Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Marina del Rey
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
UOVO
Counter-service pasta bar serving Bologna-style lasagna with imported fresh pasta.
Notable Picks
#1
UOVO
8.7
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
UOVO’s Marina del Rey outpost is a pasta-focused counter spot where Bologna-style egg pasta and lasagna are made from imported Italian dough and finished to order. Lines form for tightly edited classics, efficient service, and a price point that makes fresh, restaurant-quality lasagna feel like a regular weeknight option rather than a splurge.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna alla Bolognese, Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Tagliatelle al ragù
What Makes it Special: Counter-service pasta bar serving Bologna-style lasagna with imported fresh pasta.
8.4
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Brunch Bliss Spots
J Nichols Kitchen is a long-running Marina del Rey standby where St. Louis-style pork ribs from Niman Ranch are smoked in-house alongside a broad comfort-driven menu. Locals lean on it for all-day dining, but the ribs stand out for proper smoke, bark, and meaty pull that feel more barbecue-joint than diner side dish.
Must-Try Dishes:
St. Louis Special Pork Ribs, Smoked Salmon Plate, French Mexican Omelet
What Makes it Special: All-day neighborhood spot with house-smoked St. Louis pork ribs.
8.4
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Akbar Cuisine of India is a longstanding Washington Boulevard restaurant serving richly spiced North Indian curries, tandoori specialties, and fresh-baked naan. Locals treat it as a reliable choice for sit-down dinners that work as well for a low-key date night as they do for larger gatherings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coco Lamb, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani
What Makes it Special: Old-school Marina Indian dining with deep flavors and warm service.
8.3
Mendocino Farms at Marina Marketplace is the go-to fast-casual spot for chef-y sandwiches, seasonal salads, and polished counter service. Locals lean on it for reliable lunch runs, takeout picnics, and weeknight dinners with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-conscious options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Not So Fried Mary's Chicken Sandwich, Peruvian Steak Sandwich, Prosciutto & Mary's Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual sandwich shop where chef-driven fillings meet health-conscious riffs.
Worthy Picks
7.9
The Marina del Rey outpost of Panini Kabob Grill serves a broad, health-leaning Mediterranean menu with grilled kabobs, salads, and panini in a polished fast-casual setting above the Villa Marina Marketplace. It’s popular with office workers and shoppers who want reliable portions, fresh ingredients, and patio seating without a long wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Kabob Plate, Salmon Kabob Plate, Hummus with Grilled Pita
What Makes it Special: High-volume Mediterranean fast-casual with grilled kabobs and big portions.
7.6
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Brizo Bar & Restaurant sits along Via Marina inside a modern waterfront hotel, focusing on Southern California coastal cuisine with a noticeable seafood presence. It’s a versatile choice for cocktails, seafood-centric lunches, and casual dinners with boats bobbing just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Calamari with aioli, Seafood cobb salad, Fish tacos
What Makes it Special: Contemporary hotel restaurant with marina-front views and coastal seafood plates.
7.6
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Sports Bar Central
Set inside the Hilton Garden Inn, Marina Bar & Grill serves classic wings, burgers, and cocktails overlooking the marina and pool deck. It’s less a destination wing joint and more a comfortable hotel bar where properly fried wings and drinks meet waterfront views.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Buffalo wings, Lemon pepper wings, Wings and fries combo
What Makes it Special: Hotel bar and grill where classic wings come with marina and poolside views.