BALEENkitchen

Wes Jones

9 months ago

We had a fantastic experience at Baleen Kitchen in Redondo Beach! The ambiance was lovely with a view of the marina as well as the ‘Super Friends Sing-Along’, which added a fun touch. The special of the day, a short rib ossobuco by Chef Robbie, was absolutely delicious, and the prime rib steak with chimichurri sauce might be best chimichurri I’ve ever had(the steak was very on point). One small suggestion: the specials were given on a printout instead of being explained by the waiter like I’ve experienced in a lot of restaurants, so I almost missed out on it. Be sure to ask about them. I’m glad I tried it because it was phenomenal! Overall, a great dining experience. We enjoyed it w/ the fam and I saw what appeared to be quite a few folks on date night.

Aliza Brown

year ago

I stayed at the Portofino hotel for a week on business travel, and got vouchers to eat here for breakfast everyday. This was such a bright way to start my days, I would get the American Breakfast, which comes with eggs, toast, potatoes, and a choice of meat. I’d also like to give my compliments to the staff. They were friendly and created a nice and relaxing atmosphere. The view overlooked the marina and all the boats. On my last day here, we got to breakfast right at 11am, which is usually when they start serving the lunch menu, but the staff went to the kitchen to make sure they kept it open for us to get our breakfast food. If youre staying at the Portofino, you definitely should try this restaurant. It’s right outside of the hotel.

Chrissy Cliburn

8 months ago

We visited the Baleen Kitchen for the first time in August and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I’m trying to think of excuses to go back to LA so I can visit this restaurant again. Compliments to Chef Robbie!

Parneet Kaur

5 months ago

Baleen kitchen is a very good place for brunch. The pancakes are very soft and have orange zest in for a very unique and delicious flavor. The pancakes come with blueberries, butter and maple syrup. Alex's breakfast burrito is also very good with the sour cream on the side. It has a very nice combination of egg, potatoes and cheese with sour cream and guacamole. Heuvo Redondos are also extremely flavorful and by far the best thing I have ever eaten. Overall, this restaurant is a very nice, family friendly place to eat.

Jay King

6 months ago

This was a wonderful experience. I was very impressed with the quality of the food and service. I definitely recommend and will revisit.

Morgan Christy

year ago

The cioppino was my first foray into local seafood. What a wonderful introduction! The scallops were buttery, some of the fish just melted in my mouth, and the broth made everything worth trying. I'd eat anything in that tomato-saffron broth. The swordfish steak was also a hit - perfectly cooked with a great texture. Our service was spectacular; we felt very welcomed and taken care of. I highly recommend the Dark Horse cocktail.

Daniel Grubaugh

3 months ago

Absolutely amazing food and service. Special thank you to Hector and Jonathan for a warm welcoming experience!!

Chelsea

5 months ago

First hats off to Jazlynn she took to ask the chef if he would make the Sea Bass the original way they use to. She came back and the chef said okay. Customer Service at an all time high. This is how you keep a customer happy. I wasn’t interested in the new version. Jazlynn said it would take 35 mins it didn’t even take that long to get this wonderful tasty meal. I could have just went to heaven this meal was amazing. To the owner you have an amazing staff. Happy and ready to keep us the customer satisfied and happy as a kid on Christmas Morning. Before I go I told Jazlynn if the chef couldn’t make it the original way. That I wouldn’t want the sea bass so again hats off to Jazlynn and the amazing chef on staff tonight 12-17-2025 at around 6ish. Merry Christmas. Thanks for making my dream come true cook slightly crispy and moist what a combo.

eriko p

8 months ago

My friend and I stumbled across BALEEN kitchen on a Sunday morning. After looking through the menu, and talking with Barbie, the hostess we definitely wanted to relax and enjoy a meal after our walk along the waterfront. We were seated in a beautiful blue velvet tufted booth ( I would recommend making reservations for this booth). Alex was our server who has a great personality with a smile! I ordered the NOBLE CHOPPED SALAD, which was delicious, but it wasn't chopped. I think my salad was missing the roasted beets, but I didn't mention it, because it wad delicious and beautifully presented. My friend ordered the EGG TOAST and added cherry tomatoes. She enjoyed it. Weekends there is endless mimosas, but I am trying to be healthy so I opted for ice tea. The staff here are all very friendly and attentive. The decor reminded me of Cape Cod, casual elegance. I felt like I was on vacation. I will definitely return here again! What an oasis! The views of the boats on the Marina was so nice. If you want to be closer to the Marina, downstairs there is outside seating. Thank you Barbie and Alex for the great service!

M I

3 months ago

The Baleen Kitchen is a hidden gem. Tucked away in the King Harbor Marina near The Portofino Hotel this iconic restaurant is a definite treat. While it is a little off the beaten path, it’s definitely worth the trip. My wife and I have stayed at the Portofino Hotel on multiple occasions and this is always our go to breakfast spot when we stay there. Service is always friendly and the restaurant has beautiful views of the harbor. Because it’s tucked away it’s nice and quiet in the area and can easily make you forget that you’re just minutes away from bustling LA. They have a modest menu that feels like it’s just the right size for the establishment. I’m a fan of the more modest menus that are well executed rather than large exhaustive menus of mediocre food. This place hits the mark. I do also like that because it’s further off the beaten path ice never seen it extremely busy the way one would expect a restaurant of that caliber to be in a place like LA. Overall a great experience and a must try. Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 5/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person *Please keep in mind that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We usually enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.*