The View From Table 18
Five brand new brunches to try in August
If you prefer your brunch bayside, this Marina del Rey stalwart just revamped its menu thanks to new executive chef Job Carder—who just so happened to dine here as a child with his grandfather. Read More
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Cafe del Rey in the news
Plus Cafe del Rey’s new look
Longtime Marina del Rey restaurant Cafe del Rey has undergone a pretty serious touch-up, both on the culinary side and with the interiors as well. The new-look dining room features redone carpet, chairs, and booths, but hasn’t lost the signature look out over the marina itself. Read More
Cafe Del Rey Unveils New Menu, New Look And New Chef
Since opening its doors 27 years ago, Cafe del Rey has served the seaside community of Marina del Rey with picturesque marina views and a sophisticated yet approachable fine-dining and drinking experience reflective of SoCal's best in cuisine and ambiance. Read More
WHERE TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY IN L.A.
Celebrate the national holiday dedicated to drinking tequila with stunning seaside views at Café del Rey in Marina del Rey. Read More
Stress-Free Back to School Dinner Options from Cafe del Rey
Back to school can be a chaotic time for families. Weekdays are full of work, school, pick-ups/drop-offs, while evenings and weekends are full of homework and extracurricular activi... Read More
Host your Corporate Event at Cafe del Rey!
Cafe Del Rey serves elevated New American fare with a romantic bar and eye-popping harbor and marina views located in Marina Del Rey. From crisp salads to wild-caught seafood, prime cuts of steak and tender poultry, Cafe del Rey serves a variety of delectable dishes inspired by the coast and complemented by locally sourced ingredients. Awards and accolades include “Best of the Westside” Dining Winner by The Argonaut (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator (2017, 2018); Best Restaurants in Marina del Rey by Thrillist (2016); and Best Ocean-View Restaurants in Los Angeles by Food Network (2016) to just name a few.
Private and Semi-Private Dining Options
Cafe del Rey offers a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces and formats to accommodate your needs. For private events, our “Restaurant Exclusive” option can accommodate seated events for up to 250 guests and reception-style events for up to 300 guests, our “Main Dining Room” can accommodate seated events for up to 150 guests and reception-style events for up to 200 guests, and “The Regatta Room” can accommodate seated events for up to 50 guests and reception-style events for up to 65 guests. For semi-private events our “Lounge” can accommodate seated events for 10 to 50 guests and reception-style events for up to 75 guests.
Corporate Dining
Corporate events often require a delicate balance of attentiveness and discretion from service staff. Cafe del Rey’s staff is well-practiced in the art of great service, providing the impeccable and detailed attention you can expect from an upscale dining destination. We can tailor the perfect corporate dining event to suit your needs, with an ideal setting for intimate private dinners, lively gatherings, or social luncheons.
Are you looking for the perfect place to:
• Gather your team after a day of seminars, conferences, trade shows, or team-building events?
• Set up an afternoon of networking and client meetings?
• Celebrate your company, employees, and clients?
• Host awards ceremonies, appreciation events, annual dinners, galas, and holiday parties?
Cafe del Rey Corporate Events
We invite you to host your next corporate event at Cafe del Rey in Marina Del Rey, CA. Our restaurant offers the ultimate selection of cuisines for any occasion and our team can work with you to create a fully customized menu complete with beer, wine, and/or specialty cocktail packages. Let us help you craft a meaningful and memorable corporate dining event for your group. Please contact the Cafe del Rey sales team at: (310) 823-0027 or cdrevents@cafedelreymarina.com.
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When Do You Want to Host a Bridal Shower at Cafe del Rey?
Send out the invitations, gather decorations, find the perfect gift, and host a bridal shower at Cafe del Rey. Our lovely restaurant on the Marina del Rey is a great spot to host a quaint mid-morning brunch or an elegant dinner by the water.
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Relax on Your Birthday with a Meal at Cafe del Rey
Some people like to go all out on their birthdays, throwing huge parties with plenty of food, drinks, and entertainment. In fact, the Sultan of Brunei spent over ... Read More
Commemorate Your Graduate’s Success at Cafe del Rey
After years of long night study sessions, many detailed essays, and countless quizzes, they have finally done it! Now it is time for your graduate to walk across the stage, take their diploma fr... Read More
Easter Brunch at Cafe del Rey
Easter weekend usually involves attending church service, hosting an egg hunt, and preparing lunch for family or friends. However, if you are interested in a quiet Easter Sunday to yourself, joi... Read More
Dine by the Water at Cafe del Rey
Imagine – the perfect intimate evening with family or friends. You are sitting by the water, embracing the cool winds and watching the sunset. Live music begins to play, and the waiter brings ov... Read More
Café Del Rey Marina Los Angeles | A Taste Of Good Life
If you’re a foodie, Marina del Rey should absolutely be on your bucket list. At the top of that list is Café Del Rey, which will unquestionably elevate your Marina experience and immerse you in a taste of the good life! Read More
Velenosi Wines From Le Marche To The World
Angela Velenosi is a self-made dynamo, establishing Velenosi Vini as a major Italian wine producer on the world stage in the span of just over thirty years. Read More
Fred Blank’s 100th Birthday
Fred Blank celebrated his 100th birthday at Cafe del Rey. Read More
Welcome Lauren Gleason to the Cafe del Rey Family
We’re pleased to welcome Lauren Gleason to the Cafe del Rey family as our new Event Sales Manager. Read More
LA Weekly: 9 Neighborhood Restaurants for a Festive New Year’s Eve Dinner
For a romantic evening overlooking the Marina, visit Cafe del Rey. Read More
The Argonaut: Best of the Westside 2017
Cafe del Rey sweeps The Argonaut's 2017 Dining Awards winning "Best Business Lunch," "Best Fine Dining," and "Best Romantic Restaurant." Read More
Discover Los Angeles County: Marina del Rey
Visit this inviting waterfront community near Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Read More
LA Wine Writers Welcomes Paso Robles Winery
Elena Martinez, proprietor of Top winery from Paso Robles, poured a selection of wines for the LA Wine Writers monthly lunch at Napa Valley Grille. Read More
Sweetzer Cellars Luncheon with LA Wine Writers
LA Wine Writers met at Cafe Del Rey to enjoy a luncheon with featuring the Sweetzer Cellar wines. Read More
Mom Uncorked: Perfect Italian Food and Wine Pairings
Mom Uncorked attends a wine tasting was hosted by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles at Cafe del Rey. Read More
Voyage LA: GM Interview
Meet Cafe del Rey's General Manager, Brian Cousins Read More
The Food Network: Best Ocean-View Restaurants in Los Angeles
The Food Networks names Cafe del Rey among the best restaurants with an ocean view in LA. Read More
The Argonaut: Best of the Westside 2016
Cafe del Rey sweeps The Argonaut's 2016 Dining Awards winning "Best Business Lunch," "Best Contemporary California Cuisine," "Best Fine Dining," and "Best Romantic Restaurant." Read More
Marina del Rey sets a course for a comeback
The Los Angeles Times profiles Marina del Rey. Read More
Paso Robles Daily News: Ascension Cellars wine featured in Marina del Rey
Erick Allen, owner/winemaker of Ascension Cellars recently presented his portfolio of Rhône and Bordeaux blends at a luncheon at Cafe del Rey, a popular restaurant in the yacht-dotted Marina del Rey harbor. Read More
Examiner: D’Ouro Vino Selections brings Portugal to LA
Last month, LA Wine Writers’ group was treated to a tasting of exceptional Portuguese wines by Ayesha Trump, founder of D’Ouro Vino Selections at Cafe del Rey.
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SoCal Restaurant Show: Interview with General Manager Brian Cousins
How do you keep a fine-dining establishment with an incredible Marina-view fresh after 25 years? SoCal Restaurant Show interviews Brian Cousins about how he has accomplished this impressive feat at a well-known, destination restaurant in Marina del Rey with a long history. Read More
Examiner: Wine Dinner Pays Homage to Chefs of Cafe Del Rey
When six chefs come together in one kitchen you have to wonder what it would be like working in a small space together. Such was the case when Cafe del Rey in Marina Del Rey put together Bless the Chefs Dinner. Read More
The Culture Trip: Best Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Cafe del Rey offers seasonal California cuisine inspired by the coast. With romantic views of the marina, a sunset dinner here provides couples with a picturesque dining experience. Read More
CBS Los Angeles: Best Bottomless Brunches
Expansive Marina views encourage lingering over an elegant prix fixe meal and bottomless mimosas, wine, or Bloody Marys at the romantic Cafe Del Rey. Read More
Haute Living: The 5 Best Spots To Lunch With A View in LA
Savor dishes inspired by the coast and complemented by locally sourced ingredients from crisp salads to wild-caught seafood, prime cuts of steak and tender poultry while gazing out over the soothing sight of boats bobbing gently on the marina. Read More
The Los Angeles Times: 4 cocktail recipes to start the weekend off right
Cafe del Rey's White hot peach sangria: Fresh and bright with flavor, this smooth sangria combines a touch of vanilla with just a hint of heat, a very refreshing cure for a hot day -- or a long week. And peaches are just hitting the farmers markets, an event that in and of itself requires a drink. Read More
Discover Los Angeles: A Walking Tour of Marina del Rey
Café del Rey serves an elevated, Mediterranean-influenced American menu that will take you to new heights with vibrant flavors in elegant presentations. At this waterfront restaurant, you can enjoy their daily raw bar sourced from the freshest catches of the day. Read More
CBS: Best Seafood Restaurants In Los Angeles
These guys know a thing or two about fish as the kitchen incorporates an array of house-made specialties into spectacular Mediterranean-inspired entrees. Read More
Los Angeles Magazine: Sea-to-Shore Dining, Pie Contests, and Santa Ynez wineries
You’ve heard of farm-to-table, but what about sea-to-shore? Fresh catches of the day will be brought back to the seaside restaurant for an outdoor barbecue-style lunch. Read More
L.A. Confidential: Sea-to-Spoon Dining at Cafe del Rey
Marina-front fave Café del Rey is ushering in a new wave of sea-to-spoon dining. On October 4, the restaurant will host a half-day sport-fishing outing along the Marina del Rey coast, during which guests will have a chance to put their own fresh catch (mackerel, rock fish, sand bass, and more) on their dinner plates. Read More
CBS: Easy 4th of July Recipes
Executive Chef Chuck Abair creates robust flavor in CAFÉ del REY’s seasonal menus inspired by the Mediterranean. Guests are invited to discover fresh takes on favorites including the Moroccan lamb burger, a house specialty, line-caught sustainable seafood entrees, braised bacon sandwiches and truffle pizza. The restaurant serves brunch on the weekends, and dinner daily. There is a daily raw bar, an extensive and international wine list and a most beautiful setting looking out at the marina. Read More
The Los Angeles Times: Truffles at Cafe del Rey
The funky funghi-infused menu includes pork rolled in truffle with tri-colored cauliflower, Serrano ham, and truffle rabbit jus and tapioca “risotto” with roasted figs and thyme tuile with truffle anglaise. Read More
Successful Meetings: Three Days In Marina Del Rey
This coastal gem offers a variety of activities and accommodations for small and to mid-sized groups looking for classic SoCal experiences, all in one place. Read More
