Comfort Food Restaurants near Playa Del Rey, CA

“Amazing food not too far from the beach with absolutely awesome customer service! The #Vegan plates and chips and salsa cannot be beat anywhere close. The ambiance is casual and cool! LOVE this place!❤“

“I am by no means a seolleongtang connoisseur but Hanbat is well-known for a reason! They have a very small menu but they are very good at what they serve. I opted for the brisket in the soup. The beef bone broth is very beefy and the brisket is very tender. The meat to soup ratio is higher than what I expected, probably also because it sinks to the bottom of the bowl. Their rice was perfectly chewy and fluffy, and kimchi was refreshing. Keep in mind that to-go containers are an extra $0.50 so bring your own if you anticipate you will have leftovers! The portion is not huge though.“

“The aunties here are so friendly and cute and the vibe of the restaurant is cozy and homey 🩷 All of the food came out very quick. The banchan was so delicious and the bibimbap was the best I’ve ever tasted 🤭 the serving size was large and I felt very satisified and full after. I would definitely come here for authentic and yummy Korean food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The food at Star of India is excellent. They have a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, and standard items, all worth trying. The service is prompt and the staff are friendly and helpful.“

“5-star alert! My wife surprised me with this delicious Tunisian restaurant on Father’s Day! It was like an exotic trip to Mediterranean North Africa. The servers were good and the owner was super friendly and helpful! We had prawns, fish, lamb, cauliflowers, and the infamous Hand of Fatima. Everything was delicious, with unique flavors and beautifully presented. The sauces were so unique and flavorful, we had 3 orders of bread as we want to enjoy more of the flavors in every dish!“

“Very good turkey chili and chicken pot pie“

“Well certainly my experience was biased because I did very very well playing Mahjong that day (I went from fourth last to 2nd place in the LA Mah jong tournament 😏💃🏽✌️but the food was outstanding and the owner was very kind and flexible to make our playing and dining experience outstanding and in sitting😏💃🏽✌️ #drmarissa #asianoprah“

“Social has very good quality food. There's options for everyone. Price point is quite high, as to be anticipated by hotel restaurants. My only complaint: We have been attending a convention at the LAX Marriott for 8 years now and one would hope that the leadership at the hotel would be well aware than their restaurants will be significantly impacted when there's now 3000+ people there for the weekend. The staff does their absolute best but at the end of the day, there aren't enough of them and the kitchen staff clearly struggles to get the meals plated up in a reasonable amount of time. So if you plan on eating at Social, plan on allowing more time than you think you need and for heaven sake be patient with your restaurant staff. They are doing their best.“

“The food is good, but the management and the staff are out of this world. Keith, Mel, and the rest of the establishment thank you. Dennis and Stacey will definitely be back.“

“We were supposed to go to Sunday gravy and the wait was too long so we ended up here and the food was actually phenomenal. I was definitely go back if Im in the area again. I did a build my own pasta and the regular size was the perfect amount. I got it with hot pink sauce and the spice level was just right. The vibes are pretty nice on the inside too“

“I love Indian and have had tons in my life. This is hands down the best place. Their flavor profile is sophisticated and layered, the food here is top quality and it's my favorite Indian restaurant ever. After having their tikka masala I can't be satisfied with any other. Their saag and curries are also excellent. The chicken they use is whatever so I always go for fish. The flavor here is truly magnificent, I come here whenever I'm in the area. Definitely a must go for everyone.“

“great breakfast sandwich“

“hands down my #1 korean food joint! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“The sound at The Mint is fantastic and there’s always a cool vibe from the crowd. It’s a wide room so you can see well from anywhere. Food is very good (I LOVE the cheesesteak sandwich and shrimp salad) and great drinks. So many popular musicians got their start there and you never know who’ll pop up on stage or in the audience. Really fun! Highly recommend 😄“

“I personally don’t normally love kale so perhaps this was my own fault, but I was very underwhelmed and the kale was quite overpowering. If you’re looking for ggiata this isn’t it. The avocado toast and the soup were great though according to my friends! We visited right after our barre class and it’s such a cute spot! I look forward to coming back and trying something else on the menu!“

“Very good food and great customer service“

“Great experience! Food was delicious - ordered soy marinated crab, spicy crab, cockle bibimbap, and the pork belly kimchi pancake.
There was only 1 server today and he was doing the most bussing and serving all the tables with a positive attitude. I’ve never seen someone work so hard without rest, maintain composure, and treat customers with so much respect.
He deserves a raise!!!“

“Amazing food and staff! Will be back!“

“The psychedelic sando & og chicken sando were so awesome. Medium sauce had a kick but went well with the sandos. Fries were great! I highly recommend!!“

“Dulan's is the spot you want to go to when you want that old-school soul food, especially when you don't feel like cooking it yourself. Smothered chicken. Cornbread dressing, Collard Greens, Cornbread muffins and a watermelon lemonade punch.“

“Great food and atmosphere.“

“Easily the best burgers in Los Angeles, this place is a gem. The owner is incredibly kind and has given the community something truly special. It feels great to support an all-Black business. A big shoutout to the polite young brothers in the kitchen as well.

I’m really hoping they’ll bring back that classic French fry recipe!“

“tacos vergas los tavos vergas“

“Food was amazing!!!! My partner and I ordered the short rib soup and the spicy beef with vegetable soup. We inhaled everything including the sides, soju, and beers.

A definite recommendation for a meal to feed your soul.

A must try for all who are curious.“

“The psychedelic sando & og chicken sando were so awesome. Medium sauce had a kick but went well with the sandos. Fries were great! I highly recommend!!“

“There are four restaurants that share this space: Sumac, Habibi Burger, Saucy Greens, and Soupchu. Each is great.

Saucy Greens makes delicious salads. This place is great for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores. The sumac vinaigrette on the falafel salad is refreshing. There are no bad choices on the menu.“

“great food for Hawaiian food“

“It’s slow to get your order, but that’s because it’s made fresh. If your in a hurry, take it to go. Otherwise, the chicken is excellent.“

“super friendly staff and awesome manager who didn't blink an eye and replaced my mom and aunts order to accommodate their health conditions. bomb food and and super fast serve time. will be back again Special shout out to Damont for being an awesome manager!“

“😋👍good food .and friendly staff“

“A 4 in one location! Loved the variety of the different type of foods! The soups were delicious, the smash burger smelled good(didn’t taste it was for my young son) which he said was good, the arugula salad so tasty and the pink power salad was indescribable(that good) definitely coming back again. The young lady who took our order was so kind too!“

“Fantastic food. And cocktails. And bartenders!“

“Good food fast service. Bronzed Aussi meat pies were ok. Beef was the best I would get that again and eat 10 , lamb was good . , a little heavy on the rosemary...I can still taste it 30 min. later , same for the sausage . The chicken musroom and bacon was bland.“

“If you want liang pi or if you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend this spot. Other noodles were just ok. I do want to mention that the portions are HUGE, so very good value. The bowl I got could be eaten for two meals. Food was out very fast. They also sell some bubble tea drinks there.“

“Seafood and beef soup and the pork belly. Broth was very tasty.“

“Absolutely the finest Soul Food. You don't want to skip this place. I had the lunch portion of the Oxtail and chose the Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese as sides. It came with 2 Cornbread Muffins. It was all delicious and filling. I ordered the Coconut Pineapple Cake for Dessert. It filled the container. See the picture. Totally Recommend this place.“

“The pad Thai is so good! I recommend this to anyone that eats here! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“This is definitely one of the oldest and nicest place in LA to offer good food next to a public and accessible beach.
One of the best time to go is by mid-afternoon as it’s less crowded and in the winter you can enjoy the sunset by 5pm. They do offer a lot of seafood dishes from the traditional clams chowder to the lovely lobster roll. For the kids they have a couple off-menu options such as a special kids fish n chips.
Definitely a great spot that I recommend for brunch and afternoon drinks and snacks.

Vegetarian options: Not too many option to chose from

Parking: They have a 13$ valet as well as a public parking available

Kid-friendliness: Next to the beach this is a great spot to enjoy a bite while the little ones are running on the beach

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“Great food and service!! I will be back.“

“La Seong Donkatsu serves amazing Korean pork cutlets. I tried the spicy pork cutlet and buckwheat noodles, and both were excellent! The cutlet was crispy, juicy, and had just the right level of heat, while the noodles were refreshing and balanced the spice perfectly. Cozy spot with authentic flavors and great portions. Will come again.“

“We had a fabulous lunch at this place that had delicious allergen friendly foods for me, and picky kid friendly food for him. I ordered multiple things because of all the wonderful selections! Plus, we had excellent friendly service. I was impressed, and will definitely return the next time I visit Dallas!“