Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Playa del Rey

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1. Mama's Boy at Winston House

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Venice

Mama’s Boy is an Italian dinner club with a Southern accent, brought to you by Michelin-starred Chef Wes Whitsell. Situated inside Winston House – a popular community hub with live music and DJ sets – Mama’s Boy is the perfect start to a night out. With lively dishes that embody Chef’s Texan roots and mom’s home-cooked Italian food, the menu strikes a balance between comfort and creativity. At Mama’s Boy, he presents his most innovative menu yet: a fusion of nostalgic Italian cuisine with a Southern twist - a true ‘Spaghetti Western’. Each dish is a nod to his upbringing, a journey home where every bite tells a story of love, tradition, and the connection of family.

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2. 401K Food and Wine

4.9

Exceptional(387)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Venice

Booked 1 time today

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

3. Superfine Playa

4.5

Awesome(215)

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.

4. Rustic Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Culver City

Booked 4 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

5. Vito Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1593)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 8 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.

6. The Venice West

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 5 times today

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).

7. Buffalo Club

4.9

Exceptional(398)

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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8. Second Story - Hotel Belamar

4.1

Excellent(219)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Manhattan 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, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch. Enjoy Happy Hour specials daily.

9. 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.

10. Craig's

4.7

Exceptional(995)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 39 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.

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Danielvip
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Been going here since I was a child and it has never disappointed. My favorite table side caesar salad. Get the osso buco if its on the specials that night.
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Vito RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Dianavip
Los Angeles •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Superfine brunch with kids: breakfast burrito was rated “very tasty,” as were the burger (“this is huge!”), fried chicken sandwich (“very good”), and the kids’ chicken fingers with fries (“these are like *fancy* chicken fingers!”). I had the farro with roasted vegetables and it was tasty and filling - I had enough for leftovers. As for the 4 kids I brought - all plates were clean at the end of the meal! Great atmosphere to chill on the weekend. Football games were on for those interested but kids were fine hanging out and able to run around outside at Runway when they needed to.
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Superfine PlayaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Playa Vista
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4.5
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Julievip
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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David
Washington, D.C. Area •44 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Cute little restaurant with a great partially covered patio in back. Amazing gluten free food, wide selection of wines from bargain to opulent, great service and fun music.
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401K Food and WinePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Venice
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4.9
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Joshua
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 27, 2024
Next level. More people need to be coming here. Essential.
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Mama's Boy at Winston HousePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Venice
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4.4

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Mama's Boy at Winston House

2. 401K Food and Wine

3. Superfine Playa

4. Rustic Kitchen

5. Vito Restaurant

6. The Venice West

7. Buffalo Club

8. Second Story - Hotel Belamar

9. Social Market & Eatery

10. Craig's

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