Marina + Playa, Los Angeles · restaurant
Prime porterhouses meet ember-charred cabbage that steal the show. The dining room is a cozy mix of concrete, beige booths, an open kitchen, and dad‑rock tunes. Start at happy hour with smoky wings and a $12 burger at the wraparound bar, then level up with ribeye, lamb ribs, or killer grilled veggies that might outshine the meat. It’s social, a bit loud, just pricey enough to fondle a steak, and reliably excellent, a polished neighborhood flex with real firepower.
48 oz. of dry-aged beef cooked over open flame. Made for sharing.
Hanger steak, charcoal-grilled, with chimichurri.
Gem lettuce, radish, herbs, lemon vinaigrette.
Smoked lamb ribs with a charcoal glaze. Tender, pulls off the bone.
A charred wedge with lemon-sumac yogurt. Regulars say it's the best thing on the menu.
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.