While staying at The Portofino Hotel & Resort for a little R&R. I opted for room service during my…read morestay, so this review is based solely on the meals delivered to my room. I did not dine in the restaurants, so I can't speak to the in-person dining experience. Overall, I was impressed with the room service. Every meal arrived fresh, hot, and well-presented, and each staff member who delivered my food was friendly and courteous. Here are my thoughts on the items I ordered: Cali Burrito - Generous chunks of steak and shrimp made this a yummy with the portion size just right, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Clam Chowder - Good flavor and enjoyable overall. While I've had better clam chowder elsewhere, I would definitely order this again. Truffle Fries - I was craving ties so this hit the spot. Both the ketchup and black garlic sauce complemented them perfectly. Brussels Sprouts - Unfortunately, this dish missed the mark for me. There was too much sauce, which made it soggy and mushy, and the overall flavor was overly salty. Chocolate cake - this was a miss. It was dry. Cornmeal Pancakes - Absolutely delicious. The blueberry butter elevated the dish, and it was easily one of my favorite items during my stay. Overall, I was very pleased with my room service experience. The quality of the food and the excellent service left a positive impression, and I would be happy to dine at the restaurant itself the next time I'm in town.

Another wonderful visit to Baleen. We did stay at the Portofino for a number of nights (we come…read morehere a few times a year now). Room service is always wonderful and the food comes from Baleen Kitchen. So I can attest to great coffee, fresh pastries and almost all of the breakfast choices. This day we enjoyed brunch outside at Baleen's. It was a beautiful setting with excellent service and very comfortable. We enjoyed the crabcake benedict, Huevos 'Redondos', Chia Pudding, and American Breakfast with bacon. The benedict was absolutely delicious and a special treat, the Huevos 'Redondos' was so very flavorful, and the American Breakfast is always a fan favorite. The breakfast potatoes are some of the best you will find. The portions are perfect, enough to fill your tummy. Enjoy the food, enjoy the scenery, enjoy the service! Sometimes food and service will be second when seeking out a marina type restaurant, but not here. They all three will put a smile on your face. Get out of the city, get to the beach for some ocean therapy and good food!

The best thing about this place is the location. The food is wholesome and feels healthy to eat,…read morebut I would not call it amazing. I would say it's a good value and I would say it probably won't make you feel bad about yourself unlike some other places you could eat for breakfast. I originally was contemplating doing less than five stars because of the food, but even though the service staff is very busy and you do need to ask a few times to get things they're very friendly and they make the extra effort to get you the things you need all you have to do is ask and not be rude and you'll get what you want. ‍‍

Stopped in for a late lunch on the patio on a sunny day. Had…read morethe wildflower club with fries and a side salad and I was set for the day. Great service and great ambiance. A very nice way to enjoy lunch. Only drawback is parking is basically only on the street. I'm sure the neighbors just love that.

This restaurant is located in the lobby of the Double Tree Hotel…read more The employees were very helpful and friendly, from the Hostess to the bartender and Servers. I ordered a Jana garden salad with sliced grilled chicken. My cousin had a petite steak with veggies and whipped potatoes. The portions were good and nicely plated. We had a late lunch with a group of 12 people. They checked on us frequently and automatically filled the water glasses without being asked. There are doors that exit right by the pool. This is very convenient if you are hungry or thirsty after a swim. I would definitely return to dine here when I am in the area. Sincerely, Rosemary Red carpet serv!

Lovely ambience at Jana Mediterranean Coastal! Located inside the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance on…read moreHawthorne Blvd. The lot is a paid parking lot. (There is also free parking at the adjacent businesses if you're a customer there. Ie. Hannam Chain) Nice, upscale vibes. The bartenders greeted us and welcomed us to sit anywhere in the dining area. It was just the hubby and I and another customer in the entire restaurant with plenty of tables and lounge chairs. There is also a view of the pool area next to the restaurant. The beet salad is plated beautifully and delicious. The only weak link is the fries and ranch which is okay. Hummus, veggies, pita chips, bread are a great start. I chose a simple club sandwich wrap and just added mayo. Hubby chose the chicken sandwich with cheese. All was tasty and the 2nd half of my wrap was still good for the next day's lunch. Hubby liked his sangria. For dessert they brought out two complimentary chocolate chip cookies with oats and walnuts. It's been a very long time since I've had their popular Doubletree cookies. They are wonderful! Great service, atmosphere, and food! 4.5 rounded down to 4.

Great place for a large group dinner…read more... Came here for my friend's birthday dinner, and it was great. Our waiter was the man. Super attentive and explained the menu well, especially since we were sharing. The bread is a must get, we got a the ceviche (super tangy and good) and french onion toast. The pork and rib eye were our favs. So tender, perfectly charred. The coffee toffee pudding dessert was also a must get. Will be back for future large group dinners.

4-1/2 stars Came for…read morea celebratory dinner and service was really nice, if a bit understaffed and slow. Inside is small and really loud, so you might need to shout to hear each other. We opted for a few small dishes to share, including: - Kanpachi ceviche (4/5) very light and refreshing. Wish there were more of the fish, though - Sugar cube melon and lemon cucumber salad (5/5) super ripe cantaloupe and plenty of zing in every bite. My favorite dish! - Hand rolled spaghetti (3.5/5) it was a pesto spaghetti dish that was very flavorful, but I wasn't blown away by the handmade spaghetti: it could've been more al dente and the sauce didn't really taste like pesto; I tasted mostly lemon. A bit overly salty, too - Smoked and 1/2 fried chicken (3.5/5) the chicken was beautiful fried, with a thin yet hardy crackling interior that I hadn't quite had before in fried chicken. Sauce was sweet in its soy sauce base, but some cuts of meat were on the dry side - Coffee toffee pudding (3/5) probably the weakest of the bunch: we waited 8-10 minutes for it (as advertised), and it came in...a mug?? Not the most beautifully-presented, and overall, I did not get a lot of the pudding inside, mostly the toppings. Given that it's $12 for otherwise a microwavable dessert, it was disappointing - Chocolate flan (5/5) now this hit the spot! Honestly, it didn't even taste like flan, but rather a very smooth cheesecake. We're glad we added it on at the last minute! Overall, plenty of punchy flavors and innovative dishes that change monthly. However, the price point ($33+) per dish for such small plates is a bit much, but I can see myself returning for special occasions (and their breakfast burritos)!

I always enjoy meeting for breakfast here. It is an oasis to sit outside with the ambience of the…read moreglass enclosed fire, nice music and simple table setting. Christian was a gem and checked in on us with a smile. He is a natural for customer service. My friend and I always enjoy the Grab and Go for mid morning breakfast. You pay at the counter and you can sit anywhere and the food and drink will be brought to you at the table. I enjoy my Earl Grey tea which was brought in a French press. Rockefeller's is my Go To place whenever I want to meet a friend thanks to the excellent service, food and ambience.

I took my wife to a comedy show. We booked a table in advance. It felt as if they were overbooked…read moreso we ended up on a high table in a corner, constantly overseen by staff. Our food was barely OK and it took us half an hour to get the check - with mandatory tip on it. I tried to reach out for management, in the restaurant, they day after. No one cared. And that brings it pretty much to the point: they do not care. Would I go again: probably not.

We heard they had great fish n chips and this was not false advertising…read more Our server was great, never missed a beat with extras we asked for or a fresh cocktail. It's a funky building, multi colored and the inside has lovely sayings on the walls. We split an order of fish n chips. I have never had cod still crazy hot but not overcooked. There are 3 pieces of cod, so come hungry or split it. The fries were crispy and plentiful. Love Huddy's.

Really cool beach vibe the moment you step through the front door. Our server was excellent! Though…read morewe arrived right at 6pm, they still let us enjoy items from the Happy Hour menu. Nice cocktails. Their fish tacos were flavorful with some spicy kick. If you want a hearty dish, go with the brisket grilled cheese. It's loaded with flavor. Will we be back? Absolutely! Cheers!

Fantastic vibes. Cute restaurant. They added a chair to the end of our booth to make us fit more…read morecomfortably. Great service. Some fun cocktails. A little on the strong side for my taste. We ordered all of their starters and loved them all. Pretzels loaf is perfect, they nailed the pretzel texture even in loaf form. Brussels sprouts were delicious and flavorful. Cauliflower was great also with crunchy edamame(I'm assuming they ran out of pistachios)and corn throughout. Classic basket of truffle fries. Baked Brie and Mary's chicken kabobs are 10/10 starters. Absolutely delicious. The hunter's pie was beautiful. The meats all work together really well and the flavor of the veggies is still able to shine through.

I thought the ambiance had such a nice vibe to it - quite lively, interesting furniture, cozy…read morelounge environment. The food was quite lackluster across the board, unfortunately, but I would come back for dessert and a drink. Having a reservation seems like a must, as there isn't much seating. Seems like a good place for mid-sized groups of 4-6 people. Price point was a bit on the higher end, especially considering the food we had. I don't think a single dish inspired me to "write home about." Lots of fusion stuff that just didn't hit how it should. Fox and Farrow is connected to another bar with a very different ambiance - more like a sports bar, from what I remember - and they were rowdy while watching a sports game. We ended up hanging over there after our meal.

1st ever Father's Day Buffet Brunch for this restaurant. Wow ! Such a great idea. I made small…read moreplates to try everything. Went back 4 times. Started with bottomless mimosas. Lemon ricotta pancakes and brioche French Toast with whiskey maple syrup. Yum. Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs with truffles, delish deconstructed blt salad, Kumamoto oysters, scallops on the half shell, Maine lobster risotto, Jumbo shrimp, bourbon glazed smoked ham, wagyu tri tip and crusted beef tenderloin. And Parker House rolls!!! At $125 pp , inclusive of mimosas, tax and tip, what a great price point! Yay !

The char on the filet was the best I may have ever had... and that's saying something coming from a…read moresteak capital the likes of Houston, TX! Skip the peppercorn sauce- go for the red wine butter reduction instead. It. Is. Devine. (A HUGE thanks to Mark for remedying that misstep of mine mid-meal; his service has been on pointe tonight) The au gratin potatoes had me wanting to lick the bowl (but please don't, this is a fancy place!) Yet not so fancy on a Thursday afternoon that I felt out of place in my (nice) T-shirt and joggers, having just flown in from H-town. FWIW- The "uncommon wedge" was nothing worth writing home about; save the space and go straight for the steak and sides, you won't regret it. I wonder if they're open early enough on Saturday that I could drop back in before my flight out.....