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1. Alisa
4.4
Awesome(107)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Venice
Booked 53 times today
Welcome to Alisa wine and friends, a new Greek restaurant in Los Angeles. Enjoy authentic Greek flavors, a curated wine selection, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy meal with friends and family
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2. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2455)
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.
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3. Caffe Pinguini
4.8
Exceptional(1649)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Playa del Rey
Booked 18 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.
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4. Papille Gustative
4.4
Awesome(187)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Santa Monica
Booked 9 times today
Papille Gustative LAFarm to table, seasonal artisan foods, exclusively organic ingredients. Large selection of eclectic wines and beers, single origin, sustainably grown and certified Coffees and Teas. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch and Dinner. A low impact, Zero waste facility located in Santa Monica CA. Large Front Patio, Cozy private room and back patio. Live music on the patio Fridays and Saturdays. One block from the Santa Monica beach. Open Table Diners Choice Award.
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5. SALT Restaurant & Bar
4.4
Awesome(2281)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 36 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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6. Lunetta
4.8
Exceptional(2223)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 33 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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7. Beachside Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1752)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 41 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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8. Cast & Plow
4.6
Exceptional(1002)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 10 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 dana.urcia@ritzcarlton.com.
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9. Wabi on Rose
4.7
Exceptional(1334)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Venice
Booked 26 times today
This local hot spot suffered a fire in 2018 and triumphantly returned in 2020. With Chef Rain's innovative cuisine and vibrant bar scene, Wabi on Rose embodies the Rose Avenue lifestyle. Sexy, contemporary design, frames this hip spot with a chic outdoor seating area. Neighborhood regulars enjoy the fresh-caught, Pacific Rim, sushi inspired menu,and live fire grill. Swimsuit to business suit, all are welcome.
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10. Brizo Bar & Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(851)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina del Rey
Booked 36 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

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