Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Marina del Rey

143 restaurants available nearby

A photo of SALT Restaurant & Bar restaurant

1. SALT Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 10 times today

Experience SALT Restaurant and Bar at the waterfront Marina del Rey Hotel. Set against sweeping marina views, join us for Brunch, High Tea, Happy Hour or Dinner and choose from the best locally sourced California-seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails on the westside.

2. Cast & Plow

4.5

Awesome(996)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 20 times today

Join us and enjoy an elevated dining experience with a waterfront view of the marina at The Cast and Plow Restaurant located inside The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey. We offer a Contemporary California cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with an Ala Carte Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Our last seating for dinner is 9:30pm daily. This locals-favorite features fire-pit tables for dining and a full bar that is open until 11:30pm. Our fire-pit tables cannot be reserved are not guaranteed and based on availability. We will do our best to honor those who would like to enjoy outdoor dining.For large parties of 15 or more planning a special event or need private space for small business breakfast, lunch or dinner, please contact our Host Team at 310-574-4333 or email sam.davenport@ritzcarlton.com.

3. The Warehouse

4.4

Awesome(1392)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Marina del Rey

Booked 12 times today

The world famous Warehouse Restaurant, serving the Famous & Famished for over 40 years, can accommodate small parties to larger parties of up to 350 in our tropical Polynesian themed restaurant. Located waterside in Marina del Rey, enjoy a beautiful view of the marina and wonderful California sunsets.

4. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2330)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 199 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.

5. Lunetta

4.6

Exceptional(2187)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 34 times today

Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

6. Caffe Pinguini

4.9

Exceptional(1637)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Rey

Booked 9 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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7. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1586)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 48 times today

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**

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8. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1741)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Marina del Rey

Booked 16 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!

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9. The Butcher's Daughter

4.6

Exceptional(175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 32 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. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Marina Del Rey

4.5

Awesome(2975)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Marina del Rey

Booked 53 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House was founded in New Orleans, Louisiana by Ruth Fertel, a single mother of two who wanted a better life for herself and her two sons. She purchased "Chris" steakhouse in New Orleans which had been operated for the 38 years prior. She changed the name to Ruth's Chris when a fire forced her to move from the original location. Today, there are over 140 Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants across the globe. We look forward to our opening in Marina Del Rey, CA.

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LauraVIP
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful view, great ambiance, excellent service, tasty food. I only wish they had more of a selection and/or would switch up their menu occassionally.
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Cast & PlowPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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PaulWVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Staff all very good. Bartender/ server is excellent. I’ve been there a lot and he is excellent
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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DavidVIP
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
New Years Day and we wanted some place that we knew would be fantastic, so where else but Gjelina? It was busy but the hosts and servers were unfailingly polite. We ordered 6 things from the menu. My wife's vegan so she had the vegetable sandwich (she had to fight me for it, it was so good). Brussel sprouts, grilled fennel, and the frites were all great. My son and I split the anchovy and burrata toast - a first for me - and it's my new favorite. Finished with the excellent pomodoro pizza - no cheese and none needed, because the jammy tomato confit is the star of the dish. I love this place. It never lets me down. Happy 2025!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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KrisM
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Gorgeous location, sweet attentive waitstaff, and the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen. On Christmas no less!! Love this place.
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SALT Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.3
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Adrienne
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Stuffed churros and prawns were amazing! Seated at table with view of marina.
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The WarehousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Marina del Rey
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4.4

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143 restaurants available nearby

1. SALT Restaurant & Bar

2. Cast & Plow

3. The Warehouse

4. Gjelina

5. Lunetta

6. Caffe Pinguini

7. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

8. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

9. The Butcher's Daughter

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Marina Del Rey

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