Best Solo Dining Restaurants in Del Rey
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood standby for Japanese cuisine on Centinela, drawing consistent praise for its nigiri and albacore preparation
Worthy Picks
A Centinela Avenue neighborhood standby built on precise nigiri and albacore work, with a deep bench of bento boxes and tempura that keeps regulars rotating through the menu. The room runs loud and energetic—this is a place where the food does the heavy lifting, not the ambiance. Works well for weeknight Japanese cravings when you want reliable fish prep without a reservation or a production.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nigiri, Albacore, Tempura
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood standby for Japanese cuisine on Centinela, drawing consistent praise for its nigiri and albacore preparation
7.7
A craft-focused coffee bar pulling precise espresso from house-roasted beans in a ground-floor apartment complex space that trades the brand's typical bustle for a quieter, laptop-friendly pace. The Del Rey location works as a low-key workspace with outdoor seating and a pet-tolerant setup, drawing remote workers who want a serious pour without the scene. Expect a tight menu of well-executed coffee drinks and pastries rather than a full food program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Latte, Pastries, Espresso
What Makes it Special: Craft-focused coffee bar where baristas pull precise espresso from house-roasted beans in a workspace-friendly Culver City setting