When it’s time to grab a quick or casual bite to eat in Santa Clarita, you have many options. From brand name chain restaurants, to unique, locally owned and operated eateries, there are countless options to fill the bellies of kids and adults alike offering delicious meals or snacks for any craving. Santa Clarita has its share of traditional casual restaurants that serve burgers, pizza, and American standards. It also has to-go Chinese and Japanese restaurants, healthy juice and salad bars – and of course – gourmet coffee shops serving up lattes with a bagel or a bowl of oatmeal.
There are casual restaurants in Santa Clarita where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all types of meals in between. Most of these places are family friendly, and some of them are perfect for hosting children’s birthday parties or small group get-togethers.
If you want to meet up with friends and let the little ones play while you’re eating, or enjoy a relaxing bite to eat to catch up with a family member, you’ll find many casual eateries offer great locations to do just that. In Santa Clarita, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country and Castaic, the options for casual dining are abundant!
Newhall Refinery
Built from reclaimed oak and beechwood, adorned with wrought iron hardware, and lit by Edison-style filament light bulbs, the Newhall Refinery’s look and feel will truly be one of a kind in Santa Clarita.
24285 Main Street | 661-388-4477
Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co.
This Santa Clarita dining option offers American cuisine in a family-friendly environment and home to a variety of house microbrews and the community favored olive tapenade.
27746 North McBean Pkwy. | (661) 263-9653
Egg Plantation
A hometown favorite Santa Clarita restaurant that has been featured on the Food Network.
24415 Walnut Street | (661) 255-8222
Eighth & Rail
If you like your watering hole to have a little bit more of a gastropub atmosphere, Eighth and Rail is the place for you!
22505 8th Street | (661) 255-7833
Brewery Draconum
This family-run brewery/pub offers a full lineup of house-made craft beers as well as a rotation of visiting taps.
24407 Main Street | (661) 568-9160
Man’oushee Mediterranean Bakery & Cafe
Shake up your lunch with a fresh and flavorful meal from Man'oushee!
27131 Sierra Hwy |(661) 251-6666
Oh Bella Gelato & Crepe Cafe
Why settle when you can enjoy sweet and savory on the same plate? Enjoy the best of both worlds with Oh Bella's variety of crepes.
18585 Soledad Canyon Rd. | (661) 424-9987
Paradis Ice Cream
Quality, fresh ingredients come together to form a little bit of Paradis on a cone!
24201 Valencia Blvd. | (661) 476-5243
Flames and Skewers
Discover Mediterranean cuisine that's fresh, simple, and absolutely delicious at Flames and Skewers.
25870 McBean Parkway | (661) 799-7538
Bricks
Bricks definitely knows burgers. The menu features 18 mouthwatering creations, including the ever-popular Bacon Bleu Burger and the Bricks Burger.
23820 Lyons Ave. | (661) 286-1091
The Bunker Hill Bar & Grill
Branding itself as a different kind of sports bar, The Bunker Hill Bar & Grill is an upscale alternative that’s equally perfect for a business lunch or a weekend night out.
24201 W. Valencia Blvd #3690 | (661) 286-2312
Hook Burger
Dubbing itself ‘fine dining on a bun,’ Hook Burger promises to hook customers from the very first bite.
24369 Magic Mountain Parkway (661) 253-2000
The Backyard Grub n’ Brews
The Backyard boasts a diverse menu that offers everything from short rib stack to old fashioned root beer floats and dozens of brews on tap.
26509 Golden Valley Road | (661) 286-1165
Poke to Me
Guests create their own dish with a seemingly endless array of taste combinations, including spicy tuna, crawfish, scallop and albacore.
27530 Newhall Ranch Road, Suite 103 | (661) 505-7470
California Fish Grill
A wide variety of fish and seafood take center stage in California Fish Grill's array of quality, fresh dishes.
24201 Valencia Blvd., #2790 | (661) 291-1518
Azul Tequila
Traditional authentic Mexican cuisine providing delicious food and drinks!
25387 Wayne Mills Pl. | (661) 254-5500
Backwoods Inn
A community landmark since 1968 complete with the ambience of sawdust flooring, the casual Backwoods Inn has the best steaks and double stuffed baked potatoes.
17846 North Sierra Highway | (661) 252-5522
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
This Santa Clarita restaurant offers an innovative and broad menu featuring award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza complemented with generously portioned salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts.
24320 Town Center Dr. | (661) 288-1299
Buca di Beppo
Known for its family-style authentic Italian plates, this is the ideal Santa Clarita dining option for large groups…and large appetites!
26940 Theater Dr. | (661) 253-1900
Buffalo Wild Wings
Three things: Wings. Beer. Sports.™
19252 Soledad Canyon Rd. | (661) 250-9464
California Pizza Kitchen
The iconic CPK offers your favorite dishes in a fresh and casual atmosphere.
24061 Newhall Ranch Rd. | (661) 259-2082
Chi Chi’s Pizza
Dine in or take-out, Chi Chi’s pizza offers an array of Italian meals from pizzas to pastas and salads, including a “design your own” pasta meal menu in a casual setting at this Santa Clarita restaurant.
27117 Sierra Highway | (661) 252-4405
23043 West Soledad Canyon Rd. | (661) 259-4040
Chuy’s
This Santa Clarita restaurant offers some of the best mesquite grilled tri-tip and chicken in town.
25289 The Old Road | 661-288-1022
Eat Real Cafe
This establishment is committed to serve you the finest ingredients of nature’s bounty.
23414 Lyons Ave | (661) 254-2237
27530 Newhall Ranch Road | (661) 888-1329
El Trocadero
Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Old Town Newhall with a family-friendly environment.
24274 Main Street | 661-284-6615
Fish Tail Seafood Market and Grill
Hawaiian Fusion at its best! This cozy grill is known for some of the Valley’s freshest seafood.
28104 Newhall Ranch Road | 661-295-3474
Halfway House Cafe
Open since 1931 serving up old fashioned cooking for breakfast & lunch.
15564 Sierra Hwy | 661-251-0102
Jasmine Thai Noodle & BBQ Restaurant
This Santa Clarita dining experience will help you discover flavorful Thai dishes such as pad thai or Japanese dishes.
23360 Valencia Blvd | 661-254-2012
JJ’s Bar and Grill
JJ's BAR and GRILL offers an extensive food & bar menu including burgers, fresh salads and sandwiches with themed events.
25848 Tournament Road | (661) 799-7557
JR’s Comedy Club
J.R.'s Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday nights at Mimi's Cafe combines the unique blend of belly busting laughter with fresh gourmet takes on fun American classics.
24201 Magic Mountain Parkway | 661-259-2291
Karma Indian Restaurant
This Santa Clarita restaurant offers a delicious taste of India.
23460 Cinema Drive | 661-288-0080
La Cocina
Some of the best Mexican Cuisine in town can be found at La Cocina.
28076 Bouquet Canyon Road | 28022 Seco Canyon Road | 19915 Golden Valley Road
Lazy Dog
This Santa Clarita Café boasts a complete bar that offers the full delicious lunch and dinner menus.
24201 Valencia Blvd | 661-253-9996
Marston’s
Marston’s originally opened in Pasadena and quickly became a neighborhood staple.
24011 Newhall Ranch Rd | 661-253-9910
Mike’s Original Diner
Mike’s Diner opened in 1947 and is considered one of the oldest restaurants in the Santa Clarita Valley.
31537 Castaic Road | (661) 257-3233
Mr. Sushi
Fresh fish, friendly service, and great prices with fun, and involved sushi chefs.
23360 Valencia Blvd | 661-254-3855
Pho Sure
Their claim to fame as Santa Clarita’s first authentic Vietnamese restaurant holds true.
23876 Copper Hill Dr. | 661-257-3888
Pizza Rev
Welcome to the PizzaRev-olution – a national movement to empower you to “Craft-Your-Own.”
24341 Magic Mountain Pkwy. | (661) 260-1257
Presto Pasta
Serving up traditional Italian cuisine since 1992, Presto Pasta has made a name for itself by using delicious family recipes and quality ingredients.
24375 Magic Mountain Parkway | (661) 284-7737
Rattler’s Bar B Que
Santa Clarita’s favorite restaurant for exceptional BBQ and casual family dining.
26495 Golden Valley Rd. | (661) 251-4195
Route 66 Classic Grill
Remember the days of soda-jerks and jukebox tunes… the same ambiance can be found at Route 66 Classic Grill along with succulent tri-tip, hamburgers and tantalizing malts and floats.
18730 Soledad Canyon Rd. | (661) 298-1494
Rustic Burger House
From the owners of Fish Tail Grill and Rustic Eatery, comes Rustic Burger House offering up custom handmade Burgers, Craft Beer and so much more!
24025 Newhall Ranch Rd. | (661) 254-1300
Rustic Eatery
At Rustic Eatery, our mission is to provide our customers delicious, unique, and affordable dishes each inspired by the authentic approach to cooking common throughout all cultures of the world.
25343 Wayne Mills Place | (661) 254-8100
Saugus Café
Opened in 1886, this community eatery is the longest operating restaurant in Los Angeles County.
25861 Railroad Ave. | (661) 259-7886
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill
Healthy fast casual Mexican restaurant with high quality ingredients on this innovative menu that strives to use fresh, natural and organic ingredients combined with unique cooking styles for enhanced flavor and the promise of excellence and satisfaction.
24201 Valencia Blvd #109 | (661) 255-6400
Solita Tacos & Margaritas
Solita is a simple, sophisticated neighborhood Mexican restaurant built around a custom wood grill, inspired by the best of travels through Baja California and Mexico.
24201 Valencia Blvd. | (661) 291-1399
Smokehouse on Main
Get your southern barbecue fix in Old Town Newhall at Smokehouse on Main!
24255 Main Street | (661) 888-4585
Stone Fire Grill
A local Santa Clarita restaurant favorite serving up mesquite grilled meats and signature salads, pastas and pizzas in a casual dining environment.
23300 Cinema Dr. | (661) 799-8282
Tea Elle C Garden Café
This quaint Santa Clarita dining experience offers over 70 varieties of the highest grade teas from around the globe.
26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd. | (661) 255-9832
Thai Dishes
Thai Dishes is a peaceful oasis of casual elegance and extraordinary Thai cuisine as well as the perfect place to dine with family and friends.
23328 Valencia Blvd. | (661) 253-3663
The Daily Harvest
The Daily Harvest is located in a charming yellow Victorian building on the edge of Old Town Newhall.
22722 Lyons Avenue #6 | (661) 383-9387
The Social
This Santa Clarita dining experience offers American Cuisine with a Twist, including specialty Martinis and drinks.
23329 W. Lyons Ave. | (661) 799-9157
Thelma’s Cafe
Experience handcrafted tasty dishes at everyday prices at this Santa Clarita restaurant!
22876 Copper Hill Dr. | (661) 263-8283
Tomato Joe’s Pizza
A hometown favorite and a well-kept secret!
27732 McBean Pkwy | (661) 263-8646
19167 Golden Valley Rd. | (661) 250-4550
Topper’s Pizza
Large restaurants with delicious pizza ingredients that features ample seating with multiple High Definition TVs showing a variety of sports.
23710 Valencia Blvd. | (661) 222-7888
18417 Soledad Canyon Rd.
Vincenzo’s Pizza
Known for their airy, delicious crusts, the high quality ingredients at this Santa Clarita restaurant will be sure to impress you. Also, a great spot for groups!
24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue | (661) 259-6733
20701 Plum Canyon Road | (661) 263-8646