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BALEENkitchen Top 10 Best Restaurant for Waterside Dining in LA-Zagat featuring regional-influenced gastropub cuis
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"Top 10 Best Restaurant for Waterside Dining"

Rated Top 10 Best Restaurants for Waterside Dining in LA - ZAGAT

BALEENkitchen’ is The Portofino Hotel & Marina’s new restaurant (concept), giving diners an alternative to the local chain and fast-casual restaurants. It features regional-influenced gastropub cuisine, blending local product and character into a refined menu —all with a strong sense of local identity. ‘The Lounge’ features small-plated fare with bold flavors and a little Latin spice, accompanied by a serious mixology program of ‘Classic Reinvented Cocktails’. ‘BALEENkitchen’ is paying homage to the local foodways, devoting itself to the fine combination of great mixology, good times and superior regional cooking. ‘BALEENkitchen’ is the soul of the south bay, serving local character on the rocks. Seaside dining is perfected with sun-drenched marina views by day and enchanting moonlit water vistas by night at signature freestanding restaurant, ‘BALEENkitchen’. Executive Chef Richard Crespin prepares New American cuisine with a twist, utilizing quality local produce and seafood served in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Resident cocktail chefs -- or mixologists -- prepare tantalizing concoctions from natural ingredients to sip while enjoying evening music entertainment. New Executive Chef Richard Crespin is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York and has over 19 years of various culinary experience. He has held leadership roles in New York working as Sous Chef for Jean Georges and also Gordon Ramsay at The London her in LA, as well as Executive Chef at Indochine in Beverly Hills. Portofino Hotel & Marina – part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collections - offers guests an authentic SoCal lifestyle experience in a casual, nautical-chic environment, inviting them to relax and let loose, embracing their "endless summer," endlessly. As Los Angeles’ only true waterfront hotel, the 161 guest rooms feature private balconies perfect for viewing awe-inspiring sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, a 181-slip sun-drenched marina and premier dining at signature restaurant, ‘BALEENkitchen’. To experience The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, call (310) 379-8481 or visit www.hotelportofino.com.

Send this to the person you want to go to dinner with.We’ll provide the waterfront table, good food and Redondo Beach ma...
10/30/2026

Send this to the person you want to go to dinner with.

We’ll provide the waterfront table, good food and Redondo Beach marina views. You just have to show up.

10/29/2026

Your table by the water is calling.

Almost too cute to drink. Almost. ☕️Start the morning at BALEENkitchen with a fresh latte and plenty of Redondo Beach su...
10/26/2026

Almost too cute to drink. Almost. ☕️

Start the morning at BALEENkitchen with a fresh latte and plenty of Redondo Beach sunshine to go with it.

10/23/2026

POV: you said you were just stopping by for one drink. 🍸

Then the marina view hits, another round sounds like a good idea and suddenly you’re staying awhile. See you at BALEENkitchen.

Come for dinner. Stay for the soundtrack. Check out our live music lineup and plan your next night out: https://heyor.ca...
10/22/2026

Come for dinner. Stay for the soundtrack.

Check out our live music lineup and plan your next night out: https://heyor.ca/3VY695

This is your sign to order one of everything for the table.Roasted beet salad, crispy tacos and cocktails on the side. T...
10/20/2026

This is your sign to order one of everything for the table.

Roasted beet salad, crispy tacos and cocktails on the side. The hardest part is deciding what to reach for first.

One of the most chic restaurants in Redondo Beach, BALEEN Kitchen offers a contemporary twist on traditional menu items & redesigned classic favorites.

Your dinner order just found you. Perfectly seared salmon with creamy risotto, fresh herbs, pickled onions and charred l...
10/15/2026

Your dinner order just found you.

Perfectly seared salmon with creamy risotto, fresh herbs, pickled onions and charred lemon. See you at BALEENkitchen.

View our menu here: https://heyor.ca/3VY695

Never underestimate the side dish.Our crispy Brussels sprouts come loaded with pancetta lardons, fresh herbs, lemon oil,...
10/13/2026

Never underestimate the side dish.

Our crispy Brussels sprouts come loaded with pancetta lardons, fresh herbs, lemon oil, balsamic reduction and chili aioli. Good luck stopping at one bite.

Book your next reservation: https://heyor.ca/3VY695

10/10/2026

Weekends are better when brunch comes with a view.

Grab a table at BALEENkitchen, order your favorites and let the mimosas keep the morning going a little longer. 🥂

Address

260 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA
90277

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 1am
Tuesday 6:30am - 1am
Wednesday 6:30am - 1am
Thursday 6:30am - 1am
Friday 6:30am - 1am
Saturday 6:30am - 1am
Sunday 6:30am - 1am

Telephone

(310) 372-1202

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