Food has been good and rather generous portions, but wine pour is no way 5 ounces. You can get a much better pour across the street at the Brass Tap. read more

It's so nice to have a Lalla Grill in Marina. The location at The Dunes makes it convenient to meet up with friends. I've been here for casual catch-ups and book club gatherings. I've tried the Grilled Argentine Chicken and the Blackened Mahi Mahi, and both are delicious. They also have an extensive mocktails menu. This location doesn't offer a happy hour menu. There's a bar area with TVs showing sports, as well as outdoor patio seating. read more

I'm really happy we have a Lalla in Marina now but there's some adjustments that need to be made. The positive: The beef burgundy was delicious and I highly recommend! However, I felt like the food quality overall was less than what I'm used to at Lalla Grill. The oil that our fries were fried in was so old it made the fries inedible. The Mediterranean salmon salad wasn't as fresh either. Our service wasn't great either. Our server couldn't care less about any of his tables and kept walking away when we were mid sentence. I sat outside on the patio and it was beautiful. I highly recommend sitting outside if you can. The potential is there but with the poor service and poor food quality on some of the dishes, I think it will be a while before I revisit again. read more

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Birthday Celebration: and decided to try out this new location. Kudos for their being able to accommodate eight of us without a heads up. I wasn't able to make a reservation. We were seated immediately outside as per our request. Service came quickly and our orders were taken. Our server was helpful and courteous. Now for the food, ample portions and arrived in a timely fashion. Our grandson would have appreciated it come sooner. I suggest crackers for kids to tide them over. I ordered off their special brunch menu. Brioche Breakfast Burger with skirt steak. Very tasty but a little messy. The bottom bun got a bit soggy. The food was flavorful and presented well. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food, particularly the kids. This place is very kid friendly with a variety of choices for the younger palate. One thing about lalla's they are consistent, and the service is very good. Not sure what the total bill was as someone else treated me. Come check out this newest location for lalla's. read more

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Came in the other day and got the Salinas valley blue with hanger steak. This was a well rounded and delicious plate. The steak was a touch over done but that did not take away from the dish at all, just preference for how it was cooked so they could have done better with prep. That said, would definitely get that same salad again. All the flavors mixed nicely and paired amazing. Highly recommend. Nice open layout with plenty of seating both inside and on the patio. read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - American Near Me - Marina, California

Let me start off by saying I am a long time fan of the Lala restaurants. Lalapalooza on down town Alvarado was one of my all time favorites. Hazelnut coated halibut and their stellar focaccia were iconic. They started Lala Grill at the Del Monte mall and it was a lunch time staple where good food and reasonable cost could be found. Imagine my surprise when I learned they opened another in Marina. Coming in, parking was adequate and the decor and staff were impeccable. At this point I genuinely expected my experience to be as exceptional as always. The smash burger spoke to me so i ordered it without onions as they give me heart burn. What arrived soon after was an appealing dish with a burger smothered in onions. Now I know mistakes happen and I never expect perfection. I politely let me waiter know and he acknowledged I had asked for no onions and he apologized asking if I wanted them to remake the burger. To which I replied yes please. Two minutes later the very same dish was returned. I know this because i could see where i had dipped my fries in the ketchup tin. My waiter stopped by to see if I was good, to which i noted I could see where the onions were pulled off the top removing the cheese and still leaving some strands of onion. He asked if I wanted to send it back. At this point, in my heart of hearts I know that whoever made the decision to remove the onions vice make a new one would not be pleased if I sent it back a third time. No telling what gifts they might leave. The burger was okay minus the cheese but somewhere deep inside me the enamor I harbored for all things Lala just died. I am doing this review to capture that experience and hopefully have management correct the issue. At the end of the meal i was just sad and disappointed. I would not the cookie skillet was a great way to placate those feelings but I feel as though there is a larger concern in the kitchen. As for the service staff nothing but great and for them I offer 4 stars. read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - Cookie skillet with ice cream to drown my sadness for unnecessary kitchen antics. - American Near Me - Marina, California

I wish this place would provide enough dressing for their salad. Since we started ordering extra and paying $1 each for it, just because I like my greens drenched, the dressing that's included has become smaller that even with the extra it is not enough. It is no longer enjoyable. read more

The food was really good, including brunch items. I took a star off, because the menu doesn't offer a dinner salad, or side salad to order as an appetizer. They don't want to do it, and I think it's because they want customers ordering an entree and not just the salad. They did make one for me after explaining that diabetics really need to have their greens first, but it was kind of an ordeal. A shame they don't understand that clientele need a small salad for health reasons, and we don't want to beg for it. Brass Taps across the parking lot has one on their menu, so that may be the deciding factor next time. Please keep up with the times Lalla Grill! Everything else was on par read more

The hostess and staff were very attentive and quick to seat us, even though the restaurant was quite busy on a Saturday evening around 7:00 PM. My wife and I both enjoyed our cocktails--they were well-balanced and expertly crafted. For dinner, my wife chose the Argentine Chicken, and I had the Birria Burger. Both dishes were absolutely delicious, with excellent flavor and beautiful presentation. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. As locals, we will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - American Near Me - Marina, California

Pulled into town for some golf tomorrow. Saw this restaurant and figured I give it a try. The restaurant has been open for. business for under a month. Was immediately seated at the bar. Service 4/5: It took a few minutes for the 2nd bartender to take my drink order....walked by me multiple times without acknowledging me. Most would ask if I wanted to order food. She walked away. I had to wave her back after 5 mins. Food: 5/5. Ordered the Carne Asada tacos (3). It's served w pinto beans. Carne asada was cooked to perfection. Had a little kick to it . Pinto beans were good as well. Nice buzz in this new establishment. They do have patio seating which was full earlier. Give this place some time to iron out some process kinks...they'll be good. There are sister restaurants in Del Monte and Oceanside. read more

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Perfect meal, was well balanced tasted fresh and made to order. The inside was nice and clean. I will 100% be coming back. And on top of it, it was a Togo order usually I don't have the best Togo dining experiences. This restaurant had real hospitality. Thank you! read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - Asada fries - American Near Me - Marina, California

The Brûlée Waffles is very delicious & Asada Fries is decent but 2 old fashioned drinks were terribly sweet. The waiter Diego was terrible he didn't bother to check on us leaving like we had no service at all. We reported this to the Manager on duty like he already knew who the waiter was ... lol ! read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - Asada Fries - American Near Me - Marina, California

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I was so skeptical about this place due to the prices and new location, but it exceeded my expectations and went beyond. Diego was an attentive server who checked on us often. Double checked what we wanted and how we wanted the food to come out. We started with a delicious leek soup that was warm, tasty, and delicious. We asked for the fries to come with our entrees and they were so good. Definitely using fresh fries! The enchilada platter was a big serving with no shortage of carne asada. Lastly, the main star. The best burger I've had at a restaurant was the birria burger. Who would thought to combine the two?? Whoever cooked this burger for me needs a raise. Whoever thought of this burger deserves to have both sides of their pillow cold. Overall this was a great meal and experience. It's worth the money and more! Can't wait to try their drinks next time. Seems like a perfect spot to bring your friends. :) read more

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Amazing new spot! I loved the decor, the vibes, and the great ambience. There is a wonderful bar in the middle and they have the most amazing drinks! I had the French martini, which was perfect! Diego was our server and was so kind, warm, and welcoming! Carlos is the manager I think and made us truly feel at home. This place was so kid-friendly too! Their kid menu was huge and had everything from pizza and Mac and cheese to Junior steak and salmon! I had the Argentine steak and my husband had the salmon - both were delicious. We had the bread pudding for dessert and it was fabulous. This is our new favorite local joint and we can't wait to go back! read more

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First time visiting this location. Ambiance was very relaxing and it wasn't too crowded around midday. Service and food was excellent. Overall a pleasant experience. read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - Nashville chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Marina, California

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Delicious food. This was my second time here and both times the drinks have been mid. Aside from that service, food, and experience is top tier. Love the heaters and fireplace they have outside. read more

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We were here on 06/26 Friday night around 7pm and the restaurant was pretty packed. The hostess told us there's going to be a 25 min wait which was understandable. We were seated around 7:30 in their patio where the hostess has warned us it will be warm because of the heaters. When we got to our seats it was indeed warm but they couldn't turn it lower. We ordered and there was a bit of a wait for the food to come out because I guess the kitchen was busy. We did order calamari for appetizers but the weird thing was it came with the mains. We ordered the lalla burger, bacon something burger, chicken piccata and chicken argentine. The calamari tasted a little different not like how we're used to. I'm not sure if it's because they used different kinds of squid. The burgers were good and the chicken piccata was good too but I felt like it needed a little more seasoning. The Chicken argentine that my friend ordered looked dry and we had to ask the server for the chimichurri sauce. The place loo nice and if you want a loud crowd ask to be seated in their patio. If you prefer not so loud stay inside. read more

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Lalla is a great addition to the promenade's food settings, lunch and dinner. Waitress was patient and attentive. Wish there were more seafood offerings. Mahi tacos were enjoyed. The Alfredo (Lallafredo) was all about garlic. If a little garlic is good, a lot of garlic is not better. Instead, add some variety or contrast with vegetables. Not a veggie in sight. Chicken was too heavily seasoned with spicy coating. Luncheon salad - Fresh Corned grilled with Chicken - had to search to find the corn. Mostly greens (nice & fresh) and too little toppings (grilled zucchini, corn, avocado). While that imbalance would be been OK as a side dish, it wasn't as a main dish. read more

I met family here for dinner & we all enjoyed our food. They were pretty busy for a Wednesday night, our food took a little bit of time but it was worth it, lots of variety on the menu, something for everyone, we didn't try an desserts, maybe be time read more

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I took my nephew, his wife, and daughter to Lalla's for a birthday celebration this week. We all thought the fish tacos were the best we've ever had. In fact, everything we ate was delicious! The service was excellent as well! Totally recommend Lalla's. You wont be disappointed. read more

The tables are very close to each other and if you have a broken foot or other disability, it makes it difficult to get out of the middle of a row that is almost elbow to elbow. If only the seats were vertically layed out instead of horizontally. The food: We love Lala's in Monterey, but somehow the raspberry salad left me disappointed. It was swimming in chia seeds and very unpalatable. My husband did enjoy his chicken salad with beets. The service: excellent We will give you another chance when my foot is healed, please open earlier! read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - So many chia seeds! - American Near Me - Marina, California

The Lalla chain of restaurants do a fantastic job of delivering good quality tasty food at a reasonable price. The management does a great job with training excellent staff. It's our weekly goto. read more

We drove up from LA for the long weekend and found this absolute gem right off the 1 - so convenient. Friday night I had the butternut squash enchiladas with a gin and tonic cocktail and it hit the spot. I absolutely loved the enchiladas. The food, atmosphere, and service were all fantastic, plus they have a great kids menu which made it easy. It was so good we actually went back again Sunday night before we left town. After the best nachos of my life, no joke, as an appetizer, I had the vodka pasta dish with blackened chicken and it was another home run. My husband had the quesabirria which I stole a few bites of - it was also amazing. My son loved the kids burger and fries and my daughter loved the lentils and kids salmon. Such a yummy, kid-friendly spot, but also upscale / quality food and there's even a great little kids play area so close for a post-dinner activity for the kids. Loved it. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Will definitely go again. Went for lunch before a movie across the way. Friendly, attentive and caring service. Absolutely loved the Quinoa xxx salad with quinoa spinach dried cranberries pecans green apple and lightly dressed, possibly a creamy vinaigrette? Actually, without pulling up menu, perhaps it wasn't even really addressing, but just something that moistened the ingredients. One thing I liked was that the quinoa was just say sprinkled or no not sprinkled. It wasn't a scoop or bed of quinoa instead just part of the overall ingredients. Another thing I liked was that I only finished half and the second half was just as delicious a whole day later. That surprised me, as I usually don't fancy taking home salad. I believe my companion had a grilled chicken salad which she said was delicious also. read more

The food was delicious and comforting after a long cold day. The service was so great , they even made sure my toddler was buckled into her booster seat correctly so she didn't fall out. And the place is so cute and colorful! Wish I lived closer so I could go back! read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - Lights of the name of the restaurant really cute - American Near Me - Marina, California

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Food was pretty good. Service was decent. My only complaint is on how overpriced everything is.

Absolutely loving this spot! The food was incredible -- I had the bolognese and my wife went with the steak frites, and both were amazing. The drinks were just as impressive: Oaxaca Sunset, Coppola Old Fashioned, Alejandro's Paloma, and a margarita that absolutely hit the spot. Even during a busy rush, the service was quick and seamless, with attentive and genuinely friendly staff. The atmosphere inside is vibrant, welcoming, and full of great energy. Safe to say we've found a new weekly go-to for our rotation! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at this new but local restaurant in our neighborhood (they have another restaurant in Monterey). We nestled ourselves at one of the high tops near the bar where it wasn't too noisy and settled on a nice Monterey Count AVA wine. I love the options of 5 or 12 oz sizes you can order and the draft beer, cocktail, and mocktail offerings looked pretty good. We indulged in a steak bites app which was quite tender and savory. For our entrées we had butternut squash enchiladas and Mahi Mahi tacos. I liked both the dishes as they were a good balance of textures, sweet, ans salt. We asked for a spicy salsa roja on the side that they should definitely offer on the side. The dinner ware and plating were elegant and appealing to the eyes. Service from Jeremiah and the other staff was also efficient yet polite. It was a Friday and busy for the dinner service but it's a large space and I was impressed by how well they handled the crowd. I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely be back on a quieter day to enjoy a relaxing low-key dinner. Great work!! read more

Loved the food and my server Diego was amazing! Very helpful with the menu and answered all my questions! I would recommend this spot and will be coming back! read more

Lalla Grill Promenade - American Near Me - Marina, California

We have been waiting for this location to open and are so happy we finally got a chance to check it out. We've dined at the two other locations on Cannery Row and at Del Monte and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. This location did not disappoint and look forward to coming back and bringing our family. Our server, Omar provided great customer service and checked in with us often. The Mexican lentil soup is hot and delicious! Perfect for the cool weather. read more

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Excellent food and drink choices. Attentive service and modern decor added to the enjoyment of a couple of meals we've had here since it's summer opening. read more

it's alright, a lot of familiar skus on the menu. products were wrapped ok. we called in an order to pickup some asada fries, they said they don't offer that item at that location...but it's on the menu ‍ they're also keeping insanely high margins, which is expected for any restaurant, but theirs are insane read more

We love the lalla franchise and we're excited to try our staples in a new setting. Everything was delicious and fresh. Calamari, nachos, bolognese, quinoa salad - excellent. Kids liked the cheeseburger and pepperoni pizza but were disappointed with fettuccini Alfredo and chicken tenders (which weren't really kid level, the tenders were breaded chicken cutlet; think chicken Parmesan without the sauce/cheese). read more

We drive by and didn't expect it to be opened already. Great customer service, hopefully it remains like that all the time.

The food was pretty good. Very cold unsmiling bartender was extremely rude. I asked for a skinny margarita with a tiny bit of agave and she argued with me-told me 4 times that's not a skinny margarita. Bar back was kind and new building is fresh and clean. read more

The ultimate neighborhood restaurant! We have been in four times now. They have done such a great job with the menu, creating the kind of comfort classics menu that truly has something for everyone without feeling unfocused. The restaurant design is fresh and cheerful. The cooking is thoughtful, the dishes we've tried have been really well executed and perfectly seasoned. Mahi mahi in the fish tacos was grilled perfectly, breaded chicken cutlet was crisp and juicy inside, and the broccolini accompanying it was not an afterthought- seasoned so nicely with sautéed garlic and chili flake. Birria tacos were killer. Salad with grilled salmon was fresh and tasty. Korean style wings were delicious but incredibly messy so ask for extra napkins. The portions are huge, appetizers are shareable with a group. It's unreal that Marina has a restaurant that is this delicious and inviting. With so much to choose from on the menu, this is our new headquarters. read more

I have been waiting for so long for this spot to open up. My family loves the other Lallas locations so we were excited about one opening close to our house. The decor is cool and the menu is as good as the Del Monte location. Unfortunately, we visited on Mother's Day and sat at the bar and had pretty sub par service. The female bartender seemed like she didn't want to be there and we almost had to beg to her to take our order. There were only 6 people at the bar but she walked by several times without even looking at us as if it was busier. We had to ask to get more drinks and our food took over 45 minutes and then came out wrong. We'll be back but likely will not sit at the bar if the same bartender is there. read more

While service was good and servers nice the Fish Tacos were so,so. Also wine glass was only about 1/4 filled! For $13 expect a little more. Beautiful decor and ambiance. May go back to try breakfast and give them another chance. We do enjoy the other Lalla's in Salinas. read more

The place was packed so we placed an order for pick up. There's a good amount of parking spaces. We just ordered fish & chips, the nachos, bread pudding & the pomegranate limeade. It took over 40+ mins for the order to be ready. The fries were soggy, nachos were cold, the pomegranate limeade was very very sweet, and the ice cream for the bread pudding was melted. You'd think that the ice cream would sit in the freezer until it's ready for pick up, but I guess not. We also subbed steak instead of chicken, which was $5, but got the chicken...the place just opened last month I believe so there's room for improvement hopefully. read more

Sat at the hightops during a busy dinner hour, bartender was as attentive to us as if we were sitting at the bar and was patient with the order changes and additions we made too. I think the food here is the best of any Lalla's and the staff is attentive as well. Also happy to know Rigo is running the ship! read more