Restaurants near Mar Vista Recreation Center

A little loud but the food and service were exceptional as always. Had the steak fajitas and they were cooked to perfection. Medium rare, tender cuts, great refried beans and fresh and flavorful guac!

Elephante offers an ocean view and ocean breezes . New staff Brown and Beige attire with aprons is a smart look. Great menu choices. The grilled shrimp and cavatelli were excellent . Great cocktail menu. Professional service in a casual arty environment.

We celebrated my boyfriend’s 40th birthday at Steak 48 and from the moment we arrived until the restaurant closed, they truly rolled out the red carpet for us. The entire experience felt thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely special. Our waiter, Mark, was incredible. He was friendly, accommodating, attentive, and so genuine throughout the entire night. We never once had to ask for anything because the staff anticipated every need and waited on us so seamlessly. We ordered a plethora of appetizers, entrées, and sides, and every single dish was amazing. The taste, temperature, presentation, and flavor pairings were all executed perfectly. You can tell they take pride not only in the food, but in the full dining experience. To top it all off, they surprised us with personalized birthday desserts and freshly baked cookies at the end of the night, which was such a thoughtful touch. I’ve dined here before, but they made this celebration unforgettable. The fact that the staff even called us the next day to follow up on our experience speaks volumes about their level of care and hospitality. That is true top tier service. We cannot wait to come back again.

I was a big fan of the DTLA restaurants Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria, and sorry we lost both of them. Now we have Broken Spanish Comedor, which is wonderful. Last night (5/5), they reprised the BS Taqueria menu, including the extraordinary rice & beans (reimagined). The refried lentils (an appetizer) are rich with cheese, and served with freshly made blue corn tortillas of the highest quality. We had the Caesar salad, which is both generous and delicious. I had the enchiladas for the first time, which were filled with chicken and covered in a green sauce and crema. For dessert, the tres leches cake (with a bonus caramel nodule inside) can't be beat. Now, if they can only bring back the churros with chocolate from BS Taqueria . . .

Gjelina is a gem- period. From the wonderful humans that greet you (Philip) at the door, to the lovely humans that curate the dining experience (Barbara, Ektor, Lance, Andrew, Madeline and the list goes on)- there is no other place in Los Angeles (imo) that captures what a perfect restaurant should feel like. The food is always impeccable- honoring the simplicity of locally sourced bounty but always with a twist (snap peas, broccolini and Japanese sweet potatoes- I’m talking to you.) The pizza is comparable to some legends with perfect leoparding and just the right amount of chew to the crust- and the pork belly was to be repeated. Oh, and the black was light, and swimming in a glorious broth. I could go on and on (oops- already have). So… Yes, this is a love song to Gjelina- and all the people that make it so special. Bravi, bravissimi- you make it feel like home.