I've been to Whiskey Red's a few times over the years and it's been good, but the last time takes cake. It was such a lovely experience and our food was great, but our waitress Taylor was amazing! She was so lovely and attentive, she really created a welcoming environment. Will absolutely continue to give my patronage to this establishment. read more

Loved this place! Me and my husband came in last Sunday and had the best time. The view from our table was amazing and the food was incredible. We had the lobster roll... to die for, I would definitely recommend!! The drink I got was one and a melon and I must say absolutely delicious. We had the sweetest server, I believe her name was taylor. She was very attentive and just made our experience that much better. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I appreciate that they have a separate entrance for dogs and their owners. Was a little odd though because I still needed to go inside to find someone to seat us. Food was great. No complaints about the quality or the price. Great ambiance. Our server brought me a small metal dog bowl for my dog Sunny so he could drink water. Sunny gives it a 5 out or 5 paws read more

Whiskey Red's - The most beautiful boy... a Blue Merle Australian Shepherd named Sunny - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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My sisters and I went to Whiskey Reds yesterday to celebrate one of my sister's birthday. The atmosphere was great and so was the food. But what topped things off was our waitress Janni, she was kind and patient. We ordered lots of food and drinks and she had no problem assisting us when we needed her. She always showed up to our table with a warm welcoming smile and ready to serve our many needs. Thank you Janni for a job well done We will definitely be back. read more

Vibe and atmosphere were the only upsides. Lovely marina view. I debated giving them two stars simply for these reasons but the food and drinks and super slow service were just SUCH a bummer on a nice night. The food? yuck!. The smoked tomato salad has a great description but was as bland as can be, literally tasteless. The supposed smoked tomato vinaigrette pulled me in with the description and it tasted like.... nothing, olive oil wetness, nothing more. They boast heirloom tomatoes and we got cherry ones. The pickled shallots sound good? I got like four slivers. Just disappointing. A plain green salad at Trader Joe's is better. Underwhelming is an understatement. The firecracker shrimp was BIG but mushy shrimp, soggy batter without a real kick and the ship TAIL was still ON UNDERNEATH the batter which was weird. It isn't in the description and you bite into it to get a mouth of tail shell. It adds to illusion of large shrimp. The crispy brussel sprouts were cooked within an inch of their lives. Described as crispy. They were flaccid and burnt in flavor. I literally burped burnt Brussel sprouts til I went to sleep. The oysters were okay as far as freshness but had sand and bits of shell in them. Ridiculous. Poor shucking form. Just ruined the whole thing. You need to do oysters right. It took forever to get our drinks and the PAID VACATION cocktail is a dangling glass globe presentation that is weird. Fun idea but awkward presentation which spilled over and so much ice it was literally 3 sips of drink. I kept thinking it was a prank or an ep of Kitchen Nightmares where Gordon Ramsey would laugh outlaid at this swinging globe in a metal hammock concoction. Kitschy and in a dumb not good way and not described this way on the menu. Just the cocktail contents. I will never be back. It was just MISS AFTER MISS. The menu is minimal, the actual food items mediocre at best. It wasn't even busy and we had to hail staff for forgotten drinks and never a water refill or check in. You can't just rest on location. Because the menu is small I was hopeful that they'd perfect the few dishes they had but nope. Just a waste of a lot of money given inflated price for the lovely marina landscape. read more

I first have to say this place EARNS 5 stars plus for the exceptional service from Tomawi and her manager Marquise Martin. Let's not forget the great service from Colt as well. These three make a great dream team dream team highlighting high performance and synergy. I first off want to apologize to them for the rudeness they had to face on Friday night. A group of women and a ma or two came to enjoy themselves and had the audacity to state in a rude and disrespectful manner, "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?" " I MAKE XXXX AMOUNT OF MONEY AND YOU WILL SERVE ME NOW" attitude. I had never seen this type of behavior in person. I've heard about it but never seen it. That night, I saw it. They felt the need to make a scene, demand to speak to a manager and demanded FASTER than FAST service before anyone else. It was upsetting. No servers deserve to be treated with such disrespect. These ladies were very disrespectful. I did snap a couple of pics of them. Beware!!!! Shewwww them off. They believe they are above everyone. Tomawi gave some great recommendations. We loved the fries, drinks and shrimp. It was my hubbys first time at Whiskey Reds. We request Orange Hill and have gone to the Burbank restaurant's owned by the same company. We definitely loved Tomawi. She was very quick, funny, sweet and thorough. Let's not forget again that Colt was just as awesome. He was busy serving others as well. Now... Marquise Martin..... He is a true leader. He went over and beyond and stepped up and stepped in to make sure his staff were well equipped and assisted during the crazy rush. He didn't just leave them to fail. Even when things were running smoothly, he continued to cheer them on and work as a team with them. This was amazing. I can count on one hand, how many Managers and Supervisors do this. It gave us a great feeling and made us want to come here more and more and spend our money here. This type of management makes restaurants great. The place itself is clean. Delicious food. Clean. Parking is a bit tricky. I got a ticket and it makes no sense why. It said not following posted fishing pictures. But there are no posted signs expect not to park with your rear first, which I didn't. Anywho.... We will be back. Thanks for the fun time and great service. read more

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We were looking for a brunch spot close to water and found this place. It actually has a really nice view and a good amount of outdoor seating. We ordered the crab cake Benedict which was great. We also ordered the kids' smash burger which came with fries and juice. The only area of improvement was the service. Our server wasn't very friendly which took away from the experience a bit. Also for the kids' juice, we ordered apple but were given orange instead because apple wasn't available. It would have been better to be asked for an alternative rather than having it chosen for us especially since little kids can be picky about what they want. read more

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We mostly came here for drinks and apps but i was very impressed with the location and the views. Miguel was so inviting and accommodating to our requests as we wanted to have a view of the water but be inside. He was so nice to move the table for us. Richard was our waiter and he was so attentive and checked on us often which was so nice. We were celebrating my best friends birthday and Richard was nice enough to get us a complimentary cake and did not mind that we sang very loud. Very happy with our experience! The spinach and artichoke dip was very good and so was the calamari :) read more

I remember having brunch here a few times years ago when it used to be Shanghai Red. I can't even tell you the last time before it becoming Whiskey Red. I'm not sure if they're affiliated or it's completely different. Anyhow, there's plenty of parking in the massive lot. Paid of course but the rates are quite affordable. Hourly or full day for 8.00. Quite reasonable for paid parking. It's along the Fisherman Village in the marina. The views are quite nice from the patio. Our group stopped by for a drink while waiting for the escape room nearby. It was just after 12 which it didn't seemed that busy. And it was a Sunday. We popped into the bar area which there was a lady that was working. She was quite sweet and the only one making the cocktails. There was a few of us so we knew that'll it'll take some time being only one person was behind the bar. It was fine, they had the game on for the boys. Well, then someone else came to help out. Let's just say they didn't seemed interested and a bit bothered by us. We ordered some fries to munch on with the cocktails but when they arrived it was slightly warm, basically cold. We asked if they could be replace for a hot batch which they did take back. When the new order came out, it wasn't just me but two other friends did sense the attitude from the other guy. It was somewhat of here's your fries straight out of his hand. Felt like he just threw it to us. Three of us all felt the vibe so it wasn't just me. I don't know if he was bothered by us or that we asked for another batch. Either way, the attitude was there which left a sour taste for us. This being the first time since the old name, it wasn't a memorable experience. I don't know if he was having a bad day or he didn't mean it but the tension was clearly there. Not a good way to start the day... The female bartender was sweet though. read more

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Today we had an event at Wisky Reds. Everything went well, including the table set up. The food was very tasty. The staff was great and you can't get a better view than sitting by the water watching the boats go by in Marina del Rey. I highly recommend this place. The management is very great. We've met two of them so far Brooke and.Annie If you're thinking of having an event celebration of life or anything like that, I highly recommend Whiskey Reds will be back again to try the rest of your great food and get another glimpse of the sea lions read more

Whiskey Red's - View of the marina - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Let's start with parking. Located in Fisherman's Village. The lot is shated with all the other businesses. There is no longer staffed gates and instead Pay Stations. You need go to a Pay Station first, put your license number, select the length of time, and then pay. You get a ticket and then have to walk iit back to your car and dispay inside on your dash. Unfortunately, the Pay Stations aren't very visible. It was pouring down rain and glad I decided to drive around (vs walk) to find one! Parking price was very reasonable, $4 for 4 hours. Whiskey Red's is a popular venue for private events (weddings, meetings, etc.). It is located on the water with nice marina views. Staff was very nice and friendly, however, for the event today, not sure if they were understaffed or just issues getting food out of the kitchen. Our entrees came out about 20-25 minutes apart at the same table! They were serving dessert while some were still.being served their main dish! One person at our table never received her entree and finally told a server just to box one up to go! Two of us never received our desserts! This is a restaurant and I would expect with a private event, the food should be better than a hotelor country club banquet type of dining. Food was a big disapointment. Appetizers (egg rolls and coconut shrimp) reminded me of the frozen ones from Costco, definitely not house made! Salad was decent. Rolls were King's Hawaiian Rolls! Entrees were okay. I can't speak for the dessert as I never received one. I attend several private events each month (three this week). I definitely would not recommend this venue for a private event! read more

Whiskey Red's - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Great spot to relax by the bay and for Sunday brunch! Just be aware that this place gets quite crowded, so make sure you arrive early! Bon Appetit! read more

MOTHER'S DAY !!!! Was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance, the view, the presentation and.... The buffet was very nice. Not too overwhelming but the selection was very intentional. Our server was really cool. Turned out to be nearly $80pp. NOPE MORE LIKE $55. Glad we came... read more

Today I celebrated my birthday with 2 of my sisters and a niece. We went to a really nice restaurant called WHISKEY REDS, in Marina del Rey. The place had an romantic setting surly I'll be back the next time on a romantic date. But to add icing to the cake, our waitress Shanni was a God send. My sisters and I can be very demanding wanting top notch service, and to our surprise she delivered our food and drinks with care. We called her to our table several times wanting more of this and more of that, she never complained. She even moved the chairs around the table to make us feel more comfortable. Today I would definitely recommend the spot for parties, or celebrations of any kind. And if your lucky enough to have Shanni as your waitress I promise you she won't disappoint. read more

Lovely restaurant at the marina on a Sunday evening. We sat outside as we had our little dog with us for an early dinner. Intimate atmosphere next to a fire pit and very quiet. I had the cod - well done accompanied with wild rice and broccolini; my dinner partner had the steak with mashed potatoes. Both delicious and filling - portions were just right for dinner. We will certainly go back. We enjoyed the relaxing service and good food. Be advised of the opening hours - they may close earlier during winter time. read more

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We visited El Torito initially then we walked over to Whiskey Red and immediately liked the place - especially the outside. I have been calling, leaving messages, and also sent several emails and no one has returned my call. I can't help but feel that the reason I didn't receive any call back is due to my last name - I am not white. I'm really disappointed on how I was treated. read more

Location and view is amazing. The people that work there do not want to be there. We found someone to tell us to get a drink at the bar and then order food at the tables. But, then when we got to the tables the waiter was upset that we didn't order drinks from him so he didn't want to take our food order. He said we'd need to wait 10 minutes for the next waiter to start. He came back and reluctantly took our food order. The mac & cheese seems like it would be fool proof, but it was pretty bland and bad overall. People will still go for the views, but there's something very wrong with this place. read more

My family and I went for the Father's Day buffet, and it was amazing! There was a great variety of food to choose from, though I wish it had been served a little warmer. The service was excellent, and the staff was attentive throughout our meal. We especially loved the beautiful ocean view while celebrating together. We can't wait for the next buffet! read more

We tried to patronize Whiskey Red's. Came on a weekend during lunch. The hostess/manager greeted us, said it would be just a few to be seated, so we sat and waited, and waited some more and then saw him take off to wait on a very large group. Seems they were short staffed because various tables weren't bussed either. We ended up taking off. Make next time. read more

We arrived on a beautiful Sunday and wanted to eat with a beautiful view. The restaurant has inside and outdoor sitting. We sat down and everything is horrible besides the waitresses personality!!!! Food: they got my son's (he has special needs) fries wrong and they didn't even bring it out until 20-30mins later. I asked for a well done and it was absolutely not well done. They didn't bring some of the food we ordered and they got our drinks wrong. Service: was horrible!!! Our table was filled with dirty plates and no one to come by to take them, check on us, or refill our drinks. I looked around and other people's tables were in the same situation. I did complain to the manager and she said "it's Easter weekend" so I replied back "I understand and in the future during busy weekends it's important to have a thought out plan and a back up plan" This restaurant has so much potential to grow but it's struggling....the manager was kind enough to understand my frustration and honored a few things off our check! I won't return read more

Came for Happy Hour. Can't beat the drink and food prices or the beautiful views! Was not a fan of the chargrilled oysters( didn't like the topping but the smash burger and fries were good. I Will come back and try more items! read more

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BRUH-- this was SO GOOD. I got the lobster roll (I don't even like lobster and I loved it?) and my husband got the mahi mahi tacos and they were incredible! We eat got a drink while we waited for our table! We will definitely be back! It was so calm, and sweet! And the service was so kind! I loved this place! read more

Whiskey Red's - BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER ROLL - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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I'm in California visiting and some friends took me to Whiskey Reds. This used to be a regular spot for us years ago and I've always loved it. I've taken my family, gone with friends, and even though I don't live in town anymore, it's still just as good as I remember. We went for brunch and even though it's actually a long drive, it's one of those places you don't mind making the trip for. The view of the water was beautiful, the weather was a little cold and the endless mimosas were perfect. The food was absolutely delicious. They never disappoint. If you want great food with a great view, this is the place. read more

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We came for the Thanksgiving Experience, and what a delicious experience! We started with the appetizer platters for the table, then our individual main courses, and ended with a beautiful arrangement of desserts for the table. The cranberry grilled cheese sandwich was my favorite appetizer, and my 2 little girls and I all LOVED the blueberry panna cotta. I had the turkey entree for my main course but was too focused on eating to get a picture of it. I did get a picture of the kids turkey entree though. It was delicious. The service was wonderful, as usual and we had a great view of the marina- our toddler loves seeing the boats float by and watching out for the seals! read more

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The food is good but not amazing. The salmon was pretty tasty but the chicken sandwich was pretty dry for my liking. The service was okay. They took so long to bring the food out which kinda ruined my experience. The place is super cute with a nice view though! read more

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I had a 12:45 reservation and we were seated promptly, but that's where the service ended. No one ever came to our table. We never saw a server, were never offered water, and were never acknowledged at all. The restaurant wasn't even full when we arrived. A large party was seated after us and they immediately had a server attending to them, while we continued to sit there completely ignored. After waiting far too long with zero acknowledgment, we decided to leave. Even on our way out, there was no one around to speak to about the experience. This was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. Terrible service -- I'll be taking my money elsewhere. read more

Mia was fantastic and the view just gorgeous. The shrimp were tasty I would definitely go back!

Awesome location, your right by the Marina! So you see the beach, boats, and cool surroundings. Kids loved it, We made last minute reservations and were quick to be seated. The drinks were great and decent price. Food was Good but not Great! read more

Formal Complaint Regarding Poor Customer Service and Reservation Mishandling - June 20 Dear Management, I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the service my wife and I received during our recent visit on Saturday, June 20, at approximately 12:00 PM. We had specifically requested a table on the patio. However, upon arrival, the hostess seated us in the direct sun. When I asked if an umbrella could be provided for shade, she rudely informed me that they only had two and could not help us. We were then escorted inside to a highly congested, uncomfortable seating area. I spoke directly with the manager on duty, who assured me he would handle the situation, but no solution was ever provided. Due to the unprofessionalism and lack of accommodation, we ultimately decided to leave without ordering. We ended up having a fantastic experience at The Warehouse Restaurant in Marina del Rey instead. I hope you will take the time to address this lack of basic hospitality with your front-of-house team so future guests do not experience the same treatment. read more

We decided to try this restaurant out since it was DineLA. This restaurant is right on the water and gorgeous no matter what seat you have. We got there and they said it was going to be a 15-20-minute wait due to being short staffed. The restaurant was nice, clean, and welcoming. We sat down and we had the pleasure of having Richard as our server. Before Richard came to our table we saw him helping at least 6 other tables and he diligently made sure everyone was okay with a smile on his face. Onto the food, we ordered fried calamari, crispy brussels sprouts, lump crab & shrimp cake, smash burger, and butter poached lobster roll (both warm and cold). I have to say all of the items that we ordered were delicious! I really enjoyed the crab cake with the corn because it added a nice touch. The lobster roll was my favorite because we were able to order it hot or cold and I prefer my lobster roll when it is hot. This particular lobster roll you can taste the butter on the toast and it was amazing! The smash burger was also good with the secret sauce and the fries were extra crispy. I will definitely be coming back here to try other items on their main menu, and I will be requesting Richard again because he was so nice and helpful. Richard also helped a family take a picture by the water because the sunset was gorgeous that day. read more

Whiskey Red's - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We had high hopes for dinner...and the seat at the window had a beautiful view. However, the hostess did not appear for at least 5 minutes when we arrived (it was not busy). Once seated, the table was dirty (water rings and crumbs), the service was very VERY slow, my french fries were cold, the lobster roll was bland and the squished bug on the inside of the window near my face was gross. The clam chowder was good, though. Will not be back. read more

Whiskey Red's - Smeared fly on the inside of the window, face level - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Ordered chowder and it came with the meal, which means one or the other would be cold. The fries with the Fish and Chips were lukewarm and the fish was tasteless. We also had oysters but they were extremely small. The ambiance here is confusing. We were seated in a part of the restaurant which felt like it was added onto at one time and never really finished. I think the only reason people come here is because it's on the water. The menu is limited. Find somewhere else to go. This poor place has seen its better days. read more

I left this restaurant feeling unseen and uncomfortable. The bartender consistently approached and checked on Caucasians customers while completely overlooking our table. We never asked if we wanted another round of drinks or needed anything else, despite waiting for a long time. Good service should make every customer feel welcome and acknowledged, regardless of race or background. Unfortunately that was not my experience here, and it left me feeling discriminated against and disappointed. read more

We had a friend in from out of town. I used Open Table to make reservations for yesterday at 6:30pm....I changed the reservations to 7:00pm. Both times received notifications and everything was set. We arrived at 6:55pm...walked in, only to be told they close at 7pm on Sundays. Yes...I could have checked to see if they were open or closed early, but you would think I would have been notified via Open Table that you close early on Sundays. We were pretty bummed. read more

Happy hour early bird whatever it is called is a great deal. We come on Wednesdays and watch the end of the sailboat races coming back to their dock. So beautiful as you sit outside. I will say the "tables" outside should be changed. read more

Crispy Brussel Sprouts was amazing and it tasted different.Overall it was a pleasant experience while The ambiance was chill and great. The only feedback is fish and chips were mediocre. read more

Whiskey Red's - Crispy Brussel was amazing and it tasted different. The ambiance was chill and great. The only feedback is fish and chips were mediocre. - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Special thanks to our server Mayte for going above and beyond in customer service. My wife and I celebrated our 15th anniversary here and Mayte recommended some of the most delicious dishes & drinks. The drinks menu is simply amazing. We requested to sit at the tables next to the glass to enjoy a beautiful sunset while we sat and enjoyed our tasty drinks. We did the all day $35 menu and it was well worth it. We enjoyed a fried calamari & lump crab & shrimp cake to start with a Paid Vacation & One in a Melon drink. The poached butter lobster roll & mahi mahi tacos are delicious and full of flavor. Will definitely return for more I recommend asking for Mayte. read more

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One of my neighborhood favorites! Gorgeous outdoor patio seating. Their happy hour is one of the best in LA, I love their food but their drinks are better. Pretty average American grill fare, with modern resort vibes. I bring out of town visitors here often to show them a local spot. Servers are very kind, but the kitchen or bar team seems to get backed up easily. Wouldn't go here for big groups I guess or with time constraints. read more

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You know, the food and service is a hit or miss these days so I go for the ambiance and drinks so I'm not disappointed. The view from the back patio is stunning and I love to sit by the fireplace at dusk to watch a sunset. Every once in a while I'll get an appetizer or two but nothing too fancy. I bring out of town guests here a lot for the view. Great parking. Wonderful spot for a warm sunny day. read more

Came for happy hour and truly felt like a hidden gem! The view is outstanding and the wine was so inexpensive. $4 wine by the water...can't be beat!! read more

Whiskey Red's - Outdoor view - New American Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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