cup
What Makes it Special: Plant-based soft serve built from cold-pressed juice near the Tar Pits.
7.6
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Business Lunch Power Players
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Comfort Food Classics
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Build-your-own burgers anchor this full-service spot on Wilshire where guests customize patties, buns, cheeses, and toppings alongside craft beers and sides. It’s a flexible pick near the museums when groups need everything from keto bowls to classic cheeseburgers at one table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-Your-Own Burger, Old School-Style Cheeseburger, Sweet Potato Fries
What Makes it Special: Customizable burger format with full-service seating near the museums.