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A photo of SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa Vista restaurant
1. SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa Vista
4.6
Exceptional(1019)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Playa Vista
Booked 43 times today
Located in the heart of LA at Runway Playa Vista Shopping Center, Sol Playa Vista offers fresh, coastal Mexican cuisine, featuring a variety of taco selections like our Vampiro Taco and handcrafted margaritas like our favorite Pineapple Serrano Margarita. With an indoor-outdoor open bar, fire pits, and spacious event spaces, it’s the perfect spot for any occasion. Don’t miss Weekday Happy Hour, Taco & Tequila Tuesday, and Weekend Brunch!
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2. Superfine Playa
4.7
Exceptional(223)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Playa Vista
Booked 2 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.
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3. Joliet Cafe and Bar
4.3
Awesome(35)
Price: Expensive
• Speakeasy • Playa Vista
Booked 1 time today
Come enjoy our secret dining room. Small room, with big ambiance. A place to eat, sip on exciting cocktails, drink unique wines with close friends and neighbors. Come for a rose lunch on our patio, sandwiches and bottles of wine to-go from our counter, or dinner and cocktails in our intimate jungle room.NOTE: For Breakfast + Lunch ONLY, table service is not provided. Orders must be placed at front counter and seating is located in our back lounge.
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4. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2380)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 203 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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5. Ospi Venice
4.8
Exceptional(1540)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Venice
Booked 13 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.
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6. Ōwa
4.5
Awesome(58)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Venice
Booked 25 times today
Ōwa is a return home for Sushi and Japanese cuisine on Abbot Kinney. The culinary program showcases a modern take on sushi favorites and other Japanese classics using from-scratch recipes and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The spirit center of Ōwa is an artful balance of light, floral Japanese Gins and bold Japanese whiskeys. With appearances of shōchū, yuzu, an extensive sake selection, and Japanese beer heroes, Ōwa’s beverage offerings would not be complete without several tequila and mezcal tributes that pay homage to the Mexican roots of Los Angeles. Between superb cuisine, cocktails, heart-centered experiences and the impassioned experts behind it all, Ōwa keeps the heart of restaurant culture beating in Los Angeles, starting in the holistic and tightly knit community of Venice Beach.
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7. Belles Beach House
4.7
Exceptional(317)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 46 times today
Owned by seasoned restauranteur Nick Mathers and Wish You Were Here Group, Belles Beach House aims to transport guests from Los Angeles to a tropical destination whilst staying in the heart of Venice Beach. An ode to the retro Tiki Bar and legendary artist Larry Bell, Belles Beach House exudes the laid back, island vibes of the 1970s serving Hawaiian-inspired dishes with a touch of Japanese influence, vibrant craft cocktails and a thoughtful wine list.
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8. Zaytinya - Culver City
4.5
Awesome(145)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Culver City
Booked 86 times today
Zaytinya brings the vibrant flavors of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to life with a menu crafted by José Andrés Group. From mezze spreads like hommus and baba ghannouge to wood-fired kebabs and whole grilled fish, every dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean. Complemented by a curated wine list of regional icons and modern favorites, each bite and sip offers a taste of this historic region.
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9. The Butcher's Daughter
4.6
Exceptional(180)
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. Jame
4.8
Exceptional(1049)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • El Segundo
Booked 29 times today
Jame is Jackson and Melissa Kalb's first restaurant, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. Jame's vision is to use local, market-driven ingredients to create delicious and unique Italian dishes. This is particularly true in the hand-rolled pastas, but is also seen in other popular dishes like the crispy brussels sprouts, kale salad, and Crispy Braised "Coop's" pork shank. Join us next door at John Thomas Bar where Chef Jackson highlights sophisticated twists on classic cocktails for those who are looking for some late night fun. Take a quick trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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  • RobinVIP
    Los Angeles •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Ray is a fabulous host! Made an extra effort to seat us promptly at a very perfect table. Also explained specials and showed us samples!! He is so friendly and accommodating making our dining experience wonderful. Desserts need improvement.
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    A Votre SantePrice: Moderate• Californian• Brentwood
    •
    4.6
  • Gretchen
    Houston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Sophisticated and sultry Asian fusion in Hermosa Beach with a low-key, urban beat. Hokkaido Milk Bread with briny, chive spread melts in your mouth. The lamb chops were perfected grilled--tender and juicy. Order the dragon roll! Tons of Asian spirits, sake and liquors to sit back and relax with. Do not skip dessert. Matcha tiramisu and chocolate mousse with candied orange and blood orange filling were as beautiful as they were tasty. Bring your friends and enjoy the experience.
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    RYLAPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Hermosa Beach
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    4.7
  • Vanessa
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My favorite Korean bbq in all of US! A must whenever I’m in town from NYC.
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    Daedo SikdangPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Koreatown
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    4.7
  • Betty
    Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Dec 2024
    The reservations were down but they welcomed us in. It wasn’t busy plenty of space. Our waitress was awesome and the other servers as well. As they came by to serve very helpful with our questions. We will be back. I was really hoping that Danny Trejo would have been there. But it’s okay we’ll be back awesome food awesome service thanks again.
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    Trejo's CantinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Hollywood
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    4.4
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    LOVED everything so yummy and everyone is so kind. I will be going back soon
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    Emporium ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Westwood
    •
    4.7

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