Local Positioning: Playa Del Rey
A walking guide to this beach-bum destination
By Jean-Luc Renault, Special to Metromix
May 7, 2008The Shack
185 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey310-823-6222
if the Shack's tasty burgers and happy-hour pitchers don't have you singing, it's three-hour karaoke jam on Friday nights will finish the job.
Harbor Room
195 Culver Blvd. , Playa Del Rey310-821-6550
Drop anchor with the locals at the low-key Harbor Room. This small bar proves it's not the size of the room that counts, but how big the drinks are.
Minotaure Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar
333 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey310-306-6050
Minotaure offers a slice of refinement in a flip-flop neighborhood. If sampling dozens of tapas and fine wines isn't enough culture for you, check out the flamenco musicians who serenade patrons every weekend.
Tandoor-A-India
8406 Pershing Dr., Playa Del Rey310-822-1435
Although it's really the only restaurant of its kind in the area, Tandoor A India serves exceptionally tasty tandoori fare.
Coffee Garden and Flowers by Felicia
8428 Pershing Dr., Playa Del Rey310-305-1200
Perk up your morning-and your new love affair-at this combiation coffehouse/flower shop that also offers a wide array of cheery gifts.
Berri's Playa Cafe
8415 Pershing Drive, Playa del Rey310-823-6658
In an upscale neighborhood apart from Playa Del Rey's beach-bum-infested main drag, Berri's offers gourmet pizza to a chic crowd.
