Best Historic Restaurants in Marina del Rey

24 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Butcher's Daughter

4.7

Exceptional(175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 25 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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2. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(85)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 11 times today

Now Open! Edgemar is a Modern American neighborhood restaurant located in a historic Frank Gehry-designed building on Main Street in Santa Monica. We offer a unique dining experience that blends global and local influences across our menu, service, and design, all crafted to celebrate the spirit of our community and welcome visitors. Join us for a memorable meal in a one-of-a-kind setting that embodies the true essence of Santa Monica.

3. Baltaire

4.7

Exceptional(2901)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 95 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

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4. Lillie's at The Culver Hotel

4.4

Awesome(436)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Culver City

Booked 23 times today

Lillie's offers a refined dining experience inspired by European cafe culture. With elegant interiors, a relaxed patio, and a signature live music lineup. Proper attire and good manners required. Open Monday for hotel guests/events only.Join us forBreakfast served 7am-11am. (Tue - Fri)Breakfast served 7am-10am. (Sat, Sun)Lunch served - 12pm-4pm. (Tue - Fri )Garden Hour - 3pm-5pm. (Tue - Fri)Dinner served - 5pm -10pm. (Last seating 9:30pm).Afternoon Tea Sat and Sun - 10am-2:30pm.Bar service until late - Sun, Tue & Wed 11:00pm close.Thur, Fri & Sat - Midnight close.Live Music:Tuesday & Wednesday - 7 pm to 10 pm.Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 8 pm to 11 pm.To note: A 5% wellness fee is added to all checks to support our staff's health. A 20% gratuity will be included for parties of 6+. A fee of $5 per person is charged for any dessert brought from outside of the restaurant.Parking: Self Park Ince Parking Garage or The Culver Steps- Parking Garage Rates- Non Validation

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5. Zaytinya - Culver City

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4.5

Awesome(77)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Culver City

Booked 86 times today

Zaytinya brings the vibrant flavors of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to life with a menu crafted by José Andrés Group. From mezze spreads like hommus and baba ghannouge to wood-fired kebabs and whole grilled fish, every dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean. Complemented by a curated wine list of regional icons and modern favorites, each bite and sip offers a taste of this historic region.

6. Lustig

4.8

Exceptional(205)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Culver City

Booked 36 times today

The German word to describe the most fun- and funny- events is “Lustig”. Chef Bernhard Mairinger believes a dining experience only becomes truly Lustig, when shared with others. We speak FOOD - the most common language of the world!Our Service style is Gemütlichkeit - which stands for a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable atmosphere in combination with heartwarming hospitality and that is what makes Lustig a very unique dining experience among all LA restaurants.Explore our all season patio, craft cocktails, homemade desserts and coffee, organic pizza, tapas menu, unique wines & draft beers, spirits (including Eau de vie / Schnapps), business meeting friendly, or simply take over our private dining room - Lustig is a place for any occasion!Kids and family friendly - including fur kids (patio).Located at the historic Helms Bakery District with the perk of free onsite parking! May the traffic gods be with you and we will see you soon!

7. La Vecchia Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(2106)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 15 times today

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

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8. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(127)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 18 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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9. Willie Mae’s Nola - Venice

4.7

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Venice

Willie Mae’s Scotch House, established in 1957, is a historic restaurant in New Orleans. After receiving the prestigious James Beard Award in 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused severe damage. With help from various organizations, the restaurant reopened in 2007 and gained recognition as "America’s Best Fried Chicken." Today, Kerry Seaton Stewart, Ms. Willie Mae’s great-granddaughter, runs the restaurant, which is located in New Orleans’ 6th Ward.

10. Somerville

4.6

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• American • Culver City

Booked 66 times today

Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.

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SamanthaVIP
Los Angeles •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Gorgeous space and atmosphere. Delicious food that came out beautiful, fast and hot. Lovely, attentive service. So happy a great restaurant is in that space finally!
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Zaytinya - Culver CityPrice: Moderate• Greek• Culver City
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4.5
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BarryVIP
Los Angeles •86 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Waiter not attentive We love this restaurant but waiter not great.
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.7
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AjayP
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
Great place to come for vegetarian food near Venice Beach. Wish the menu was a little more extensive but we found various items that caught our attention. (Menu changes seasonally)
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The Butcher's DaughterPrice: Moderate• American• Venice
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4.7
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Kai-Ning
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
The Culver Hotel has changed and improved their afternoon tea menu. There were pleasant little surprises in the food that I wasn't expecting---a little herbal note here, a little floral accent there (don't want to spoil the surprises), and voila! the food was tasty with interesting little twists. The tea selection was decent (about half a dozen or so) and the quantity was definitely sufficient for a full meal. The ambience was relaxing, not too busy when we were there, so not too noisy. Service is definitely acceptable, not quite white glove, but perfectly passable. And, given its location on the Westside, the price point is reasonable. A nice little hideaway amidst the bustling downtown Culver city. I will be back.
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Lillie's at The Culver HotelPrice: Expensive• French American• Culver City
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4.4
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EnolaVIP
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
EDGEMAR has become one of our favorite restaurants in Southern California. The food is consistently prepared with exceptional flavor profiles and authentic spices and the servers and entire team care deeply about creating & delivering best in class service and a welcoming environment!
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Edgemar Restaurant + LoungePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. The Butcher's Daughter

2. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

3. Baltaire

4. Lillie's at The Culver Hotel

5. Zaytinya - Culver City

6. Lustig

7. La Vecchia Cucina

8. The Courtyard Kitchen

9. Willie Mae’s Nola - Venice

10. Somerville

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