50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Playa Vista

“We had excellent food and service from Kenni!“

“Strong drinks, nice ambiance, great servers, but the food was just average.“

“Whether you are in need of the best morning coffee and tasty sandwiches or pastries (to die for); mouth watering pizza evenings with a great classy cocktail; vegan platters, lobster rolls, line-dancing, salsa, house music…. Is there anything the amazing couple running Joliet (Alex and Olivia) cannot do, and do great!?? Come check for yourself but spoiler alert, the answer is No! Do NOT tell too many people about the speakeasy behind the coffee bar… open until 2am…“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hopdoddy didn’t just save dinner tonight. Honestly; they may have prevented a homicide.

I placed a DoorDash order that got completely messed up, and by the time I realized it, I was operating at a level of hunger that should probably be studied by scientists. The kind of hunger where every sound is annoying, every question feels like a personal attack, and your boyfriend starts looking like a perfectly reasonable sacrifice to the burger gods.

First of all, a tiny, loving, respectful, and heartfelt “what the hell?” to DoorDash for sending me on this emotional journey.

Now for the heroes. 👏👏👏

I called Hopdoddy, and Autumn came to the rescue like the patron saint of hungry women everywhere. She checked on everything, reassured me that they had my back, and because my original order had been sitting too long, they made me an entirely fresh order. 🙌 🙌 🙌

But wait. The story gets better!!!!!

I didn’t catch the name of the kitchen hero working tonight, but whoever you are, sir, I hope both sides of your pillow are cold forever. This man kept me updated on my order, treated my hunger emergency with the seriousness it deserved, and hooked me up with their best of the best, did I say best?, Parmesan sauce.

And that Parmesan sauce?

Oh la la.

Mama mia.

Sweet baby cheesus!!!!!

I don’t know what they’re putting in that stuff, but if someone told me it was churned by Italian angels under a full moon, I’d believe them.

By this point, I was one skipped meal away from chopping my boyfriend’s head off and displaying it as a warning to others. Then the burger arrived.

The burger was juicy. Fresh. Fatty. Beautiful. A masterpiece of beef engineering. 🍔 🤤

Within minutes, I transformed from a feral creature fueled by hormones, rage, and low blood sugar into a functioning member of society again. Oh, hello, it’s me again!

I wish I had a photo of this glorious meal, but unfortunately I was far too hangry to think about documenting it. The burger stood absolutely no chance. The second it arrived, it was immediately devoured like it owed me money.

Autumn, Mystery Kitchen Hero, and the entire Hopdoddy team absolutely saved me tonight. Thank you for fixing the order, feeding my soul, restoring peace to my household, and quite possibly preventing a crime. ♥️

As for DoorDash, we have all agreed to move forward, but trust has been damaged. 👎

10/10. Would trust Hopdoddy with my emotional stability, my last meal request, and the fate of my boyfriend. Thank you!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Good! Service was a little slow but otherwise good. Nice place. Food and wine done well.“

“This place was a fantastic surprise. If you appreciate fresh, high-quality ingredients and a menu focused on healthier options, you'll feel right at home here. Everything we ordered tasted incredibly fresh and well prepared, and you can tell that a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the presentation.

One thing that immediately stood out was the portion size. The servings were generous, making the meal feel like a great value without sacrificing quality. Every dish arrived beautifully prepared and packed with flavor.

The outdoor seating area is another major plus. It's spacious, comfortable, and creates a relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying a meal on a nice day. We ended up staying longer than planned because the environment was so enjoyable.

A special mention goes to one of the specialty fruit drinks we ordered—it was absolutely delicious and quickly became one of the highlights of the visit. Between the excellent food, welcoming atmosphere, generous portions, and convenient validated parking, this is definitely a place I would recommend to friends and family. I'll certainly be returning.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Such a delicious experience with friendly, kind staff. I recommend the chicken sandwich and also any of their bowls. All non-GMO and way too good.“

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“Great white is an amazing place. I’ve been there for dinner and lunch. The breakfast burrito is my favorite in all of LA but the dinner experience, the atmosphere is very fun it’s the perfect spot for casual family friendly dinner where the food is amazing The burger was delicious and so are the fish tacos. finally, the banana bread for dessert was so tasty.“

“Visiting LA this week and had a fab time at the Clark Street Diner, excellent food😋“

“The atmosphere was casual and informal like a cafe . What a creative spread . The food we ate was a Fusion of Indian and Mexican . The owner was very amiable and the waiters very cordial and respectful . Will highly recommend this place 👍🏻🙌🙌🎉🎊“

“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽‍♀️“

“awesome customers service, delicious food and drinks! wonderful experience from the moment we walked in the door we were greeted as if we were regular patrons. George was our bartender and he was patient and helped us navigate the menu, David, the GM was personable and very accommodating, the Owner Chef Ray came out to say hello and grace us with a picture. phenomenal experience! thank you“

“Why go 3000 miles away it’s just as good as Pat steaks and they got a roast pork sandwich too“

“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!“

“What a fantastic dining experience! We were so well taken care of, and the food was amazeballs! Definitely top of my list as my new favorite seafood restaurant. Elijah, the bartender was awesome and Katie went out of the way to make sure we had a lovely time. What an evening… I highly recommend this place.“

“I’ve been searching for a great Filipino restaurant and this place is legit!
Flavors and execution were on point and the service/vibe of the restaurant were also excellent. I can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.“

“Amazing and thoughtful service from Pierre!
I'm particular about my sushi, especially salmon. But I can say Azai is the best sushi I've had in California so far. The salmon sashimi is juicy and the salmon roll melts in mouth, just like my favorite sushi place in NY. I'm excited to come back!“

“Such Wonderful atmosphere, food and coffee! 💖🎉🥳 They also have a super sweet display of gourmet treats!!! 🤩“

“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.“

“This is a very popular place as it gets crowded even before normal dinner time. The semi-indoor/outdoor seating area is clean and relaxing.“

“Definitely worth visiting. The signature ramen is so creamy, mochi noodles are great texture & wagyu mixed nigiri so so worth the price. Wagyu was so buttery & smoky. Uni & ikura are so sweet. So happy now that tummy is full. Will definitely be back to check out other dishes.“

“Delicious authentic Roman cuisine …“

“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing food 😎“

“I like the beef combo & definitely will be back again“

“GREAT FOOD ALWAYS~ BEEN COMING TO THIS RESTAURANT FOR DECADES~ MAMA'S COOKING IS THE BEST!!!! Pollack Casserole Steamed Cod Fish Seasoned Pork W/Veggie Seasoned Oysters must try~♡♡♡♡♡“

“the prices aren't are not that expensive they got some good food here and good staff“

“I keep going back to this place, and usually try something new. Every single dish is delicious. This place is owned and run by people who love to eat fresh, nutritious, delicious food. And it shows. 100% recommend“

“The signature dish is the crab in sauce, which comes in medium and large sizes. medium is two crabs with two bowls of rice, and large is three crabs. Compared with other Korean restaurants, the sauce crab taste is mild, and it will not be salty enough to explode in the middle of the meal and cannot continue to eat. The crab is fresh, not fishy, and the meat is firm, not squishy. The crab meat is also very full, the crab legs are full, there is no empty shell crab. The sea urchin rice is a little smaller but the sea urchin is enough. regular sea urchins are not particularly sweet, but they are fresh and worth the price. The sea urchin Rice bowl combo will be served with steamed eggs, runny eggs and two prawns in sauce. Raw marinated salmon rice is amazing to me. The salmon is marinated just enough to be flavorful, but not overly salty. The portions are generous. You can eat two bites of each piece of salmon.“

“**A sweet slice of heaven in Santa Monica!** Junior Cookies is an absolute *gem*. I came in for the cookies (which are AMAZING – warm, gooey, and perfectly crisp on the edges), but I stayed for the whole vibe. Their ice cream is ultra creamy with rich, dreamy flavors that pair perfectly with the cookies—highly recommend making your own cookie cream with ice cream with cookies! I was also pleasantly surprised by how good their coffee is. It’s bold, smooth, and just what I needed to balance out the sugar rush. Honestly, it’s rare to find a cookie shop where the coffee actually stands out, but Junior Cookies gets it right. Best coffee, best cookies, best matcha, and best ice cream in la! The place is super cute inside, with a cozy neighborhood feel and friendly staff who seem genuinely happy to be there. You can tell everything is made with love. The cookies and recipes are unique. 5 star bakery in LA. If you're in Santa Monica, **don’t miss this spot**. Whether you’re craving dessert, a caffeine fix, or just want to treat yourself, Junior Cookies delivers!“

“Tonight we, my husband and I, with our dear friends, the Crays, dined at Tomat for the first of what will be many times. The restaurant features a dining room and a roof top patio. A welcoming, comfortable space. The staff were all friendly and very knowledgeable about all menu items. Our server Miley took excellent care of us throughout dinner and dessert. She assisted us with choosing items that would pair well with each other. She was never too busy to stop to see if everything was to our liking. She brought the chef to our table so we could let him know personally how much we enjoyed his creations. He gave us a bit of background on his plan of sustainability and creativity for his restaurant. The food was amazing. We had several appetizers. The tuna carpaccio was amazing, light and dark tuna with the freshest tomatoes. The welsh rarebit was so delicious. The weiser melon with strawberry kimchi was a delicious surprise. The house milled saffron rice was amazing. Our mains did not disappoint. The trout and chips were excellent. Everyone at the table said “best trout we have ever had”. The vegetable chips were outstanding. The vaca vieja ribeye was perfectly cooked. The pork three ways with chamoy was also perfectly cooked. Dessert was madelines, warm from the oven, with the strawberry sorbet and the saffron ice cream. All were outstanding. Overall, this was a fabulous dining experience. Great food with great service in such a comfortable atmosphere. And, we have already made reservations for next month!“

“The place is very trendy and the food is vey delicious. There were 9 of us and we were able to taste many of the menu items. The food was consistently tasty and good. The lavashak and lavashak smoothie were 10 out of 10. Also the server was very friendly. We will definitely come back.“

“Our family had an excellent meal at Mother Wolf last night. The pasta was out of this world and the Italian wine selection was great. The decor is very nice and conducive to an overall excellent experience.“

“Just tried MIRATE Restaurant the food was amazing! Definitely worth checking out if you love great flavors.“

“Fabulous staff here with very affordable prices on food AND drinks! The new happy hour now starts at 2pm EVERY DAY till 8pm!!!! Love the upgrade draft beer options to a boom sh size for only $3 more!!!! Great new local neighborhood bar. Fantastic games room with something for everyone.“

“Quality food, service and relaxed environment. Totally understated as the staff assist where needed with a minimum of fuss as we enjoyed the experience.“

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

“Fresh delicious food. Child friendly. Great service.“

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING“

“Nice vibes, convenient location with easy parking, beautiful decor. Service was lacking, but understand there is a labor shortage right now, perhaps that's to blame here. Bodega sando was perfection! Pastries were alright...most looked better than they tasted. I'd say they were good but not great.“

“Had a lunch outting with my team & the pizza lunch special was a hit! 2 slices of pizza with a drink, under $14. I traded my special for a salad & glass of pinot, GREAT place for a beer, glass of wine, or just a good time! I had the chopped Italian salad, delish!“

“Stopped by for dinner to check out the place. We are having an event there in a few weeks. AWESOME EXPERIENCE. Food was wonderful, service was perfect, management went out of their way to be gracious and welcoming. Can't wait to return in a few weeks.“

“Great food first time being there!“

“Amazing Avocado roast poached egg Amazing staff manager follow up to make sure meal was perfect amazing ambiance great location natural light“

“Great atmosphere, Hector was great!“

“get the Hash! and some pie“

“En Petit Trois, la cocina habla por sí sola. Tanto la hamburguesa como el pescado destacan por una técnica precisa y una ejecución impecable, donde cada elemento está en perfecto equilibrio; dos platillos memorables, difíciles de jerarquizar. Aunque no fue posible degustar la coctelería debido a la política de requerir pasaporte físico para el servicio de alcohol, la propuesta gastronómica se sostiene con absoluta solidez. Una experiencia sobria, bien lograda y digna de repetirse.“

“Had the best tortilla soup ever! And Chef Steven Lutz circulating through the restaurant to say hi and assure everyone having great food and service was a treat. Don’t miss the baked goods like banana cream pie. Amazing! Very pleased and will be back again!“