Layover Lunches

Getting in and out of LAX is no easy feat; plan on at least two hours for lunch. Angeli Mare, Marina Marketplace, 13455 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey. (213) 822-1984. Style: Latest branch of Angeli, specializing in seafood. Setting: Symbolic surf. Recommended: Cacciucco (fish soup); roast monkfish; grilled tuna. Cost per person: $12-$25.

Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch, Villa Marina Shopping Center, 4325 Glencoe Ave., Marina del Rey. (213) 578-1005. Style: This is the spot for some of the best fried chicken in town. Setting: Humble storefront with red bandana prints. Recommended: Fried chicken; meat loaf; beef short ribs. Cost per person: $10-$15.

The Black Whale, 3016 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. (213) 823-9898. Style: Old-fashioned fish house for good eaters. Setting: Massive with nautical clutter. Recommended: Clam chowder; lobster; steamed clams. Cost per person: $30-$50.

Chin Chin, Marina Marketplace, 13455 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey. (213) 823-9999. Style: Chinese; chopsticks not required. Setting: Fast-food slick with outdoor patio. Recommended: Shiu mai; chicken salad; spring rolls. Cost per person: $8-$12.

12 Washington, 12 Washington St., Marina del Rey. (213) 822-5566. Style: French food overlooking surf and sand. Setting: Hawaiian shirts and Reeboks. Recommended dishes: Menu changes but might include baby salmon with pesto sauce; linguine with scallops; prawns with garlicky lemon-butter. Cost per person: $15-$30.