Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Playa del Rey

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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Beach CitiesHollywoodWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

Areas

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCentury CityCulver CityEl Segundo

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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54 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Beachside Restaurant & Bar restaurant

1. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1743)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin American • Marina del Rey

Booked 25 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!

2. Dear Jane's

4.4

Awesome(307)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Marina del Rey

Booked 18 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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3. The Tasting Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1923)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Venice

THE TASTING KITCHEN POP UP AT GHISALLO ! 1622 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica.Beginning Monday April 3rd continuing Monday - Thursday until the Tasting Kitchen is back and running. A menu featuring some of the Tasting Kitchen's greatest hits and also Ghisallo's award winning neapolitan pizzas. All breads and pizza dough courtesy of Jyan Isaac bread.

4. SELINE

4.9

Exceptional(29)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 8 times today

Join James Beard award-winning Chef Dave Beran at his 38-seat fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, where the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining room. The menu, comprising 15-18 courses, showcases Chef Dave's deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling, inviting guests to embrace the experience & embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring the many inspirations of Southern California.At SELINE, the focus is on connection, with every aspect of the restaurant— from the design to the custom plateware—built on fostering meaningful relationships. Wine Director Matthew Brodbine presents two beverage pairing options to complement your menu. The wine pairing showcases selections from innovative, forward-thinking winemakers across various regions worldwide. The non-alcoholic pairing features a unique collection of house-made and curated beverages designed to align with the menu's progression. A carefully curated wine list is also available.

5. Dear John's

4.7

Exceptional(271)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Culver City

Booked 12 times today

In 1962, Johnny Harlowe made the jump from the silver screen to chef and owner of Dear John’s. Convinced by his pal Frank Sinatra, Johnny opened the iconic spot just a ways down from Sony Studios on Culver Blvd. It became the watering-hole for the Hollywood elite with Sinatra often in the corner playing the piano against the dark brick walls once lined with portraits of famous John’s. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up to re-open Dear John’s with an updated classic American menu and old-school cocktail list.

6. Ospi Venice

4.7

Exceptional(1539)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 21 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.

7. pasjoli

4.6

Exceptional(669)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 19 times today

Pasjoli is an elevated French bistro from James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cooking and inspired by Parisian markets, pasjoli reflects Chef Dave’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare.We serve a five-course prix fixe menu in our dining room and our secret garden. You'll be able to select your seating preference when you confirm your reservation. Please visit our website to see the most current menu.Each evening, we have limited availability of pressed duck dinners. If you are interested in enjoying a pressed duck, please email info@pasjoli.com, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan diets.

8. Wabi on Rose

4.5

Awesome(1322)

££££Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Venice

Booked 35 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.

9. Xuntos

4.7

Exceptional(157)

££££Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Monica

Booked 5 times today

XUNTOS, "together" in Gallego, is a Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica, serving small plates of things we want you to try: from the farmer's market around the corner to traditional dishes of Galicia, Asturias, Catalunya & the Basque Country, as they're eaten in Spain.The wines follow the food: natural, fun & unrefined–joined at the bar with Spanish twists on classic cocktails, plus vermouths, sherries & cold cervezas.Walk in to the bar for Xuntanza from 5-7pm, Tuesday-Saturday!Please email us for large parties & private dining: hola@barxuntos.comValidated parking is available across the street at 501 Santa Monica Blvd (Enter on 5th St.): $7 for 3 hours.

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10. 401K Food and Wine

4.9

Exceptional(392)

££££Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Venice

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to 401K Food and Wine, an all gluten free eatery and wine bar by the creators of Sinners & Saints Desserts!

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5.0
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5.0
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Dean
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5.0
Dined on 8 Feb 2025
Our party of four ordered different appetizers and entrées, and everything was exquisite and perfectly created and absolutely delicious. It is truly a hidden gem.
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4.4
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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Feb 2025
We had the Dine LA special for the relief of the fire victims. Love that this restaurant chose to help with this aide. The service, food and ambience were excellent! Definitely recommend :)
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Beachside Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Latin American• Marina del Rey
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Monterrey •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Mar 2023
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The Tasting KitchenPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Venice
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4.5