Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Marina del Rey

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1. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Marina del Rey

Booked 22 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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2. The Tasting Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1923)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Venice

Booked 1 time today

THE TASTING KITCHEN POP UP AT GHISALLO ! 1622 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica.Beginning Monday April 3rd continuing Monday - Thursday until the Tasting Kitchen is back and running. A menu featuring some of the Tasting Kitchen's greatest hits and also Ghisallo's award winning neapolitan pizzas. All breads and pizza dough courtesy of Jyan Isaac bread.

3. SELINE

(0)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 1 time today

*OPENING DECEMBER 3, 2024*Join James Beard award-winning Chef Dave Beran at his 38-seat fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, where the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining room. The menu, comprising 15-18 courses, showcases Chef Dave's deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling, inviting guests to embrace the experience & embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring the many inspirations of Southern California.At Seline, the focus is on connection, with every aspect of the restaurant— from the design to the custom plateware—built on fostering meaningful relationships. Wine Director Matthew Brodbine presents two beverage pairing options to complement your menu. The wine pairing showcases selections from innovative, forward-thinking winemakers across various regions worldwide. The non-alcoholic pairing features a unique collection of house-made and curated beverages designed to align with the menu's progression. A carefully curated wine list is also available.

4. Dear Jane's

4.5

Awesome(270)

Price: Expensive

• American • Marina del Rey

Booked 30 times today

What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.

5. Vespertine

4.8

Exceptional(145)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Culver City

Booked 10 times today

We are excited to share the return of Vespertine, Chef Jordan Kahn's otherworldy culinary narrative. More than a restaurant, Vespertine transports diners through the twisted steel and glass structure designed by acclaimed architect Eric Owen Moss. Food, beverage, music, and art are woven throughout, creating an immersive, multi-sensory evening. Awards Include2 Stars - Michelin Guide, 2019 - 2024Green Star - Michelin Guide, 2024 Most Beautiful Restaurants - Condé Nast World's 100 Greatest Places - Time MagazineAtmosphere of the Year - World Restaurant Awards

6. Ospi Venice

4.8

Exceptional(1523)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 31 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.

7. pasjoli

4.6

Exceptional(640)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 15 times today

Pasjoli is an elevated French bistro from James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cooking and inspired by Parisian markets, pasjoli reflects Chef Dave’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare.We serve a five-course prix fixe menu in our dining room and our secret garden. You'll be able to select your seating preference when you confirm your reservation. Please visit our website to see the most current menu.Each evening, we have limited availability of pressed duck dinners. If you are interested in enjoying a pressed duck, please email info@pasjoli.com, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan diets.

8. Fia

4.6

Exceptional(2501)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 35 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

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9. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4287)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 25 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

10. Melisse

4.9

Exceptional(1997)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 2 times today

Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.

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Julievip
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful venue on the marina with fabulous interior in a 50’s-60’s vibe. Delicious caviar prep, fried calamari, sea trout amandine, poached halibut, steak, wedge salad, whipped mash potatoes, and a Black Forest brownie with cherries, and ice cream! Our waiter Robert, and his team were wonderful!!!
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Dear Jane'sPrice: Expensive• American• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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Joevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •94 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was, without a doubt, one of the top 5 dining experiences of my life; I told the waiter it was the USA's answer to Noma. Unbelievably creative, visually stunning, absolutely delicious food with exquisite service; it should be on everyone's bucket list.
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VespertinePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Culver City
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4.8
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kenvip
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding waiter (Kenny) was attentive, friendly and we will definitely be back.
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Beachside Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Latin• Marina del Rey
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4.5
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CatGvip
Monterrey •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 12, 2023
Great good, ambience and service. They sat us alomost 1 hr late after our reservation time.
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The Tasting KitchenPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Venice
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4.5

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

2. The Tasting Kitchen

3. SELINE

4. Dear Jane's

5. Vespertine

6. Ospi Venice

7. pasjoli

8. Fia

9. The Penthouse Restaurant

10. Melisse

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