Restaurants
Family-friendly restaurants where kids are welcome and parents can relax. From pizza to fine dining.
These are Davis restaurants where bringing kids isn't a gamble — high chairs, real kids' options, room for a stroller, and staff who don't flinch at a toddler. The list leans toward casual and local rather than chains, and notes patios and noise level where it matters. For a deeper rundown with specific dish picks, see the Family Restaurants guide.
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Fine Dining
Hikari Sushi & Omakase
Davis's true splurge sushi experience, where chef-owners who have cooked in town since 2007 build an omakase around sustainably sourced seafood, much of it flown in from Japan. Small and reservation-driven, with full omakase seatings Friday and Saturday and a lighter petite omakase midweek.
Address: 110 F Street, Suite A, Davis, CA 95616
The Mustard Seed
The longtime downtown fine-dining anchor of Davis, an intimate family-owned room built on local, seasonal ingredients and handpicked Northern California wines. A repeat Davis Enterprise "Best Restaurant in Davis" pick and a popular Mondavi Center pre-show dinner spot.
Address: 222 D Street, Suite 11, Davis, CA 95616
Date Night
Osteria Fasulo
Frequently called the most romantic and simply the best restaurant in Davis, prized for seasonal Italian dishes, a lovely patio, and warm personal service. Tucked in a South Davis office park rather than downtown, with limited hours and phone reservations.
Address: 2657 Portage Bay East, Suite 8, Davis, CA 95616
Yuchan Shokudo
A cozy downtown izakaya that turns up on locals' date-night shortlists, praised for friendly service, good ambiance, and flavorful, fresh homestyle Japanese cooking and ramen. A small ground-floor spot on E Street, casual and good for a low-key date.
Address: 109 E St, 1st Floor, Davis, CA 95616
Family-Friendly
Black Bear Diner
Family chain restaurant serving all-day breakfast and hearty American comfort food in a rustic, cabin-themed atmosphere.
Address: 255 2nd St, Davis, CA 95616
Paesanos
Casual Italian restaurant in downtown Davis serving pizza, pasta, and Italian comfort foods with dedicated kids' menu.
Address: 139 G St, Davis, CA 95616
Symposium Restaurant & Pizza House
A long-running family-owned Davis institution for Greek and Mediterranean plates plus pizza, and a go-to for group and formal catering. The most casual of the special-occasion picks, in East Davis away from downtown.
Address: 1620 E 8th Street, Davis, CA 95616
Casual & Quick
Burgers & Brew
Local burger joint serving gourmet burgers, craft beer, and quick family-friendly meals with generous portions.
Address: 403 3rd St, Davis, CA 95616
Dos Coyotes (North Davis)
Fast-casual Southwestern restaurant serving fresh burritos, quesadillas, and Mexican favorites with counter service.
Address: 1411 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
Dos Coyotes (South Davis)
Fast-casual Southwestern restaurant serving fresh burritos, quesadillas, and Mexican favorites with counter service.
Address: 2191 Cowell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
Guads Tacos & Beer
A family-owned taqueria right by campus that UC Davis students consistently name a favorite for big-value portions, fast service, and a free unlimited chips-and-salsa bar. A casual counter-order spot with outdoor seating, steps from downtown and campus on 3rd Street.
Address: 231 3rd St, Davis, CA 95616
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
A student favorite for over-stuffed, creatively named signature sandwiches with generous veggie and vegan options and signature Dirty Sauce. Downtown on F Street, walkable from campus, with dine-in and delivery and app ordering to skip the lunch-rush line.
Address: 212 F St, Ste B, Davis, CA 95616
Lamppost Pizza
Neighborhood pizza restaurant in West Davis featuring pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and a small arcade area for kids.
Address: 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 113, Davis, CA 95616
Sam's Mediterranean Cuisine
A multi-generational Davis classic where students come for hearty, affordable shawarma, kebabs, and falafel and are greeted like regulars. Downtown on B Street and walkable from campus, with a tighter schedule (closed Sundays and Mondays, early evening close), so best for lunch or an early dinner.
Address: 301 B St, Davis, CA 95616
Sudwerk Brewing Co
Local brewery and restaurant with family-friendly patio seating, craft beer, and kids' menu in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 2001 2nd St, Davis, CA 95618
Taqueria Guadalajara (North Davis)
A longtime Davis go-to praised for authentic, flavorful carne asada and generously sized, reasonably priced burritos — named Best Mexican Restaurant and Best Burrito in the 2026 Davis Enterprise Readers' Choice. In the North Davis shopping strip on W Covell Blvd with easy plaza parking and counter service.
Address: 640 W Covell Blvd, Ste E, Davis, CA 95616
Village Pizza & Pints
Downtown family pizza restaurant with spacious seating, patio area, and menu featuring both kids' favorites and artisan pizzas.
Address: 236 B St, Davis, CA 95616
Woodstock's Pizza
Davis institution serving pizza in a lively atmosphere popular with families and college students, great for birthday parties.
Address: 238 G St, Davis, CA 95616
Breakfast & Brunch
Cafe Bernardo
Widely regarded as the standard-setter for Davis brunch, known for pancakes, custom omelets and globally-influenced Benedicts made with local produce and cage-free eggs. Full-service with an adjacent bar; weekend brunch runs into the early afternoon.
Address: 234 D Street, Davis, CA 95616
Cloud Forest Cafe
A charming, women- and Asian-owned downtown cafe loved for locally-roasted coffee, real-fruit smoothies, fresh-squeezed juice and made-to-order breakfast paninis in an artsy, sustainability-minded space. Closed Mondays and serving morning through mid-afternoon.
Address: 222 D St, Suite 10, Davis, CA 95616
Crepeville
All-day brunch spot serving sweet and savory crepes, pancakes, sandwiches, and cafe favorites in a casual atmosphere.
Address: 330 3rd St, Davis, CA 95616
Delta of Venus
A beloved, artsy downtown institution where locals go for hearty breakfast burritos, house-baked breads and free-range eggs, plus weekend live music on the patio. Breakfast is served daily from the morning until early afternoon in a casual walk-in space near the UC Davis campus.
Address: 122 B St, Davis, CA 95616
Estelle Bakery & Patisserie
A Davis outpost of the acclaimed Sacramento French bakery, drawing crowds for macarons, artisan breads, quiche and French toast-style brunch pastries. Located in East Davis on 5th Street rather than the downtown core, so parking is easier, but popular items can sell out later in the day.
Address: 2710 5th St, Davis, CA 95618
Asian Food
Mikuni
Japanese restaurant and sushi bar in Davis Commons offering kids' bento boxes, udon bowls, and traditional sushi.
Address: 500 1st St, Ste 19, Davis, CA 95616
Seoulmate Korean Kitchen
A newer West Davis spot bringing Korean cooking to town, already drawing enthusiastic local buzz for its fusion menu. Family-owned and located in the Westlake shopping center with plenty of free parking right out front, convenient for West Davis families.
Address: 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 111, Davis, CA 95616
Show Izakaya
A newer downtown izakaya that has quickly become a local favorite for share-plate Japanese dining, fish flown in from Japan, house-made ramen broth, and a full cocktail program. A central F Street location, walkable from campus, with reservations by phone.
Address: 102 F Street, Davis, CA 95616
Sophia's Thai Kitchen
A beloved downtown Davis institution known for vibrant Thai food and its lively bar and patio scene, repeatedly recognized in the Davis Enterprise Readers' Choice awards for Best Thai and Best Bar. On E Street Plaza with a popular patio and live music nights; split lunch and dinner service.
Address: 129 E Street, Ste E, Davis, CA 95616
Wok of Flame
A family-owned, award-winning Chinese restaurant named Best Chinese Restaurant in the Davis Enterprise Readers' Choice 2026, relied on by locals for fresh, classic Hunan and Szechuan cooking. In the El Macero Shopping Center on Mace Blvd in South/East Davis with ample parking, open daily for dine-in and pickup.
Address: 417 Mace Blvd, Ste H, Davis, CA 95618
Yang Kee Dumpling
A local favorite for handmade dumplings and Chinese comfort food, popular enough with Davis diners to have expanded to Roseville and Sacramento. In the South Davis Cowell Blvd shopping area with easy parking, casual and kid-friendly, open into the evening with online ordering and delivery.
Address: 2151 Cowell Blvd, Ste C, Davis, CA 95618
Zen Toro Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar
A family-owned downtown mainstay that reviewers repeatedly call the best all-around sushi in Davis, with fresh fish and generous rolls at reasonable prices. Downtown on E Street with dine-in and takeout, also known for udon like the Nabeyaki; good for students and families.
Address: 132 E Street, Ste 100, Davis, CA 95616
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