Best Lunch Restaurants in Marina del Rey

291 restaurants available nearby

1. Cast & Plow

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 22 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(2233)

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, 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(1380)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Marina del Rey

Booked 5 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

4.7

Exceptional(4289)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 30 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(2253)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 139 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. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1324)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 242 times today

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

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7. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(5973)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 59 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.

8. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2161)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 21 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

4.6

Exceptional(843)

Price: Moderate

• French • Venice

Booked 26 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)

10. The Rose Venice

4.5

Awesome(2951)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 8 times today

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.

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Philip
Los Angeles •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very good experience. Early business lunch; was seated in prime location on patio - would return.
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Cast & PlowPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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Brian
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This place is very nostalgic for my family, since we have been eating here for decades. The food was quite good and the ambiance great. We will certainly come back again!
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The WarehousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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Karla
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful setting. Great food, well presented. We ate off the brunch menu. The shakshuka was really good. Great views of the ocean.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Paula
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first time to Gjelina and we will certainly be back. The food is simply delicious and beautiful. We went off the recommendations from our server Lance who was charming and knowledgeable. We started with the Kombucha Squash, then we had the Mushroom Pizza which comes with dried oregano from Spain (sooo good) and finished with the Warm Date Cake which had a whiskey carmel sauce and Ginger Ice Cream. Nothing disappointed! Loved that Justin, the host, would walk by and give me a thumbs up with a smile to check and see if everthing was good. Really appreciated both Lance and Justin. Thanks!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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Mary Beth
Los Angeles •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and my friend had the lobster bisque. We stayed inside since it was chilly outside. It was also chilly in the restaurant as well. Service was great!
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.5

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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. Élephante Santa Monica

7. Water Grill - Santa Monica

8. Lunetta

9. Zinqué - Venice

10. The Rose Venice

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