22 Best American Restaurants in Marina Del Rey

“Walking into Old Lightning feels like stepping into Pablo Moix’s private whiskey collection—rare, curated, and full of bottles you’ve only seen in photos. Hidden behind Scopa, the bar features an incredible lineup of high-end spirits: single cask Springbanks, rare Willetts, unique Balvenies, and other bottles you’ll probably never see again. Prices are high (sometimes maybe a bit too high), but you're paying for access to some truly special stuff.

What really makes this place stand out, though, is Oscar. He’s not just pouring drinks—he’s setting the tone for the whole experience. Super knowledgeable, but never pretentious. Inviting, energetic, and clearly passionate about what he does. He listens to what you like, asks the right questions, and then somehow nails exactly what you were in the mood for—whether that’s a rare pour or a killer cocktail you didn’t even know you wanted. His energy really brings the whole vibe together and makes it feel less like a fancy bar and more like a personal tasting experience.

If you're into whiskey or just curious to try something you won’t get anywhere else, it’s definitely worth visiting.“

“The work that these people do and the children's lives that they touch is awesome ❤️“

“My husband and I came here on Mother's Day today and got here early enough! Awesome food, Mauro and Todd are the best behind the bar! Have the chicken and French Toast or the Carrot cake pancakes. You will not be disappointed! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰“

“I celebrated my Birthday with my family today. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing!!“

“As crazy as our Birthday party was, in the bar, our server, Jose, was awesome. There were 2 or 3 other large gatherings at the Marriott hotel, where Singer is, adjacent to the lobby. However, we felt completely cared for. I ordered the classic burger...I am a burger aficionado... It was awesome! I could say that I am ashamed of all the parmesan fries I ate, but nope, not sorry. They were awesome, as well. I don't know if it's a good or bad reality that this place is only a couple miles from my home because...Oh who am I kidding? I would return to this place of great service, atmosphere, fun and food, no matter the distance. Great job Marriott hotel and Sinder restaurant. We will return...often!“

“Was just there week ago food always fresh hot staff always great helpful. 10-10 for sure“

“I enjoyed the food, decor, and service. If you want a quiet place to dine though, this isn't it..“

“I had to edit this review. I was at the Propagator this past Saturday July 19. I visit at least 2xs a month. Once again the beers, the food and the service were top notch as it always is. Let me give a shout out to another one of me and my friends favorite waitress, LIajayra E. I hope I spelled that right. In the fine tradition of great service Llajayra is just fantastic. Nice, courteous and knows how to take care of her customers. Major props, she represents Firestone Walker well, a definite asset to be sure.“

“Went for our grand daughter's 11th birthday. The service was great for a very busy Thursday night. The food was great. Thank you Paolo for the great service. You made us feel like family.“

“Beautiful place. Pet-friendly. Great service. Tasty food.“

“I’m visiting a new area and I took a chance and ordered from DoorDash. I ordered a half a rack of ribs and even though they came very odd looking there was an extremely healthy portion. (There were not a lot of rib bones, but a lot of the bottom portion of the spare ribs, but I did not mind because it was a generous serving) The barbecue sauce was outstanding and all of the side dishes were delicious. They were running a two for one on some of the sides so I got a ton of food.“

“took a day trip for lunch w/ a friend...
had a cucumber Mint Spritzer, calamari and
the ½ pound Bacon Cheddar Burger...
all of which were perfect!! more so was the
amazing personable and timely service of
"Nile"... she's the best!! (ask for her)“

“My wife and I have been to a lot of IHOPs in different cities, but this is BY FAR the best in terms of food quality, speed of service, and wonderful management.
This IHOP consistently produces food that is well-seasoned, and never over/under cooked, all while having the food come out at a reasonable pace. We also had the opportunity to host a large event in this IHOP for about 45+ guests. Even with the large headcount, the food was AMAZING and came out so fast. All of our guests told us afterwards they would love to have future events at this IHOP.
We are so thankful for the manager (Marilyn) and our wonderful waiting staff who helped make our event so special and efficient.“

“Phenomenal Salmon salad and dressing!“

“Proper old school burger that reminds me of my childhood burgers . Great buns and fresh salad and just delicious“

“This was great amazing fabulous pefect slay breathtaking unbelievable tasty beautiful delicious different out of this world gorgeous pretty cute delightful cool lovable and definitely not a totally dry overcooked burger (?--?--?--?--?--?--?) Totally..“

“Delicioso 30 Años disfrutando esta comida muy rica junto a Mi Familia 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💜❤️🐶“

“Delicious and inviting ambiance.....the place is very nice“

“Real nice enjoy seeing the beach while I ate“

“From out of town and wanted to stop somewhere and have a beer. So glad we picked this place! Joel and Kata the bartenders were fantastic. No waiting to get served. Beer was ice cold. Very welcoming to out of town guests. Highly recommend“

“Always wonderful! Never disappointed.“

“Living in MDR and Venice for almost 15 years, crazy to how many of the nicer restaurants have closed. It looks completely different than 10 years ago. No more Chaya, Tasting Kitchen and the Rose just closed. Obviously the Ritz has the staying power of corporate dollars. This is a great location in the marina and always has some good wines and champagne on the menu.“