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Cast & Plow

3.5 (409 reviews)
Ultra High-EndNew American, Lounges
Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Upscale
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Burger and salad
Tally S.

Very bland and over priced. Came here during my stay because it was the only option in the hotel. Ordered the burger and it was just okay but very dry. Salad also lacked dressing. I knew it was expensive but expected it to be much better for that price . Service was great though.

Calamari and brioche
Sophie C.

Very pretty bar/lounge with gorgeous views of the ocean and dock at night. There's a variety of seating, including bar, couches, and outdoor booths. We ordered the calamari and brioche to share, along with a few drinks. Both were delicious, wish there was a bit more calamari. It was a bit annoying to order, since you had to order both food and drinks at the bar, despite us sitting in the lounge area. There was a smaller and separate bar, but it was only for ordering beer or wine. Ordering took a while but food came in a timely manner.

Chocolate cake
Dee H.

Come here for the view. This restaurant is literally on the marina. There was a variety of California coast cuisine. Expect Ritz prices and mid service.

Brussels Sprouts, hummus, pita, and veg
Taylor J.

Wowza! What a cute little lunch at Cast and Plow over at the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey! Was totally headed home, when mom and aunt asked me if I wanted to meet them for lunch over at the Ritz! Since I am never one to pass up an opportunity for a free meal, I of course said yes and got my butt over there. Arrived on a weekday at around 1pm and the place was DEFINITELY a cute scene. You got all the fancy/professional folks eating lunch, enjoying the beautiful LA weather and its definitely a place to people watch. I am still going strong on my diet, so opted to share a few nibbles pf a few things and super happy I did. OK! THEM BRUSSEL SPROUTS! SO SO SO GOOD! I just had to highlight them! Beautifully roasted (super crispy) in a lovely sauce spinkled with some sort of chili powder. They were gorgeous and so delicious! The Hummus + Pita were super yummy as well! We asked for some fresh veggies to go along with it and it was great! Super random but i'm a fan of a thinly sliced cucumber and they were sliced perfectly! I, of course, being the queen I am, washed it all down with two glasses of prosecco. Great lunch with my mom and aunt! I will absolutely be back! I love a good excuse to sit next to water, soak in some sun, and enjoy myself.

Cali Burger
Christopher S.

Visiting a friend in town, and went to their hotel for dinner. Valet only of course but you can pay on CC which is nice. Seating outside is nice with the fire pits, and the glass seems to funnel the gas fumes up so not in your face. View is of the marina. In my opinion there are better views out there but it is the highlight of the area. Anyway service is sloowww. But the Negroni was good, and so were the Brussel sprouts. Really good brussels 5/5. Burger just okay and expensive. Dessert options looked mediocre so did not try. Good for drinks and apps kinda place

Apple Empanadas & chocolate cake

We stayed at the ritz over the weekend and had dinner here Sunday night. I want to emphasize this review to Our waitress Kat,she was absolutely amazing!!! So cheerful,full of life,joked around with us, just her energy made our dinner even better! Food was delicious. We ended up getting calamari,carpaccio that came w a brioche bread that we prob could've just eaten that all night because it was so good! Had the scallops and octopus which was very flavorful and super tender. If I ever came back it would be for Kat!! Thank you for making our night.

A refreshing Albariño, the Herb Brioche and the chicken with squash & spinach
Juliane D.

Tasty little dockside Chicness! I know carbs are forbidden but WARNING Do not pass on the Herb Brioche bread. We'll work the $16. So soft & savory. Special shout out to our lovely waiter "Samantha" elegant, polite, soft spoken and attentive. She's a star!

My friend and I went to the Christmas Day brunch. The experience fell shockingly short of expectations in both quality and value. The food was consistently substandard. The salad station and seafood were served at room temperature. The crab claws were extremely dry, tasteless, and appeared freezer-burnt--something I never expected to see allowed out of a professional kitchen. None of the items in the chafing dishes tasted fresh. The miniature quiche was dry, and the dinner rolls were so stale they seemed beyond days old, probably frozen. There wasn't even butter available to accompany them. Dessert was particularly underwhelming. There was a small bowl of warm defrosted berries along with some type of custard with chemical colored sprinkles, served in a tiny shot glass. That was the entirety of the dessert offering. If the intention was to keep the menu simple, the execution should have at least been exceptional--it was not. The cost of the brunch was $150 per person, yet nothing was included--no champagne, not even coffee. We each ordered one espresso martini and one glass of wine, bringing our total bill to $460. Seeing that total after such a disappointing experience felt like a slap in the face. To add to the overall dissatisfaction, my table faced a filthy wall, which unfortunately felt fitting given the quality of the food and service.

Bonnie G.

We've stayed at The Ritz a bunch the last few years thanks to work trips and this restaurant is such a surprising standout for all breakfast to dinner. Their avocado toast is off-the-charts good with everything seasoning and delicious bread, and their carrot ginger soup and strawberry salad make eating healthy easy to do. Sit by the fire in the lobby and feel contentment for a little while. 5 stars!!!

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Zan L.

Even though I live here in West LA I had family visiting town for an NFL game so they chose to stay at this MDR Ritz location. We decided to have Cast & Plow for dinner and then again for breakfast the following day before heading out. It is a beautiful location right on the water and you can view the docked boats during your entire meal. Outside seating on the patio has private seating with individual fire pits which I thought was a really nice touch. They don't have a dedicated parking lot except for the hotel. It will be valet or you can park in the parking lot across the street and walk over. Our servers for both meals were very polite and all of our items came out quickly. I'm giving it a 4/5 because the flavors were good but not great. I have had better dining and other Ritz hotels domestically and around the world. For my dinner I chose the Lamb Loin and the Seasoned Fries and thought both were pretty good. The Lamb Loin had a nice flavor and I especially enjoyed the zucchini mole which was a unique take on this dish for me. I felt the portion size was fair and overall it was pretty good. The next morning I had the Huevos Rancheros with upgraded Chorizo and thought it was fairly good however, they gave me a tiny amount of chorizo which paid extra for. The eggs were cooked perfectly and there was a lot of cheese and crunch, but thought it was a very small portion and I felt hungry afterwards. Overall it is a nice option when staying at the hotel but I would not go out of my way for it if I wasn't already staying there. I would suggest if you are visiting the hotel and want a convenient meal, however, most of the items on their menu you can get for room service as well.

Charcuterie
Sharona M.

It was our first time here and we came here for a post engagement celebration. Our first impression when we sat outside for brunch was we all loved the view. Also, we thought the seating was comfy, but we found that the table was kind of awkward due to the giant firepit in the center. This was kind of annoying because it took up a lot of room when they were bringing our appetizers (of which we ordered a lot of). We started off with a Cheese and Charcuterie plate, Hamachi Crudo, and Brioche, which were all excellent. I also ordered a Latte which was delicious. Cute cup too. As for the mains, I ordered a Marina BLT which was tasty! Not the most amazing BLT in my whole life, but it was pretty good. I feel like it was missing something.. although I'm not sure what. Oh yeah, and they have gluten free bread that they can bring you if you need that (1 in our party has celiac). Another in our party got the Omelet and thought it was delish. Another in our party ordered the Egg & Purple Haze Cheese Skillet, and they weren't a huge fan. Not terrible but not amazing. Our server was mostly good until it came time for the check. We all finished our meals and were waiting for quite some time. It was pretty muggy and hot outside, and there is nothing really to block the sun from coming in our eyes. We decided to just get up and go inside and wait for the check in the nice air-conditioned space. Overall, the service was great- that was the only quirk. Honestly, I'd come again but sit inside. Nice and air-conditioned. Plus, I felt like the service may have been even better inside. This might be one of those places where if you sit outside, they might forget about you.

The refired steak and eggs dish
Tanya C.

We stayed at the Ritz which is where this restaurant is located. Our first night, we ordered the Korean style chicken sandwich to go and took it to our room. The gochujang slaw and kimchi sauce on this was delicious!! However, the processed chicken patty was so incredibly dry, I had to slather it with ranch dressing to get it down. The "herb" fries were great. The next morning we went to the outdoor dining area for brunch. SERVICE: Beautiful view of the harbor, but we were unfortunate to get the server we got. While we watched another server bust her butt making sure her tables had everything they needed - even wrestling with the giant shade umbrellas to keep her customers shaded, we got a server who disappeared and wasn't around for long periods of time (and we were sweating as the sun drowned out what little shade we had in the beginning). The inside part of the restaurant was practically empty, so it wasn't like she was busy in there. When we left, she was definitely busy chatting away with the bartender. FOOD: I ordered the steak (medium rare) and eggs which comes with tots and a "house salad." When it arrived, it was very clear visually the steak was VERY well done. Cutting into it, there wasn't even a smidge of pink. Definitely well done and very chewy. When I told my server she said she thought the same thing and questioned the chef who just responded that he "temped" it. The house salad was a pile of arugula with no dressing and one half tomato piled on top of the steak. The dish was redone and was better. Even the salad had dressing and some cucumbers. My husband's avocado toast and our peach Bellinis were delicious though.

Bar snacks to die for! Be sure to Ask for them.
Mark D.

Lunch was pretty good. A fresh winter salad with grilled chicken -- can't go wrong with But, the nighttime experience at the bar?? Beautiful drinks and friendly, non-stuffy service. And the bar snacks????? (See pic) Definitely worth asking for!

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