Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Playa del Rey

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108 restaurants available nearby

1. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2381)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 197 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.

2. Caffe Pinguini

4.9

Exceptional(1648)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 20 times today

We are open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery and offering a 10% discount on all orders! Lunch will be open from 12pm-2:30pm & Dinner from 5:30pm-9:30pm.Italian owners, Tony Cotrufo and Enrico Fiorentini, both hail from Rome and have been serving fresh authentic Italian cuisine at their Playa Del Rey location since 1997. They offer homemade pastas, an excellent wine list, outdoor seating and daily specials. Caffe Pinguini was awarded with the "Marchio Ospitalita" Italiana - Seal of Authenticity". The seal distinguishes those restaurants with the highest quality of Italian hospitality.

3. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2205)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 43 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. SALT Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(2265)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 21 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.

5. Cast & Plow

4.6

Exceptional(998)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 15 times today

Join us and enjoy an elevated dining experience with a waterfront view of the marina at The Cast and Plow Restaurant located inside The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey. We offer a Contemporary California cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with an Ala Carte Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Our last seating for dinner is 9:30pm daily. This locals-favorite features fire-pit tables for dining and a full bar that is open until 11:30pm. Our fire-pit tables cannot be reserved are not guaranteed and based on availability. We will do our best to honor those who would like to enjoy outdoor dining.For large parties of 15 or more planning a special event or need private space for small business breakfast, lunch or dinner, please contact our Host Team at 310-574-4333 or email sam.davenport@ritzcarlton.com.

6. Papille Gustative

4.1

Excellent(182)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Santa Monica

Booked 2 times today

Papille Gustative LAFarm to table, seasonal Artisan foods, single origin, sustainably grown and certified Coffees and Teas, as well as local craft beers and organic, biodynamic wines. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Brunch . A low impact, Zero waste facility located in Santa Monica CA. Cozy private room and patio. One block to the Santa Monica beach.

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7. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1744)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 15 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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8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Marina Del Rey

4.5

Awesome(3003)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Marina del Rey

Booked 44 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House was founded in New Orleans, Louisiana by Ruth Fertel, a single mother of two who wanted a better life for herself and her two sons. She purchased "Chris" steakhouse in New Orleans which had been operated for the 38 years prior. She changed the name to Ruth's Chris when a fire forced her to move from the original location. Today, there are over 140 Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants across the globe. We look forward to our opening in Marina Del Rey, CA.

9. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3466)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 37 times today

Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

10. Wabi on Rose

4.6

Exceptional(1326)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Venice

Booked 24 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.

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CarolynVIP
Los Angeles •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always an excellent meal and dining experience! Cafe Pinguini is a delightful place to have food and conversation 💛
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Caffe PinguiniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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4.9
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JenniferVIP
Los Angeles •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were late and headed for a show — staff was very understanding and fast. Food was delicious! Best jidori chicken in town!
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Lovely service per usual. Thank you Gjelina !!! Will be back.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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Macy
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Heavily suggest the Valentine’s Day special so good and worth the money!
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.3
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Clark
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 16, 2025
Outstanding meal and service! Prime rib was done to perfection, we will be back!
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Cast & PlowPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.6

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