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    Dear Jane's

    3.6 (349 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Fish & Chips
    Ryan M.

    Wanted to try this sister to Dear John's for a while but was put off by the prices. Then saw their happy hour menu and thought it would be a good way to see what they're about for a lower price point. Still not cheap, beware. First, I loved the ambiance in the bar. Dark, moody and mellow. Had some delicious cocktails, then some apps: Oysters Rockefeller, fish and chips, trout dip and calamari. Everything is top tier quality and presentation. Would not get the trout dip again though. I was expecting a rich, smokey trout flavor but it was creamy and bland. Unlike some Yelpers, we had no issues with service. Maybe because we went at opening (5:30) on a Tuesday and my wife and I were the only people in the bar for happy hour until another person came in around 6. We will back. Maybe for the main menu if I get a raise.

    Fish and chips cooked to perfection
    Leslie C.

    As frequent flyers of Dear John's, we had been meaning to try out their sister restaurant. It was mid week so getting a 7:30 reservation was fairly easy. The hostess was welcoming and upbeat. We were sat in a window facing booth which was nice. The hostess asked what kind of water we preferred and I said sparkling, but they filled our water glasses with tap. Not a big deal. The server came to take our drink order, I ordered a Tito's martini straight up and was brought a gin martini dry. I already took a sip so didn't bother sending it back. She swore she ordered Tito's; but there is a big difference between gin and vodka. Our server was a young, pretty African American gal, I want to say her name started with a B. She seemed a little anxious right off the bat to get our order, we were hoping to just enjoy our bread and beverages for a bit. When she came back a third time, we just went ahead and ordered. My boyfriend asked her opinion between the trout and sea bass, but she didn't offer a preference or recommendation, just kind of shrugged. She informed us we had to order all the food together (which we knew from dining at Dear John's), so we placed our order for apps and entrees. Food was amazing, as expected, especially the crab claws and oysters. There were only a handful of diners, but she didn't come back to check in on us for a while; we asked the busser for more water. We likely would have given five stars for food and ambiance alone if we hadn't witnessed our server in the corner scrolling through her phone, looking bored. We can tell she was not thrilled to be there, or maybe just having a bad night. She brought the handheld for us to pay the bill and we handed her $50 in cash, which she put in her pocket and said "thanks". Maybe it's because I've been in the service industry for so long and held to a higher standard that I felt service at a fine dining restaurant should be a bit more upbeat and personable. Based on location, ambiance, quality of food, and price, the customer's experience should be more than just mediocre. Bring service with a smile back. As a server/bartender I always tip at least 20% regardless of the experience, though. We may give Dear Jane's another chance.

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    Diana R.

    I had been wanting to try Dear Janes for a long time and I'm glad I did. I went at night, so unfortunately didn't get a good view of the marina, but I imagine it is beautiful during the day. The bar is beautiful, dark and crowded in the cocktails are delicious and classic. The food menu is classic American with a little twist. The trout almondine was OK. I feel like it needed a little salt and was 30 seconds overcooked. The lobster pasta was delicious and the trout dip with the Ritz crackers was fantastic. The oyster Rockefeller were WOW amazing. Presentation of all food was great. Unfortunately, our waiter was not very engaging or attentive. He brought the check without even asking if we wanted a second drink, which we thought was odd. Overall, I would go back and hopefully get a different waiter. And the table for two was huge - so unusual and excellent !!

    Oyster Rockefeller, tuna Tataki, and sourdough bread
    Sianne H.

    This review is long overdue-- we went to dear Jane's during dineLA week and it was amazing! The food was all so delicious, and all of our servers were very knowledgeable and attentive! We were seated inside which had very calm lowkey vibes, not too loud at all even though we were close to the kitchen and had many servers walking past us.

    Happy hour oysters and rosé
    Adrienne H.

    Amazing whether you're eating in the bar or the main restaurant. The bar is swanky and dark with great happy hour prices and fresh seafood. Main dining area has great views and ambiance

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    Zan L.

    Originally opened in September 2022, Dear Jane's is the sister restaurant of Dear John's, therefore same ownership. Ownership is on record saying: "what Dear John's is to steak, Dear Jane's will be to seafood." It's located right on the water in Marina del Rey near the boat anchorage so this restaurant has some seriously great views of the harbor filled with boats. Parking is very limited given the location so you're most likely option will be valet or a pay lot. Inside is quite large with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a very large private bar area. It's really dark and moody on the inside and is a great place to spend a few hours. It leans more to the mature and classy side of things so it would also be a great place for a work dinner, in addition to a date spot. Our server was very polite however it did take some time for our dishes to arrive. It was quite crowded so I can't fault them too much. I started off with the Wedge Salad and really enjoyed it. It was loaded with toppings and felt that it was a good sized portion. For my entrée, I chose a classic California seafood dish, that being the Sand Dabs. It came with three which were not very large, but that is usual for Sand Dabs, however, they were packed with flavor and overall I really enjoyed it. We finished the dinner with a Passionfruit Parfait, and although I was not a huge fan of it because I don't like bitter flavors, my girlfriend loved it because she does so that could be a good dish to order if you like those flavors as well. Overall, I would recommend Dear Jane's to anyone searching for a great date, work, or friend dinner spot and I plan to be back in the future to try their brunch.

    Jojo H.

    Would go back again. Super cool place. Reminds me of the old fancy restaurant.. The view was amazing, facing the Marina. You can only valet due to limited parking space. Food was more than okay not great. The bread was over done, so kind of hard to bite into. However, the service was good.

    Tatiana N.

    It was on old school steakhouse type vibe in here, with heavy red velvet draped around the bar. Earlier in evening service was fast and did get our food very fast. Carpaccio was thick and tasty, the olives were a nice touch but maybe too many of them. Fish and chips is $36+ and comes with 2 pieces of fish. Comes with a cute little vinegar spray bottle for the fish. It was a decent meal and service was kind.

    Tara J.

    Sometimes with sister establishments it's a hit or miss. Dear Jane's is most definitely a major hit. From the gorgeous view of the marina, too tier service and amazing food you cannot go wrong with a visit any day of the week. Recently stopped by for an early dinner. And when I say early we were waiting outside for them to open their doors about 15 minutes before their scheduled dinner service. I knew the you'd would be good when I saw 12 other people also waiting to get inside. The food was amazing. The seafood was fresh and you could absolutely tell that the best ingredients were used to create the dishes. At the end of the meal the check was tucked inside of a children's version of Moby Dick. Hundreds of customers, including myself, signed the pages to let everyone know that we visited. Perfect for a date night or a night out with friends.

    Chat S.

    I recently visited this Michelin-starred restaurant for a girls' night out, eager to experience the new spot that replaced the old Chart House, where I used to dine years ago. The decor was charming and complemented by beautiful Marina views, setting a pleasant atmosphere. The hosts were welcoming, which made a great first impression. However, our experience was somewhat marred by our waiter, who seemed disengaged and gave off a negative vibe, affecting the service for our group of six. Despite this, the cocktails were enjoyable, and the food lived up to expectations. The casual decor with a water or ocean theme was nicely done. Overall, the evening was enjoyable, and I'd be willing to return to see if a different waiter might improve the service. Came here for a girl's night out to try, specially when we heard it's a Michelin starred restaurant. It was a de javu from the last time I came here many years ago when I used to live in the area ( I have moved out of the area since then) when it was still the old Chart House that has now been closed and replaced by this. Loved the decor and the Marina views. Needless to say, the place is happening, felt good upon arrival with the hosts being so welcoming. But, sadly, our waiter had the attitude of " get me out of here cause I don't like what I do" and that was felt by all of us 6 in the group. Service was unfortunately not at par and waiter gave a weird vibe. Our cocktails were all good and we were all happy. The food was good as expected. I'm sorry, I forgot to take a lot of pics this time with all of my friends in town lol! Their decor was casual and yet with a nice water or ocean vibe. Overall, it was a nice experience and I will be back to try again and see if our experience from another waiter will completely change the experience.

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    Went very well for entire party of six, all with different tastes and loved every minute of our dinner experience, will be back for sure

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    What are the gluten free options? Would love to know all of them? At a minimum, are there any gluten free desserts, salad dressings, pastas or breads? Don't want my guest ending up in the hospital from eating gluten.…

    I do not know specific GF options. I don't believe that GF would be an issue. I had grilled salmon and side of green beans. Surely, no gluten there. Sticking to grilled fish and vegetables should be fine as well as shrimp cocktails. The only dish… Read more

    Is the retaurant dog allowed?

    I believe dogs allowed on patio

    What's the corkage policy?

    Wine service is $35 per bottle. If you bring your own bottle and buy another one from us, we will waive the wine service fee.

    Are high chairs available for children?

    I don't know but bet if you called the restaurant thy would know in in an instant.

    Is there outside dining?

    Yes, we have lovely outdoor tables with incredible views of the marina.

    Do they take walk ins at the bar?

    If there is space available , they do take walk ins at the bar area. I would still recommend getting there when it opens as the bar area fills up.

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