Restaurants You'll Want to Hit Up for Weeknight Family Meals

Now that the kids are back in school, the fine art of balancing homework, after school activities and gridlock traffic has ensued! Between this frenzied race against the clock, meal planning can be crucial. 

To lighten the weeknight load, arm yourself with some quality options to have dinner on the table at a respectable hour! 

Panini Grill (multiple locations), serves 2 - 4

Family Kabob Combo - 2 Skewers $19.95 / 4 Skewers $39.95 

Served with Basmati Rice, Brown Rice or Bulgur Pilaf and Choice of Salad
Sub Two Koobideh for One Chicken $0.95
Sub One Flat Iron for One Chicken $2.95
Sub One Salmon for One Chicken $2.95
Sub One Lamb for One Chicken $6.95
Sub One Shrimp for One Chicken $6.95
Sub One Tofu or Vegetable Kabob for One Chicken No Charge
*This Offer is for Take Out Only

MV & GO (Mar Vista), serves 4

DAILY FAMILY-STYLE SPECIAL $30

Entree & Sides, menu changes daily
Call to see what we're cookin' today! 424-228-4679

Italy's Little Kitchen (Westchester), serves 4

$55

Choice of Ceasar or House Salad, Spaghetti or Penne with Marinara
add a meatball – $2 each
1 large 16″ cheese pizza

Zankou Chicken (multiple locations), serves 4

$21.99 Family Meal, $25.29 if delivering with Grub Hub

"Our family meal comes with one rotisserie chicken roasted to crispy perfection, two large sides, a side of tangy pickled turnips, six pita breads, and two delicious garlic sauces, that will leave everyone satisfied.FAMILY MEAL: 1 Whole Chicken, 2 Large Sides, 1 Small Pickles, 1 Pita Pack, 2 Garlic Sauces. Serves up to 4."

Yalla Medi (Culver City), serves 4

Family Style Meal $39.95
Pick Two Favorites: Grilled Chicken, Steak Shawarma, Salmon, Kefta, Chicken Shawarma, Falafel.

Select Three Sides: Beet & Kale, Tabouli Salad, Moroccan Carrot, Fire Feta, Turkish Slaw, Greek Potato Salad.
Includes: Mini Pita, Hummus, Basmati Rice & Chopped Greek Salad

You can also spruce up the variety of your weekday meals with a little southern comfort. Order a combo or family platter from BBQ restaurants like Baby Blues (Venice) or Britt's (El Segundo) 

Single or coupled up? You can still do the family thing with friends! Make it a once or twice a week "friends night" - take turns inviting your friends over for family meal nights. It breaks up the monotony of the week and/or gives you leftovers!