Delivered an exceptional dining experience! Service was attentive, and the atmosphere made it a…read moreperfect spot for our group. Highly recommended!

The Albright is a seafood joint that offer a wide variety of food and drinks at a reasonably…read moretourist price. Customers will find great choices from this place. And. they are located at the board walk of Santa Monica Pier. I got myself a lobster roll and tuna melt sandwiches. Both are phenomenal in flavor and taste. They have spacious indoor and outdoor area with great atmosphere. To order food, you need to do it at the counter. Service was spot on. Overall, it's a nice seafood spot.

This place has, hands down, the best green salsa in LA. Support the local markets and stores.read more

Absolutely love the carne asada diesmio from this spot. I'm from La Puente, I've searched for carne…read moreasada in El Monte, La Puente and Pico Rivera this is by far the best meat in town.

Our neighborhood Gelson's is the best grocery store in the Marina! I love coming in here because…read morethe staff are all so friendly and helpful. Mike and Enrique from the deli/hot food department always go out of their way to help me. They always smile and they don't seem to be stressed out even during the busy times in the store. Judy at the cash registers and the others are always so nice too and I truly appreciate their patience. This store is also clean and have all the organic and fresh items I tend to use frequently. Thanks and please praise all the staff for their hard work!

After waiting in the only open line for 10 minutes which was being held up by a payment issue they…read morefinally called over another cashier. Cool. What wasn't so cool is he decided to pull people from the back of the line to his register meaning the people that just walked up seconds before we're now being checked out before those of us who had been waiting for awhile. Cluelessness at its best.

May 22, 2026 | Friday | My most recent walk to my local Venice Farmers Market was so much fun!…read moreGorgeous flowers, fresh veggies, and fruit, neighbor sightings, and a discovery of several items that were completely new to me! Fun! Sightings | Vibrant Beet Noodles! Toffee almonds, and toffee sunflower seeds! Two separate flower stands with gorgeous flowers of all kinds, as well as friendly people at the stands, who knew the details of the flowers! There was also a long line at the Kombucha stand! I sampled several items, which caught my eye, including Banana Bread Spread(pecans, hazelnuts, freeze dried bananas, raw local honey & sea salt)! Yum!! Busy Bee | It's quite the popular place to be! There were plenty of people throughout the market, even more than I expected, bright, and early at the start of the market! Hours | Each Friday! 7AM-11AM! Parking | Free spaces in the parking lot! Samples | Several throughout the market, which is a great introduction to new items and seems to get me every time, once they spark my taste buds! Haha! To-Go | Several bouquets of vibrant Flowers to add to my colorful vases, Lemons, colorful Carrots, toffee Almonds, toffee Sunflower Seeds, and Banana Bread Spread! I'm still thinking about the beet noodles, which I'll definitely snatch up next time, as I always love beets and have them on hand! Overall I had fun walking around the market, it was great interacting with people at several stands, & I happily, walked back home to the beach with a handful of flowers and goodies! It's always a wonderful idea to support local farmers, as well as have an option to select fresh fruit, and veggies! Also, exciting to find new discoveries/items along the way, & for me, fresh flowers! Let's go!

Perfect Friday Morning Farmers Market -- Fresh, Friendly, and Easy!…read more The Venice Farmers Market is one of my absolute favorite ways to start a Friday morning. It's open every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and it's the perfect place to pick up fresh essentials for the week. What I love most about this market is how easy and convenient it is. Parking is simple, it's never overly crowded, and you can pop in and out quickly -- even before work since it opens early. All the vendors and farmers are super friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. You'll find everything here -- fresh produce (including delicious avocados), beautiful flowers, Mexican food, salsa, and so much more. It has all the basics you need without the hustle and bustle of larger markets. I usually go to the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmers Market, which is great but much busier and more competitive when it comes to parking. By contrast, the Friday Venice market is much quieter and more relaxed -- truly a hidden gem. If you live nearby and have Friday mornings free, I highly, highly recommend stopping by this market. It's such a lovely and easy way to support local farmers and start your weekend with fresh, high-quality food.

vibes are immaculate. a little loud in there. also this place is very LA. all the ladies are…read moredressed to the nines and very trendy - straight out of pinterest board on what's trendy LOL i felt a bit under dressed. the staff is attentive and friendly! we started with a seasonal salad with arugula, candied poppy seeds, and peach and that was amazeballs!!! never tried candied poppy seeds. what a nice touch to the salad we had heard the burger is v good and it sure was! we both had the burger and shared an order of fries. the burger pattie is cooked to perfection - i would advise to get it medium rare as they suggest! it's still crispy on the outside and perfectly pink/rare on the inside. the fries arrived hot and was a little spicy. it was very tasty!!!! be ready to wait if you don't have a reservation! can't wait to go back with a bigger group and try their seafood selection. also mad respect for including chopsticks for eating. everything is easier to eat with chopsticks

Long time visitor, first time reviewing. I love Dudley Market. It's such a perfect spot in Venice,…read moreslightly hidden off the boardwalk. The restaurant is always consistent, always packed. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait. There's a few bars nearby if you're waiting. Once you're able to sit down, you'll find a cute wine bar with amazing food that doesn't disappoint. Don't skip the fries. They're some of the best things I've eaten. I dream about those fries. The Peruvian scallops are dreamy. Very light, very refreshing. The same can be said about the cucumber salad. The standout of the evening was by far the burger. I've been to Dudley Market a handful of times, and I'd yet to try it. I'm so glad that I did. It was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had before. I highly recommend ordering this. Overall, Dudley Market is a fantastic restaurant in Venice Beach and I hope it stays our neighborhood spot for a long time.

What a wonderful surprise…read more I live just around the corner from Jamaica Bay Inn, and for whatever reason, it took me far too long to finally have dinner here with family and friends. I wish I'd discovered it sooner. The restaurant overlooks Mother's Beach, and the setting is exactly what you'd hope for: peaceful, relaxed, and quintessential Marina del Rey. You almost expect the view to be the highlight... Then the food shows up. For appetizers, we shared the hummus plate and the calamari. Both were excellent. As someone whose kids were practically raised eating seafood around the ports of New England, calamari is one of those deceptively simple dishes we judge pretty harshly. Beachside absolutely passed the test. I ordered the cheeseburger, which was solid, but the real stars of the evening were the roasted Jidori chicken and the jumbo shrimp fettuccine. The chicken was perfectly juicy, something that sounds easy but surprisingly few restaurants consistently get right. The shrimp fettuccine completely stole the show. In fact, it's now become my daughter's regular takeout order, and she's easily the toughest pasta critic in our family. Congratulations... you've officially earned the title of our favorite pasta spot in the Marina. The service was another highlight. Our server spoke both German and Italian, had a great sense of humor, and made the evening feel warm and effortless. Between the location, the food, and the hospitality, I already know this is going to become one of our regular family dinner spots.

Today, July 4th is my anniversary. We wanted to take…read moreadvantage of living in Southern California, by getting out in the sun, plus we're going to see a movie close by. First let me say that Nahum, who helped us was excellent. The absolute perfect balance of checking on you but not overdoing it. If it weren't for Nahum, morning sun, and the breeze, I think we would have sent back our plates and left. Really. We didn't tell him there were any issues, because once the decision was made to stay, why ruin his holiday too? lol Ordered coffee. Dreadful. Ok, no big deal. The food came out and I could immediately SEE The Unappetizing . It's special when you can tell that your food is going to be bad before you take one bite. The French toast was Sahara dry, burned and flavorless. The chicken, was competing with it in the dry and flavorless category-- I really can't say which was worse. I don't really use hot sauce and I drowned the tenders in Cholula just to make it halfway edible. Literally we could have waited for the AMC chicken tenders and they would have been better, which is horrifying. Particularly when you try to avoid fried food in general and now you are poisoning your body for no good reason. Husband ordered a steak and eggs, medium well. I'll attach the picture and I'll let you be the judge of whether or not it was cooked properly. Eggs were not good either. Immediately, I gave hubby more than half my plate because he eats All of Everything that's put in front of him. Something would have to get up and walk off his plate for him to not eat it. He was taught not to waste food, period. The exception was steak so that he could take it home, cook it, and then eat it. This was possibly the worst meal I've ever had, and certainly on a special occasion. So many places we could have gone today that would have been a different experience, but it will never happen again. Know that they automatically add an18 percent tip and not just on parties of 6 or more.

Once upon a time, when work and/or errands brought me frequently to Santa Monica, Bob's Market was…read morea convenient destination to pick up fresh produce, fish, meat or a well crafted can't-wait-to-get-home to devour hot meal or sandwich. Today, not in this zipcode as often but Bob's Market remains a go-to for all aforementioned and now a well positioned Jyan Isaac Bread kiosk. This convenience is a real time saver as on the recently gentrified Ocean Park Boulevard, metered parking is the norm to assist in abating Santa Monica, CA's "fiscal distress". Due to monopolizing of this three hour metered, always parked to the max situation even though some businesses have tiny lots behind their stores (most residential neighborhoods are permit only), I miss not being able to access a space to visit Jyan Isaac Bread https://www.yelp.com/biz/jyan-isaac-bread-santa-monica , Thyme Café & Market, Treats Frozen Yogurt & Dessert Bar, Edelweiss Flower Boutique & Flower Delivery, Brook Rodd, Bolivar Coffee+Arepa Bar to name a few listed in my Sunset Park & Vicinity Collection. https://www.yelp.com/collection/dHM_iGDTcc57ytieJdB3iQ/Sunset-Park-Vicinity Fortunately, Bob's Market with security in their free lot to deter those avoiding the meters, I can always grab a space, shop and get home with quality fare, rung up by loyal, friendly employees who have been with Bob's for as long as I can remember.

Wow what a surprise walking into this store. We were at Yoga-Urt across the street and then decided…read moreto check out the market as we needed a couple of things. This store for being a bit on the smaller side offers everything you'd need and more. They carry well known brands, hard to find brands and everything in between. It's great! Only issue is there not one closer to me!

Marina del Rey has no shortage of good restaurants, and Dear Jane's certainly belongs in the…read moreconversation. Perched right on the marina, it offers a beautiful waterfront setting and, if you get the right seat, terrific views of the boats. Parking is easy enough: valet is $12, or you can use the public lot farther down Panay Way for a little less. Walking in, the restaurant immediately has personality. The host area almost feels like a mini art gallery, with eclectic paintings scattered around, while the bar to the right has a great, dark, old-school ambience. They also have a GREAT Happy Hour, a fact we were reminded of no fewer than three times! It runs Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The main dining room continues the moody, slightly quirky seafood-house feel, with the real star being the wall of windows overlooking the marina. Unfortunately, I enjoyed almost none of that view. Our table was at the bottom of the entrance ramp, and I willingly took the worst seat, leaving me with a terrific view of the front door and the backs of other diners. Sometimes being the gentleman has consequences. One completely unnecessary observation: I was not a fan of the waiter uniforms. I'm no fashion maven, but the black-and-white long-sleeve shirts gave me a strange sitcom-waiter vibe. Minor point, but I noticed it. Service overall was solid, although there was room for improvement. After a long day of golf, I was THIRSTY, and my water glass spent too much time empty. Cocktails from the bar were also a little slow at times. Speaking of cocktails, they make a good drink. I enjoyed a properly filthy Ketel One martini, although no blue cheese olives, which, in my world, is a legitimate strike. The ladies loved their lemon drops, and the Smokey Jane, a smoky riff on an Old Fashioned, was also very good. We visited during Dine LA, which offered a prix-fixe menu. Two at our table went that route and enjoyed it, with the octopus appetizer receiving especially high praise. The chicken parmesan was also called out as excellent. They do use rich/heavy sauces on food items, like the Dine LA steak option. Another small strike: substitutions. The salmon came with rice, while one person wanted mashed potatoes. Our server explained that "the chef is not a fan of substitutions." Fair enough, although apparently the chef is perfectly comfortable with you BUYING a side of mashed potatoes. Such is life. I also later realized the table bread comes with a charge. I'm old enough to remember when bread simply appeared without requiring a financial decision. Dessert was mixed. The Dine LA brownie-and-ice-cream option didn't get much love, but my wife ordered the Bananas Foster, which was outstanding and easily the dessert winner. Our server, Courtney D., was personable, did a nice job explaining the menu, and even served as our table photographer. Bonus points. Finally, I went to the restroom before leaving and discovered they were out of paper towels. BOOOO. This resulted in my longtime friend flicking his wet hands all over me, which, between two old friends, was both predictable and apparently the only logical solution. So where do I land? The evening had a few flaws, but nothing damning. Good food, good cocktails, an interesting room and, assuming you don't voluntarily sit facing the front door, a beautiful marina setting. I'm at about 3.8 stars, which in Yelp mathematics rounds nicely to 4 stars. Would I go back? Absolutely. The food was delicious, the setting was enjoyable, and most importantly, it was a great place to spend an evening with good friends.

Attention Owner/manager of Dear Janes, There is a clear…read morereason why your review ratings are 3.5 sub-par! I took my brother, his wife and my wife out for his Birthday and our Anniversary. When I made my reservation online, I was asked if it was a special occasion, and I indicated as such! Even the hostess inquired and I told her the same. Perhaps some special little perks might be expected? Not a chance here! The service was slow and disappointing (waited 15 minutes before anyone greeted our group) and our server seemed either not to like our party, or he just dislikes his job! It was quite apparent. The guy who prepared our salads table-side was terrific and he obviously enjoys his job! Even the water guy was super friendly. The menu is quite limited with regard to fish selections, considering this is seemingly a seafood specialty restaurant. Dear Jane's also charges ten bucks for a small (un-fresh) loaf of sourdough! The best part of our dinner was the Shrimp Louie for two. The potato crusted sea bass I ordered was drenched in oily citrus dressing, which was just very odd tasting. My wife had the chicken parmesan which was decent. We ordered 2 desserts, of which our server "forgot to put in my order" (after I asked him what he recommended, which was the banana brûlée crepe). The "Birthday" dessert to my brother was a minuscule mango coconut pudding, and I commented to him, that must be the "complimentary" Birthday dessert. But of course they charged $15 for that as well! All reputable restaurants provide complimentary special occasion desserts! Common sense courtesy! $550+ for a dinner that included no appetizers and only two glasses of wine! I ate at Dear Janes when they first opened, and there was great anticipation of their success! Back then, the manager greeted our table, asked for our feedback, and was very attentive to our satisfaction! Not even close this time! There is a reason for the mediocre reviews, and the fact that this restaurant was at 50% capacity on a Saturday night. Bottom line, this restaurant is a total RIPOFF!! Icing on the cake was the $15 Valet. Our car was literally ten feet from Valet stand. Grossly inflated prices for above-average meals! I could have spent the $550 at Steak 48 or Maestros in Malibu! Very DISAPPOINTING experience! I dislike writing bad reviews, and my intentions in doing so are purely meant to encourage making the basic changes if you wish to survive in the restaurant business!