Food: One word = Amazing! My husband got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was crunchy on the outside and tender and juicy in the inside. The waffle was fluffy and flaky with yummy syrup. Oh and the bacon is crispy and delicious too! I got the chilaquiles with eggs and refried beans. It was sooooo good!! Service: friendly and knowledgeable Ambiance: chill vibes I totally recommend this place. Eat next to the water, it is very tranquil and peaceful. read more

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2nd time here and the service is always great! It's a hidden little hole in the wall which is fun trying to find it, but it's worth it. The fish and chips last time were great! So we wanted to try it again! The tuna melt had good flavor, a little dry but man was the press on it amazing! The Chilaquiles was great, couldn't finish because the side order of pancakes were filling! We will definitely be back! And it's worth to try! read more

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Cafe perfection. Great chill vibe overlooking marina. Wonderful staff. Charming table service with pottery coffee mugs. Ice cold orange juice. Amazing basic breakfast with well seasoned potatoes and large delicious sausage. But their chorizo breakfast burrito smothered was THE BEST. so flavorful. We will be back. read more

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It's not a fancy looking location but if you like the marina atmosphere you will like Marina Cafe. The two waitresses working this morning were very welcoming and polite. The breakfast I had (The Basics) was excellent! The coffee was great and plentiful! ...and it did help that there was a cool breeze as I sat in their outdoor patio. I will definately come back! Thank you staff for the great service! read more

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Great customer service and amazing food will definitely keep coming back and bringing friends and family along read more

Marina Cafe - Hands down best clam chowder I've had in a while ,perfect with a sandwich . - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, California

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I am so glad I found this place! The view is beautiful, the food was so good! Our server, Gorgeous aka Jessica was so friendly, she greeted us with a big smile and made great recommendations. She let me taste the calm chowder which was excellent!. I will definitely be back! Thanks Gorgeous grandma you are a beautiful person inside and out!! read more

My first time to this place, which to be honest it was their 11th anniversary and the place was packed and had live music, so not an ideal time to review a restaurant but glad I came! Having 2 years' experience as a waiter, I know what goes on and believe me, the owner Sherry and her team were swamped but kept everything flowing which was awesome! The staff was friendly and helpful; the food was great and their Bloody Mary's were perfect! The good flow of a restaurant is the leader, and Sherry was right in there coordinating and leading the team. This place has great ambiance, wonderful people and great food. OMG! even as I write this, now Sherry is in the kitchen cooking! Unbelievable but at the same time, that's what makes a restaurant great! I will definitely be back and bring my mom! (that should tell you something). Thank you Marina Cafe!!! read more

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Really nice job on Mother's Day. Wasn't expecting the band and they were really fun. Food was great, service was good.

Food was good, a lowkey gem to go to. I enjoyed the view and the service! Even though we arrived a bit before closing they still attended us! read more

If you're looking for a relaxing spot with stunning marina views, delicious food, and genuinely friendly service, Marina Cafe at 720 Peninsula Rd in Wilmington, CA is an absolute must-visit. Tucked away at the Yacht Haven Marina, this charming cafe serves up breakfast and lunch daily from 8 AM to 2 PM, and it's quickly become one of my favorite hidden spots in the area. The beautiful views are the first thing that hits you. Whether you're seated inside or outside, you're surrounded by sparkling water, gently bobbing boats, and that peaceful harbor atmosphere. It's the perfect backdrop for a leisurely morning meal or a casual lunch with friends--especially on a sunny Southern California day. The waterfront setting makes everything feel special without being pretentious. The food is amazing--fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. I tried the [signature dishes like their clam chowder or fish and chips], and every bite was spot-on. From fluffy pancakes and hearty breakfast classics to satisfying lunch options, the menu delivers consistent quality that keeps you coming back. Everything tastes homemade and thoughtfully prepared. What really sets this place apart is the friendly staff. The team here is warm, welcoming, and efficient--they make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Service is quick and attentive, with smiles all around. It's that kind of genuine hospitality that turns a good meal into a memorable experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through the Wilmington area, Marina Cafe is worth the trip. Great food, beautiful views, and fantastic people--highly recommend! read more

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The Road to Marina Cafe is an adventure in itself. Filled with great views of The Ports, Bridges, & Extra Hard-Working Side of the South Bay. Before arriving, I called inquiring about The Famous Brunch Buffet on the 2nd Sunday of each Month. Vanessa, pleasantly answering over the phone, "Unfortunately after Covid The Buffet has not been back." Fortunately Marina Cafe only has dedicated personnel as Vanessa then recited Key Menu Items with great, mouth-watering description. I was sold! Risky being sold, with my 73 y.o. grandfather in tow (As he's like Chef Ramsey). Nonetheless it was a Win all around. Great Food, A View of the beautiful Marina, and the Beautiful Ladies making everything flow smoothly. Our Order: * Coffee * Pancakes * Belgian Waffle * Breakfast Burrito * Signature Omelette * Country Fried Steak A Special Thanks to Vanessa & Sheri! Vanessa answered my phone call. Then later, discovered she was our Server going above & beyond. Sheri welcomed us like Family as soon we walked in. Enjoying our presence as she walked us to our table and staying another few minutes after to get to know us. I enjoyed the food so much that the memory of taking a picture slipped away. But what better than a picture of the 100% Happy-Customers who 100% recommend Marina Cafe. read more

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The only good clam chowder I've had in LA. Easy parking, a great place to meet up with friends in town with small children. We could bring our baby and dog as well without feeling like we were disturbing any of the other people dining there for breakfast as well. Loved the service, and the marina provided plenty of scenic views for the kids. read more

Really cool location tucked away in a marina even a Saturday afternoon we were able to park easily and get seated quickly. Views of the water and boats and port cranes in the distance. Staff is friendly, and the margarita special was a deal. Had Bloody Mary nice and spicy with a bacon celery olive garnish. Ordered the soup flight and the hot mess to try lunch and breakfast and both were delicious. Who has seen a soup flight? Menudo, Pozole and Potato Chowder. It was all so good but the Pozole was my favorite. The hot mess biscuit is melt in your mouth good and the sausage and potatoes and egg on top with all that gravy I had to take about half home it was so rich. The gravy is the bomb. read more

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Worse service ever, I used to come here often but the service has gone downhill. Waited for over a 2 hours to get food. The server took over 20 mins to ask us if we wanted anything to drink but that probably wouldn't have happened if I didn't walk up to her in the first place and tell her that the party next to us got served water first and we were seated before them. If I didn't do that I probably would have been waiting another 20 mins for anyone to come up to us. This isn't the first time that I've had a bad experience with the service which sucks cause that was never an issue before read more

A hidden gem! Food, service & pricing is stellar. I had the creamiest, tastiest clam chowder I have ever had. Clams tasted fresh, not gummy. The turkey burger and fries were fresh and yummy. So amazed at the prices - very economical. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu which was pretty typical American cafe fare. Must ask for a key to use the bathroom which has a few stalls and was very clean. It's a weird maze to get there but you'll feel at home once you arrive. The owner came out to speak with us and she's an absolute peach! read more

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Love love love their clam chowder; it is hands down the best I have ever experienced and I have had a lot of clam chowders being that they are my favorite. My son had the Hot mess and he plans to have it again and again. The pastrami sandwich with sour kraut built in was tangy and tender and the fries with were cooked to perfection. Why have I not found this place before? It is totally awesome and we were lucky to actually be assisted by Sheri herself and she is charming and fun. Gosh, a good time was had by all 6 of us and we plan to make this a regular thing. Not to forget the ambiance; stunning to hang there with the gorgeous boats and sparkling water! What a ge read more

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This place was amazing !!! The staff wast outstanding i thought I was in a super fancy reaustarant paying top dollar I was greated by everyone ,service was fast and very helpful full, with any questions I had The food here is also really good and it comes with a nice view if its not a cloudy day I would recommend this spot for anyone looking for a Sunday brunch day with a family owned reaustarant feeling I will definitely be back read more

Great staff and really good food and just a nice place to relax and enjoy a cold beer

Great service. Genuine, casual, helpful staff. Very clean. Ocean view of docks. Still has classic charming look. Fresh homemade taste in all their dishes. Come as you are type energy. read more

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wow! the açaí bowl was phenomenal!! the staff was sooo kind and helpful when i was deciding what to get! i recommend this place to all my friends!! best açaí bowls on the beach and best açaí bowls in general! read more

Absolutely love this place! It's a hidden gem in our city. If you're passing by, STOP BY! We stopped by for brunch with the family and per usual, it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the weather was perfect for sitting outdoors and our server Jessica was awesome! read more

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The food was amazing. Whoever recommended the country fried steak, thank you! The service was excellent. The ladies that worked there were so nice and friendly. A bonus is that they love dogs and provide water bowls and a small menu for dogs ! Not only that but the view from the seating area outside was so refreshing, we eventually seen a sea lion swimming near the boats. I really do love this little place that not everyone knows about! I highly recommend it! They'll be seeing me more often! read more

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Called in food for lunch and the food came out pretty quick. It tasted great and the staff was very friendly!

Went for the first time to the Marina Café. Looked for a breakfast place in Wilmington and this popped up so we thought we'd give it a try. We were not disappointed. This is a hidden gem or at least it was to us. Wilmington Shores!! Yes that's what the sign said! Not only was the location so quaint and peaceful but we had the nicest server- Jessie!. While we were eating, the owner came over to see how we were doing and it was nice to meet her. Sherri really cares about her guests and their experience. I highly recommend the fish and chips , but all four of us cleaned our plate! read more

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Food was excellent. I ordered the clam chowder & fish & chips. Service and ambiance were great. Loved eating by the marina. It took a little while to get our food but that was ok. Our waitress was attentive, polite, and friendly. I would go there again. They're only open for breakfast & lunch. Closes at 2 pm. read more

My go to spot everytime but yesterday when I went I order a extra egg and sassage and it was 12 dollars for both the sadsuage alone was 7 which was hella expensive hopefully they got it mixed up read more

I had heard a few things about this place, but never had a chance to make it there. Finally came around and I'm so sad that it took me so long. first the view is spectacular. Saturday was a beautiful cool sunny day and we had a table right on the waterfront and it really just made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If the view wasn't enough the food was also absolutely amazing. We tried their waffle with fruit on top and it was perfectly crunchy and soft. We also had the omelette and chicken fried steak and it was really good. They also had a very good selection of drinks. On top of all of that, the service was amazing. Our waitress explained everything to us, since it was our first time and even brought us samples of the clam chowder, their chili Verde sauce, and the posole. I can't wait to come back on a chilly day and have a bowl of clam chowder as I look at the marina. As much as I want to keep this place a secret, I really hope other people come and enjoy everything about them. read more

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Great spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ambiance is super mellow and laid-back. The location is hidden just right, where it almost feels like you're away from the city. read more

I love this place. It's just really chill, pretty view, good vibes, good food, nice staff, easy parking - it checks all the boxes. It's in a really unusual place in the middle of what feels like Batman Returns. But once you get here and sit down, you'll be glad you came. read more

Hidden gem well worth finding. Follow the signs to the restaurant which has outdoor and indoor dining with a dog friendly patio and menu. Our three pups enjoyed the chicken vegetables and rice along with the burger patty vegetables and rice with their water. We enjoyed the burger and fries with the spicy chicken burger with a side salad. Beautiful afternoon to enjoy brunch by the boats and water. Service is friendly, personable and customer service oriented. A lot of families and regulars coming by. read more

Wonderful, relaxing environment on the waterfront patio. Very friendly, attentive staff. Decent breakfast burrito. One of those places you have to try at least once. read more

Short: Charming café with down to earth people, no frills menu. Staff is friendly & the environment is calming. Dog friendly patio. Long: Parking is abundant in the marina lot. Exterior vibe is boaty lol as the café is tucked away between the Wilmington Marina & surrounded by boats. There are booths & a counter inside but why would you sit inside if the outside is refreshing? Lol There is usually a pup or two on the patio that is generally calm. There are occasions the pups go a little nuts over the birds or ducks around. Lol Yes, there is a small menu for dogs. Staff is friendly, professional, & efficient. Food is simple but good. A couple surprises: the French toast & the menudo. Both are delicious! WC: Key required, separate facilities for ladies & gents. read more

Ambience is like being in the middle of the marina somewhere on the Gulf Coast s with American/Tex/Mex, The service is highly attentive once seated and simple folding chairs. They even went out of their way to give a carafe of ice coffee for my son. kudos to Jessica! read more

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The staff were very friendly and the food was good. They let us hang out for a couple of hours on the patio while we waited for our cruise embarkation window. They even brought out binoculars so the kids could check out the cruise ship in the distance. read more

Finally got a chance to visit this hidden gem in the middle of the Wilmington marina. I'd been having a craving for authentic menudo & recalled a friend had recommended this place a while back. It's a lil twisty & turny to get there, but once I did it was a lovely experience. Our hostess Jennifer was really sweet & pleasant & the actual menudo was really good & came with all the fixings. I plan to go back & try their famous, in-house clam chowder! This cafe was a nice, cozy lil place that is obviously loved by the locals & the dockworkers. read more

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Came here for a Sunday brunch and was thrilled to find a waterfront place with decent food and reasonable prices. There was also a live band playing on Sunday, although we missed it since they started just a tad later than we stayed. For breakfast, I ordered the veggie and potato plate with an egg on top and ordered an extra egg. My partner got the scrambled eggs with bacon; I definitely thought my dish was the winner if you're looking for fresh sauteed vegetables. They had zucchini and mushrooms and it just tasted healthy and delicious! We also ordered a fruit plate, which at a steep $7 was a bit underwhelming. The fruits weren't all ripe and I thought the amount of fruit and especially the quality wasn't too generous for the price, so next time I'd definitely skip the fruit plate; but come for the breakfast, kind service and nice atmosphere. read more

Commendable entrées, though the salt/sodium in the sauces, salsas et al pretty much ruin the meals...i mean...the salt/sodium in these entrées can curl your hair for a couple of days; if you have hypertension/high blood pressure, stay clear!! read more

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I came here with my girlfriend and cousins. Very good customer service. Felt welcomed and comfortable. Nice little view of the boats. Food was super good as well. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

I love coming here. It's always amazing service and delicious food. The ambiance is great near the water and lots of fresh air. Inside can get a bit too warm but still nice :) favorite breakfast/brunch place Also dog friendly and the dog menu is simple and sweet read more

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We typically love Marina cafe the views are great, the service is always helpful and friendly. This week we visited them for their breakfast with Santa. I'm not sure if they hired new cooks or were under staffed in the kitchen, but 2 of our orders were wrong and the food wasn't as great as it had been in the past. Mediocre at best. We love the gals there and feel a loyalty to them & the restaurant almost sad to even share our disappointment with this visit. But it is what it is, an honest review. read more