Best Group Dining Restaurants in Marina del Rey
21 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Killer Shrimp
Signature spicy shrimp broth recipe served for decades on the marina.
Notable Picks
8.8
Killer Shrimp is a long-running waterfront spot famous for its spicy, slow-simmered shrimp broth served with crusty bread and strong cocktails. Locals treat it as a go-to for indulgent seafood plates, marina views, and a lively bar scene that runs from happy hour through late dinners.
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.
#2
Irori Sushi
8.5
Irori Sushi is a long-running tatami-style restaurant tucked into a shopping center, known for floor-level seating, bento lunches, and a surprisingly affordable omakase. Regulars come for the mix of traditional ambiance and strong value on sashimi, nigiri, and hot dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
12-Piece Omakase, Bento Box Lunch, Yellowtail Collar
What Makes it Special: Tatami-style seating and an omakase-and-bento format that balances tradition and value.
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.
8.4
Located inside Jamaica Bay Inn on Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar serves coastal American fare from brunch through dinner with an emphasis on seafood and classic comfort dishes. The broad menu and beachfront patio make it a versatile choice for everything from pancakes with kids to sunset cocktails.
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.
8.4
Wharo Korean Charcoal BBQ is a long-running Lincoln Boulevard standby where meats and seafood hit real charcoal grills at the table, drawing steady crowds from the Westside and beyond. Known for its mix of classic cuts, approachable marinades, and a relaxed, slightly old-school dining room, it delivers the kind of reliable Korean barbecue experience people plan group dinners around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi, Spicy Scallops, Miso Skirt Steak
What Makes it Special: Charcoal-grilled Korean barbecue with longtime regulars and approachable, traditional flavors.
8.4
Kalaveras in Marina del Rey is a high-energy cantina that treats tacos as centerpiece plates, from classic asada and pollo to birria served alongside cocktails and margarita slushies. The space leans into colorful, Day-of-the-Dead–inspired design with loud music, brunch buffets, and a scene that makes this one of the liveliest spots in the Marina for taco nights and big-group outings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Tacos, Pollo Tacos, Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: Loud, party-forward cantina with a deep taco menu and brunch.
The Harbor View Dining Room at Del Rey Yacht Club is a members-focused, harbor-facing dining room where the club’s culinary team offers Champagne Sunday brunch, themed prime rib and lobster nights, and a dedicated Chef’s Table menu. It’s a refined, reservation-only setting that turns chef-curated menus and marina panoramas into a more intimate, club-style chef’s table experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict from Champagne Sunday Brunch, Prime Rib from steak and prime rib nights, Chef’s Table seasonal tasting menu courses
What Makes it Special: Members-only harbor dining room with a dedicated Chef’s Table menu and Champagne brunch.
#8
C&O Cucina
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
C&O Cucina is a loud, carb-loving Italian-American standby where big platters of lasagna, endless garlic rolls, and red-sauce classics have fed neighborhood families since 2003. With thousands of multi-platform reviews and a menu built for sharing, it’s the most established choice in 90292 when you want heavy-hitting comfort lasagna in a lively setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Bolognese, Roasted eggplant lasagna, Killer Garlic Rolls
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood institution known for garlic rolls and hefty lasagna platters.
8.2
Moto Azabu combines a full sushi bar with izakaya-style plates and a lively second-floor dining room overlooking Washington Boulevard. It’s where groups mix sashimi, rolls, and grilled bites with cocktails, turning dinner into a longer night out near the water.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Roll, Baked Crab Roll, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
What Makes it Special: A second-floor sushi and izakaya bar with cocktails and marina-adjacent views.
#10
Tajrish Kabob
8.2
Tajrish Kabob is a full-service Persian-Mediterranean restaurant where charcoal-grilled kabobs, stews, and seafood plates anchor a sit-down experience just inland from the marina. Regulars lean on it for well-seasoned koobideh, Cornish hen, and salmon kabobs in a space that now feels more polished after a recent remodel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Koobideh Kabob, Cornish Hen Kabob, Salmon Fish Kabob
What Makes it Special: Remodeled Persian spot with charcoal-grilled kabobs and hearty plates.
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Live Music Showtime
Sports Bar Central
Open since 1969, The Warehouse Restaurant is a kitschy, Polynesian-themed steak-and-seafood house overlooking the marina, known for big portions, strong drinks, and party-friendly energy. It’s a nostalgic choice for prime rib dinners, family gatherings, and waterfront celebrations.
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.
#12
Namoo Korean BBQ
8.1
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
NAMOO Korean BBQ brings a modern, polished take on tabletop grilling to the second floor of the Maxella Avenue complex, pairing premium cuts with a sleek room and free parking. Guests come for course-style combos, attentive staff who manage the grills, and a mix of traditional plates and more contemporary touches that make it feel like a night out as much as a meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Course Combo A, NAMOO Signature Beef Bulgogi, Seafood Pancake
What Makes it Special: Upscale Korean barbecue with table grills, free parking, and polished service.
#13
Brennan's
8.1
Opened in 1972, Brennan’s is a sprawling Irish bar and patio that has evolved into a modern sports hub where wings, pints, and bar snacks fuel long nights of games and gatherings. Its large outdoor space and decades of neighborhood history make it the most established wing-friendly hangout in the Marina.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Spicy wings with blue cheese, Loaded fries with wing sauce
What Makes it Special: Long-running Irish bar with a big patio and wings at the center of game-day eating.
#14
Whiskey Red's
8
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Whiskey Red's sits at the edge of the channel by Fisherman's Village with one of the largest waterfront patios in the marina, serving seafood-oriented New American fare, brunch, and cocktails. Diners come more for the 180-degree harbor views, fire pits, and event-friendly setting than fine-dining precision, but fresh seafood platters and brunch spreads keep it popular for celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal fresh oysters, Seafood linguini, Fish tacos
What Makes it Special: Expansive harborfront patio with waterfalls, fire pits, and seafood-heavy menus.
#15
Baja Cantina
8
Open since the mid-1970s, Baja Cantina is a long-running Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar at the base of Washington that locals hit for margaritas, game days, and hearty plates of tacos and combo platters. The sprawling indoor–outdoor layout, sand-adjacent vibe, and live entertainment give its fish and street-style tacos a festive backdrop that feels very Marina-meets-Venice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Fish Tacos, Carnitas Street Tacos, Taco Tuesday Mix & Match
What Makes it Special: Beach-adjacent Mexican mainstay with decades of taco and margarita history.
Worthy Picks
#16
New India's Oven
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
New India's Oven inside the Marina Marketplace pairs a broad menu of familiar North Indian dishes with a daily lunch buffet and easy parking. Guests lean on it for convenient, sit-down meals with generous portions and a relaxed, family-friendly dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lunch buffet spread, Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Korma
What Makes it Special: Spacious strip-mall Indian spot with buffet and big portions.
7.9
Coco Beach Sports Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports bar with 30+ TVs where smoked chicken wings share the spotlight with burgers, beer pitchers, and cocktails. It’s a go-to for game days and late nights when you want saucy wings, loud crowds, and a full bar under one roof.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked wings (buffalo style), Honey garlic smoked wings, Korean BBQ smoked wings
What Makes it Special: Smoked wings with multiple sauce options in a TV-packed sports bar.
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.
7.8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Fresh Brothers is a regional mini-chain that brings a broad menu of pan, thin, and cauliflower-crust pizzas to Admiralty Way. The Marina del Rey location leans heavy on delivery and takeout, but still offers enough seating for casual family meals and game-night orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Da Works special pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, Cauliflower-crust cheese pizza
What Makes it Special: Regional chain with lots of crust options, including gluten-conscious picks.
#20
Kaya Sushi
7.6
Kaya Sushi is a longtime Washington Boulevard fixture pairing neon-lit, music-forward energy with an expansive menu of rolls, sashimi, and cooked plates. It’s a go-to for locals who want a fun, slightly louder sushi night without heading deeper into the Westside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Popcorn Lobster Roll, Volcano Roll, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: A lively, long-running sushi spot with big rolls and a party-leaning vibe.
7.6
La Marina Trattoria is a newer waterfront Italian restaurant on Fiji Way with a menu that includes classic pastas, seafood, and several stone-baked pizzas. While it isn’t a pure pizzeria, its pies benefit from the full kitchen and a setting that feels more like a sit-down trattoria than a slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto and arugula pizza, Four-cheese pizza
What Makes it Special: Full-service waterfront trattoria where wood-fired pizzas share the stage with pastas and seafood.