Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Playa del Rey

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2189)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 27 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.

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2. Barbianca Local Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(96)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina del Rey

Mix a spoonful of northern Italian fare with a dash of California sensibilities and you get Barbianca Local Kitchen – an eatery located inside Hotel MdR. Live the So Cal lifestyle firsthand with our open floor plan that features indoor and outdoor dining resulting in an ever-changing restaurant experience. Of course, the real reason to visit Barbianca is the food, which is quite simply, “delizioso!”Barbianca also has live music on select nights and a painting class led by a local artist. Please inquire for details

3. Paloma Venice

4.5

Awesome(381)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Venice

Booked 17 times today

Paloma is a Mediterranean inspired oasis at the iconic corner of Abbot Kinney and Venice Blvds. With three distinct dining areas - indoors with velveteen banquettes and comfortable bar seating; a bougainvillea framed patio with a retractable roof; and an al fresco deck shaded with large, breezy umbrellas and lush greenery, complete with a fire pit tucked away in a corner alcove, guests will feel transported and enjoy a market-fresh menu with something for everyone.

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4. Kappo Miyabi Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(69)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 4 times today

Kappo (かっぽう / 割烹) means cooking food with knives and fire. In simple Japanese terms, means cutting, chopping and cooking food with knife, and so on. And means boiling, cooking food with fire. So the combination of these two Japanese characters are a different expression of cooking with a knife and fire. Kappo is a dish that is improvised by the customer's order and can be enjoyed at the counter or at the table just in front of the kitchen without much formality. From now on, Kappo will be held in Miyabi restaurant, Santa Monica. Miyabi (雅) is one of the traditional Japanese aesthetic ideals, meaning "elegance," "graceful" and "courtliness". There are a lot of complexities of Japanese cuisine, including not only food, but also visitors, music, and order of food. So, there is a burden because of the needlessly cumbersome, expensive, and unnecessary formalities, and we focus on foods that are only used to show off the cooking skills of the chefs and customers.

5. Craig's

4.8

Exceptional(1027)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 65 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.

6. Fia Steak

4.8

Exceptional(369)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 8 times today

Fia Steak is a love letter to the classic steak house, and new sister restaurant to Fia. The intimate 48-seat restaurant offers three distinct experiences with the energetic Grill, elegant Dining Room & intimate outdoor Patio. The heart of the restaurant is the Grill, where guests can catch the theatrics of live cooking on a wood-burning fire. Chef Chris Alvarez-Jett offers a menu of steakhouse classics, featuring the finest cuts of U.S. beef, as well as handmade pastas & fresh fish from across the globe; Japanese A5 Wagyu & USA Prime beef, "Bubbles & Bumps", featuring great champagnes, paired with "bumps" of the finest caviar, to make every night a celebration. Expect tableside Steak carving of our large format steaks, which complement the stellar service provided by the all-star hospitality team.

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7. Uchi West Hollywood

4.6

Exceptional(149)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • West Hollywood

Booked 17 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchi, "house" in Japanese, is founded by James Beard Award‑winning Chef Tyson Cole. Uchi offers non‑traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

8. Socalo

4.7

Exceptional(868)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Monica

Booked 4 times today

SOCALO is a beachy, California canteen and Mexican pub from award-winning chef/owners Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. Located within the Gateway Hotel, SOCALO offers seasonal and organic SoCal Mexican fare with cocktails, Mexican wines and craft beers. SOCALO has been named Eater's Superb Santa Monica Restaurants and Hottest Happy Hours, LA Times' 101 Best Restaurants, Best Tacos and Best Mexican Restaurants in LA by Time Out and Thrillist.Open for indoor and outdoor dining, and counter service dining prior to 4pm (no reservations necessary nor taken). Takeout and delivery with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available.For groups of 7 or more, please call 310.451.1655 to discuss accommodations, or visit socalo.com. We offer semi-private spaces, private banquet rooms, long communal tables, and two spacious outdoor patios.Mary Sue & Susan are the founders of Mundo Hospitality Group, including Border Grill, Pacha Mamas, BBQ Mexicana, SOCALO & Alice B.

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9. Descanso - Los Angeles

4.3

Awesome(22)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Mid-Wilshire

Booked 14 times today

We have two types of Dining Experiences: PLANCHA DINING (Where our Chefs cook at your table) and STANDARD DINING.For PLANCHA DINING RESERVATIONS, please go to 'Descanso - Los Angeles - Plancha Dining' on Open Table, our website or call us at 213.672.2444Descanso is a modern taqueria in that we celebrate authentic Mexican flavors and recipes executed in a lively setting that brings in the flavors, smells, sounds and energy of a busy Mexican town.Types of Dining:PLANCHAAt a Plancha Table, you will receive an intimate experience with our Planchero Chefs. This is a multi-course menu where your meal is cooked in front of you at your table! Please go to our DESCANSO - LOS ANGELES - PLANCHA DINING Open Table page to make a reservation.STANDARD DININGMake a reservation here for our indoor dining room or patio.TACO BARThe Taco Bar (Counter) is an a la carte version of the Plancha Experience where one of our chefs cooks in front of you at a counter top.BARBar Top Seating

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10. Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

4.8

Exceptional(114)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Palisades

Spruzzo is a new, family-friendly, Italian-American dining experience in the Palisades. Our menu features pizza, pasta, salad, chicken, steak, and fresh seafood entrées - all prepared with the love that comes from a family owned small business. Meant to be a neighborhood spot, a typical night at Spruzzo usually involves seeing friends on the way to your table. Just up the street from Sunset Beach at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Palisades Dr., there is ample parking, a full bar, and comfortable booths both inside the restaurant and on our outdoor patio.

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MelissaVIP
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Feels like home. Great food and wonderful service. I’ve never had a negative experience there. Solid and great hospitality.
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Craig'sPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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4.8
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Jeff
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and vibe. Always a winner. Book with confidence
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Nahid
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
The food was delicious and very well presented, The service was great, they were late with our drink and the manager compensated us. Overall I really enjoyed and recommend it to everyone, I had brunch there and it was perfect 👍👍💕
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Paloma VenicePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Venice
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4.5
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Martha
Orange County •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Very good food, everything tastes great. Food is freshly made and came out quick as we went during downtime. This little gem never disappoints! Must try!
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Kappo Miyabi Santa MonicaPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Santa Monica
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4.5
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AJ
San Diego •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 Oct 2024
If you are staying at the hotel, it would be very convenient to dine there. Decent food, good service.
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Barbianca Local KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina del Rey
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4.2

Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Playa del Rey

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Lunetta

2. Barbianca Local Kitchen

3. Paloma Venice

4. Kappo Miyabi Santa Monica

5. Craig's

6. Fia Steak

7. Uchi West Hollywood

8. Socalo

9. Descanso - Los Angeles

10. Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

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