Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Playa del Rey

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1. 401K Food and Wine

4.9

Exceptional(390)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Venice

Booked 3 times today

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

2. Superfine Playa

4.6

Exceptional(219)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa Vista

Booked 8 times today

Dina and Steve Samson are on the Westside with Superfine Playa - a California osteria serving light and bright Italian highlighting fresh, local produce and true California vibes. Located at Silicon Beach’s Runway Playa Vista, the duo will offer a full-service dining experience, opening with dinner and weekend brunch. Superfine Playa features house-made pastas, wood-grilled meats and fish, and dishes highlighting seasonal produce. There is also a full-service bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine list, which focuses on family growers and winemakers. We are open daily for happy hour and dinner and brunch on weekends. Soon, we will also serve a hybrid NY and Neapolitan-style pizza made famous by Steve at Superfine Pizza in Downtown LA.

3. Rustic Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Culver City

Booked 2 times today

Rustic Kitchen has been serving the local Mar Vista community and surrounding cities for over eight years now! We are a family owned restaurant, sourcing local ingredients and serving up quality dishes that reflect our southern California heritage as well as our family’s Italian roots. Chef Noelle likes to focus on quality ingredients and straightforward preparations. Customer favorites include steak frites, Branzino, chicken pot pie, pan roasted salmon, BBQ pork chop and our super popular RK burger. The wine list is second to none having been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine with their level two Best of Award of Excellence (2-glass) for 5 years in a row. We offer over 60 wines by the glass, flights and more. RK is here to make your wine journey fun and educational. We bring special winemaker events every month as well as our monthly/seasonal specials. Cheers – Chef Noelle Fanaris and Certified Sommelier John Fanaris, Proprietors

4. Vito Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1601)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 24 times today

Vito Restaurant is celebrating over 44 years of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy. Ernesto has been our Chef for over 32 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted. Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

5. The Venice West

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

The Venice West is an eclectic restaurant and live music venue located in Venice, California. TVW offers a supper club vibe serving “upscale comfort food” accompanied by a full bar featuring an array of tasty cocktails and a great selection of beers on tap.Chef Diego’s mouth watering creations will delight you. From main dishes like the Crispy Chicken & Waffles to a savory selection of unique Neapolitan-style pizzas, salads, sandwiches, share plates, and desserts. The menu truly offers something for everyone.The Venice West provides a true “dinner and a show” experience and will not disappoint. Our goal is simple: create a welcome place for music fans and artists alike to enjoy great food, music, and good times. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the show!*Dinner served from 6-9pm. Show tickets must be purchased separately at www.thevenicewest.com, on Ticketweb, or at the door (if not sold out).

6. Buffalo Club

4.3

Awesome(400)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Come join us and dine under the stars in our beautiful, lush, English Garden Courtyard. One of the largest outdoor dining spaces in Los Angeles! Visit www.buffaloclub.com for more information and to view all of our covid-19 guidelines.Established in 1994 by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer Anthony Yerkovich, and featuring the internationally-renowned new American cuisine of Executive Chef Patrick Healy. The Buffalo Club boasts one indoor and two outdoor unique, charming and elegant dining spaces. Visit www.buffaloclub.com for more information.

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7. Second Story - Hotel Belamar

4.1

Excellent(219)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 3 times today

Located in The Belamar Hotel, Second Story Restaurant is a culinary hot spot where you'll find innovative cuisine, friendly service, and a chic setting. Enjoy organic produce, sustainable seafood, and hormone-free chicken on a menu that boasts a creative twist on classic California cuisine. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Enjoy Happy Hour specials daily.

8. Social Market & Eatery

4.0

Excellent(31)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • LAX / Westchester

Savor the flavors of California at Social Market & Eatery, where unique flavors inspire enticing menus. Enjoy sophisticated private dining and classic comfort food made with fresh produce amid our vibrant restaurant near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors. Our bustling Social Market & Eatery celebrates the bountiful produce and culinary culture of the Golden State with breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings inspired by classic Southern California eats and LA Farmers Markets. No need to drive down the 405 Freeway to enjoy iconic dishes, as our restaurant's chef puts the spin on foodie favorites like Food Truck bites, Pink's Hot Dogs and California originals like the Cheeseburger, French Dip and Cobb Salad. Come eat, drink and get social at our Social Market & Eatery.

9. Craig's

4.7

Exceptional(1011)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 55 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

10. AOC - 3rd Street

4.7

Exceptional(5095)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 22 times today

A.O.C. is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and also features Mediterranean influences. We have 24 wines by the glass and 150 bottles to choose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of which are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails. AOC is proud to offer both outdoor and indoor dining. Our patios feature shared heaters, however we highly recommend bringing appropriate outerwear for your comfort. Unfortunately, inclement weather may affect our ability to honor your reservation. In the event of rain, we will notify you as soon as possible to communicate any weather related cancellations and to assist you with rescheduling your reservation. Beginning November 4th, a.o.c. will require that all guests require proof of vaccination or negative results from a Covid test taken within 72 hours of entry.

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Jonathan
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I took my family here for Saturday morning brunch. It was a great experience!
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Superfine PlayaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa Vista
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4.6
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J. DVIP
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Vito's has been a neighborhood favourite since I moved here 17 years ago. The staff are always friendly, they remember you. It's cozy and wonderful place to build memories with family, celebrate special occasions or just pull up a seat at the bar and enjoy their delicious and well priced happy hour. My favourite dish is a Pasta della Casa. Honestly, if that's the last meal I'd ever eat, I'd be OK with that. The wine selection is wonderful. The cocktails are spendid. Sharing isn't frowned upon. The hardest decision of the night will be "do I get my regular dish or one of their delightful specials." Great options for Gluten free, vegetarians. Wait till you see the dessert cart! I can't describe enough how much my friends and family from both here in LA and abroad in Australia, love their visit to Vito's. A must on everyone's visit to LA.
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Vito RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Ryan
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
I have had to eat gluten free for almost a decade now and this is by far one of the best menus I have found in California. Even if I wasn't GF, I would still be eating here. Food is always 12/10 along with service + ambiance. A note to the Open Table developers: need to enable 6 star ratings literally just for 401k.
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401K Food and WinePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Venice
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4.9
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RandallVIP
Los Angeles •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Dec 2024
This is a live music venue. The entrees are great, the salads also great, and the pizza is not. I like the practice of reserving a table, because there is no other seating available.
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The Venice WestPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.8
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JulieVIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Interesting menu, liked cod and chips. Prepared mc n cheese with jalapenos for another guest.
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Rustic KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Culver City
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4.4

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. 401K Food and Wine

2. Superfine Playa

3. Rustic Kitchen

4. Vito Restaurant

5. The Venice West

6. Buffalo Club

7. Second Story - Hotel Belamar

8. Social Market & Eatery

9. Craig's

10. AOC - 3rd Street

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