I was staying at the hotel and figured, why not grab some drinks and enjoy the marina view? Our…read morewaiter was kind enough to let us choose our table, so we snagged a front-row seat overlooking the marina! The ceviche was excellent, though the portion was a bit on the smaller side. The drinks were great, and we had a really fun time overall! Prices are definitely on the higher side, but that's pretty typical for hotel restaurants. Overall, a great spot to unwind and enjoy the views if you're staying nearby!

What a great brunch/lunch spot! The drinks were excellent, especially the Bloody Mary and the…read moreespresso smoothie. We shared the grilled Caesar salad with grilled chicken, which was fresh and flavorful. My salmon was cooked perfectly with crispy skin and a medium center, and the quinoa with sun-dried tomatoes was a delicious accompaniment. The beautiful weather made for an even more enjoyable meal, but what truly stood out was the exceptional service. A special shout-out to Jillian, who was outstanding. She was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. The rest of the team reflected the same high standards, which speaks volumes about her leadership. Great food, great drinks, great service, and a great atmosphere. We look forward to returning.

Amazing local spot, absolutely killing it with an enormous breakfast and lunch menu, incredible…read morelooking baked goods and serving gourmet coffees using house made syrups. The owner and staff are welcoming and helpful if you don't know what to choose. Service is fast, and everything comes out cooked to perfection and full of flavor. My daughter had the bacon hash skillet and said it was amazing. She had a blueberry iced latte that she couldn't stop talking about. She got a vanilla carmel iced latte roadie to take with us. I had the sweet & savory- 2 eggs over hard, applewood bacon and a delicious Belgian waffle. Had a side of crispy breakfast taters. It was delicious. Very cool place, with a great staff. Will definitely go out of my way to return and try something new.

While on vacation last week, we looked for a quick café with a variety to have brunch at before…read moresome shopping and hangs in Venice. Two of the kids are picky and the well the rest of us aren't. I went to Yelp and found some mixed reviews, but mostly good for Fratelli. We were greeted upon arrival. We were a bigger party so we were told to take a menus, find a table then come up and order when we are ready. My favorite part of my meal was my bleeding heart juice. Service was fine, but it could have been better. My coffee wasn't strong enough, for supposedly having so many shots of espresso. I ended up ordering one to-go. I liked the fact that I could order a latte and fresh juice. I had a bleeding heart, an almond milk latte and an "F" that. My food was okay. My bagel was burnt and my food was bland as a whole. My kids and the rest of our party enjoyed their food, so I didn't press my burnt bagel sandwich. It really took "F" that to a different level. The Cafe was cute offering both inside and patio seating. Next time we're in the area, I'm open to trying again.

We did not have reservations, so walking up and putting our name on the list and leading a phone…read morenumber so that we were texted when our reservation would become available was really quite convenient. It took about 10 minutes and we were seated with a beautiful view of the marina. Marina del Rey is one of my favorite places. It's kind of a hidden little secret if you don't know about it you don't know mother's beach is very close by and it's just a really cool place to be. We ordered the lobsters Benedict and bloody Marias. Lobsters Benedict and the potatoes were amazing. The food by far was the standout amongst the drink. I love a good bloody Maria and I've had good enough had bad out of five stars for the bloody Maria I would score 3.75. The view is what really makes up for any shortcoming and the staff was so friendly, attentive knowledgeable, and it was all around just a wonderful brunch. I will definitely go back.

The views were beautiful for an early dinner meet up. We arrived during happy hour time but there…read morewas some back and forth about staying at the bar area with our drinks. We did manage to get a drink and sit at our table which was literally a few feet away. The food was ok... The serving size for the braised short rib was a bit smaller than expected. The fish was well cooked. We thought the dessert was peach cobbler and was excited but then came a berry cobbler. I opted for the passion fruit gelato which was very flavorful and nice for a hot summer day.

BECKY IS THE BEST COME ON THURSDAY. The service was so amazing come visit Bacari to see her!read more

ELLIOT was fantastic. Great bartender! Will come back just for the delicious Old Fashioned that he…read moreconjured up fro his whiskey expertise.

It's been a month and I'm still salivating over the chicken kebab. The whole plate was a 10/10…read more Banana bread was drier than I was expecting, but still good. The chips and guac are a must try and I loved the sweet potato fries. It can get pretty cramped in there but I think it's worth it for the kebab alone

Went here for brunch and they were really busy. We didn't have any reservations so it was a bit of…read morea wait. We walked to Venice Beach to pass the time. We didn't have to wait long. Food was really delicious. The service was really slow, though. I would recommend for brunch and if you are not in a rush.

Been going to this place for over 30 years when it was first at 26 Washington Boulevard…read more The patio is lovely, the food is excellent lwith generous portions, and the staff is always wonderful. I highly recommend!

Cute little spot in Venice - perfect for lunch. Randomly found this spot while visiting a friend in…read morethe area. Really kitschy spot with an eclectic feel. We were sat in this sunroom looking area with a menagerie of varying decor. Burgers caught our eye and we got the CA roll, spicy tuna, and the money (PB&J). All of them were amazing, especially my CA roll. It was probably one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The crab really took the burger to another level and it's something I'd order over and over again. The Money was good - reminds me of the peanut butter and jealousy at Slater 50/50. Peanut butter on anything and I'm already a fan. For starter we got the cauliflower wings. Also delicious. Packed with flavor. We opted for the garlic parm. Overall great place. Service was fantastic. if the rest of the food is as good as the burgers were, I'd definitely come back to try their other offerings.

The reviews about the included 20% service charge have been noted and removed! Also the service and…read morestaffing are now on par with the great food and wines. Our waiter came back to check on us after appetizers and mains to see if everything was good and to see if we needed anything. I chose a glass of red Bordeaux that was obviously allowed to breathe before service and it was delicious. The atmosphere is still very dark in the dining area, but after sunset they opened the blinds and lit tabletop candles, giving the room a very cozy atmosphere. Since so many reviews mentioned the mushrooms, we had to order it and it lived up to the great press. One taste even convinced the carnivore that it was as delicious as a piece of beef! We also got the Japanese eggplant which had enough creaminess and brightness from the onions and tomatoes to balance out the unctuous texture. I got the steak tartare which I will order next time without the very thick toast. The tartare itself was hand cut and delicious but the toast was overwhelming. I don't eat scallops but the person who ordered it loved them and finished the serving by using my uneaten toast to sop up the pan juices! We finished with the peach sorbet which tasted like a chilly summer ripe peach. It was the perfect sweet ending.

Holy crap this place is incredible, and when I say incredible I mean LIFE CHANGING. I still think…read moreabout this place after it's been weeks. You want a really nice date spot with some Michelin level foods? This is the place. THE TARTARE: Do NOT skip this appetizer. This item will set the tone for your experience. I dont know how they seasoned this but it is probably the best tartar I have ever eaten. Every bite was perfectly savory, tender, and juicy. Oh my god if I could go back just for this I would. Absolutely incredible. Every dish here has to be a food buster, I was seriously mind blown at the quality of the food and the affordability of it. I love this place and if I ever see it again in my travels im going right away. PLAN YOUR DATE NIGHT. This place has achieved baller status.

Cute stop with friendly staff to help navigate the menu. Baked goods are gluten free and vegan and…read moredelicious. Loved the strawberry horchata smoothie

The fact people rate this so high, especially for açaí bowls, tells me that the population of…read moreVenice has the tastebuds of slugs. Got an açaí bowl with blueberries, bananas, granola, and bee pollen. Simple, right? You'd think. It had 35 pounds of açaí base that taste like absolutely nothing, barely half of an entirely overripe banana, a quarter cup of mushy, seemingly previously frozen blueberries, a cup of puffed rice they claim to be granola, and some bee pollen. The entire thing tasted like mushy nothingness. My friend also got a bowl with different toppings and said the same thing to me. We also both got the honey bee latte and it tasted like oat water. $40 down the drain. CORRECTION: $48 to be exact.

I'm a fairly regular customer. It's been awhile since I've been here…read more A friend & I shared a waffle, bacon, & fruit. Eliamarina was our server. She was super pleasant, professional, & responsive. We had alot of catching up to do & were there for awhile. J. Nichols is the best place to catch up over a meal, as one never feels rushed. It was another great experience. We're looking forward to out next return visit to J.Nichols. Keep up the good work, Management & Staff, as we're very grateful for every J..Nichols experience being totally enjoyable.

A Very Disappointing Experience with J. Nichols in the Marina…read more I strongly encourage others to think carefully before placing an order for delivery with J. Nichols in the Marina. When I called to discuss a problem with my order, I was shocked by the way the manager spoke to me. The language used was inappropriate, disrespectful, and completely unacceptable for someone in a management position. No customer should be treated this way simply for asking a question or trying to resolve an issue with an order. In a small community, word of mouth matters, and customer service can make or break a business's reputation. I certainly will not be paying $60 for a burger under these circumstances. The way this situation was handled has left me extremely disappointed, and I will not be ordering from them again. Customer service matters. Respect matters. And this experience fell far short of both.

I went to Sweet Maple in Santa Monica for brunch with a lawyer friend on Sunday, July 21th, 2024,…read moreand went back the following Sunday, July 28th, with My Mom. My lawyer friend is a longtime male friend whom I've known for a really long time both personally and through work. When I worked at my previous company (not my current one) as the Accounting Manager and HR Manager for six years and six months, he was a labor and employment attorney. I introduced him to the company, and we had meetings together. He also came to a few gatherings of the Korean singles community group I run as a leader. He even sent roses to my office for Valentine's Day back in 2021, but we just remain good friends--he is always hilarious, cheerful, and a fun guy to be around. He's always been a funny, hilarious, cheerful, and entertaining friend, and that's how I've always known him. Since he is a labor lawyer, he knows the owner of this restaurant and he recommended Sweet Maple as a great brunch spot with delicious food, so we decided to go together. The pancakes and French toast were absolutely delicious, and the coffee was good, too! They also had a special thick-cut bacon on the menu called Millionaire's Bacon, which I remember being absolutely delicious. Also, the bacon here is served in very thick slices. It has a specific name on the menu--Millionaire's Bacon--and I remember it being absolutely delicious. I had such a great time that I went back the following Sunday with my mom and it was incredibly delicious that day as well. The atmosphere is great, the servers are all friendly, and every dish is tasty. It's definitely one of my favorite brunch spots, though come to think of it, it's been a while since my last visit. For parking, you can use the building's underground lot, but the space isn't very large. Therefore, I highly recommend going early. If you go later in the afternoon, there are often long lines of people waiting, and finding a parking spot might not be easy.

My wife and I recently visited Sweet Maple and it was nothing short of spectacular. The minute we…read morechecked in with the hostess you could sense the restaurant has an infectious energy. The ambiance is bright, buzzing, and packed with folks clearly in the know. We grabbed a spot after waiting for roughly 15-20 minutes outside (no complaints for a 9:30am on a Saturday). Pro tip: jump on OpenTable and book ahead! The real reason you come here.. the food absolutely delivered! Fresh, vibrant, and delicious across the board. The cappuccino was also genuinely excellent. Service was quick and efficient throughout the restaurant. My wife did need to send back a poached egg that was slightly overdone. Our server handled it without missing a beat though, replacing it promptly with a smile. This is the kind of breakfast spot that makes a Saturday morning feel special. 100% coming back!