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 having breakfast/lunch/brunch here. The interior design is beautifully symbolic and…read morecomfortable. Feels like you're dining in a close friend's patio. Also great service! Love chatting with Brandon because he makes the drinks perfectly every time and he welcomes and serves my friends and family like his own! Highly recommend this local gem of a cafe. Compliments to the owner and staff!

April 1. 2026 | Marina del Rey | While out and about with my best friend, I wanted to try someplace…read morenew! I decided on Fratelli Cafe! Signature Croissant French Toast | Yes! I love the combo of French Toast with Croissant, topped with berries, crispy edges, and full of flavor! I enjoyed every moment and would easily order again! Tea Time | I enjoyed the organic Jasmine Spring Jasmine Tea, it was delicious and perfect on a sunny, yet windy and a bit chilly day! Customer Service | Friendly and helpful with the menu! Also, the menu was huge! Seating | We sat out on the outdoor patio, as I love fresh air! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Outdoor seating are attached picnic benches, and tables! The café was quite busy! Parking | Free & plentiful! Individual parking spaces are shared with other restaurants, a convenience store, UPS Store, a Bank, and even a Pet Spa and so much more! Overall | Yes, I would easily return, as well as looking forward to exploring the menu!

Jen was the best, perfect recommendations and even better service 5 stars just for herread more

Super fresh oysters, a delicious mimosa, and a beautiful view…read more The only downside was the wait for a table and for our server. Overall, we really enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

Always a great time at Bacari PDR! Food and drinks are delicious. Especially great night tonight…read morewith Maria. She consistently checked in on us even being a large group and made sure we all had a great experience. Will be back soon!!

We connected awesomely with our server Thalia. She made sure we had a great time and had our drinks…read morein a timely manner. She was very nice and very sweet and personable.

Ive been here for lunch but i've heard great things about their breakfast items so i had to give it…read morea try. I got the breakfast burrito and it was super, super good - would get again. I just didnt love how wet it got toward the bottom and the salsa was nottt the best. Otherwise, very flavorful and yummy. My friends loved their dishes as well and also said they would order both again. Service and location were incredible as usual - love all the workers there and the amazing venice views

​We dropped by Great White to grab some drinks and quick bites to cool off from the LA heat. It is…read morea truly visually beautiful restaurant with a large outdoor area, gorgeous lighting, and large moving windows that make the space feel completely open. The staff are dressed in matching white t-shirts and pants, and the shirts say "All-Day Cafe." However, we walked in a little after 3:00 PM and found out we couldn't order smoothies (which end at 3:00) or breakfast items (which end much earlier at 11:00). For an "all-day cafe," that felt like a bit of a misrepresentation. ​Since it was very, very hot outside, I was disappointed that they were serving lukewarm water. Unfortunately, there was no vegan pizza on the menu, but our first waiter was very, very nice and friendly, and he had the kitchen accommodate us by omitting the cheese, substituting olive oil for chili oil, and adding spinach. The pizza turned out to be very thin, but yummy, and my party also enjoyed the ceviche. I had an iced coconut coffee that was absolutely delicious. ​After our first waiter ended his shift, our second waiter, Mike H., took over the table and never checked on us not even one single time after someone dropped off the food. When a small issue came up with one of the plates, he was just so nonchalant and dismissive, and Mike didn't add to the ambiance of the place at all. Fortunately, I believe it was a manager who then stepped in with a smile and addressed the issue, which was really nice. Aside from that unfortunate service experience, the food and drinks were tasty, but the misleading menu hours, lukewarm water on a hot day, and inattentive waiter definitely left room for improvement.

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!

Cute little spot in Venice - perfect for lunch. Randomly found this spot while visiting a friend in…read morethe area. Really kitschy spot with an eclectic feel. We were sat in this sunroom looking area with a menagerie of varying decor. Burgers caught our eye and we got the CA roll, spicy tuna, and the money (PB&J). All of them were amazing, especially my CA roll. It was probably one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The crab really took the burger to another level and it's something I'd order over and over again. The Money was good - reminds me of the peanut butter and jealousy at Slater 50/50. Peanut butter on anything and I'm already a fan. For starter we got the cauliflower wings. Also delicious. Packed with flavor. We opted for the garlic parm. Overall great place. Service was fantastic. if the rest of the food is as good as the burgers were, I'd definitely come back to try their other offerings.

Had a lovely summer dinner on their rooftop - highly recommend sitting up there if you want…read moreopen-air seating that's less noisy and crowded than their main dining room. I was impressed by the freshness and quality of the food. Food also came out promptly. We started with the eggplant which was creamy and covered with fresh vegetables and herbs. The bay scallops came out in a sizzling pan, covered in delicious butter that was not too heavy - our server gave us extra bread for us to soak up the sauce, delicious! And our server helped make sure our pork chop arrived with the tomato salad we ordered to accompany it - the pork was extremely tender and tasted beautifully with the salad. The pot de creme dessert was average, would probably skip that next time. Overall, an absolutely lovely and relaxing place for dinner.

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 )

Good food, nice outdoor seating. Accommodating for a tree nut allergy and quickly servicedread more

Chill vibe in a boujee n'hood. Love the drink and food options. Service was quick. ordered…read moreonline and then walked over from Mother's Beach. Prices a bit higher than they needed to be, but the food quality and convenience were worth it. I had a very full and well apportioned Acai bowl -- and my wife enjoyed a mediterranean chicken salad bowl - both were delicious.

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.

Stopped by J Nichols as it seems to be very full all the time and I live nearby…read more The service and ambiance in side are quite pleasant and nice. As for the food, I got a pasta and it was pretty good. Not life changing but I enjoyed it. We sat and talked after we ate and the staff did not hassle us. Overall, a little pricey for what you get but good quality and comfortable place.

Love this location and came there whenever I'm nearby. The food there was so good and has nice…read moreflavor. It taste so good and absolutely fantastic. The quality of food was very amazing. I had the Tornado Galbi Omurice and Chicken Croffle which taste so good and nice quality. The portion was so great and generous. They have nice customer service. The place was lovely and has nice setting with great ambiance.

I was in SM with some co workers for a CHLA walk and after the event we decided we wanted to get…read morebrunch. We were in the mood for both sweet and savory and came across Sweet Maple. Thankfully the line was short and the wait was not too long. I would make reservations for next time. They were kind of busy and semi loud but not terrible. The waitress took a little long but she was friendly. We all picked a couple different meals to share amongst the 4 of us. The portions aren't big but shareable as we ordered 3 different dishes. They didn't take long and the presentation was really nice. I was impressed with the food and taste. I got a drink and it looked pretty and tasted yummy. I really enjoyed the ambience and the food. Can't wait to go back.