BALEENkitchen

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 o

f 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.

If you're waiting for a sign to order the baked brie, this is it. Reserve your table today.
06/03/2026

If you're waiting for a sign to order the baked brie, this is it.

Reserve your table today.

Some tables come with a better view than others.Good company, handcrafted cocktails and a front-row seat to the marina. ...
06/02/2026

Some tables come with a better view than others.

Good company, handcrafted cocktails and a front-row seat to the marina. That's how afternoons at BALEENkitchen are meant to be spent.

06/01/2026

Dinner plans handled. All that’s left is deciding white or red. 🍷

The kind of fries you order without thinking twice.
05/28/2026

The kind of fries you order without thinking twice.

Some places do one thing well. BALEEN does the whole day.Start slow, stay for lunch, come back for cocktails and end it ...
05/25/2026

Some places do one thing well. BALEEN does the whole day.

Start slow, stay for lunch, come back for cocktails and end it with dinner by the water. It all just flows a little easier here.

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05/22/2026

A few plates for the table just makes sense at BALEENkitchen.

You’ll talk about these tacos later.
05/20/2026

You’ll talk about these tacos later.

05/18/2026

BALEENkitchen is where summer settles in.
You’ll know after the first sip. ☀️

Appetizers for the table, please. Because one dish is never enough.
05/15/2026

Appetizers for the table, please. Because one dish is never enough.

At BALEENkitchen, the day slows down in all the right ways. Boats drift by and everything softens.Come stay awhile. Rese...
05/13/2026

At BALEENkitchen, the day slows down in all the right ways. Boats drift by and everything softens.

Come stay awhile. Reserve your table now: https://heyor.ca/3VY695

Our salads are built on fresh, layered greens, bright herbs and a subtle richness that brings it all together. Come try ...
05/11/2026

Our salads are built on fresh, layered greens, bright herbs and a subtle richness that brings it all together. Come try for yourself.

Fireside glow, a sparkle in hand. Cheers to evenings at BALEENkitchen. 🥂
05/08/2026

Fireside glow, a sparkle in hand. Cheers to evenings at BALEENkitchen. 🥂

Mother’s Day is almost here. Celebrate along the water at The Portofino Hotel & Marina with a special brunch in the Bays...
05/06/2026

Mother’s Day is almost here. Celebrate along the water at The Portofino Hotel & Marina with a special brunch in the Bayside Ballroom.

Take in marina views and enjoy a laid-back afternoon centered around great food and even better company.

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Light, fresh and made for afternoons that turn into evenings by the water.Reserve your table: https://heyor.ca/3VY695
05/04/2026

Light, fresh and made for afternoons that turn into evenings by the water.

Reserve your table: https://heyor.ca/3VY695

One week until Mother’s Day at BALEENkitchen 🥂Celebrate with a Champagne Brunch by the water, featuring coastal views, s...
05/03/2026

One week until Mother’s Day at BALEENkitchen 🥂

Celebrate with a Champagne Brunch by the water, featuring coastal views, seasonal favorites and a morning made for her.

Reserve your table: https://heyor.ca/rqoQRI

Before the sandy adventures begin, let us bring breakfast to you. In-room dining at its most comfortable. ☀️
04/29/2026

Before the sandy adventures begin, let us bring breakfast to you. In-room dining at its most comfortable. ☀️

04/27/2026

To the moms who deserve a morning off. Celebrate her this Mother’s Day with brunch at BALEENkitchen.

Waterfront views, great food and a coastal atmosphere made for her.

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Smoky, tangy, fresh and bold all at once. Our Black & Blue Steak Tacos with grilled skirt steak, roasted mushrooms, wate...
04/23/2026

Smoky, tangy, fresh and bold all at once. Our Black & Blue Steak Tacos with grilled skirt steak, roasted mushrooms, watercress-broccoli slaw, crumbled blue cheese and chimichurri are a bite worth savoring. 🌮

Meet the 'Cali' Burrito. Carne asada, grilled rock shrimp, tater tots, white cheddar, pico de gallo, guacamole and escab...
04/21/2026

Meet the 'Cali' Burrito. Carne asada, grilled rock shrimp, tater tots, white cheddar, pico de gallo, guacamole and escabeche. A local favorite and one bite tells you why.

Burrata and heirloom tomatoes with a waterfront view and nowhere to be. That's dinner at BALEENkitchen done right.
04/20/2026

Burrata and heirloom tomatoes with a waterfront view and nowhere to be. That's dinner at BALEENkitchen done right.

Make the reservation. Order the cocktail. Stay longer at BALEENkitchen.
04/15/2026

Make the reservation. Order the cocktail. Stay longer at BALEENkitchen.

Let the evening lead you to BALEENkitchen. The waterfront is beautiful, the cocktails are better. Come see for yourself.
04/14/2026

Let the evening lead you to BALEENkitchen. The waterfront is beautiful, the cocktails are better. Come see for yourself.

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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