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1. Ayara Thai
4.9
Exceptional(94)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • LAX / Westchester
Booked 1 time today
Ayara Thai offers home-cooked food with an emphasis on local produce. Appetizers at Ayara Thai include Muay Thai Wings, Veggie Rolls, Shrimp Butterfly, and more. Several soups are available including the restaurant's specialty, chicken or shrimp Tom Yum, which is a hot and sour soup with lemongrass, Thai chili, fresh lime and mushrooms.For mains, try any of the rice, noodle or curry dishes or choose one of the house specials like Baked River Prawns, Chinese Broccoli Pork belly or Whole Fried Branzino. Desserts at Ayara Thai include Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Tea Flan, and seasonal offerings, such as our Chocolate Cherry Tart, and more.
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2. Tin Roof Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(5616)
Price: Moderate
• American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 10 times today
ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITY ON OUR WEBSITE : TinRoofBistro.com After soaking in the TRB’s Santa Barbara mission architecture, you’ll enter and be greeted by a triple arched Brunswick mahogany bar. Large bowls of colorful citrus for making cocktails sit atop a twenty-foot long bar perfect for grabbing a glass of wine or a bite to eat. As you explore further towards the display kitchen, you enter our lounge, also referred to as the wine library. Knotted wood shelves display our wines, divided up by wine region. Windows surround the North side of the dining room, allowing our guests to gaze out onto the fountain in our courtyard. I describe the décor as thoughtful and collective, creating little vignettes for dining areas. We offer two separate outdoor dining experiences: our courtyard with full service and our front porch great for appetizers, drinks and lounging.
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3. North Italia - El Segundo
4.7
Exceptional(3208)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • El Segundo
Booked 15 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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4. SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa Vista
4.5
Awesome(987)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Playa Vista
Booked 21 times today
SOL Mexican Cocina in Playa Vista is a hot spot due to its unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, presented in a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and service, and the awesome atmosphere. The live music and the vibe add to the charm. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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5. Beachside Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1728)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Marina del Rey
Booked 8 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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6. Bacari PDR
4.7
Exceptional(1378)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Playa del Rey
Booked 7 times today
Bacari PDR is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 2nd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor patio or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari PDR.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari PDR is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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7. MEET in Paris
4.6
Exceptional(4129)
Price: Moderate
• French • Culver City
Booked 5 times today
Meet in Paris Bistro Lounge brings the Paris bistro to Culver City, serving classic French comfort food and cocktails in a trendy atmosphere. We want our customers to feel at home. Every aspect of the restaurant is crafted to leave our guests with a sense of satisfaction and well-being. We serve generous portions of full-flavored, hearty food. Our dishes are made from the highest-quality ingredients, presented in an elegant yet simple style that honors our French roots and expresses our passion for consistent excellence and creativity.
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8. Second Story - Hotel Belamar
4.1
Excellent(219)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 2 times today
Located in The Belamar Hotel, Second Story Restaurant is a culinary hot spot where you'll find innovative cuisine, friendly service, and a chic setting. Enjoy organic produce, sustainable seafood, and hormone-free chicken on a menu that boasts a creative twist on classic California cuisine. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch. Enjoy Happy Hour specials daily.
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9. Nomad Eatery
4.6
Exceptional(265)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • El Segundo
Booked 3 times today
Nomad is serving our signature Thanksgiving, roasting thighs and breasts separately to ensure it's a perfectly cooked Turkey, with natural gravy, fluffy mashed potatoes, vegetable side dishes, and dessert, for a grand Thanksgiving meal. $75 per person, plus drinks, tax and gratuity. What began thirty years ago, as a four month traveling trip, culminated in what is today, a menu designed to take you to many cultures -- the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Latin America -- tied together by what a meandering, somewhat adventurous backpacker -- a Nomad -- would want to eat.Nomad Eatery celebrates vibrant dishes found all over these regions, respecting the indigenous flavors, and doing it all in a modern way. Nomad includes a full bar, inventive cocktails, curated wine list, and features abundant seating including a fireplace and heated outdoor dining area. Free self parking is available on the adjacent parking structure.
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10. The Strand House
4.6
Exceptional(3151)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 36 times today
The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

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  • Susan
    Los Angeles •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
  • geraldine
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It’s my second time at Sol Mexican Cocina. It’s become my favorite stop on the way down to San Diego and Orange County. I’ve had the privilege of having Emmily as our server each time who’s made our experience exceptional. Love the location, ambiance, music, and definitely the food!
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    SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa VistaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Playa Vista
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    4.5
  • Jessie
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We celebrated my mom’s birthday here at North, and had such a blast. We keep coming back because the food is fresh, delicious, and you get the most bang for your buck. We ordered the Lasagna Bianca Al Forno, Squid Ink Tonnarelli & Tuscan Half Chicken. There was plenty to share, with leftovers. Our server was nothing short of lovely - she took care of us with a smile on her face. We sat on the patio with our pup - it had started raining, so the patio area was covered and the heaters were on. Such a warm and toasty ambience. The dining room is so gorgeous, but got a little too loud - there was an echo that made conversation a little hard (even from the patio), but we all loved people watching. Thank you, North Italia! We’ll keep coming back for consistent, amazing, authentic Italian food. We have a blast with y’all.
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    North Italia - El SegundoPrice: Moderate• Italian• El Segundo
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    4.7
  • Ujjvip
    Los Angeles •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was great , my burger and fries were great, but the only improvement that they need to make is to make sure that the electric heaters in the outside patio
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    Tin Roof BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Manhattan Beach
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    4.8
  • Tim
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    The food here is truly amazing, an easy recommendation. The service was amazing always met with a smile. and truly never felt like I was left out. The ambience was great and something fairly unique not the reason you should go to this place but nice nevertheless. Each dish truly felt like I was going back to something amazing- they all had great profiles that would compliment the other dishes very well. everything I ate seemed well thought out and truly wonderful. an easy recommendation to anyone looking to grab food in LA.
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    Ayara ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• LAX / Westchester
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    4.9

Discover best hot spot restaurants in LAX / Westchester

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Los Angeles' Beach Cities and LAX / Westchester area, where each restaurant serves as a hot spot for culinary enthusiasts. These eateries are celebrated for their exceptional service, ambient settings, and top-quality menus, offering an array of dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From locally sourced ingredients to award-winning wine lists, these restaurants emphasize quality and freshness in every meal. Whether you're looking for a luxurious dinner experience or a cozy spot with outstanding flavors, the Beach Cities and LAX / Westchester area promises a memorable dining adventure. The area is a treasure trove for food lovers, combining the laid-back coastal vibe with sophisticated culinary offerings. Ideal for both locals and travelers, these hot spots are perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a high-quality dining experience near the coast.

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