This place doesn't miss again, we went they 20 after 1000am and it was a packed house. So Nick let…read moreus sit outside, it was a beautiful day so we didn't mined. We shared ham, 3 eggs and English muffin prefection

An unforgettable birthday celebration! I can't believe I…read morehadn't discovered this gem sooner. The ambiance, food, and service were all absolutely spectacular. A huge thank you to the wonderful staff who took such great care of both me and my son! They truly made my birthday feel special. We will definitely be back!

My first time dining at Marlena to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a party of seven and had…read morereservations for a weekday evening. It was a Tuesday and the restaurant was quite busy. We sat on the patio where the ambiance was idea since they have a motorized patio louver system that they can control the dining atmosphere. We started off with a bottle of chardonnay and ordered appetizers of crispy fried cauliflower, spicy salami pizza made in their wood fired oven and bufala ricotta toast. We followed with salad with anchovies and three different in pasta entrees, a 32 oz dry aged tomahawk and a 14 oz prime ribeye. The tomahawk included an arugula salad and fingering potatoes. We dined family style and everything was delicious. We ended with desserts of chocolate olive cake, burnt Basque cheesecake and vanilla soft serve gelato. Service was exceptional from the entire staff. I definitely recommend Marlena for your special event or for a wonderful dining experience.

My wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary. This place has a great local vibe and was very…read morebusy. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The service was very good and the food for the most part was excellent. We had the olives and blanco bread as an appetizer. The bread was fresh made and came out hot straight out of the oven. The olives were marinade in fennel pollen and orange. I couldn't get enough of them. We shared a beat salad that was very tasty and my wife had the rack of lamb which was delicious. I will say that I did not enjoy my main course of Porchetta. I felt like it had good flavor, but it wasn't cooked well and the center where the pork belly was supposed to be tender and melting was very tough, chewy and inedible to me. Despite this one dish I really liked the restaurant and I am eager to go back and try something different.

We decided to visit our favorite restaurant since I was craving some halibut…read more We came here right when it open on Sunday for dinner and had no problem getting seated right away on the beautiful patio outside under the mulberry trees. Since it was still hot outside, word of advice, if you are prone to getting bitten by mosquitoes make sure you spray some mosquito repellent. I believe the restaurant has some that you can use if you ask your server. The food never disappoint. I ordered their special which was the coconut crusted halibut with coleslaw over a bed of jasmine rice. It comes with a side of Dijon honey sauce I believe, I'm not certain on that just my opinion, but it was amazing on the fish. The halibut was cooked to perfection, moist and tender. Our sever Cameron was awesome, he was extremely friendly, professional, and provided amazing customer service. You can never go wrong with Shenandoah!

Our first time eating here. Nice patio area with good shade. Cool breeze but the flies were…read moreannoying. Came to try their seafood gumbo. Have not seen true seafood gumbo offered anywhere in Los Angeles. Places call it that but include sausage. Last time I checked pigs don't live in the sea. Yes! Real seafood gumbo! Very well seasoned too.

I really like this place for the happy hour, this was my 3rd time coming and we brought a bigger…read moregroup (9) in my reservation I noted that we needed shade (I recently had a procedure and was advised not to sit in direct sun) we were sat in direct full sun when I asked the host about it she said "it's too windy we can't put up anymore umbrellas" mind you, it really wasn't that windy and there were at least 10 other umbrellas already set up. We sat next to a table that had THREE umbrellas completely covering their table but my group couldn't even have 1. Then about 30 minutes later, I see them putting up additional umbrellas for the musicians. Either it's safe for umbrellas or it's not. It was the weirdest experience. When I spoke with the manager about it, he didn't really care.

The view was beautiful the food was fabulous and the service was above and beyond! Elizabeth was…read morevery attentive checking in to make sure we had what we needed in a timely manner, with a friendly spirit. Joel, brought us our drinks, and he was also fabulous! Made a suggestion to an menu item I was looking at which leveled up the dish. The ambiance was very quaint lovely view of the harbor and sunset.

Heirloom: A Farmhouse Restaurant is an absolute gem. We came for a birthday dinner, and it was…read moreeasily one of the most heartwarming and delicious dining experiences I've had in Los Angeles. This mother-and-daughter operation has a warmth you simply can't manufacture. The mother personally came over to greet us, the ambiance was impeccable, and the service was exceptional from beginning to end. We had the shrimp curry, beet salad, French onion soup, short rib, scallops with mushroom risotto, and raspberry cheesecake, and everything was phenomenal. After finishing the shrimp curry, we still had some of the incredible sauce left, so our waiter suggested a half order of garlic bread to soak it up. Absolutely fantastic and exactly the kind of thoughtful recommendation that defined the service. Even the things I initially thought I wanted differently turned out to be perfect as served. I wished the French onion soup had more cheese until I discovered it at the bottom and realized the proportion was perfect for the flavor. Even the filtered water may genuinely be the best I've ever had at a restaurant, and our glasses never went empty. They also boxed our leftovers for us, another small detail that showed the level of care throughout the night. I'm honestly surprised Heirloom hasn't made the Michelin Guide. The service was on par with many Michelin-recognized restaurants I've visited, but with a warmth and personal touch that made the experience even more memorable. They comped a raspberry cheesecake for the birthday, and it was so incredible that we ordered another slice to take home. They surprised us by comping that one too! Exceptional food, impeccable ambiance, genuinely thoughtful service, and hospitality with real heart. Don't miss this place.

Let me start with the positives because the food was genuinely good. I'm not even an eggplant…read moreperson, but their eggplant appetizer was so good. They're known for their French onion soup and it was good, but I definitely wouldn't call it the best I've ever had. That said, it was probably two hours after we sat down by the time we actually got our soups , so maybe we were just really hungry by then haha. For our mains, we did the short rib, pork chop, and filet. Everything was delicious, but the filet was hands down the standout for me. The pork chop is wet aged, so it can look a little pink even when properly cooked, which threw one of my dining companions off a bit, but it was still good. Unfortunately, the experience was a different story. We had a 6:30 reservation and didn't leave until 9:45. We waited about an hour just for our appetizers, and shortly before they arrived, we were told they were down a cook and to expect delays. A three hour and fifteen minute meal for two and a half courses is just crazy. My biggest issue was the lack of communication. I wish we had been told when/before we were seated that the kitchen was significantly delayed so we could decide whether we wanted to stay or make other plans. Instead, we were already well into the experience before we got that information. The AC also wasn't great. It wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely uncomfortable, especially during Southern California's heat wave. I'm not sure if the AC just isn't very strong or if there was an issue that night, but sitting there for more than three hours while already feeling warm definitely didn't help. Then, right before our mains finally came out, we were offered complimentary half glasses of wine as an apology. Two of us declined, and one of my dining companions actually requested a completely different drink, but the wine was still brought to the table anyway (never received the requested drink either). If we've already said no, please don't bring it anyway. And honestly, after waiting that long, you need the full glass haha. At that point, I would have much rather been offered a complimentary dessert or something that actually addressed the three hour wait. The owner did come by twice and was very nice, and we were genuinely trying to be understanding of the situation. I just think there could have been more communication and a more meaningful effort to make up for the experience. Dessert didn't really redeem things either. We tried the crème brûlée and banana bread dessert, and neither would make my list to order again. The crème brûlée seemed overcooked and the banana bread dessert just didn't do much for us. So where does that leave me? The food is good, and there are definitely dishes I'd order again, especially the filet. But good food can only make up for so much when you spend more than three hours at the table, especially when you're hot and waiting most of that time. I'd be willing to give Heirloom another shot, but not before we get some cooler weather and I can confirm they've actually hired a second chef to help keep things moving at a more reasonable pace. If those things are sorted out, I'd be interested in seeing what the experience is like when everything is running the way it should.

This place is bada**. The manger Gary is such a nice guy. Made my experience in town incredible…read more Food was amazing and the service is hands down the best!

What a view! Great hidden eatery by the ocean. Inside seating offers view of the beach and outdoor…read moreseating also give you plenty of vitamin sea. Let's talk parking. Don't park in the Vons parking lot. It only allow you one hour of parking for Vons customers. Instead go down the street and to the Belmont Pier. It is a paid parking but the price is not bad at all. You can finish a meal and walk down the pier under $5 for parking. Service could've been better but the quality of the food made up for it. The Mediterranean burger was my favorite with the fig spread. Delicious! Their salads are also abundant filled with protein of all kinds. Seriously can't go wrong with any of the food choices. Enjoy!

This review is strictly for the private dining experience. I was invited to celebrate a 60th…read morebirthday and this place exceeded all expectations! The space is small; its max capacity for the space used was 40 persons. 4 tables, 10 persons per table and with the appetizer and cake set up, it felt a little cramped for 40 persons to mingle. In typical Italian restaurant setting, the ambience is low light and moody. Appetizer hour: 1. Coconut chicken 2. Calamari 3. Assortment of cheese, crackers and fruit 4. Artichoke spread with toasty bread (my fav of the night) The two servers that catered our party were fantastic; I wish I caught their names. Dinner: 1. Seafood pasta 2. Tucson chicken pasta 3. Chicken Marsala 4. Filet mignon 5. Chilean sea bass 6. Mashed potatoes 7. Sautéed squash 8. House salad The Chilean sea bass is to die for! So flaky, so light but flavorful. Overall, it was a great experience and I can't wait to take my husband for a date night. The live music is a plus! Please note: parking can be rough if you don't valet. Valet is $12. There's a shared lot with Kobe Steakhouse and there's a parking attendant there that will have your car towed if you're caught. But there's ample parking across the street in the commercial building lot. Just a little extra steps but totally worth it.

We visited Spaghettini for my husband's birthday after not having been back in many years, and…read morewe're so glad we chose to return. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. We especially loved the spaghetti and the short ribs, both were fantastic and dishes we can't rave about enough. What made our evening even more memorable, though, was the exceptional service we received from Maggie. She was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal, offering great suggestions and making us feel genuinely taken care of. At a time when it can sometimes be difficult to find both great food and truly great service, Maggie made our experience feel special and absolutely worth the trip.

Phenomenal birthday experience at Viaje!…read more We stopped in around 3 PM for happy hour to celebrate a birthday, and everything was amazing. The aesthetics are beautiful, the service was excellent, and the food was spectacular. We ordered several items from the happy hour menu plus one from the main menu. The tacos and drinks were standouts, and everything came out flavorful and beautifully presented. The best touch? The birthday girl's name was printed right on the menu. Such a thoughtful detail! Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Viaje definitely knows how to create an experience. We'll be back!

Viaje with probably the best customer service before and after my dinner here. Called in on a last…read moreminute reservation for our 3 year anniversary and we have been eyeing Viaje for the longest time. Their interior is absolutely stunning when walking on 2nd Street but you know the price tag was making me procrastinate that reservation. When I called they asked for our names and PUT OUR NAMES ON THE MENU saying Happy Anniversary. You gotta be kidding me! Talk about extra brownie points for myself right there, I lied to my girlfriend saying I told them to but I didn't lol. Then I'm driving the next day get a random call and THEY ASK ME HOW THE DINNER WAS! Your kidding again, it was a bit awkward and the shortest call of all time but it a nice gesture. We sat at a booth and I ordered their 10 oz Arrachera steak which comes with a huge anaheim pepper and tortillas. It was pretty good and left the restaurant full with their chips too. I wish the sides on this plate was a bit better. Their avocado crema was really good but wish there was a better carb on this place like rice. Girlfriend got the Pulpo which was octopus and loved it. Service for dining in was a bit lackluster, kept on having to call over the waiter and felt like I was losing him in the restaurant. Other than that, it was a good anniversary, thanks Viaje!