Restaurants near Marina del Rey

134 restaurants available nearby

1. Caffe Pinguini

4.9

Exceptional(1637)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 7 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.

2. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2331)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 94 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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3. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1447)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 65 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

4. Bacari PDR

4.7

Exceptional(1403)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 19 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!

5. Dear Jane's

4.5

Awesome(298)

Price: Expensive

• American • Marina del Rey

Booked 11 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.

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6. Brizo Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(833)

Price: Expensive

• American • Marina del Rey

Booked 8 times today

Savor a unique culinary experience at Brizo Bar & Restaurant in Marina del Rey. With stunning views of the Marina and Chef-driven Southern California inspired cuisine, our restaurant will make you want to come back again and again.Enjoy a quiet sunset while sipping local beers and California wines, or try our elevated menu made from locally sourced ingredients. Whether you want to spend a fun evening with friends or have an informal business discussion, our restaurant is the ideal spot.For parties of 15 or more, please contact Brianna Guerra- bguerra@hardagehospitality.com

7. Ospi Venice

4.8

Exceptional(1534)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 17 times today

Ospi is the sophomore restaurant of Jackson & Melissa Kalb, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. The name derives from ospitante (“host” in Italian), with the expectation that guests will feel as comfortable at Ospi as they would at a friend’s dinner party. There will be plenty of house-made pastas as well as an expanded offering of pizzas. The beverage program crafted by Kalb features mostly Californian and Southern Italian wines and a full bar with a special negroni section. At Ospi, the pizza is inspired by the techniques of Antico Forno Roscioli which Jackson and Melissa frequented while visiting Rome. Focusing on Romana Tonda-style crusts that are cracker-thin, he is adapting a recipe that he feels will resonate with the LA diner. Jackson feels it extremely important to not take food too seriously. Take a trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

8. Charcoal Venice

4.7

Exceptional(553)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 22 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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9. Belles Beach House

4.6

Exceptional(297)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 11 times today

Owned by seasoned restauranteur Nick Mathers and Wish You Were Here Group, Belles Beach House aims to transport guests from Los Angeles to a tropical destination whilst staying in the heart of Venice Beach. An ode to the retro Tiki Bar and legendary artist Larry Bell, Belles Beach House exudes the laid back, island vibes of the 1970s serving Hawaiian-inspired dishes with a touch of Japanese influence, vibrant craft cocktails and a thoughtful wine list.

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10. The Butcher's Daughter

4.6

Exceptional(175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 6 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.

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marie
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Bacari is always reliably tasty,friendly and accommodating - As we were leaving my son said"That was really good " I'm glad we went as he goes back to school tomorrow and it was a special dinner for us . We will be back 🙂
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Bacari PDRPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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4.7
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Lindsey
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Incredible food, very authentic, classy and cozy atmosphere!!
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Caffe PinguiniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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4.9
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Michelle
Los Angeles •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was great , love the seafood , nice size portions , just a great night .
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Dear Jane'sPrice: Expensive• American• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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Tina
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was my first time at this restaurant. We ordered whipped eggplant with that famous “balloon”bread that is sooooo delicious! We also got Broccolini, Wild Mushrooms, Scallops and squid-ink Pasta. everything was delicious but Broccolini and wild mushrooms really stood out for me and my boyfriend. The Tiramisu was a bit heavy, I am used to a smoother texture but the delicious taste was there - not too sweet and right amount of espresso.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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DavidVIP
Los Angeles •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
New Years Day and we wanted some place that we knew would be fantastic, so where else but Gjelina? It was busy but the hosts and servers were unfailingly polite. We ordered 6 things from the menu. My wife's vegan so she had the vegetable sandwich (she had to fight me for it, it was so good). Brussel sprouts, grilled fennel, and the frites were all great. My son and I split the anchovy and burrata toast - a first for me - and it's my new favorite. Finished with the excellent pomodoro pizza - no cheese and none needed, because the jammy tomato confit is the star of the dish. I love this place. It never lets me down. Happy 2025!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7

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134 restaurants available nearby

1. Caffe Pinguini

2. Gjelina

3. Élephante Santa Monica

4. Bacari PDR

5. Dear Jane's

6. Brizo Bar & Restaurant

7. Ospi Venice

8. Charcoal Venice

9. Belles Beach House

10. The Butcher's Daughter

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