5 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers family friendly restaurants in the Downtown Fresno area, drawn from businesses that Google lists as family friendly and then ranked by rating. Eleven qualifying businesses were considered. It is meant for families planning a casual lunch, a pizza night or a sit-down dinner. Each entry lists the Google category, hours, address, a few listed attributes such as kids or parking details, and a summary of what reviewers say about the food and service.
#1
Mediterranean Grill & Café
★ 4.7 (1,435 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$10–20 per person
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Mediterranean Grill & Café is listed on Google as a Mediterranean restaurant, with a 4.7 rating from 1,435 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open on weekdays from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm and closed on weekends, at 1031 U St. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, vegan and vegetarian options, a private dining room and table service. Reviewers mention a welcoming owner, a Lebanese chicken favorite, and a family that had a great time together.
Best for: Family lunch with vegetarian options
- Address
- 1031 U St, Fresno, CA 93721, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–2:30 pm; Mon 10:30 am–2:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 10:30 am–2:30 pm; Tue 10:30 am–2:30 pm; Wed 10:30 am–2:30 pm
#2
Cali Bros Pizza
★ 4.8 (268 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Cali Bros Pizza at 3028 W Bullard Ave is listed on Google as a pizza restaurant, with a 4.8 rating from 268 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open every day from 11 am to 10 pm. Google lists kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, a restroom, Wi-Fi, vegetarian options, and family friendly. Reviewers mention fresh pizza with a variety of toppings, garlic bread, vegan and halal options, and a pizza that arrived hot for takeout.
Best for: Quick pizza with vegan and halal options
- Address
- 3028 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–10 pm
#3
Cali Bros Pizza
★ 4.6 (517 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Cali Bros Pizza at 435 S Clovis Ave Ste B is listed on Google as a pizza restaurant, with a 4.6 rating from 517 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. Hours run from 11 am to 10 pm on most days and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Google lists dine-in, counter service, good for kids, family friendly, and free parking. Reviewers mention Indian-style specials, a chicken tikka masala, fresh pizza, and a small space with no seating for takeout orders.
Best for: Kid-friendly pizza with free parking
- Address
- 435 S Clovis Ave Ste B, Fresno, CA 93727, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#4
Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.6 (476 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar is listed on Google as a restaurant, with a 4.6 rating from 476 reviews and a listed price range of $20 to $30. It is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 8 pm, Monday and Tuesday until 7 pm, and closed on Sunday. The address is 3110 N Maroa Ave, and Google lists outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, and a private dining room. Reviewers mention family-style meals, garlic chicken, orange roughy, soup and salad served with the entree, and a daily specials menu.
Best for: Basque family-style meals and daily specials
- Address
- 3110 N Maroa Ave, Fresno, CA 93704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–8 pm; Mon 12–7 pm; Sat 12–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–8 pm; Tue 12–7 pm; Wed 12–8 pm
#5
Cosmopolitan
★ 4.5 (972 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$10–30 per person
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Cosmopolitan is listed on Google as an Italian restaurant, with a 4.5 rating from 972 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $30. Lunch runs Monday to Friday from 11 am to 3 pm, dinner is offered Friday and Saturday evenings, and it is closed on Sunday. The address is 625 O St. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, dine-in, a wine list and happy hour drinks. Reviewers mention fresh pasta, pizza, seafood, a spicy salmon dish, and a recommendation to book dinner reservations.
Best for: Italian dinner with fresh pasta
- Address
- 625 O St, Fresno, CA 93706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 5–8 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm; Wed 11 am–3 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar: Google lists reservations as required.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Mediterranean Grill & Café ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,435 reviews. Cali Bros Pizza is second at 4.8 from 268 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cali Bros Pizza, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Mediterranean Grill & Café $10–20; Cali Bros Pizza $10–20; Cali Bros Pizza $10–20; Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar $20–30; Cosmopolitan $10–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Mediterranean Grill & Café, Cali Bros Pizza, Cali Bros Pizza, Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar and Cosmopolitan.
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