Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Playa del Rey

64 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari PDR

4.6

Exceptional(1404)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 34 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!

2. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2339)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 187 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. The Butcher's Daughter

4.7

Exceptional(176)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 29 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.

4. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3447)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 29 times today

Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

5. Charcoal Venice

4.7

Exceptional(554)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 23 times today

Charcoal Venice is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin that was inspired by the backyard barbecues he hosts on weekends for his friends and family. As the name suggests, everything is cooked indoors over live fire – whether over charcoal or in the coals. Citrin and Chef de Cuisine Dani McNish prepare a seasonal menu of craveable comfort foods featuring locally-sourced proteins and vegetables ideal for sharing family-style. Whether diving into a platter of smoky grilled chicken wings with a beer or classic cocktail at the bar, or splitting a 48 oz. dry-aged Porterhouse and a bottle of Bandol with friends, Charcoal Venice is an everyday dining spot.

6. Tar & Roses

4.8

Exceptional(4250)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 44 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!

7. Wabi on Rose

4.5

Awesome(1322)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Venice

Booked 19 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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8. SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa Vista

4.6

Exceptional(1007)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Playa Vista

Booked 25 times today

SOL Mexican Cocina in Playa Vista is a hot spot due to its unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, presented in a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and service, and the awesome atmosphere. The live music and the vibe add to the charm. It's a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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9. North Italia - El Segundo

4.7

Exceptional(3244)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • El Segundo

Booked 65 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

10. Capo

4.8

Exceptional(1317)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 3 times today

Capo is a hot spot for its exceptional Italian cuisine, with many reviewers praising its excellent service, memorable ambience, and impressive wine list. Described as a 'special occasion restaurant,' it's noted for its romantic, artsy interior, and the fact that many dishes are prepared over a Tuscan-style fireplace. Many have labeled it one of the best in L.A., and customers are consistently impressed by the high quality of food and service.

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MattVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Never disappoints always amazing on every level. They do vegetables better than anyone where one could become a vegetarian if they could eat here everyday. The anchovy pizza I understand is seasonal due to the Brussel sprouts being seasonal. Please find a different vegetable and keep that pizza year round. I might make a suggestion that the cabbage dish would be an amazing topping on their pizzas. This place is truly the best and I am looking forward to trying their new restaurant RVR if I can a reservation (hint hint).
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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AndrewVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Jan 2025
Wonderful experience. Our waiter, Sara, was super attentive, fun, and creative with suggestions. Thank you also to Tony, our diligent bus man, and Erick, the amazing bartender, for leveling up our experience. Of course it wouldn’t have been a true dining experience without the unique talents of Chef Johnny and owner Josiah Citrin. We can’t wait to go back!
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Charcoal VenicePrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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marie
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Jan 2025
Bacari is always reliably tasty,friendly and accommodating - As we were leaving my son said"That was really good " I'm glad we went as he goes back to school tomorrow and it was a special dinner for us . We will be back 🙂
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Bacari PDRPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa del Rey
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4.6
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AjayP
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Jan 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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virginia
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
This place is very nice. I loved the atmosphere and the view of Santa Monica Pier. I taken my wife for her birthday she really enjoyed it and love her food. My cousin and our friend as well enjoyed the food. I would go back and bring more friends and Family. Our Server was amazing and very helpful as well. We'll be back.
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Meat On OceanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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4.7

Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Playa del Rey

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64 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari PDR

2. Gjelina

3. The Butcher's Daughter

4. Meat On Ocean

5. Charcoal Venice

6. Tar & Roses

7. Wabi on Rose

8. SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa Vista

9. North Italia - El Segundo

10. Capo

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