Best Late Night Restaurants in Marina Del Rey (90292)
6 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.7
Venice Whaler is a longtime pier-front institution with an upstairs deck overlooking the ocean, a downstairs bar, and a menu of beachy plates that runs late into the night. It’s one of the area’s busiest spots for fish tacos, burgers, and cocktails after dark, especially on weekends when the upstairs turns into a true boardwalk party.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whaler Fish Tacos, Whaler Double Burger, New England Clam Chowder
What makes it special: Pier-front bar and restaurant with ocean views and late-night seafood.
8.5
Killer Shrimp sits on the marina with a big dining room, bar, and patio built around its namesake spicy shrimp broth, plus a broad seafood and steak menu. While it closes around 10pm, it functions as a late-night harbor hang with strong cocktails, water views, and hearty plates that work well after evening events nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Killer Shrimp Original, Killer Shrimp & Lobster, Lobster Mac
What makes it special: Signature spicy shrimp broth recipe served for decades on the marina.
#3
Hinano Café
8.4
Hinano Café is a classic Venice dive bar just off the pier, famous for its flat-top cheeseburgers, cold beer in frosty mugs, and pool tables that run late into the night. Since the early 1960s it has stayed cash-friendly, loud, and decidedly unfussy, making it a go-to for late-night burgers after the boardwalk crowds thin.
Must-Try Dishes:
World Famous Hinano Cheeseburger, Breakfast Burrito with Bacon, Chili Cheese Dog
What makes it special: Old-school beachfront dive bar slinging legendary cheeseburgers until the wee hours.
8.3
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Live Music Showtime
Sports Bar Central
The Warehouse is a marina-front steak and seafood house with Polynesian-inspired décor, tiki drinks, and live entertainment that runs into the evening on select nights. It’s a go-to for birthday dinners and group celebrations where guests want strong mai tais, big plates, and a waterfront setting that still feels retro.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime Rib, Shrimp Scampi, Clam Chowder
What makes it special: Retro marina steak-and-seafood institution with tiki décor and big portions.
8.2
Beachside Restaurant & Bar at Jamaica Bay Inn overlooks Mother’s Beach, pairing California coastal plates with a bar that stays busy into the evening. It’s more relaxed than the pier bars, with a mix of hotel guests and locals lingering over margaritas, burgers, and fish plates on the patio or at the bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Cake Benny, Beachside Burger, Fried Chicken & French Toast
What makes it special: Beachfront American dining with all-day service and a large patio.
Worthy Picks
#6
Gin Rummy
7.8
Gin Rummy is a tropical-leaning cocktail bar at the base of the Marina Peninsula, serving island-inspired drinks and shareable bar food until late night. Locals use it as a stylish, dimly lit stop for date-adjacent hangs and nightcap rounds after the beach or dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Chicken Wings, Charred Cauliflower Bites
What makes it special: Island-style cocktails and snacks in a moody, beach-adjacent barroom.