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.

07/18/2026

Midweek calls for waterfront views and a great glass of wine. Join us for Wine Wednesdays at BALEENkitchen and stay awhile. 🍷

Reserve your table through the link in our bio.

07/17/2026

Midweek calls for waterfront views and a great glass of wine. Join us for Wine Wednesdays at BALEENkitchen and stay awhile. 🍷

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

The hardest decision you'll make today is what to order first at BALEENkitchen.
07/15/2026

The hardest decision you'll make today is what to order first at BALEENkitchen.

Join us by the marina, where the day's finest cut meets fresh coastal air and an evening worth lingering over.
07/10/2026

Join us by the marina, where the day's finest cut meets fresh coastal air and an evening worth lingering over.

Afternoons are better by the marina. Join us daily for Knotty Hour from and settle in with handcrafted cocktails and wat...
07/08/2026

Afternoons are better by the marina. Join us daily for Knotty Hour from and settle in with handcrafted cocktails and waterfront views.

We all have brunch priorities. Around here, the sauce is high on the list.
07/06/2026

We all have brunch priorities. Around here, the sauce is high on the list.

Breakfast by the water just hits different. ☕️
07/03/2026

Breakfast by the water just hits different. ☕️

Some mornings call for avocado toast. Some call for champagne. The best ones call for both at BALEENkitchen. 🥂
07/02/2026

Some mornings call for avocado toast. Some call for champagne. The best ones call for both at BALEENkitchen. 🥂

A front-row seat to the marina and absolutely no reason to hurry home. 🍷
06/29/2026

A front-row seat to the marina and absolutely no reason to hurry home. 🍷

A stack of pistachio pancakes and a fresh cup of coffee. The rest of the day can wait. ☕
06/26/2026

A stack of pistachio pancakes and a fresh cup of coffee. The rest of the day can wait. ☕

06/24/2026

If your group chat is asking, "Where should we go after work?" send them this.

Knotty Hour is served daily from 4–5:30 PM at BALEENkitchen. 🍹

A perfectly cooked steak, eggs your way and a mimosa on the side.Brunch at BALEENkitchen has its priorities straight.
06/22/2026

A perfectly cooked steak, eggs your way and a mimosa on the side.
Brunch at BALEENkitchen has its priorities straight.

Clock out and head to the harbor.Knotty Hour is the perfect excuse to trade your desk for waterfront views and handcraft...
06/19/2026

Clock out and head to the harbor.

Knotty Hour is the perfect excuse to trade your desk for waterfront views and handcrafted cocktails. 🍹

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Creamy enough to feel indulgent, balanced enough to keep going back for another bite.That's why the Lobster Mac 'n Chees...
06/15/2026

Creamy enough to feel indulgent, balanced enough to keep going back for another bite.

That's why the Lobster Mac 'n Cheese remains a favorite.

If the drinks arrive looking like this, we're clearing our afternoon schedule.
06/11/2026

If the drinks arrive looking like this, we're clearing our afternoon schedule.

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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