Planta Cocina

This plant-based upscale-casual chain has landed along the Marina del Rey waterfront, bringing the same resort-chic design and pressed watermelon nigiri that's made Planta a hit in Toronto, NYC and elsewhere to the far reaches of the Westside. While ostensibly more Latin-focused (hence the Cocina modifier), the truffle kamameshi and tasty sushi and yakitori offerings are still the strongest items on the menu. How does it compare to other
major players in L.A.'s vegan dining scene? While not groundbreaking by any means, the tasty cuisine and sophisticated ambience add up to an excellent Westside dinner destination—and a great vegan special-occasion eatery. Stop by during happy hour (weekdays 3–6pm and Friday to Sundays, 8:30pm to close) for steeply discounted cocktails and snacks like queso fundido and chicken-fried mushrooms.