Been going to this place for over 30 years when it was first at 26 Washington Boulevard…read more The patio is lovely, the food is excellent lwith generous portions, and the staff is always wonderful. I highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our time and meals here . This place is super cute with different fun decor in…read moreeach room. The food is interesting without being over the top. Service was good , food a little pricey . We ordered : Churro French toast - 5/5 Breakfast sandwich with tots - 4.5/5 Chilaquiles Roma - 4/5 Standard breakfast - 4/5 We would go back

First of all, the entire restaurant takes you to the islands. The decor is not overdone but gives…read morethat wow factor! Some of the food I've tried the past 4 times I've been here are great...teriyaki burger, the FOREVER hot fries (great!), crispy rock shrimp, spicy tuna on crispy rice (too salty) & passion fruit mousse. The service from host, Ashley and server, Annika, was outstanding. They were friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable.

I recently attended a happy hour at Belle's Beach House. My company was given a private space on…read morethe patio. The space was lovely. Belle's is located right on Venice Beach, which made al fresco dining very nice. We had a private bar as well as an array of appetizers. The servers and bartenders were very nice and accommodating. A group of us had the Marine Layer cocktail upon their recommendation. This cocktail was summery and tropical with heavy Japanese influence. The base was tequila. Yuzu and passionfruit provided sweetness and tang while elements such as mitsuba, chili, and lava salt added umami and contrast. Other drinks I enjoyed included their Mai Tai and Watermelon Margarita. I really liked the marg with Mezcal. The lychee spritz was also good. It was the most wine-forward lychee spritz I've ever had, but it was still very nice. The appetizers were delicious. I really liked the crispy rock shrimp, spicy tuna crispy rice, and yakitori skewers. The avocado toast needed a hearty sprinkle of salt and pepper, but other than that, the food was great. I had a wonderful time at Belle's Beach House. I would love to come back to try more cocktails and small bites.

Brunch here with my wife and a few friends for the 1st time. Wife and I came early for our…read morereservation and decided to grab some coffee and pastry while we wait for our friends. They have a cool hidden back garden to hang out at with umbrellas and benches. I was recommended the Spanish latte and bombolini. My wife had a matcha and banana bread. We found our new go to coffee stop and you can't beat fresh baked goods. Once everyone arrived we checked in and seated quickly. The server had a great attitude and recommended for me the mushroom pasta. It was packed with mushrooms and the was chicken was tender. We had some Parker house rolls for the table. I scooped up all the sauce with the rolls. Ahkara, manager, stopped by to say hi and checked in on us as well. Highly recommend coming here for their friendly staff!

We stopped at Superba on our way down the coast and it ended up being one of our favorite meals of…read morethe trip! Their brunch menu is wonderful and everything came out great. We had the hot cake, breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich, and frittata. All 10/10. Great service from our waitress Carly, and the host and bakery counter workers were lovely as well. If we lived closer this would be a staple for us for sure!

What a wonderful surprise…read more I live just around the corner from Jamaica Bay Inn, and for whatever reason, it took me far too long to finally have dinner here with family and friends. I wish I'd discovered it sooner. The restaurant overlooks Mother's Beach, and the setting is exactly what you'd hope for: peaceful, relaxed, and quintessential Marina del Rey. You almost expect the view to be the highlight... Then the food shows up. For appetizers, we shared the hummus plate and the calamari. Both were excellent. As someone whose kids were practically raised eating seafood around the ports of New England, calamari is one of those deceptively simple dishes we judge pretty harshly. Beachside absolutely passed the test. I ordered the cheeseburger, which was solid, but the real stars of the evening were the roasted Jidori chicken and the jumbo shrimp fettuccine. The chicken was perfectly juicy, something that sounds easy but surprisingly few restaurants consistently get right. The shrimp fettuccine completely stole the show. In fact, it's now become my daughter's regular takeout order, and she's easily the toughest pasta critic in our family. Congratulations... you've officially earned the title of our favorite pasta spot in the Marina. The service was another highlight. Our server spoke both German and Italian, had a great sense of humor, and made the evening feel warm and effortless. Between the location, the food, and the hospitality, I already know this is going to become one of our regular family dinner spots.

Today, July 4th is my anniversary. We wanted to take…read moreadvantage of living in Southern California, by getting out in the sun, plus we're going to see a movie close by. First let me say that Nahum, who helped us was excellent. The absolute perfect balance of checking on you but not overdoing it. If it weren't for Nahum, morning sun, and the breeze, I think we would have sent back our plates and left. Really. We didn't tell him there were any issues, because once the decision was made to stay, why ruin his holiday too? lol Ordered coffee. Dreadful. Ok, no big deal. The food came out and I could immediately SEE The Unappetizing . It's special when you can tell that your food is going to be bad before you take one bite. The French toast was Sahara dry, burned and flavorless. The chicken, was competing with it in the dry and flavorless category-- I really can't say which was worse. I don't really use hot sauce and I drowned the tenders in Cholula just to make it halfway edible. Literally we could have waited for the AMC chicken tenders and they would have been better, which is horrifying. Particularly when you try to avoid fried food in general and now you are poisoning your body for no good reason. Husband ordered a steak and eggs, medium well. I'll attach the picture and I'll let you be the judge of whether or not it was cooked properly. Eggs were not good either. Immediately, I gave hubby more than half my plate because he eats All of Everything that's put in front of him. Something would have to get up and walk off his plate for him to not eat it. He was taught not to waste food, period. The exception was steak so that he could take it home, cook it, and then eat it. This was possibly the worst meal I've ever had, and certainly on a special occasion. So many places we could have gone today that would have been a different experience, but it will never happen again. Know that they automatically add an18 percent tip and not just on parties of 6 or more.

I love the food here and frequently order pizzas & salads for pick-up. Everything is always…read moredelicious and fresh. But I'm writing this because it's been months and I can not stop thinking about their Nettle Cacio e Pepe. BEST pasta I've had in years and the best on the west side - yes that includes the italian pasta-specialty places nearby. Seriously, don't sleep on that nettle pasta.

ALRIGHT GJELINA You've won me back with some outstanding customer service-…read more In this day and age, cancel culture is all too real yet accountability is hard to come by. I reached out to the Gjelina team about my plastic experience and they were quick to not only take accountability but do a full-blown investigation, update their protocols, and invite me back to regain my trust. INVESTIGATION I was honestly take aback at the lengths they went to to ensure the utmost quality control. They shared that each pizza dough is individually wrapped for transport from their bakery, then assembled onsite. To make sure the plastic mishap doesn't happen again, they updated their protocol to ensure more supervisor and individual checkpoints from drop off to assembly to baking. ACCOUNTABILITY I was really appreciative of the general manager being so quick to respond and share what they were doing to understand the root of the issue AND how they could make it right. It was one thing to apologize, it's another to take action to ensure it doesn't happen again. It was evident to me then that they not only care about their business, but the customer experience as it relates to quality & safety. REBUILDING TRUST The general manager was kind enough to invite us back to have dinner on the house! Impressed by their measures to right their wrongs, I accepted and went to try some new things.... - Zucchini with zatar seasoning: fresh, great texture, good veggie starter - Hamachi Crudo: bright citrus light and delicious. Would've loved a little touch of blood orange to bring some more zing - Chorizo & Fennel Pizza: we braved the pizza again and it really was delicious. Super soft bubbles in the crust leading to a crispy yet soft bite. Amazing texture and flavor combinations - Duck Confit: WOW! I went with my French boyfriend and even he approved. Perfectly crispy skin, juicy cooked to perfection inside, and the grapes were a nice unexpected touch with the flavor profile. DO NOT SKIP! SO GOOD! - Wagyu beef cheek & burrata pasta: WOWOWW! This and the duck stole the show. The flavor was out of this world. Al dente pasta shells with the decadent sauce and creamy burrata. Magnificent! - Butterscotch Pot: delicious delightful, perfect for a touch of sweetness to finish the meal OVERALL There's a lot of great restaurants in LA but not all of them have service to match. Gjelina you really impressed me with your customer care and action oriented accountability! I forgive you and I will return again. (Note: This review was not promoted or requested from the team. This truly came from my heart )

I'm a fairly regular customer. It's been awhile since I've been here…read more A friend & I shared a waffle, bacon, & fruit. Eliamarina was our server. She was super pleasant, professional, & responsive. We had alot of catching up to do & were there for awhile. J. Nichols is the best place to catch up over a meal, as one never feels rushed. It was another great experience. We're looking forward to out next return visit to J.Nichols. Keep up the good work, Management & Staff, as we're very grateful for every J..Nichols experience being totally enjoyable.

Very. Rude service. My first time here…read more Ordered a simple Patty Melt. The Woman informed me that the didn't do Lunch before 11 am It was 10:51 Am. She did not make any attempt to work with me like: " let me go check with the cook". I didn't want Eggs. Waitress didn't like being a waitress. I won't be back.

Attended for my husbands birthday, and man BOMB.COM I knew…read morethis would be the perfect place and it was, everything is definitely shareable 16oz steak we couldn't even finish it and I felt bad because it was truly delicious! The calamari it was different than anywhere I've ever had calamari at! The baked charcoal potato amazing and the mushrooms! Totally recommend the vinegar on table to dip your steak with. Sam! Waiters, and front of house thank you for the amazing hospitality. We'll be back!

Great restaurant but not everything on menu is great. You gotta know what to order and if you order…read moreright, it will be an exceptional dinner. Summer of 69 mocktail: 5/5 Smoked lamb ribs: 5/5 Collard greens salad: 3.5/5 Prime skirt steak: 5/5 Scampi-style grilled white prawns: 1/5 21-day aged half liberty duck: 5/5

Been here three times in the span of two weeks. The standout at Edgemar is definitely the service…read more We are always seated promptly, and you would be hard-pressed to find a "bad" table in the place. Servers are kind and conversational, really going above and beyond. In terms of atmosphere, the table features adjustable light fixtures in each table to select your preferred brightness. The menu is small but each dish feels like a specialty, I've tried each of my fellow diners' meals and I can't find a single thing to complain about. An excellent hidden gem of Santa Monica.

excellent service and atmosphere. the host Audrey was very welcoming and made sure our needs were…read moremet. perfectly curated menu and the bartender got our drinks to us in no time. will be recommending to friends