Albertson's
2627 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles
(310) 452-3811
Albertson's
8448 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester
(310) 645-3815
Ralph's
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
(310) 823-4684
Ralph's
4311 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey
(310) 574-0909
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Food: Mexican
13424 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey
(310) 578-2252
www.bajafresh.com
Price: $5-$10
Bangkok West Thai
Food: Thai Fusion
606 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
(310) 395-9658
Price: $10-$20
Bistro du Soleil
Food: French-American
6805 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey
(310) 823-1530
www.bistrodusoleil.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: This little bistro is in a converted house. Just look for the little yellow house on the corner of Vista del Mar and Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey. The beach is around the corner.
Buffalo Wings ‘n Things
Food: American
11499 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City
(310) 391-7801
Price: $5-$15
C&O Cucina
Food: Northern Italian
3016 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey
(310) 301-7278
www.cocucina.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: This tiny Italian restaurant features memorabilia of famous mobsters. Try the killer garlic rolls! Delivery available.
California Pizza Kitchen
Food: Gourmet Pizza
13345 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
(310) 301-1563
www.cpk.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: A modern restaurant with a lot of variations on the plain old pizza.
Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant
Food: Italian
193 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey
(310) 821-0018
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: A short walk to the beach.
The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
4142 Via Marina, Marina del Rey
(310) 306-3344
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: A huge menu with a long list of mixed drinks and desserts, valet parking for $2.75, and a heated patio overlooking the marina.
El Torito Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Food: Mexican
13715 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
(310) 823-8941
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: For the 21-and-over crowd, El Torito features alcoholic beverages in wild colors. Also check out the Cadillac Margarita. Half-price appetizers on Monday 4 p.m.-10 p.m. in the Cantina.
Islands
Food: American
404 Washington St., Marina del Rey,
(310) 822-3939
www.islandsrestaurants.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Hawaiian-themed restaurant featuring a variety of burgers. Be warned: fries must be purchased separately from meals.
Italy's Little Kitchen
Food: Italian
8516 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles
(310) 645-1220
www.italyslittlekitchen.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: This tiny Italian restaurant is a short walk from campus. Try the $9.95 pasta dishes on weekdays.
Outlaws
Food: American
230 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey
(310) 822-4040
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: This Western-themed restaurant features menu items named after famous outlaws (Annie Oakley, Pancho Villa, Richard Nixon.) To find Outlaws, look for the giant rock that forecasts the weather.
Pick Up Stix
Food: Chinese
1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
(310) 395-4008
www.pickupstix.com
Price: $5-$15
Ruby's Diner
Food: American
13455 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey
(310) 574-7829
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: A 1950's theme and many flavors of milkshakes.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Food: Japanese
4545 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles
(310) 822-7790
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Sushi Bar
The Shack
Food: American
185 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey
(310) 823-6222
Price: $8-$15
The Warehouse
Food: Seafood/American
4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
(310) 823-5451
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Polynesian-themed restaurant with a huge koi pond. An exterior patio overlooks the yachts in the marina. On some nights, a photographer will take your picture at the front entrance.