Best Restaurants for Groups in Playa del Rey

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Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCentral Los AngelesCentury CityCulver City

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1. Tar & Roses

4.8

Exceptional(4273)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 17 times today

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

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2. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.2

Awesome(4133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

3. Casa Sanchez

4.8

Exceptional(947)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Los Angeles

Booked 3 times today

At Los Angeles’ Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant patrons will enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine, amazing cocktails as well as a live mariachi band. At this LA Mexican restaurant you can sit back on Tuesdayy- Sunday and listen to the live music or enjoy dinner and drinks under the stars on the outdoor patio. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, out with a group, or just grabbing a quick bite you will enjoy the very diverse Mexican menu. The friendly and knowledgeable wait staff at Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant will assist you with anything you may need.

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4. Manhattan Beach Post

4.7

Exceptional(4529)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 56 times today

Manhattan Beach Post (M.B. Post), a soulful, highly personal restaurant by Chef and co-owner David LeFevre brings a playful, artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines to the South Bay. M.B. Post is the culmination of 15 years of work, travel, and finely honed technique in the world's most vibrant culinary communities by Michelin-stared chef, David LeFevre. Renowned for his fine-dining experience and seafood mastery at Water Grill, LeFevre returns to his culinary roots with a more rustic menu, built to be shared and served in a gracious and welcoming environment.

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5. Bacari Culver City

4.7

Exceptional(71)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Culver City

Booked 72 times today

NOW OPEN! Bacari Culver City is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 8th 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, indoor dining room marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Culver City. We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Culver City is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon! Grand Opening Monday, April 7th!

6. Love and Salt

4.7

Exceptional(2030)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 33 times today

Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

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7. Telefèric Barcelona - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(794)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Brentwood

Booked 37 times today

Get ready to experience the taste of Spain with Telefèric Barcelona. Our journey started thirty years ago in the heart of Barcelona, Spain and we are now thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to Brentwood. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists are eager to showcase the best of Spanish cuisine with our menu featuring a mouth-watering selection of tapas, paellas, and hand-crafted cocktails. With every bite, you'll be transported to the bustling markets of Barcelona. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where we promise to delight your senses with our authentic flavors and warm hospitality. We can't wait to share our culture and gastronomy with you.

8. ZORI Gastrobar

4.5

Awesome(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Los Angeles

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to ZORI Gastrobar – Los Angeles’ Favorite Spot! Experience the perfect harmony of live music and exceptional dining. Located in the heart of the city, we offer a cozy atmosphere and a modern menu featuring fresh sushi, juicy steaks, flavorful tacos, and signature cocktails. Perfect for any occasion – we can’t wait to welcome you!

9. zinc@shade

4.6

Exceptional(288)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 8 times today

A true fusion of coastal living with Los Angeles nightlife. Start with a craft cocktail and some of our unique small plates or order one of our mains with a glass from our extensive California wine list. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor living.Join us for our weekly specials including: $10 Daily Shade Hour$17 Lunch Lover's Combo Available Monday - Friday Live Music Thursdays and Sundays

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10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | West LA

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Los Angeles

Booked 29 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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AsmeretVIP
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely delicious! This restaurant was booked on a whim, and I wasn’t expecting much. I’d been on vacation for two weeks, dinning out for every meal- I was getting pretty tired of restaurant food. Tar & Roses was the last restaurant before I went back home. All things considered, I thought all of the dishes were very impressive. Normally, I’d have a dish or two to nitpick, but everything we ordered was perfect and well thought out. Great service too, our server was very knowledgeable!
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Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Angelica
1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience can’t wait to go back Hopefully this weekend
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Casa SanchezPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Los Angeles
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4.8
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HaleyVIP
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was some of the BEST food I’ve ever had and our server was incredible (I wish I remembered her name so I could give her a shoutout). She recommended some amazing dishes. Favorites for me: the pistachio blossom drink, the burger, and the lamb hummus (seriously get the hummus)
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Bacari Culver CityPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Culver City
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4.7
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Therese
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The service, food, and drinks were incredible! Thank you!
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Manhattan Beach PostPrice: Expensive• American• Manhattan Beach
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4.7
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Tia
2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
Benihanas is always great to me The food n drinks is always good
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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4.2

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