I normally love this place. Today, I ordered a salad and waited on the patio for it to come out. When I received it, I didn't get any cutlery or napkins. I was told they were inside. :/. So I had to leave my seat and go inside and found the cutlery / napkins in the far corner of the restaurant. Not at the counter where I paid. Not on the patio. I mean... come on. Is that why they have you tip before you get the food? read more

We got there around 6 intending to walk on the beach on Saturday evening, May 30th. We did not have reservations, but they said that they could sit us if we were done by 7 pm. We shared a salad and the fish & chips. Both were very good. Service was friendly and efficient. The chips were crushed potato wedges. Both the fish and the chips had something like curry powder on it, and fennel and turmeric. Different, but very nice. This seems like a very nice place, and less than 2 blocks from the beach. read more

Los Angeles RoadTrip Episode 6 "Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fireproof.. Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah.. On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be.. Under the boardwalk Out of the sun".. We settled on the comfortable patio over looking the beach at "Playa Provisions" The Lass drank a cold glass of "Montoya Chardonnay".. The Lad drank a cold glass of "Duvel Belgian Strong" Beer both hitting the spot nicely.. We shared.. A "Lobster Roll" packed w. juicy delish lobster, pickled mustard seed, topped with crushed potato chips.. A "Connecticut Style Seafood Roll" packed w. scrumptious Dungenous Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Tarragon, Chives on a warm lobster buttered Brioche. We finished w. 2 cups of Flat White Coffee and a tasty good "Stuffed Cookie"..:) This Lunch was Epic mon!..:) "From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel Mmm, you can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell.. Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah.. On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be"..:) Best, Avram Surferdude read more

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Had another wonderful experience at Playa Provisions. The food is always consistently excellent, and it remains one of my favorite spots on the Westside for the vibe, the team, and the overall experience. Last night, the Branzino was fabulous, and we also loved the artichoke, trout dip, and calamari. The Old Fashioneds are hands-down some of the best on the Westside. It was also a pleasure meeting Nick Roberts. The camaraderie and mutual respect between him and the staff was obvious and really added to the welcoming atmosphere. I go to Playa Provisions often and frequently bring guests -- it never disappoints. read more

Soooo good. The breakfast sandwich was amazing! Collard greens perfectly seasoned and the eggs with a nice bright yolk . The bread so fresh... and although by the nature of it... it's a messy sandwich... it really was not.... It was lovingly put together and it was sooo good. The BLT on amazing rye bread read more

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Yes. Yes. Yes. Fantastic concept. Well executed. 4 different restaurant/food sections in one space. On the left: Dockside restaurant: Intimate restaurant for dinner and brunch on weekend. But while it is "intimate" and higher end pricing, it's very accessible ($20-40) and feels very laid back. Beach chic eating! On the right, there's a a visually more laid back lunch side, next to an ice cream/coffee section. A nice bar area connecting the two sides. I had brunch at Dockside. Fantastic! I had the crab and shrimp eggs Benedict. Creamy delicious sauce with generous but not overpowering crab and shrimp. My friend had the salmon salad and shared. It too was wonderful! Crisply lettuce leaves with a gentle, slightly sweet vinaigrette and salmon fillet grilled perfectly. Other than the waiter forgetting my coffee, service was good. I wasn't an issue, I was having a great time! Then we walked the beach - wonderful area without a lot of commercialization. More natural beach, no pier. Then returned for the ice cream and coffee. I was being greedy! Had a matcha affogato AND a large cinnamon roll. It was worth it!!! Top it all off, despite having lots of customers throughout the day, they managed to have clean, more upscale bathrooms. I have to love this place! I'm so glad my friend showed me this place. It's the perfect beachside chill restaurant. Easily accessible to the beach, with great food, sizable bar, and basically everything you could want while chilling on the weekend! Didn't take pics. Too busy enjoying myself. read more

Came here for a work event last August and we were seated outside -- really cute setting and great coastal vibe. Food-wise, overrated. The branzino was a miss for me -- too salty and I didn't love the sour chili flavor in the sauce. The calamari had good flavor but wasn't crispy (more soggy than fried). Charcuterie board was the highlight -- prosciutto, a couple cheeses, cornichons + olives, honeycomb, apricots, candied nuts, and a little jam situation. Sourdough was weirdly hard and not enjoyable. Mocktails were mixed: Golden Slumbers = loved, Please Please Me = did not please me. Dessert was solid -- the chocolate mousse was actually pretty good. Cute spot for a group hang, but the kitchen needs to go easy with the salt. read more

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Came here with a friend to eat everything was great. Our waiter and staff was just amazing. I had a charcuterie board, the lobster risotto, and the Branzino and everything was great. Making a reservations as recommended. It's not big but it definitely gets full. They're outside area is inside outside. It's very nice fireplace. Very great ambience. You can kind of see the beach from where we sat and I'm sure at night. It was beautiful. read more

Playa Provisions - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a great spot to meet a friend for lunch. I had the chicken and Brie sandwich and it was delicious! It was so flavorful and the bread was so fresh! Great ambiance. Super popular and parking can be challenging, but valet is available. Service was nice but a bit slow towards the end of our time there. Would definitely go back! read more

Playa Provisions - Roasted Chicken & Brie - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was craving Brunch, more specifically pancakes/waffles/french toast, seafood and a full bar. I searched Yelp and found Playa Provisions, and not been here under this restaurant name. I'm glad there were 3 of us so we could order and share. Everything was scrumptious. The Bloody Mary was amazing. It was a little short, but it was delicious and potent. The ceviche and French toast came out first. Both fresh and delicious! We shared the brunch plates 1) crab & shrimp benedict 2) breakfast sandwich 3) chilaquiles. Yum Yum and Yummy!!! read more

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ZACHARIAH, is the person you ask for when you come here. I've been coming here for a few years and this place never fails. The restaurant is so warm where I've felt to bring everyone I know, even more, just bring myself! The drinks are one thing and the food is another, which for me, makes a restaurant! Moreover, of course, the people. From GM Zachariah, to Liam Tully, Omar, Taylor, these are just the very few people that make this place one of my top places to come to monthly if not weekly! Absolutely would recommend! What makes it so perfect is that it's right next to the beach, where there's an outside patio where they have a little fire pit, they have inside, and also a speakeasy (grain bar: whiskey bar, but all drinks!). The vibes are so immaculate, I could go on and on forever. Put this on your list whenever you come to LA! read more

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This restaurant, coffee lounge, bakery, ice cream parlor, and whisky bar created by Top Chef season 14 winner, Brooke Williamson, offered so many food options, moods, and spaces to hang out. We got the French fries, steak sandwich, seafood roll, and clam chowder. Everything was delicious. The clam chowder had good flavor. I wish it was a little bit hotter, temperature wise. The fries were so good. The two sauces that came with the fries were full of umami. The seafood roll was pretty substantial. Their in-house hot sauce was weak. It could use more flavor and heat. I sampled several ice cream and there were all yummy. Service was good. I got a buttermilk biscuit to take home. I heated it up in the air fryer and had it for breakfast 2 days later. It was buttery and still good. If I lived closer, I would definitely stop by for coffee and pastries more often. I was pleasantly surprised with a birthday dessert; panna cotta (Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded) with strawberry. It was delicious. There is street parking and valet parking is $5. Overall, definitely worth checking it out! read more

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Really electric restaurant in Playa Del Rey that sells ice cream and also offers a sit down dining experience after 5pm for dinner. During the day, you just order at the counter, grab any seat/table and they'll bring the food out - the menu is really limited though. For dinner, it's probably best to make reservations and they offer a lot of diverse things from really fresh oysters, to lobster rolls, whole lobster, salads, charcuterie, etc. They also offer a kids menu which is a nice touch and crispy fish/fish & chips is even an option. read more

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I've been so curious to try this place after finding out that the chef & owner of this place was from the show "top chef". Husband I came here for lunch & we each had the lobster roll & shared the seafood platter which came with oysters & Peruvian scallops. The oysters & scallops were fresh & the lobster roll had good flavor but I honestly wasn't blown away. Ambiance had a chill vibe & they have bar seating as well. They also sold ice cream next door which is connected to the restaurant. Thought it was different & interesting. Service was cordial & great. I don't mind giving this place another try unless I'm in the area. read more

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Huge shoutout to my daughter, whose curiosity is the only reason we even noticed this hidden gem! This place is an absolute find. It has a great community vibe (shout out to Isabella, Fizzy and Ansel who we all met within an hour of being tand is super popular with local parents and dog owners. The location is unbeatable--right next to the Del Rey Lagoon, making it the perfect pit stop for a quiet beach day. While we didn't try the actual food, the sweet treats were incredible. We had ice cream and the key lime pie cookies, which were delicious. The real highlight, though? A popsicle in a glass of Prosecco! You can't get much more fun than that. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Playa Provisions - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Some of the best seafood you'll ever have. This restaurant is a treat from start to finish. Everything from the beverages to starters to entrees to dessert are AMAZING! The menu evolves and adapts with what's in season so be sure to come back time to time for new items. I also highly recommend this place if you want a better meal before heading to LAX. Playa provisions is not too far away from the airport so if you want to dine on something delicious, or send off a guest with a good meal before dropping them off at the airport, stop at this place. read more

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Fab place, great crowd, mobbed on weekends. Great bakery section! Parking lot very convenuent except on sunny weekends beach crowd. read more

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This was our first time visiting this restaurant, which was very busy on a Thursday evening when we arrived at about 6:30PM. We were told by the hostess that we could either wait an hour for a seat in the main dining area, or we could go back to the whiskey bar, which also served the same menu. We opted for what we thought was the quieter option in the whiskey bar. We placed our drink orders and ordered a couple of appetizers. The ceviche was very good; the fried calamari (which also had baby shrimp in it for some reason) less so, as it was more soggy than crispy. The service was also lacking, as both of the bartenders seemed preoccupied with the people seated directly at the bar, but didn't pay attention to the surrounding tables. We had to hail a bartender several times to get service. Overall, an underwhelming experience for the price. More than 100 bucks for a couple rounds of drinks and two appetizers. I'm not sure we'll be back. read more

Playa Provisions - Seafood Ceviche with Taro Chips - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ambiance: it's a trendy seafood restaurant located next to the beach, there are four main dining areas with mixed styles, outdoor patio next to parking lot, the entrance area with a bar, desserts station and a private room, then the main dining room with full bar service, and another patio area closer to the ocean, their private lot offers $5 valet parking Service: friendly but so slow and forgetful, I had to remind servers to get our table enough utensils, and the water refill never came despite of request Food: their menu has an emphasis over seafood GARLIC & PEPPER FRIED CALAMARI - ** squid, clams, rock shrimp, lemon chips, served with cocktail and spicy tartar sauce, stingy portion of squid, soggy and not crispy, poor quality SOURDOUGH - **** crispy and tasty with salted garlic butter, recommend BRANZINO - **** forbidden rice, shimeji mushroom, yuzu dashi fried shallots, herb salad, chili oil, fresh and crispy fish, recommend CIOPPINO - *** calamari, shrimp, clams, white fish, mussels, gigante beans braised fennel, tomato broth, grilled garlic bread, overly salty broth, and seafood tasted fishy and not so fresh, clams were so gritty Price: moderate portions and reasonable prices, expect about $50 per person, but overall disappointing seafood quality and lack of service read more

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Loved the location and vibes. Food was good but I was hoping to be blown away. Overall a great place to brunch. read more

Playa Provisions - Seafood roll + latte - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fantastic vibes atmosphere and most importantly the service was good too, but the food tasted spectacular. I had the salmon salad highly recommend .Cooked fresh and hot just as you'd imagined.easy to like their menu and go back several times. read more

Playa Provisions - Salmon salad - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Victor Hernandez was excellent in customer service and menu knowledge. Enjoyed the food and I must admit decided to try her restaurant after meeting Brooke at an LA food show. Love her food posts her food always looks delicious. If you haven't tried this restaurant you really should. I fell in love with Brooke from TOC 1 and her amazing cooking talents. Come enjoy some great flavors. Nancy Z read more

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Had lunch there yesterday and it was great. Usually go for dinner but this is a really great place for lunch.

Well, this has clearly been my favorite dining experience so far this year. And probably will stay that way for a while. We have always enjoyed Top Chef, and Brooke Williamson was one of the great contestants, finishing as a finalist her first time around and then winning it the second time. I remember Brooke as a quintessentially California chef, who brought a lot of seafood and fresh ingredients to her cooking. Well, Playa Provisions is a quintessentially California restaurant, and I think it may be the standard for "modern" California cuisine. First, I want to talk about the service. I usually have very little to say about service; if I don't notice them, it's probably ok. But Playa Provisions absolutely excelled here. We got checked on a bunch. We were slow to order, and ordered in several rounds. It didn't matter who took the order, it always got brought back to our server. At one point they forgot one of our items. Came back with a free bowl of fries as an apology, and the forgotten item was still served extremely quickly. Finally, at the end, we were running a bit late for our concert (which they knew about), and they helped rushed us out. Just a fantastic experience all over. Ok, the food. I will admit, I didn't look at the menu closely enough when booking the restaurant. I booked this place because of Brooke's name, and because it was relatively close to SoFi, where our concert was. But after actually studying the menu, I was blown away. Every item seemed to have some delightfully quirky ingredient that didn't belong. The ceviche has mango and yuzu? Well, I could taste both the mango and the yuzu. The steamed mussels is in a cashew and serrano sauce? Yep, it's extremely rich and the perfect amount of spicy. The sunchoke tostones has something called an ahi amarillo crema? I didn't even know what that was, but it turned out to be the star of the dish (I later learned it's a Peruvian condiment made with Feta cheese). For the appetizer course, we had the scallops, ceviche, and the fried crab claw. All of them were beyond excellent. The scallops were a perfect bite, with layer after layer of flavor. The ceviche was extremely fresh and Californian. I usually don't like tiger shrimp, but it was impossible not to like it here, with how big and plump they were. And the crab claw was like the very best possible fried junk food you can imagine. In the main course, the crab mac & cheese was almost overflowing with crab. It was delicious. And the sunchokes were such a unique dish. I ended up not liking the sauce as much (I'm really not a fan of feta), but I can still appreciate good food executed well. And the sunchokes were extremely well prepared. Finally, the mussels and clams. I should first note that the bowl was gigantic. We really stretched our bellies to finish it. Second, the shellfish were cooked to the exact right level of tenderness. Finally, the broth. I was tempted to just drink the broth directly. It was so extremely flavorful. It had the brininess from the shellfish, richness from the cashews, spiciness from the peppers, some acidity, and even a little bit of sweetness from the garlic. It was the absolute encapsulation of flavor. Unfortunately, at this point, we had to rush out (and also, we were beyond full). I would've liked to have tried several other menu items, such as a patty melt with gruyere cheese, the purple kale caesar salad (with fennel? yay), the cioppino, and any of the desserts. I will be looking for excuses to visit LA again just to hit up this restaurant again. read more

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Usually a long line at the coffee bar but luckily tonight I walked straight up. My first time getting the clam chowder and it was incredible. Great latte as well. The restaurant side is separate from the coffee bar side read more

Playa Provisions - Clam chowder - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First impression- the place was packed and we luckily got squeezed in immediately. Nice setting, but I wish we could have sat outside! Parking- It's perfect in terms of distance from the harbor so don't worry about finding parking. Food- Appetizers- Ceviche- actually bomb! Served with terra chips they also had tajin in there which isn't the usual but it was great. Definitely recommend! Entree- melted tuna- My friend got this one and she is a sucker for a melted tuna sandwich. She said it was a 10/10 very enjoyable so she would recommend it Tacos- I heavily modified this so don't expect yours to look this way! They were very accommodating with all of my requests and we definitely talked them through with our server who was great! Drinks - matcha latte - it was alright nothing crazy but not bad! - caramel coffee- tbh not great! I wouldn't recommend it as it tasted extremely sweetened even after requesting it to be less sweet; personally wouldn't get this again but would recommend a basic coffee Dress code- not as lax as the usual beach places; I would say most people were slightly dressed up so no sweatpants people! Overall- Service was great and timely and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend this as a brunch place. read more

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Our food was delicious. I had the ciopinno. The white fish was tender and delicious. Great flavor. My daughter had the steamed mussels and clams she also loved it. We also tried the fried calamari. That was also great. We are doing dry January so we had the zero proof beer and zero proof wine. Not the red one but the other. Our server was great but also big kudos to the gentleman taking our plates and cleaning up in between giving us fresh bowls to discard our shells. Great service. Toast was nice and toasted too. read more

Playa Provisions - Ciopinno - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've apparently been living under a rock!!! This place is clearly a hidden gem in my own city!!! Omar at the bar and Kenneth the server, perfect duo! Great menu suggestions between the both of them! Something like a light manhattan from Omar, simply delicious... Ordered tuna tartare with the puffed rice which was delicious, the rice was a perfect touch! Oysters, nice and fresh, small but meaty! The fried crab claw pop was an interesting take on a crab cake which was very tasty! The Pork chop and yuca frites were a great choice, I'd return just for those!! For dessert went with profiterole which was yum, I just can't pronounce it!! Love ube!! All in all, will definitely returning! Mad I haven't been here sooner!! read more

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I really miss the cloth napkins. I feel it gave Playa Provisions a distinct touch. I hope the new management decides to bring it back. I also dislike how all the utensils are now out for people to grab. Again, it's giving a fast food joint type a feel. read more

We met some friends for dinner during their layover at LAX. The food was good, not great. Between the four of us, we had salmon salads and the grilled half chicken. The salmon salad was tasty, but the piece of salmon was tiny. For $28, there should be more fish. The grilled chicken was dry. The fries were good. The wooden bench seats were uncomfortable. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Valet parking and street parking are available. read more

Go to the hidden bar in the back. It's loud and crowded yet still a Very cozy atmosphere even on a cold night. Walking distance to the beach. Food was not impressive but the guy making the drinks was oozing with confidence. Had my first whisky sour which I think set the standard. Thinking about it now, I do want to give them a five star review but their timing was a bit off. Maybe just an off night. I'll have to give them another chance soon. read more

We went for brunch on a Sunday at 12pm and didn't have to wait at all. The chicken Brie sandwich was a delicious mix of pesto and sun dried tomato. I really couldn't taste the Brie but the sandwich was delicious . The biscuit bites are a good starter and came with four. I thought caramel was an odd topping but it actually tasted really good read more

This was my first visit to this very crowded and vibrant restaurant where Culver Blvd meets Pacific Ave in Playa Del Rey. Valet parking only ($5, plus tip). I had a 2:30pm reservation but was in the area early so I ended up dining at the bar. I started with a Hendricks gin & tonic ($14) and two Peruvian Scallops ($7ea). The scallops were a visual and taste treat ... curry Amarillo sauce, daikon relish, yuzu tobiko, sea grass and some chili oil. I should have ordered more. I had the lobster roll ($26), cold chunks of lobster meat, mixed with pickled mustard seed, celery and crushed potato chips in a soft, toasted roll. It was very good, but I wished the lobster meat was warmer. I should have ordered a side of fries ... the person next to me had a large bowl of fries ... I was jealous! I ended my meal with a cup of coffee (gratis) and walked out sated. This restaurant was added to my list of "must stops" when I'm in LA. To remind me, I bought a T-shirt with their logo on the rear ($35). read more

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Dinner with my LA-based daughter and her boyfriend led us to Playa Provisions in Playa Del Rey -- off the beaten path, but absolutely worth the visit. I chose the Swordfish à la Plancha and it was very good -- nicely charred, well-seasoned, with enough heft to satisfy. My daughter had the Fish & Chips (I got to share a few bites) and it was exceptional -- light, crispy batter, fresh fish, spot-on sides. Her boyfriend chose the Steamed Mussels & Clams and he really liked them (he mentioned the broth was flavorful without being too heavy). On the drinks front: I had a tequila-based cocktail that featured a spicy/bloody-Mary-mix-style ingredient (I forget what it was called, but I loved it). It was so good, I had another. The vibe is relaxed but polished -- not flashy, but clearly a place that knows its food and drinks. Service was friendly and efficient. Overall: a great dinner and great drinks. *****5 stars***** read more

Playa Provisions is one of my favorite spots in Playa Del Ray. Nice and simple design and good vibe. Unfortunately, ever time I go I never get seating to take in the beautiful ocean views and have to settle for the bar. Still always a good time. Started with the Smoke Trout Dip which was good (a little too fishy for me), Calamari which was crispy and good, Lobster Roll which was very good, Garlic Fries which were nicely seasoned and Fish & Chips which was also good. Bartenders were great! read more

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Signage outside is great and drew us in, however, server at counter was less than enthusiastic to help us. My 91 year old mother asked if she was unhappy. Relatively few ice cream flavors that were more like soft serve ice cream than hard ice cream. What was unfortunate to discover with a place with so much potential, it had dying staghorn plants on the courtyard wall, and strange areas that werent finished.. The area with the fake grass had burn marks and all felt uncomfortable to sit and enjoy. Sorry PP, we wont be back. read more

One of my favorite spots in Playa, and has been for years! Love the ambiance, the proximity to the beach, and the staff. It's really fun that it is four different parts to the one restaurant - Dockside (dinner), Grain (the whiskey bar), the ice cream parlor, and then their breakfast and lunch counter. Their little lunch patio with the fire place is adorable. Love the outdoor seating in Dockside, especially when it's chilly and they have the fire pit and fireplaces going. They even have blankets! Great seafood choices, just got some of their oysters and they were great. Nice place to grab some apps and some drinks. Happy hour from 5p-6p is fun - during the winter go watch sunset then pop in for happy hour, during the summer do happy hour then hit up sunset! Staff is super nice and very friendly. They loved meeting our little one. I believe they valet for an affordable price (like $3 or $5), but I usually have stopped by after walking the beach and have parked near the beach. Highly recommend! read more

Went with a group of friends and had such a lovely evening here. We were seated right by the fireplace, which made everything feel extra cozy. The food was great across the board, and the service really stood out. Our waiter noticed we were exchanging presents and surprised us with two desserts, which was such a thoughtful touch. One of those places that just gets the vibe right. Will definitely come back. read more

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13min from LAX + Happy Hour Monday-Friday 5pm-6pm. Most of the 5pm-6pm RSVP is taken pretty quick. RSVP seating view is not guaranteed. Excellent service! $10 valet, or find free parking around. 13min eta to LAX. Great place to chill before or wait for a friend coming out of LAX flight. We came around 620pm. Free parking at the park nearby. Items can be made without dairy: $26 Lobster Roll with mayo instead. $21 Beet cured salmon toast without dairy. $23 Fish and chips don't think it has dairy in its batter. But the $15 calmari batter has dairy in the batter. We also got the half dozen oysters (canal and sweeties), $4.50 each oyster. $15 Under the Tuscan Spritz. Strong. $11 Draft Hazy IPA Looking forward to the happy hour next time. I had bookmarked this place years ago to try their old fashioned. I'll have to come back for that too since I was vibing for a lighter day drink. read more

Solid spot. It's a local staple, great chill ambiance by the water. Plenty of parking past the restaurant. Fried were great, my main was the chicken Brie sandwich which was really good. Pass on the churro bites, didn't do it for me. read more

Playa Provisions - Chicken Roasted Chicken & Brie - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California