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1. Bacari PDR
4.7
Exceptional(1379)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Playa del Rey
Booked 25 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!
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2. Mo's Place
4.9
Exceptional(3)
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.
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3. Gjelina
4.6
Exceptional(2269)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 186 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. Élephante Santa Monica
4.5
Awesome(1338)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 249 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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5. Caffe Pinguini
4.9
Exceptional(1632)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Playa del Rey
Booked 13 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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6. Dear Jane's
4.6
Exceptional(278)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina del Rey
Booked 17 times today
What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.
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7. Belles Beach House
4.6
Exceptional(285)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 40 times today
Owned by seasoned restauranteur Nick Mathers and Wish You Were Here Group, Belles Beach House aims to transport guests from Los Angeles to a tropical destination whilst staying in the heart of Venice Beach. An ode to the retro Tiki Bar and legendary artist Larry Bell, Belles Beach House exudes the laid back, island vibes of the 1970s serving Hawaiian-inspired dishes with a touch of Japanese influence, vibrant craft cocktails and a thoughtful wine list.
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8. Brizo Bar & Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(822)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina del Rey
Booked 7 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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9. The Butcher's Daughter
4.6
Exceptional(165)
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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10. Ospi Venice
4.8
Exceptional(1523)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Venice
Booked 26 times today
Ospi is the sophomore restaurant of Jackson & Melissa Kalb, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. The name derives from ospitante (“host” in Italian), with the expectation that guests will feel as comfortable at Ospi as they would at a friend’s dinner party. There will be plenty of house-made pastas as well as an expanded offering of pizzas. The beverage program crafted by Kalb features mostly Californian and Southern Italian wines and a full bar with a special negroni section. At Ospi, the pizza is inspired by the techniques of Antico Forno Roscioli which Jackson and Melissa frequented while visiting Rome. Focusing on Romana Tonda-style crusts that are cracker-thin, he is adapting a recipe that he feels will resonate with the LA diner. Jackson feels it extremely important to not take food too seriously. Take a trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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  • Alinevip
    Los Angeles •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Nice location, ask for the Sunset room and if possible near a window overlooking the beach, if at night don't bother, too dark in the winter. Excellent ambiance, started with eggplant dip and yummy poof pita/pizza dough bread, gem salad (dressing excellent). A vodka sauce on the pasta was excellent and the burrata pizza was very mild not too intense in flavor, but light and tasty. The evening ended with an affogato which was made perfectly, with a caramel at the bottom of the ice-cream, and the expresso! Good coffee, great meal, will return to try other items.
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    Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.5
  • Arlenevip
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I’ve been to Gjelina several times and I have to rave about the quality of the vegetables and food has always been consistent. Keeps me Coming back.
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    GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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    4.6
  • Jennifer
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We lucked out. The weather was perfect and our server Daniella was fantastic. The manager was very attentive to tables. I’ve always had a great experience there. Keep up the great work
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    Bacari PDRPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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    4.7
  • Violet
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 21, 2024
    Fantastic service, from the hostess, busser to our server. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. The food was amazing my dish was a bit salty but everything else was good. Would go back.
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    Caffe PinguiniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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    4.9
  • Alastair
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 25, 2024
    Best staff..amazing experience every time we go. We absolutely LOVE MO’s
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    Mo's PlacePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Playa del Rey
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    4.9

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