50 Best Wine Bars near Playa Del Rey

“food and drinks were so good!“

“Farmhouse kitchen is the best Thai restaurant I’ve ever had. On top of the food being great and delicious, the presentation makes you want to order everything from the menu. Chef Bo was so nice to come out to our table and all I can say is she was a very nice, young & talented person. She even made me a special dessert for my birthday. Thanks Bo❤️ I highly recommend this place if you want an authentic, excellent and delicious food. In addition, the place is so full of life. The decor is amazing! I can’t wait to go back and try some of the fancy drinks and dishes on the menu.“

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

“Warm, hands on and personalized service. A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant…Food Made from Scratch, fresh, unique, different, and affordable. Highly recommended! The red onion focaccia bread with herb and Parmesan butter, added Burrata - best- seller, a must. The 3 day brined smoked fried chicken-different taste, with soy and Chiles, a must!!!The Peruvian pork belly with sweet potato , Criolla and crispy quinoa , love it! And the Grilled NY steak with green garlic chimichurri, chorizo aioli and pommes pont neuf, thick cut fries…my son prefers over the fried chicken.“

“Since Or Bar opened in the old Gold Coast space, it has become my favorite local place. Good drinks, great people. I love all of the staff here!“

“My wife and I went to the Grove in Los Angeles last night and we had dinner at "Sogno Toscana," an it was outstanding. It was perfect in every way; great food, great drinks, outstanding and friendly staff, beautiful location, etc. I love Italian food but I can't think of one Italian restaurant that I like, until "Sogno Toscano." The food was outstanding, and there was so much more we saw go by that we can't wait to go back and try. And the drinks were outstanding. I love martini's and they served the best martini I've ever had. Giacomo was our server and took great care of us. He's from Italy and "Sogno Toscana" brought him to America when they opened their New York restaurant, and now he's in LA for this new restaurant. Although very busy, the entire staff were very fun to be around, and most of them are Italian which is also great.“

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“Vegan or not, I can’t imagine why anyone would not love this place.❤️“

“Angelini Osteria totally lived up to the hype! We had a great dinner there that night and I can't wait to go back again soon. Let's start with the star of this show: uni pasta. Oh my gosh, it was divine! The uni was so fresh and creamy and the pasta itself was cooked just right. Every bite was an explosion of flavor. We also tried the baked lasagna and it was delightful. The layers were perfectly balanced and each bite was full of rich, savory flavors. Let's not forget dessert! We shared a few different things and they were all great. The tiramisu was fluffy and decadent and the chocolate mousse was rich and smooth. Overall, Angelini Osteria is definitely a must-try for Italian food lovers in Los Angeles. The food is incredible, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We can't wait to come back and try more dishes on the menu!“

“The food was very good. I dined solo and had chicken liver mousse, the yellowtail crudo, the peach and tomato burrata salad, and the crab cake. The mousse was rich and interestingly paired with pickled blackberries and honeycomb. The crudo was delicious with the refreshing citrus. The salad too felt very fresh and like I was holding on to late summer. The crab cake was good, the sauce had a nice balance of spice and sweetness, it was very salty which is not unexpected with crab. The service was kind and attentive. I was very pleased with my experience and would return again if I'm back in Santa Monica.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

“Great night for Luke’s 50th Birthday!!“

“Although I was a little put off by the paper plate table settings… this was by far the most delicious food I’ve had… a wildly unexpected treat! Simple yet brilliant flavors using incredible olive oil… it’s my new favorite place! Highly recommended…“

“Omar was our waiter and he was very knowledgeable with the menu and the drinks. The wine I got and the cocktail my partner got were delicious! I highly recommend the pizza as well. If I weren't from out of town, I'd definitely be a regular here! Thank you all!“

“When a restaurant takes their bread and simple salads seriously you know the rest of the meal will be excellent. That is this restaurant. Everything was excellent: freshness, flavors, choice of items on menu. The menu is small, but that just means each item has their full attention.“

“Me encanta el piano 🎹 es lo máximo.“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“the vibes were perfect. music was awesome. service was absolutely top notch. i just: the steak frite. it tasted fishy. at first i thought it was that the little dollop they provide had some element of fish sauce or roe. but i don’t think that was intentional. fish on the pan/grill? the steak itself was nicely prepared but i found it hard to cut, perhaps due to the type of steak. no expert ! but it didn’t hit. for the price point, it was super tasty and filling and delicious, but it wasn’t what i pictured or exactly wanted. staff, again, were amazing; food, less than; drinks and wine and digestif, incredible. come for the drinks ! the steak frite, skippable.“

“I was hungry and Googled “hummus and wine,” and somehow ended up at Lolo Wine Bar! No hummus, but great wine and delicious food!

My friend and I came in close to closing, and I immediately loved how cute and romantic the space was. The staff was incredibly helpful with recommendations and helped us pick out a few small plates to share.

I’ll say this: the portions are small and the prices are high, but hey, it’s LA! You’re paying for the atmosphere, and Lolo definitely delivers on that.

There is an automatic 20% gratuity charge, which I noticed other reviewers weren’t too happy about, especially given their experiences with service. Personally, I didn’t mind it. We had several lovely women helping us throughout the evening, and I honestly couldn’t tell you who our main server was because everyone was so attentive. I just hope that gratuity gets shared among the team!

The atmosphere was probably my favorite part. Intimate, romantic, and beautifully designed. I genuinely couldn’t tell whether I was indoors or outdoors, which made the whole space feel even more charming.

Overall, a lovely little spot for wine, sharing plates, and good conversation. Just come knowing you’re paying for the experience as much as the food!“

“Amazing staff, fantastic food, great atmosphere. 10 out of 10 for me!“

“Best restaurant I've been to ever that understands and caters to Celiac, but is so good you can actually bring people who are not gluten-free and they would never know they were eating gluten-free. I was in LA for a week and ate there 3 nights. I would have gone more but they're closed on Monday and Tuesdays. The fried zucchini squash blossoms should definitely be ordered and enjoyed❣️ DPK from Plymouth, MA“

“10/10 Recommend. When I’m in the area, I always gravitate to this spot. I love everything on the menu.“

“Love this treasure in the heart of Mar Vista.“

“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!“

“I’m afraid I’d have to keep coming back because wdym a wine bar serves 10 out 10 food???

Branzino with sweet corn puree is surprisingly amazing! Plus the skin’s so crispy and it stayed crispy til we finished it.

Hen inasal’s really good too! Smoky and savory, paired with java rice, with some citrus flavor. I’ll order this again for sure.

Can’t wait to go back!“

“Super cute wine/sandwich place. Seems like they only do tap wine, so don’t expect a ton of variety. That said, the skin contact was AMAZING!

Went around 2 on a Saturday for a late lunch and the vibe was chill, seems to pick up around 4!“

“Fantastic food, great atmosphere, great service, wonderful music. I love everything about this place“

“The chicken and potatoes are the best!“

“We enjoyed everything about our meal from start to finish.“

“Oh what a night, great food, great service….“

“Everything was perfect! The staff at M Grill added. Personal touch to our reservation by customizing our “reservation” card with our names. The complimentary desert and attention all around was superb. We received several congratulatory comments not only from our server but from all employees. It was as though an internal message was deployed about our anniversary reservation. We felt very welcome to your lovely restaurant. Thank you so much! Sam & Vanessa“

“Excellent service, amazing lobster 🦞 with crab rice. I just wish I was given the prices before agreeing on the upgrade. I ordered a family for 2 and CJ server offered to make it 3ppl. I was kinda surprised with my bills and how the restaurant dictate the gratuity %….Overall, I love dining in this restaurant because we were welcome and were given a great and warm reception. Thank you to the staff who made us feel special especially to CJ she was amazing. Indeed, the most expensive meal I have eaten lol it’s worth it.“

“The wine and food. Great service and very friendly“

“Great food and wine and amazing host!“

“We had such a blast tonight at the show! We had great laughs and the show was perfect and full of magic! Fun for all ages! Totally recommend catching a show and a drink! Love love love!!!“

“Lovely and quaint little spot. The wine selection is excellent. Service was fantastic. Will definitely be returning.“

“I haven't eaten so much at once in a long time! Absolutely amazing food! Appetizers, GREAT! Meal, FANTASTIC!! Dessert, BEST BAKLAVA IN LA!!!“

“The food was delicious! Service was great“

“Sophia was an INCREDIBLE server, whilst the food was phenomenal she made the entire experience so special and worth every penny. Highly recommend for a special occasion or elegant but still slightly casual date night. Will definitely be coming back and hopefully with miss Sophia as our server again!“

“The location is great being right on the beach and has a great atmosphere. As a heads up it can be a little loud inside. The rockfish crudo was very good and light, the snap peas were great, and so were the prawns. We also got the mussels which unfortunately had have that had not been opened (or so very little you could not even use a fork). They were able to make us a half batch to remedy this. Overall the location/buzz does much of the heavy lifting.“

“Amazing food and great place to people watch while looking at the boats in the harbor.“

“This place is a MUST VISIT! Incredible food, stunning patio and ambiance, and the service was out of this world. Our server, Shirel, was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire experience. That is what it is at Alisa - not dinner - an experience! Beautiful wine list, amazing people, fabulous service and food. Highly recommend!“

“I had the scallops & the chocolate cake and it was great, the staff were all amazing from the host to the runners/busters with specific credit to Kitty & Anita for helping me and guiding me in the right direction. I definitely recommend you come by if you’re in the area!“

“Hands down my favorite Thai restaurant in LA, dare I say of all time. I’ve been here plenty of times before, I feel like it’s my hidden gem but after my most recent visit for my girlfriend’s birthday l, I was just blown away with the service and attention to detail. We ordered the lamb and beef skewers, which were in the Chef’s special side menu, as our starter. Juicy and savory, the side cucumber/carrot salad was so fresh and cut through the meat flavors. Our mains were the best soup I’ve ever had, their Tum Yum soup which is addicting, you don’t want to stop drinking it and the star of the night, their beef brisket Pad See Ew that’s out of this world. We washed it all down with their natural red, another reason we go. They outdid themselves with a complimentary mango sticky rice and birthday candle, which dispite how full we were we devoured
10/10 can’t wait to return!“

“Wine was delicious. Service was a bit non existent really, although the girls were nice. I had to go to the bar to order wine and then again to ask for water. It was dead so you can’t say it was that. . Music choices didn’t meld with the space. $85 for 4 glasses plus tip.“

“A perfect stay!! Celebrating my husband’s 60th! From the time we arrived, the service and attention to detail was impeccable! The entire staff was so welcoming and went out of their way to make sure my husband was enjoying his birthday celebration. It was our first stay at the Maybourne. It will be the only place we stay from now on. Thank you so much to the entire staff for making our stay so special.“

“I go once a week for chef Paul’s delicious salad and burger. My mouth is watering as I type this. Help.

Truly, I’ve never had a single bite that didn’t slap at CDV.

Tidy, fantastic food, and great wine. What more could you need?

I highly recommend you follow them on IG to stay up to date on their occasional pop-ups and collabs with local chefs. So. Damned. Tasty.“

“Three friends and I spent a few lovely hours here this evening. The cheese and salami charcuterie board was especially good. Chill vibe on the patio. Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable service in a nice setting. We'll be back.

It was pretty quiet. They're fairly new and could use more customers. So... go here and help out a unique local business!

Three wines each plus two food boards was $65/person.“

“I LOVE the burgers and tater tots here! I’ve been following them for several location moves and always recommend it anyone. Super delicious and my favorite cheat meal!“

“Super cool 😎 Great place for drinks with friends, cool vibe and crowd“