Best Casual Restaurants in Playa del Rey

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Beach CitiesWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

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Bel-AirBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCentral Los AngelesCentury City

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

251 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari PDR

4.7

Exceptional(1411)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 34 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(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Playa del Rey

Booked 1 time 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(2361)

$$$$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.

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4. SALT Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(2263)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 16 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. Charcoal Venice

4.7

Exceptional(560)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 21 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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6. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(873)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 23 times today

Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300

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7. The Butcher's Daughter

4.7

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 38 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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8. Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey

3.5

Very Good(2198)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Marina del Rey

Booked 6 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.

9. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2200)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 25 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.

10. Ōwa

4.5

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Venice

Booked 23 times today

Ōwa is a return home for Sushi and Japanese cuisine on Abbot Kinney. The culinary program showcases a modern take on sushi favorites and other Japanese classics using from-scratch recipes and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The spirit center of Ōwa is an artful balance of light, floral Japanese Gins and bold Japanese whiskeys. With appearances of shōchū, yuzu, an extensive sake selection, and Japanese beer heroes, Ōwa’s beverage offerings would not be complete without several tequila and mezcal tributes that pay homage to the Mexican roots of Los Angeles. Between superb cuisine, cocktails, heart-centered experiences and the impassioned experts behind it all, Ōwa keeps the heart of restaurant culture beating in Los Angeles, starting in the holistic and tightly knit community of Venice Beach.

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DebiVIP
Los Angeles •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
SALT offers a beautiful venue. Due to outstanding weather we were able to dine outside. Service at times was a bit slow but the staff were pleasant, friendly and helpful. While we waited for our party to arrive we enjoyed drinks on the bar patio. The bartenders are awesome and mix excellent drinks. The food was outstanding. Most of our party ordered the chicken and French toast. So yummy! I enjoyed the salmon Benedict which was delicious and the eggs were perfectly done. I chose salad for my side and it was fresh and tasty.
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.3
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Pamela
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service was excellent definitely plan on going back regularly
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Mo's PlacePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Playa del Rey
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4.9
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AlexVIP
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We always have an amazing time here, Charcoal remains one of our top restaurant choices for almost 9 years since we moved to the westside. Thank you, Josiah! Thank you, Erick and Charcoal fam!
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Charcoal VenicePrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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CarlosVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was great as always. The service was great as well. We went in a large group and they were able to accommodate us. It didn’t feel too cold in the outdoor area with the heaters around even though it is February. They even gave us champagne to cheers since we were celebrating a birthday. We all really enjoyed the evening here
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Bacari PDRPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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4.7
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Nakul
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Jordan is an excellent server. The front desk team is lovely. Order your vegetables! So good!!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7

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