Best Seasonal Restaurants in Playa Vista

184 restaurants available nearby

1. Superfine Playa

4.6

Exceptional(218)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa Vista

Booked 4 times today

Dina and Steve Samson are on the Westside with Superfine Playa - a California osteria serving light and bright Italian highlighting fresh, local produce and true California vibes. Located at Silicon Beach’s Runway Playa Vista, the duo will offer a full-service dining experience, opening with dinner and weekend brunch. Superfine Playa features house-made pastas, wood-grilled meats and fish, and dishes highlighting seasonal produce. There is also a full-service bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine list, which focuses on family growers and winemakers. We are open daily for happy hour and dinner and brunch on weekends. Soon, we will also serve a hybrid NY and Neapolitan-style pizza made famous by Steve at Superfine Pizza in Downtown LA.

2. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2295)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 179 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.

3. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2174)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 35 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.

4. SELINE

5.0

Exceptional(9)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 9 times today

Join James Beard award-winning Chef Dave Beran at his 38-seat fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, where the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining room. The menu, comprising 15-18 courses, showcases Chef Dave's deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling, inviting guests to embrace the experience & embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring the many inspirations of Southern California.At SELINE, the focus is on connection, with every aspect of the restaurant— from the design to the custom plateware—built on fostering meaningful relationships. Wine Director Matthew Brodbine presents two beverage pairing options to complement your menu. The wine pairing showcases selections from innovative, forward-thinking winemakers across various regions worldwide. The non-alcoholic pairing features a unique collection of house-made and curated beverages designed to align with the menu's progression. A carefully curated wine list is also available.

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5. SALT Restaurant & Bar

4.4

Awesome(2246)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 17 times today

Experience SALT Restaurant and Bar at the waterfront Marina del Rey Hotel. Set against sweeping marina views, join us for Brunch, High Tea, Happy Hour or Dinner and choose from the best locally sourced California-seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails on the westside.

6. pasjoli

4.6

Exceptional(647)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 18 times today

Pasjoli is an elevated French bistro from James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cooking and inspired by Parisian markets, pasjoli reflects Chef Dave’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare.We serve a five-course prix fixe menu in our dining room and our secret garden. You'll be able to select your seating preference when you confirm your reservation. Please visit our website to see the most current menu.Each evening, we have limited availability of pressed duck dinners. If you are interested in enjoying a pressed duck, please email info@pasjoli.com, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan diets.

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7. The Butcher's Daughter

4.6

Exceptional(168)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 20 times today

The Butcher’s Daughter Venice is a plant-forward restaurant, bar, juicery, and “vegetable slaughterhouse.” Located in the vibrant Venice neighborhood, we treat fruits and vegetables with the same care a butcher would meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and pressing them into vibrant juices. Under the guidance of our Culinary Director Richard Rea, our menu changes every season, offering 100% vegetarian dishes with many vegan and gluten-free options. We take pride in our great selection of wines, craft cocktails, and mocktails, ensuring there’s something for every taste. We also offer take-out and delivery for those who prefer to enjoy our meals at home. Named one of the best supper spots in Venice by the LA Times, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, creating a celebrated dining experience with in-season ingredients that nourish both body and soul.

8. The Rose Venice

4.6

Exceptional(2975)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving locals and travelers alike since 1979.The Rose presents modern California cuisine that is globally influenced and seasonally driven by local farms. The menu is complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list, highlighting boutique producers focused on self sustainable practices. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose classics, re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques. The sprawling space has indoor and outdoor dining areas including ample patio seating, a full market and bakery, coffee bar, and 40-foot craft-cocktail bar. If you're unable to find a reservation at your desired time don't worry, we always reserve some of our service areas for walk-in traffic for all services.

9. Charcoal Venice

4.6

Exceptional(543)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 16 times today

Charcoal Venice is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin that was inspired by the backyard barbecues he hosts on weekends for his friends and family. As the name suggests, everything is cooked indoors over live fire – whether over charcoal or in the coals. Citrin and Chef de Cuisine Dani McNish prepare a seasonal menu of craveable comfort foods featuring locally-sourced proteins and vegetables ideal for sharing family-style. Whether diving into a platter of smoky grilled chicken wings with a beer or classic cocktail at the bar, or splitting a 48 oz. dry-aged Porterhouse and a bottle of Bandol with friends, Charcoal Venice is an everyday dining spot.

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10. Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey

4.1

Excellent(2176)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Marina del Rey

Booked 7 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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DanielVIP
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Exceptional, exceptional & exceptional! Great coordination within service. Creative tasting menu. Unique wines. From entry to Chef Beran’s commitment to helping service. Ambiance is so clean & thoughtfully precise. Well done Seline, well done!
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SELINEPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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DaveVIP
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great homemade pasta. Fun, casual atmosphere. Excellent Caesar salad and calamari.
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Superfine PlayaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa Vista
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Leslie
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
chef Raphael Lunetta is a master. He offers a fantastic menu that is both relatable yet hip and cool and maintains an environment that you never get tired of going to. His food is spot on with options to please the most picky diners if you’re lucky enough to have Jeffrey as your waiter, you are marvel in his ability to cover an entire room with skill and grace, and a terrific sense of humor. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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LarryVIP
Los Angeles •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner (business meeting). Fortunately, we were able to get a table in the back as the noise in the front room was loud (ok LOUD). The food was delicious, the service was superb and the ambiance was nice. The restaurant was jammed on a Wednesday night. That in and of itself is a positive review.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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DianeVIP
Los Angeles •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 9, 2024
Terrific Buger. Excellent friend chicken sandwich. Lovely staff. Validated parking. Can’t go wrong at Salt.
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.4

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184 restaurants available nearby

1. Superfine Playa

2. Gjelina

3. Lunetta

4. SELINE

5. SALT Restaurant & Bar

6. pasjoli

7. The Butcher's Daughter

8. The Rose Venice

9. Charcoal Venice

10. Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey

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