Best Cozy Restaurants in Playa del Rey

189 restaurants available nearby

1. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2259)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 205 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

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2. SALT Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(2235)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 13 times today

Experience SALT Restaurant and Bar at the waterfront Marina del Rey Hotel. Set against sweeping marina views, join us for brunch, happy hour or dinner and choose from the best locally sourced California-seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails on the westside.

3. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2162)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 29 times today

Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

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4. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1728)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Marina del Rey

Booked 16 times today

Overlooking Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar is the destination for waterfront dining in Marina del Rey. Enjoy Californian cuisine with a Latin twist in a lively setting featuring a full bar, indoor dining room, and an oceanfront patio just steps from the sand for a truly unique al fresco experience. Open for brunch, dinner, and happy hour—plus, our dog-friendly patio welcomes your four-legged friends!

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5. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.3

Awesome(834)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 31 times today

Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300

6. Dear Jane's

4.6

Exceptional(275)

Price: Expensive

• American • Marina del Rey

Booked 16 times today

What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.

7. Wabi on Rose

4.5

Awesome(1313)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Venice

Booked 25 times today

This local hot spot suffered a fire in 2018 and triumphantly returned in 2020. With Chef Rain's innovative cuisine and vibrant bar scene, Wabi on Rose embodies the Rose Avenue lifestyle. Sexy, contemporary design, frames this hip spot with a chic outdoor seating area. Neighborhood regulars enjoy the fresh-caught, Pacific Rim, sushi inspired menu,and live fire grill. Swimsuit to business suit, all are welcome.

8. Paloma Venice

4.4

Awesome(370)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Venice

Booked 17 times today

Paloma Venice is a cozy Mediterranean spot in Venice. The restaurant features three distinct dining areas, including a bougainvillea-framed patio with a retractable roof and an al fresco deck. Reviews often mention the 'cute atmosphere' and the 'lovely setting', with guests feeling 'transported' to a market-fresh menu. The place also provides blankets and heat lamps for cooler nights, making it a great spot for date nights or group celebrations.

9. Tar & Roses

4.8

Exceptional(4209)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 28 times today

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

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10. Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey

4.1

Excellent(2173)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Marina del Rey

Booked 11 times today

Make A Reservation through our website to save your seat! Join us for Lunch and Dinner Wednesday - Sunday and Brunch Saturday & Sunday. Please contact our special event coordinators at 310-823-4522 or email whiskeyredscatering@srcmail.com to book your event. Whether you're stopping in to dine al fresco, tying the knot seaside, winding down next to a fire pit, enjoying freshly shucked oysters from our raw bar, sipping on a handcrafted cocktail from one of the largest whiskey collections in the marina, celebrating a special event with friends and family, or overlooking the smooth harbor waters during our award-winning brunch, Whiskey Red's is the hottest spot in the marina. Join us on the largest waterfront patio on the marina and enjoy mesmerizing 180-degree views of the harbor, a vibrant social scene, waterfront event spaces, and mouthwatering seafood dishes.

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Larryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Inventive food, wonderful flavors and a menu few retardants can match in its breakfast to dinner offerings - always a pleasure coming here.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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Jerome
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is an excellent option to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Since some of my family members are traveling this year, a nice dinner without worrying all the preparation works and the left over from the 14 pound turkey is a great relief for us. Thanks, Jerome
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Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
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4.3
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Stephanie
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The most delicious turkey we have ever eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. The salmon was flavorful as well, and the portions were generous, and we had leftovers.
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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Terry
Idaho •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had our Thanksgiving meal at Lunetta’s and we were very happy. The entree was very good with plenty of variety on our plates to make it interesting. The portions were more than sufficient. The service was attentive. We enjoyed the warm ambience of the restaurant as well as the intriguing display of artwork. We will definitely return to this restaurant when we are in town.
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Susan
Los Angeles •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thanksgiving dinner was excellent. Both the soup and salad were well done, The dinner entree was just right. As usual, the staff were attentive and friendly.
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Beachside Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Latin• Marina del Rey
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4.6

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189 restaurants available nearby

1. Gjelina

2. SALT Restaurant & Bar

3. Lunetta

4. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

5. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

6. Dear Jane's

7. Wabi on Rose

8. Paloma Venice

9. Tar & Roses

10. Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey

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