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    BALEENkitchen

    3.8 (944 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Ted R.

    Alex's breakfast burrito isn't half as good as the old Cali burrito they had, which was the best breakfast burrito I'd found in So Cal. The bloody Mary was still OK but the loud musician in the lounge made brunch conversation all but impossible. I asked our server if he could help, to no avail. A longtime fave, I hope Baleen bounces back. At least it still has the pleasing marina views.

    The Obvious Choice cocktail and Champagne
    Colleen Z.

    BALEEN kitchen is amazing! I cancelled my Friday dinner reservation and decided to eat somewhere else. However, Saturday night we decided to have dinner here (with no prior reservation) they seated us in the lounge/ bar area where there was live entertainment! I celebrated my birthday early and they gave us complimentary champagne for a toast, like how friggin cute! Ethan and Carla were so attentive and made sure everything was perfect through the night. Sunday morning, we had breakfast/ brunch here also and the Lemon mascarpone pancakes were DELISH! My husband got the Cali Burrito (forgive me if that was wrong) but we kept telling each how perfectly cooked that burrito was! Literally one of the BEST we've ever had! Overall, the entire experience for both dinner and brunch were sooo good! We cannot wait to come back for more meals!

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    Kayla and Jordan are the best! Jordan was friendly, quick, attentive and accommodating to our child. Karla's margaritas are phenomenal and her smile shines brightly as she pours. We will definitely keep coming back for more.

    Key lime pie
    Kelly B.

    We ate here because AmEx benefits gave us $100 credit for staying at the Portofino Hotel. We enjoyed this place because they had a warm inviting space with breezy relaxing decor and a great view of the marina, both a warm host and friendly and accommodating server. And lastly, the food was super enjoyable. I asked the host what she liked and the salmon bagel was one of her picks. I don't usually order a bagel for brunch but I was curious and boy was I ever happy with my choice! A platter of yummy veggies, fresh salmon, very tasty cream cheese and a tasty bagel! I was pretty satisfied with this choice! See pic below! Hubs got the lemon pistachio pancakes which were very fluffy and yummy and kiddo got eggs Benedict. All three of us enjoyed our meals! And since it was pie day we ordered a pie of key lime pie! Very tasty, not overly sweet. A great, relaxing experience and when we walked by at night the previous night a lively, hopping place with music.

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    Samantha L.

    Located next to Redondo beach, this is a nice spot to have drinks, catch up with friends, eat some nice food, and soak in the views Parking There is free valet parking! Ambiance/Service (5/5) Gorgeous views, great cozy atmosphere, and attentive service Food Rock Shrimp Tacos (2.5/5) Served with 2 heaping tempura shrimp tacos and a large slab of avocado,cabbage, slightly spicy salsa, and chips This was definitely a ok choice. I couldn't really taste the freshness of the shrimp taco, and I wouldn't say this was a pretty decent portion for the price of it. Overall, underwhelming but did the job. Pancakes with a blueberry cream (3.5/5) 2 stacks of pancakes with a nice cream and syrup. Can't go wrong! Very decent. Overall, the views and service made this experience.

    Matt I.

    The Baleen Kitchen is a hidden gem. Tucked away in the King Harbor Marina near The Portofino Hotel this iconic restaurant is a definite treat. While it is a little off the beaten path, it's definitely worth the trip. My wife and I have stayed at the Portofino Hotel on multiple occasions and this is always our go to breakfast spot when we stay there. Service is always friendly and the restaurant has beautiful views of the harbor. Because it's tucked away it's nice and quiet in the area and can easily make you forget that you're just minutes away from bustling LA. They have a modest menu that feels like it's just the right size for the establishment. I'm a fan of the more modest menus that are well executed rather than large exhaustive menus of mediocre food. This place hits the mark. I do also like that because it's further off the beaten path ice never seen it extremely busy the way one would expect a restaurant of that caliber to be in a place like LA. Overall a great experience and a must try. Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 5/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person *Please keep in mind that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We usually enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.*

    The The 'Cali' Burrito
    Germane G.

    It's always an amazing experience here. The service is always great. The food is always good. You can't beat the view of the Marina and it is reasonably priced for the portions you get. Looking forward to going back.

    "Black & Blue" Steak Tacos BALEEN Burger Wild Mushroom Flatbreadmushroom
    Charles S.

    A perfect getaway from busy LA, especially if you are staying at the Portofino. I highly recommend it. The service was great, the staff were friendly, and our order came out quickly. The food was delicious and the picture speaks for itself. They also had local artists playing indie music, which my partner and I really enjoyed. There is nice indoor seating, though there was no outdoor seating available when we went, so that may be seasonal. You still get a great view of the dock with all the boats, making it a nice and low key spot.

    The 'Cali' Burrito
    Brittany W.

    I stayed at the hotel and came here for breakfast two mornings in a row and had fairly different experiences. I ordered the Cali burrito the first morning and it was flavorful and the meat tender, but I would have preferred it without shrimp. Our server was attentive and quick, and we never had to ask for anything or wait to get our server's attention. The second morning was the opposite. It was difficult to get our server's attention to get an additional utensil, a refill, and eventually the bill. It was so slow we decided it wasn't worth going our third and last morning at the hotel and would go elsewhere.

    Kristin A.

    We were staying at the hotel and decided to have dinner at the restaurant. We enjoyed a few fun cocktails with some flatbreads, but our dinners were the star of the show! I opted for the shrimp tacos. They were crispy and the combo of guacamole and slaw on top added to the flavor burst the tacos provided. My husband ordered the pork chop and he said it was cooked to perfection! The view was nice and the staff were great! If you are staying at the hotel...or not... check this place out! You will not be disappointed!

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    Eriko P.

    My friend and I stumbled across BALEEN kitchen on a Sunday morning. After looking through the menu, and talking with Barbie, the hostess we definitely wanted to relax and enjoy a meal after our walk along the waterfront. We were seated in a beautiful blue velvet tufted booth ( I would recommend making reservations for this booth). Alex was our server who has a great personality with a smile! I ordered the NOBLE CHOPPED SALAD, which was delicious, but it wasn't chopped. I think my salad was missing the roasted beets, but I didn't mention it, because it wad delicious and beautifully presented. My friend ordered the egg toast and added cherry tomatoes. She enjoyed it. Weekends there is endless mimosas, but I am trying to be healthy so I opted for ice tea. The staff here are all very friendly. The decor reminded me of Cape Cod, casual elegance. I felt like I was on vacation. I will definitely return here again! Thank you Barbie and Alex for the great service!

    Seating by windows, great view!
    Leslie C.

    We come to this hidden gem for brunch at least twice a month. Well, it's not really hidden. It's part of the Portofino hotel in Redondo Beach. Depending on what time you arrive, you can get seats next to the window that look out to the harbor but plenty of seating throughout. Lots of good choices on their brunch menu. My favorite dishes are the soft scrambled eggs with goat cheese on artisan toast, the classic eggs benedict, and the Baleen burger but if you have a sweet tooth the lemon marscapone pancakes with blueberry butter is amazing. Be sure to request Jordan or Alex as your server, they are friendly and provide exceptional service. What most don't know is they have a great happy hour and live music on Fri and Sat

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    MBP never fails to delight! Chef David LeFevre's kick off restaurant brings excellent flavors and…read morecombinations to your palette! We went to celebrate Mother's Day for my wire! Anyone who knows the biz knows that Mother's Day is an insanely busy day! We were seated promptly. We started with their decadent warm banana bread with caramel and butter! They sent us the blistered green beans with pork belly cubes, delicious! Our daughter had orrechiette with lobster, very tasty! Wifey had the classic eggs Benny and I had the breakfast burrito! All very satisfying! And thanks to our server, Danny for taking care of us! Mahalo to the managers, Brian and Shawn!

    Came here with my boyfriend after a 16 mile run from Pacific Palisades to Manhattan Beach and…read morehonestly it was the perfect place to land. Got there right before the dinner rush without reservations and were seated immediately. Always appreciate that. Justin took care of us and was such a gem. Warm, attentive, just very thoughtful and kind the whole night. He even surprised us with the Elvis dessert at the end, which was really sweet. The space is beautiful. Dim lighting. Glowy inside. Lively but not too loud. Very Manhattan Beach. We got the bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits, roasted Alaskan halibut, and grilled skirt steak. The biscuits were unreal. The halibut felt light but still rich in the best way. The skirt steak had a great char and was exactly what I wanted after that long of a run. Just a really lovely dinner after a long run. Felt taken care of the whole time, I've already recommended this restaurant to friends and can't wait to come back myself

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    Brunch at Trani's Dockside Station is great. It is my favorite things about this place. Their lunch…read moreand dinner is great as well, but I am hooked on their brunch. I love their Cheesy Egg Toast which is cheddar cheese & grilled Sourdough for about 12$. Their Soft Shell Crab Benedict Arnold is served on a brioche bun, with mortadella, & béarnaise sauce. It is just amazing. For lunch we love the raw bar and always start with oysters and Peruvian scallops. They are super good. Their strawberry mixed greens salad is so great. They don't always have it, but most of the time they do. The place is so pretty. It is an old cannery with modern and adorable inside decoration. It is comfortable and super clean. The service is great. I don't know if they take reservations, I would call and ask. We go at odd times and have never had a problem.

    If I eat at a place then leave when I'm done, and I'm still talking about how great the food is,…read morethat means a lot. Putting the location into maps was misleading. But you just keep going straight until you see it on your right. Parking isn't bad, a lot of space. From beginning to end, this place was amazing. Our server was super nice, very attentive, and patient. They recommended we order everything at once, and they'll properly roll out the food. Everything we had was super good. We had the miyagi oysters since they didn't have Kumamoto oysters that day. I'm not really a fan of huge oysters, I like the small kind. Honestly, every single thing that we had was amazing. I super appreciate our server for recommending things and giving her input on what to order. They change your silverware between appetizers and main course. Love it when they show that much care into allowing the opportunity for customers to have the best dining experience. Bathroom is super clean, 3 stalls, there's a hand washing area between the men's and women's, just in case you need it. This was one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. Easy 5/5, exceptional service, incredible food. Loved this place. I highly recommend.

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    Amazing place, best atmosphere, high quality food, best service, nice design and very welcoming…read moreservers

    The ambiance was so lovely and the service was excellent. We had our waiter recommended some of the…read morebest items on the menu, and he brought us the pistachio hummus, the filet mignon skewers, the mushroom flatbread, and the fish tacos. The pistachio hummus was very unique and was tasty, but overall was missing just a bit of flavor. The mushroom flatbread was more of a really thin and crispy pizza, which we actually appreciated much more. It was super light and really delicious. All of the flavors just went so well together. The fish tacos were incredible and had the most delicious batter on the fish. It was super fresh and flavorful, and the fish was so crispy. I would order this again every time. The filet skewers were probably the biggest surprise and the best bite of the night. The meat was so tender and so incredibly flavorful. The rice was also so delicious and fluffy. We debated ordering a second one but wanted to save room for dessert. Definitely another dish I'll be getting again each time I'm here. For dessert we ordered the pistachio cake, which was really good and not too sweet, and some cappuccinos. Overall, this is a really great new restaurant tucked into a quiet little spot off of Ventura blvd. It's a perfect place for a date night, celebration, or a girl's night out. I'll definitely be back.

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    Man, I'm not sure why their rating isn't higher. It's quality food! It's the the level of FWD,…read moresadly no, but it's very very good. Service is generally good too. I'm not sure if Brian is still there, but dude is a gem. I'm curious as to whether or not the Redondo or Manhattan outpost is as great. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

    I have no idea how we ended up in Hermosa Beach, but we ended up here and came with a whole lot of…read morehunger. This little downtown area had a few different restaurants we were considering, but thanks to my wife wanting to use a washroom right away we ended up coming here. This small, but nice restaurant looks exactly how a place should look near the ocean and had a super friendly employee take our orders as well. For lunch I ended up doing the 3 for $21 deal which is exactly that, a fantastic deal. I ended up choosing the House Fries, the Tempura Fish Tacos, and the 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich. How was it? House Fries- Covered in Grana Padano and Mustard Aioli, these French Fries were super crispy and tasted really, really good. Tempura Fish Tacos- Two tacos that I wish I could transform into 20. The Tempura fish here was absolutely delicious. 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich- A few different cheeses between some sourdough, a simple but fantastic grilled cheese sandwich. Overall, The Hook & Plow was a fantastic place to stop for some lunch and I plan on checking out the other locations now. Between really great service and really great food, this place is a definite must if you find yourself in the Hermosa Beach area.

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