The ambiance was nice. While it is rather small venue, we didn't feel like we were trapped - probably because of the 'open-air' setup around the bar counter section. The service was good - our server (forgot his name) was energetic, friendly, and attentive. Three of us ordered different drinks and main dishes - I enjoyed Blackened Fish Sandwich. read more

BeachLife Grotto - Blackened fish sandwich with truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Such a great place to hang out really nice, theee visits and the food is so disappointing!! A server recommended the fish tacos had trouble finding the fish more like vegetarian tacos Server ambience were great read more

Do not miss this opportunity for the best food you've had, especially go during happy hour 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. age sourdough bread you must try and the brussel sprouts were absolutely scrumptious! And then you can't miss the mud pie! I am coming back for sure! read more

went there for happy hour. It's my second time there and I absolutely love the food. The manager came over to make sure we were doing good and he was very nice. It was nice to know he cared, but the food is amazing. The prices are great. The atmosphere is really cool and the drinks are amazing. You should come check it out. read more

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The back room was perfect for a large family party! I loved how quiet it was. We Could all hear each other without screaming. The fish burger was only ok. But the Brussel sprouts were delicious! I also loved the buffalo milk. I did not care for the base of the mud pie. Bit I did like the keylime and peach cobbler. read more

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Fantastic all around this place has such a beachy, relaxing vibe. Definitely recommend grabbing a seat on the rooftop. The arugula beet salad was so good I almost asked the chef for the recipe. The crudo was flavorful, and the shrimp tacos were just as delicious! Service was great too! IDE deff come back read more

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Cute decor, great food, meh service. Went to Beachlife Grotto for my bday dinner -- got a mix of apps that were all great. Chicken karaage, sourdough (with incredible butter,) and brussel sprouts. We ate on the rooftop, which felt beachy and cozy. They also gave us a free cookie with cream for my birthday (so good!) Took one waiter a while to take our order and another charged us for the wrong meal. Def room for improvement on service but the rest was great. read more

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Jebidiah H was our server upstairs and Trevor was the manager - they both were extremely kind and friendly. They really made us feel special! It was really fun to be on a second story in the riviera - very rare! We went for a little snack and outing. The ambiance is really cool - lots of different style tables and seatings. We got the shrimp cocktail and mud pie. I recommend both! The menu looks pretty good, I'd love to go back and try more. read more

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Fantastic meal in the heart of the Riviera Attended a private dinner party at the Beachlife Grotto. The entire downstairs seating area and bar, including a moderate sized private room were reserved. The place is a bit cramped and very loud. Open bar with servers handed out drinks directly or delivered to your table. Dinner included hangar steak and halibut. The steak was tender, medium rare--just how I like it. It came with rice and broccolini which were also good. The halibut looked appetizing but was a bit dry. However, the dish redeemed itself by having a squash risotto to die for. Crispy Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly and had a tinge of sweetness. All portions were sizable. Dessert was a mixed bag. The key lime tarts weren't too sweet and were indeed very tart. The cookies were fluffy and soft but were too bready like a muffin. There is an upstairs deck and gift shop. The only two bathrooms are upstairs. Service was good, nothing to complain about there. Parking is metered wherever you can find it. Overall, a very positive dining experience just 2 blocks from the beach and plenty of other eateries nearby. Will definitely be back read more

BeachLife Grotto - Halibut on risotto, brussels sprouts, hangar steak with broccolini and rice - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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What a cute venue! I came here for my birthday and expected to sit on the rooftop patio. It was a pleasant surprise that there was a quiet and private room in the back for us. They had a birthday card for me and had Happy Birthday changed on the TV for us. The brussel sprouts were great, the Pappardelle Alfredo was very good, but I think they forgot the truffle. There was no trace of it. I thought they made a great Old Fashioned drink and a good peach cobbler. read more

Came for the Natasha Remi duo. It was Happy hour. Sat up at the rooftop. Happy hour choices were plenty & delicious. Drinks cold & refreshing. Dog friendly. Staff was great & accommodating. People were great. Parking is metered. read more

Beautiful rooftop atmosphere! And the food is absolutely so savory and delicious and well presented. The beet and arugula salad is a must and the single fin is a Felicia cocktail like a guava spritzer or something but man strong and delicious. Give me 6 of these and keep them coming. read more

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This is a fairly new restaurant, located right next door to Rockefeller. So it's in the Riviera Village. They are normally open in the afternoons during the week, but open in the mornings on the weekends for brunch. There are tables indoors and outdoors. Because it looked a little crowded indoors, I chose a table outdoors. They don't offer any specialty coffees, only drip. So I ordered one of those, with a side of oat milk, and an avocado toast. The toast actually tasted better than it looks. Looks pretty boring, but tasted good. It's more of a bar that serves food than a restaurant. The list of cocktails is longer than the brunch menu. Restrooms are upstairs, along with a general store where they sell merchandise. They also have additional, rooftop dining. If you don't want to take the stairs, there are elevators. Service was good and staff were friendly. I plan to return and try a cocktail next time. read more

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This restaurant has a great location. Located right on Catalina in the heart of the Riviera Village, this place has easy access to the beach, the Esplanade, and/or the shops around the village. The structure was completely redesigned for this restaurant. It used to be just a very average shop, now has become a very nice architecturally designed building. They have a great outdoor patio space both on the first floor and on the upper patio, as well as very nice interior dining. The design of this restaurant and its location are truly two of the high points of this business. What are the main elements of this establishment is it is designed to cater to the bar crowd. They have a very large bar on the lower level which offers a lot of interesting drinks. In addition, they have a limited food menu that is pretty wide spanning in what they offer. Plus, on Saturday and Sunday they offer 10:00 AM brunch. The one downside I find about this restaurant, is that I don't know if they use a limited staff or just the servers are overwhelmed by the customers, but sometimes service can be fairly slow at this place. If they give you a drink, and you're sitting back and enjoying it, this really isn't a big deal. But, on the other hand, if you're starving and are looking forward to eating a meal or something, this could be just a bit of a problem. Just something to keep in mind. Overall, this is a fun new addition to the village. Great place to sit back and have a drink or an interesting meal. read more

Terrible service. I requested a table at the top, and there was unusually dark lighting where I sat. The server was overly talkative, and asked a lot of unnescesary questions. He was back and forth many times for no apparent reason. There were weird vibes, and another server that was sort of just standing around, for no apparent reason as well. read more

Awesome Happy Hour prices, great ambiance and fantastic waiter/service. We arrived at 5:55 and our waiter said absolutely order Happy Hour items to start so was a fun way to try some menu items before dinner in smaller portions. Our first time and will def be back. Gave 4 stars because it was really warm in the dining room, people next to us said same thing. We were seated in booth in back corner so maybe thats why, next time going to go upstairs for sure for live music. read more

Service was excellent. Had a white wine that was pretty good as it was served very chilled (a Sauv. Blanc); Was there for Happy Hour, so had a fish taco which was delicious. I'd go there again. My friend had the Rose on the HH menu, she was not a fan; She had the Chicken Karaage which she liked but was not overwhelmed by. We ate outside and people watched which was a lot of fun. Great place for Happy Hour, a little pricey, but not too bad. I will go there again. read more

This restaurant is very much just okay! Not great, but I wouldn't necessarily it's terrible. All the restaurants in the riviera are a good experience because of the location however some are much better than others. I wouldn't recommend this one as one of the better options. First, the staff feels unorganized. Two servers came up to my date and I asking what we wanted to drink after we already ordered. This was while we were seated at a table we made a reservation for. Secondly, the menu is small. There is not a lot of options for entrees if you come here hungry. Personally, I didn't like the menu. We got an appetizer so we didn't appear rude and went over to Rebel Republic across the street to order our dinner afterwards. Third, the upstairs isn't comfortable. Some seating is comfortable if you get a couch, but the tables aren't at all. And no heaters were available despite is being freezing. As for the music, it was playing on a small speaker in the corner quietly. I felt like I was in someone's backyard. This place is new, and the two-story display viewing from the outside looks like it would be one of the best options for drinks and dinner on the riviera. I would suggest to look elsewhere like Riveria across the street. BeachLife is not what I expected. Lastly, I will say the country bread and Brussel sprouts are good! The food here isn't bad. But considering all else, I just don't think I'll be back. read more

BeachLife Grotto - Aged Sourdough Country Bread - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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We stopped by BeachLife Grotto around 3pm on a Saturday and caught their happy hour (3-5pm), which was a great way to get introduced to this restaurant - a solid menu of $5 and $10 items that actually feels worth ordering from. We started with the bread, which was excellent and easily one of the highlights. Warm, soft on the inside, and nicely toasted on the outside, it had that comforting balance of crisp edges and pillowy interior, and it was presented thoughtfully. From there we shared a mix of happy hour items: brussels sprouts, truffle fries, beef sticks, a Caesar salad, and my friend ordered the burger. Everything landed well for the price point. The brussels sprouts stood out - nicely crisped with good flavor - and the beef sticks were well grilled and satisfying. The burger was solid - your typical burger, but definitely good value - and the truffle fries were exactly what you want during happy hour. I also had a glass of white wine off the happy hour menu, which paired nicely with the food. What really pulled it all together was the vibe. It was lightly raining when we went, so the patio wasn't an option, but inside felt cozy and inviting. Jazz music was playing in the background, the service was friendly and on point, and the space itself is small but thoughtfully set up. It felt relaxed, welcoming, and easy to settle into. It definitely made me curious to come back and try more of the regular menu next time. Overall, it left a great impression - solid food, good energy, and a setting that fits the neighborhood well. read more

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Once again, we came back to try something different and this time Raquari took care of us. Those Micheladas were amazing. We love it here!!

Huge shout out to Sarina and Jedediah for taking care of my husband, myself and our small daughter for my husband's birthday dinner! Back in the summer of 2024 we had a small incident which led us to not be able to enjoy our time at beachlife as we had to leave early. We have been meaning to come back ever since and we finally did this past month! We sat on the rooftop, which is absolutely gorgeous. Great views of the PV Hill and very relaxing beach vibes up there! We ordered many things, but a few callouts to what we enjoyed the most. The sourdough bread starter is really delicious, we enjoyed our Mai Tai cocktails as well! For a main, you cannot go wrong with the Bronzino. It was absolutely divine! We ate, drink, and relaxed for a few hours on the patio, and we were well taken care of and never rushed. The staff is very warm and welcoming, the vibe is trendy and definitely gives you the feeling as if you're on vacation. If you are looking to celebrate a special event or just have a fun Friday night out this spot can accommodate all. We can't wait to visit again! read more

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I would highly recommend coming to beach life grotto for special events! My husband and I came here and told the hostess, Molly, that it was our 35th wedding anniversary. She promptly gave us the best table at the place and gave us a complementary glass of champagne! Our server, Gabby, was very attentive and exceptional. The food was amazing as well! read more

We had an absolutely fantastic event here. Can't recommend this place enough. We were on the upstairs patio for our private event. The space was gorgeous and the view is stunning. The staff could not have been more gracious, friendly or helpful - from the event planner to the bartenders. This was seamless. The drinks were beautiful and the spread of food was just perfect for this late afternoon cocktail gathering. I can't wait to go back for dinner and to host more events here! read more

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Our server, a handsome young man whose name I wish we'd remembered, was charming and took great care of us. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and made us feel welcome, adding to a special evening of family getting to be together from out of town. Delicious food and drinks, and we loved the room -- closing the sliding doors was fun and made us feel cozy, as well as bringing down the sound levels so we could hear each other. :) What a fun time! read more

We had a great experience at BeachLife Grotto! Laura was an awesome, attentive and personable waitress. She was patient with us and knowledgeable about the menu. We especially appreciated the attention and help when my Mother-in-Law was reacting to something spicy. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was top-notch! We will definitely be back. Thank you. read more

Tried this place on a whim on a Friday night because there was no wait. We were seated on the rooftop at the couches in front of a fireplace. Comfy, cozy, beachy... perfect! The waitstaff was fantastic in terms of friendliness and knowledge of the menu. As for the food/drinks, I loved the halibut, tuna crudo, and fried whole snapper. The espresso martini was also on point. Highlight of the night, though, was the host, Michael. My kids absolutely loved him and kept going downstairs to say hi to him and give him high fives. "Best night ever!" my 3 year said. I'm thrilled for this newer option on the Riviera. We'll definitely be coming back!! read more

BeachLife Grotto - Our host, Michael, deserves a Best in Service award for how patient and kind he was with my energetic little ones!! - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Very unfortunate experience on a beautiful Friday evening. We sit at the bar hoping to grab a drink and a bite. I ordered a vodka soda (they are kinda stingy on the vodka) and fish tacos. The bartender seemed a bit toasty already as she asked me about my order twice... She leaves her shift and heads out, and still no tacos (30 min later). I ask the next bartender if the order was even in. He goes back and says "they are coming right up". Want another drink? So i order another round ($20 vodka soda) and wait another 15-20 min. I think they just wanted me to drink more. We cancel our order and head over to Zoku. read more

What a great find! Love the ambiance! The service was fun and the food and drink quality good! I look forward to returning!

Exec summary: Brunch review. Limited menu, cool ambiance Apparently they are starting brunch service as the waiter indicated that today was their first brunch day Sat on the upper deck. Fascinating view of the riviera. Great to look down on the cars. Cool vibe. The service was fine. Not fantastic, not horrible The food was fine. I ordered the loco moco, the rice was a bit overdone (Aka hard) but otherwise it was a cool trendy option. Typical riviera eating establishment. We live this area and eat here often. Nice addition and beats the old liquor store that used to occupy this space read more

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Went here for a nice evening out , was seated outside near heat lamp and protected by some plants but it was a little chilly even with my long wool coat on. But that was minor compared to the great time we had , Michael warmly greeted us and sat us quickly , Trevor came by to make sure all was well and our server came by to check on us all within a few minutes . We ordered drinks , and a different server brought them out , which showed to me that the team working there all support each other and help each other out. We ordered the sourdough bread that was phenomenal ,it remained hot even when we were sitting outside , the crust was crisp and the inside was so light and fluffy . Then we had a beet and arugula salad , also amazing as it was made with 3 different variations of beets . It was so unique in the way it was presented. Last we had salmon , grilled, not knowing it would be "Ala carte " , literally . No garnish, on a small salad plate , just a grilled piece of salmon it was almost comical . I only have a picture of the bread . read more

BeachLife Grotto - Sourdough bread appetizer with butter, black sesame seed and other container had a vinaigrette - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Best burger in the area. And our server, Lauren, was the cutest and sweetest ever. Super attentive customer service from everyone, and the food was so good!!! read more

If you get the chance to sit at the bar, do it! and hope you get served by Raquari!. Seriously, she is the kind of bartender who turns a normal night out into something memorable. From the second I sat down, Raquari was welcoming, sharp, and completely on top of everything, even while juggling a packed bar. Her drink recommendations were spot on. she actually listens to what you like and then somehow makes it better than you expected. Every cocktail was perfectly balanced. It's not just pouring drinks, it's an experience! What really stood out, though, was her energy. Friendly without being fake, attentive without hovering, and she somehow keeps the whole bar feeling fun and relaxed. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it makes everyone around her have a better time. Great service is hard to find, but Raquari makes it look effortless. If you're coming here, sitting at her bar isn't just recommended , it's the move! read more

Raquari was amazing with great customer service and very good cocktails. The bar is on the second floor so you get a nice view and nice vibes . Music is relaxing. read more

BeachLife Grotto - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The food is really good here and we like the happy hour. Sitting upstairs on the couches is nice with a group. However, the dining room noise level even when not full is way toooooo loud. They need to add noise reducing panels on the ceiling. Sit outside near a heater. The pappardelle with mushrooms is very good! read more

We stopped into this place randomly. Had dinner down the street and wanted to grab a drink at a different place than our usual spots. Can't tell you about the food but their bar was great. Eric the bartender made the night. He was fun and engaging. Working like crazy but took care of us with no delay. He overheard us talking about it being my wife's birthday. Shortly after she had a birthday dessert. read more

BeachLife Grotto - Eric - Seafood Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

My favorite place in the Riviera Village! Cocktails could be a bit more generous pour, especially during dinner menu hours. Definitely need acoustic tiling in the dining room. It's terribly loud when dining inside. Chairs on the patio are much too big and clunky; hard to get in and out of and too tight on the corner tables. Thank you for toning down the music. The volume was much better this time. Servers are always amazing. We had a new one who needs more training. But always a great experience at BLG! read more

Let me start with the service. It was awesome. Super attentive and friendly wait and management staff. We chose to sit upstairs and had 5 different people check in on us. 10/10 service. The atmosphere is awesome, I love the layout design of the restaurant, you feel like you're at your rich friends beach house. 10/10 Ambiance. Now the food review. This was seriously disappointing. We ordered the Thai beef skewers, Salmon Sliders, Brussel sprouts and Swordfish tacos. Thai beef skewers $22 bucks for 3 pinky sized strips of chewy beef. My date and I struggled to cut one of the pieces in half because of how chewy it was. The salmon sliders were meh, bread was soggy and it just didn't have any great flavor or texture in it. Brussel Sprouts were soft. However I really enjoyed the sauce that was served at the bottom of the plate. Swordfish tacos were actually the best value. $22 and you get 2 very generously sized tacos filled with lots of swordfish. My date took one bite and said it was too fishy. I actually didn't mind that and enjoyed them for the most part. Unfortunately I will not be coming back for food, however it's a great spot to grab a drink as the ambience and staff are awesome. read more

This newest restaurant in the area is very laid back pretty looking with a relaxing beach vibe. Went for dinner with friends and we ordered some delicious cocktails and food. 1. For the apps, we got a dozen oysters and California bluefin tuna crudo. Both dishes were so fresh and delicious. The tuna crudo came with some avocado on top which blended perfectly to create some unique delicious flavor. It went well with the cocktails we ordered. 2. For the main course: my friend loved her brick chicken and I tried the sea bass which was good and flaky. I ordered the New York strip. The presentation was pretty and appealing but I think it was lack a bit flavor. I should have sticked with the seafood menu. The bread and asparagus for the table were tasty and everyone enjoyed it. For the dessert, we ordered some Peruvian picarones (donuts version of Peruvian) and some cake with strawberries. I enjoyed the cake better than the picarones. The service was impeccable and friendly. Will definitely return to try their rooftop bar next time. read more

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We went to Beachlife a few weekends ago on a Friday night. We were seated immediately, which I guess should have been my first clue. It took quite a bit for us to get a server and when we did, we were ready to order. Once we ordered it took 30 minutes for us to get our drinks and more than 45 minutes to get our food. What really made the service abysmal was that the table next to us was seated 15 minutes after we got there. I don't know when they ordered but they got their food before we did. When they were done eating, the general manager, waiter, and some other person came to their table to profusely thank them for their patience in waiting for their food. They offered them a free dessert on the house. This happened at the table next to us where we got to the restaurant before this couple, ordered before this couple and did not recieve our drinks or food until after this couple left. Needless to say, we were not offered any apolgies nor any dessert, let alone free dessert. I don't know what motivated this disparity in service but, I will not be returning to this restaurant and if you want customer service as part of your dining experience, you shouldn't go to Beachlife. read more

We had a very pleasant experience dining on the upstairs patio on a beautiful evening. The food was delicious and the service was great. Could not have been better (we were also there for a portion of happy hour so were able to get a couple of drinks and appetizers at a great price!) read more