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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.

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.

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.

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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. 🥂

The pour that makes brunch official. 🥞 Settle in for stacks, sips and a morning worth lingering over at BALEENkitchen.
09/25/2026

The pour that makes brunch official. 🥞 Settle in for stacks, sips and a morning worth lingering over at BALEENkitchen.

The soundtrack to your next night out is already playing. Grab a table, order your favorites and enjoy live music at BAL...
09/18/2026

The soundtrack to your next night out is already playing. Grab a table, order your favorites and enjoy live music at BALEENkitchen.

The art of a leisurely brunch. Perfectly poached eggs, rich hollandaise and crispy potatoes set the table for a morning ...
09/15/2026

The art of a leisurely brunch. Perfectly poached eggs, rich hollandaise and crispy potatoes set the table for a morning at BALEENkitchen.

Things are getting Knotty. 🍸Join us at BALEENlounge for Knotty Hour, daily from 2:30 to 5:00 pm, with cocktails, coastal...
09/14/2026

Things are getting Knotty. 🍸

Join us at BALEENlounge for Knotty Hour, daily from 2:30 to 5:00 pm, with cocktails, coastal bites and marina views on the side.

The hardest part of knotty hour at BALEENkitchen? Choosing which one goes first. 🍸Photo by:
09/11/2026

The hardest part of knotty hour at BALEENkitchen? Choosing which one goes first. 🍸

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Good food, great company and a table that stays full. That’s the BALEENkitchen way. 🍽️Photo by: .creative
09/07/2026

Good food, great company and a table that stays full. That’s the BALEENkitchen way. 🍽️

Photo by: .creative

A seat at BALEENkitchen comes with more than dinner. Settle in, soak up the surroundings and savor every part of the eve...
09/05/2026

A seat at BALEENkitchen comes with more than dinner. Settle in, soak up the surroundings and savor every part of the evening.

Consider this your sign to order the tacos. 🌮 A little bold, a little coastal and very BALEENkitchen.
09/03/2026

Consider this your sign to order the tacos. 🌮

A little bold, a little coastal and very BALEENkitchen.

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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