Los Gatos is home to a great many restaurants. But your kids may not want to try Romanian or Thai food, or perhaps a great steakhouse won't be well appreciated by teens and younger people. But there are many, many places with simple fare, simple decor and sometimes too other things going on inside to keep your young people happy.

So here is the Mary Pope-Handy list of kid friendly restaurants in Los Gatos. Have I missed one? If so, let me know and I'll add it.

The Diner of Los Gatos  235 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd Los Gatos, CA 95030   (408) 354-4886

Andale (Mexican) 21 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos. 408 (395)-4244

T-Birds Pizza 444 N Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030-5313 (408) 395-2525

The Iron Skillet 15662 Los Gatos Blvd  Los Gatos, CA 95032-2504 (408) 356-0600 

Gallo's (Italian) 14180 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032-5118  (408) 358-3661

Jasmine Chinese Cuisine 20 S Santa Cruz Ave Ste 204, Los Gatos, CA 95030-6827

Double D's Sports Grill 354 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030   (408) 395-6882

Live Oak Kitchen 15531 Union Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032  (408) 371-7600

Of course, we do also have chain and independent "fast food" hamburger type places along Los Gatos Boulevard too. The kids may prefer the chain stores because they have play equipment. But the independent ones have far, far better food. You'll have to negotiate that trade off!