Best Lunch Restaurants in Marina del Rey

291 restaurants available nearby

1. Cast & Plow

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 16 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.

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2. SALT Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(2248)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 22 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.

3. The Warehouse

4.5

Awesome(1388)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Marina del Rey

Booked 9 times today

The world famous Warehouse Restaurant, serving the Famous & Famished for over 40 years, can accommodate small parties to larger parties of up to 350 in our tropical Polynesian themed restaurant. Located waterside in Marina del Rey, enjoy a beautiful view of the marina and wonderful California sunsets.

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4. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4312)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 22 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

5. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2302)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 176 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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6. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6000)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 64 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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7. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1391)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 224 times today

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

8. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2175)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 15 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.

9. Zinqué - Venice

4.7

Exceptional(857)

Price: Moderate

• French • Venice

Booked 29 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. Live music, guest DJs, art workshops & wine tastings also make it a favorite community hangout. (zin-kæ)

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10. The Butcher's Daughter

4.7

Exceptional(169)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 44 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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Ann
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great time. Our waiter was so professional and courteous. Checked on us frequently and gave good advice about what meals you had. I was watching my salt and gd recommended mg favorite crab cakes and knew they were not salty!! Excellent service. I will go back again.
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The WarehousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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MarioVIP
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
$25 valet parking ($17 with. Validation) is ridiculous. Please look around the other hotels and restaurants in the area ans your valet for the restaurant is ridiculously high
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Cast & PlowPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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JeffreyVIP
Los Angeles •128 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The soup was not what I ordered but they were nice about it the baguette with butter was fabulous a must buy , the lobster ravioli was homemade and solid the steak was done well and the napoleon type desert was very good
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Yolanda
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great time with friends and good food and service!
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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David
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Another spectacular meal at Gjelina. I've made it my mission to work my way through the menu, and last night I tried the orecchiette with beef cheek bolognese, Japanese turnip and coal-roasted cabbage - all excellent. Special props to the orecchiette. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauce was rich and savory and the addition of the dollop of ricotta bound all the elements together beautifully. Loved it.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7

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291 restaurants available nearby

1. Cast & Plow

2. SALT Restaurant & Bar

3. The Warehouse

4. The Penthouse Restaurant

5. Gjelina

6. Water Grill - Santa Monica

7. Élephante Santa Monica

8. Lunetta

9. Zinqué - Venice

10. The Butcher's Daughter

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