Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Playa del Rey

158 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari PDR

4.7

Exceptional(1386)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 23 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!

2. Mo's Place

4.9

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Playa del Rey

Booked 3 times today

Mo’s Place is a legendary neighborhood gem known for delicious food, draft beer & craft cocktails for over 25 years. Under new management, the fun & friendly vibe has amped up to include Trivia Night, DJ music on the patio, as well an eclectic mix of live music. Consistently voted Best Sports Bar on the Westside, Mo’s offers year-round sports viewing on over 12 screens. Consider Mo’s for your next party or event or just come down and enjoy a great meal and a fun time with friends.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Dear Jane's

4.5

Awesome(285)

Price: Expensive

• American • Marina del Rey

Booked 25 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. 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.

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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. 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.

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9. 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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10. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1733)

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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CatVIP
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was lovely as usual, strangely coffee and tea was unavailable due to all machines broken (no access to boiling water for tea)
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Dear Jane'sPrice: Expensive• American• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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Arnaud
Los Angeles •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience, it was my first time and it was nothing short of amazing. The food is great, and the restaurant people just incredible. I have a serious allergy and they knew about it and guided me through it. I had an amazing dinner and was not sick! They were so kind and the service impeccable.
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Bacari PDRPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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4.7
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TomVIP
Los Angeles •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food in a unique atmosphere with outstanding service. Yes, it is a tad pricy, but I would gladly go back. Too bad they are closing on 12/15 after 45 years in the community. I will miss you “Rose”!!!
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The Rose VenicePrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.6
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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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Alastair
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 25, 2024
Best staff..amazing experience every time we go. We absolutely LOVE MO’s
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Mo's PlacePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Playa del Rey
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4.9

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158 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari PDR

2. Mo's Place

3. Gjelina

4. The Rose Venice

5. Dear Jane's

6. SALT Restaurant & Bar

7. The Butcher's Daughter

8. Lunetta

9. Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey

10. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

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