Humphrey's Restaurant, San Diego

Locals and guests of the Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites flock to Humphreys on Shelter Island not just for chef Paul Murphy‰Ûªs winning global-meets-California cuisine, or its dreamy waterfront setting in the marina, but also for its jazz, blues and rock live music acts, popular Champagne brunch, great wine list and stylish, contemporary, yet kid-friendly, environment. Diners dig into calamari, swordfish or braised short ribs in a breezy, creamy setting with soothing views of stylish yachts seen through floor-to-ceiling windows. Wee ones are more than welcome with kids menus, booster seats and coloring books. Humphreys can get quite lively in the evening, when diners sup in the candle-lit setting and sip on cocktails from the full bar. They even have a separate outdoor concert venue that seats 1400.