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“Walking into Old Lightning feels like stepping into Pablo Moix’s private whiskey collection—rare, curated, and full of bottles you’ve only seen in photos. Hidden behind Scopa, the bar features an incredible lineup of high-end spirits: single cask Springbanks, rare Willetts, unique Balvenies, and other bottles you’ll probably never see again. Prices are high (sometimes maybe a bit too high), but you're paying for access to some truly special stuff.
What really makes this place stand out, though, is Oscar. He’s not just pouring drinks—he’s setting the tone for the whole experience. Super knowledgeable, but never pretentious. Inviting, energetic, and clearly passionate about what he does. He listens to what you like, asks the right questions, and then somehow nails exactly what you were in the mood for—whether that’s a rare pour or a killer cocktail you didn’t even know you wanted. His energy really brings the whole vibe together and makes it feel less like a fancy bar and more like a personal tasting experience.
If you're into whiskey or just curious to try something you won’t get anywhere else, it’s definitely worth visiting.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Excellent food. We go there all the time. Traditional Italian fare.”
“Everything was delicious! They have a great chef and our server was awesome. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend the crispy cauliflower, onion and naans, and chicken tikka dishes.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Such a fabulous gem in the marina with a retro-plush- nautical dinning room, an outside patio tiki bar over looking the boats and a dim lit swanky bar inside with a fire place, great art and tasty tunes that throw you back to a generation you might have never lived, yet still feels nostalgic. Food is an innovative twist on the classics with cocktails that broaden your drinking horizons. Service is great and the hospitality is neighborly. Cool for a place for a sip and a bite, but will easily be your main event for the evening. Highly recommend exploring all the vibes they have to offer.”
“Walking into Old Lightning feels like stepping into Pablo Moix’s private whiskey collection—rare, curated, and full of bottles you’ve only seen in photos. Hidden behind Scopa, the bar features an incredible lineup of high-end spirits: single cask Springbanks, rare Willetts, unique Balvenies, and other bottles you’ll probably never see again. Prices are high (sometimes maybe a bit too high), but you're paying for access to some truly special stuff.
What really makes this place stand out, though, is Oscar. He’s not just pouring drinks—he’s setting the tone for the whole experience. Super knowledgeable, but never pretentious. Inviting, energetic, and clearly passionate about what he does. He listens to what you like, asks the right questions, and then somehow nails exactly what you were in the mood for—whether that’s a rare pour or a killer cocktail you didn’t even know you wanted. His energy really brings the whole vibe together and makes it feel less like a fancy bar and more like a personal tasting experience.
If you're into whiskey or just curious to try something you won’t get anywhere else, it’s definitely worth visiting.”
“I had to edit this review. I was at the Propagator this past Saturday July 19. I visit at least 2xs a month. Once again the beers, the food and the service were top notch as it always is. Let me give a shout out to another one of me and my friends favorite waitress, LIajayra E. I hope I spelled that right. In the fine tradition of great service Llajayra is just fantastic. Nice, courteous and knows how to take care of her customers. Major props, she represents Firestone Walker well, a definite asset to be sure.”
“I enjoyed the food, decor, and service. If you want a quiet place to dine though, this isn't it..”
“Great quality for the price! Staff is exceptionally attentive and pleasant. After spending some time away I’m happy to see this place reopened. I appreciated the M-F, 7-830a, breakfast special, which was a great deal for this neighborhood.”
“I had to edit this review. I was at the Propagator this past Saturday July 19. I visit at least 2xs a month. Once again the beers, the food and the service were top notch as it always is. Let me give a shout out to another one of me and my friends favorite waitress, LIajayra E. I hope I spelled that right. In the fine tradition of great service Llajayra is just fantastic. Nice, courteous and knows how to take care of her customers. Major props, she represents Firestone Walker well, a definite asset to be sure.”
Outdoor Dining
“Great spot tucked into a tiny strip center area. Plenty of seating, including sushi bar seating. My orders of maguro nigiri and yellowtail nigiri were very fresh. The spicier tuna roll was delicious as well. Complimented by attentive service and a laid back atmosphere, this made for a perfect spot. 👏”
“I went there for my first time today and my family and I loved it. My dads side of the family is from Chihuahua Mexico 🇲🇽 and it was great to enjoy such great food. The prices are so great. I highly recommend this place! I had the Machaca plate and my mom and grandma had the chili relleno enchiladas plate.”
“I’m visiting a new area and I took a chance and ordered from DoorDash. I ordered a half a rack of ribs and even though they came very odd looking there was an extremely healthy portion. (There were not a lot of rib bones, but a lot of the bottom portion of the spare ribs, but I did not mind because it was a generous serving) The barbecue sauce was outstanding and all of the side dishes were delicious. They were running a two for one on some of the sides so I got a ton of food.”
“We had the pleasure eating at Baja Cantina yesterday. Delicious food, we had mushroom tacos, chicken fajitas and watermelon margeritas. The best host David, a gentle giant, softspoken and polite - what a great asset to the Baja Cantina team 👏”
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“Gentleman was very nice, helpful and offered to help with the menu. It was my first time here and wanted something small. I ordered the kale and apple salad. Very delicious and fresh. Lots of fruit and cranberries. Clean restaurant and clean restrooms! Will definitely come back when i visit my brother again.”
“I’ve always wanted to see the turtle racing! I loved it, and April, the turtle vet was really cool and told me all about how they take care of the turtles. Be aware, I showed up and I felt like the oldest person there! (I’m 42) This is a college kid night and if you’re down for that energy, it’s really fun.”
“Nice walk-up bar with great food at the pool deck area at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey. The staff is very friendly and helpful; they have numerous servers walking the pool deck to take orders, deliver eats & drinks and make sure the guests stay well-fed and hydrated! They also have outdoor seating at the restaurant patio, some with a fire pit. During our few days staying at this property, they came around about once an hour with free samples of drinks and snacks to try, which was really nice.”
“Great spot tucked into a tiny strip center area. Plenty of seating, including sushi bar seating. My orders of maguro nigiri and yellowtail nigiri were very fresh. The spicier tuna roll was delicious as well. Complimented by attentive service and a laid back atmosphere, this made for a perfect spot. 👏”
“took a day trip for lunch w/ a friend...
had a cucumber Mint Spritzer, calamari and
the ½ pound Bacon Cheddar Burger...
all of which were perfect!! more so was the
amazing personable and timely service of
"Nile"... she's the best!! (ask for her)”
Takeout Restaurants
“I seriously couldn't choose what to get because everything looked awesome and healthy. Lots of vegan options, nutrient dense smoothies and grab and go items. Cashier was super nice and patient and made my drink quick. I love that they had grab and go energy bites in the fridge section as well.”
“Snow is super delicious and the yogurt is recommended. I never tried it but the snow went there every two or three days, with friends or family, I ordered almost all the flavors but my favorite was the strawberry one or the coffee one or the birthday cake one. .”
“I recommend juice Crafters after having their Green smoothie post workout/run. The customer service was really good and the price for the quality of smoothie I received I would not mind paying again. The store front is small but was well organized and you are able to view the menu and see the other items for sale easily on display.”
“The food is good when they have the right chef other times is like they just want to cook something fast and mess up the food like one example the kung pao chicken should be spicy but it wasn't this 3rd time that I went there also the spicy fish wasn't either and no flavor ,and I've tried those before and it was ”
“My husband and I came here on Mother's Day today and got here early enough! Awesome food, Mauro and Todd are the best behind the bar! Have the chicken and French Toast or the Carrot cake pancakes. You will not be disappointed! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰”
“The food was amazing. The service was impeccable. We had a great meal. Thank you!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“This comment is for food only as I had someone do the pickup. The two-item combo is $11.99 and five-piece wing is $10.38, not a bad deal given the inflation era we have been living in.
We ordered:
Combo 1: Fried rice/Singaporean noodle half half,
Orange chicken, Spicy fish tofu. They all have excellent tastes and texture. The fish and tofu has a little numbing pepper in it which tastes legit and I really like it.
Combo 2: Chow Mein, mixed veggie, black pepper chicken, salt pepper shrimp. Again, the taste hit the spot. The shrimp is crispy enough to chew and eat the shell too.
5-piece wings: the wings are crispy outside and juicy inside. The original flavor makes it mild and not overall salty. Perfect for fried chicken.
In my opinion, the food is much better than Panda Express as they are less greasy and way less saltier. If you crave for a quick bite of fast food Chinese, I would highly recommend Golden Scoop!”
“As crazy as our Birthday party was, in the bar, our server, Jose, was awesome. There were 2 or 3 other large gatherings at the Marriott hotel, where Singer is, adjacent to the lobby. However, we felt completely cared for. I ordered the classic burger...I am a burger aficionado... It was awesome! I could say that I am ashamed of all the parmesan fries I ate, but nope, not sorry. They were awesome, as well. I don't know if it's a good or bad reality that this place is only a couple miles from my home because...Oh who am I kidding? I would return to this place of great service, atmosphere, fun and food, no matter the distance. Great job Marriott hotel and Sinder restaurant. We will return...often!”
“I wanna thank James and Evelyn for being the best !!! I love their customer service and great hospitality I just love it here !!! They both were the bomb hands up !!!!! This is the best location to stop by in Marina del Rey California !!! Best frappe ever Anna cold brew as well !!”
“I ordered the nova lox and bagel on the jalapeño bagel. It comes with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, capers and tomato on your choice of bagel. I recommend knowing what you want BEFORE you get to the counter. This is a busy spot with fast-paced ordering. Food comes out pretty fast!”
“They say it used to exist in Korea, but is now almost gone. The ice cream is mixed once on a cold stone plate and then served. There are two flavors to choose from in the large size, and you can mix them or serve them separately. Chocolate was better than vanilla.”
“Authentic, delicious and wonderful. A true Venice beach gem..! Highly recommend this place and will be back 100%! Thank you for the excellent service and stellar food. 🤙🏽”
Cheap Eats
“Today was my first time stopping by Ike's but it most definitely will not be my last! Jake greeted me with the friendliest smile and answered every question I had as a new customer. Believe me I had a lot! He even gave me his favorite order after my probing. *The Menage a trois with french bread, lettuce, red onion, pickles and banana peppers. His genuineness and energy told me I could trust him, so I ordered and joked that I knew where he worked if he led me astray. I am happy to report that Jake told no lies. The sandwich was AMAZING!!!! I also got the Hollywood's SF cheesesteak for my husband. He also loved his choice. I ended up buying two combos. I look forward to returning. I hope Jake is working that day!!! :-)”
“This was my favorite local spot in venice, I used to go every day! I moved out of state a few years ago and my tradition whenever I’m in town is to go straight from the airport to juice infusion then walk the pier. Great local spot, huge portions & great food! Nancy’s a gem. Def go here”
“Stop by at L&L Hawaian Barbecue, small place for eat, i order the combination plate BBQ Mix (BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef and BBQ Short Ribs) cost $18.95 for 1 box with 2 scoop rice, lil salad and macaroni. I choose this cos for me its more worth it than others menu.For drinks you can have freeflow soda cost $ 2.14 for medium size cup.”
“From the Kansas Citian. ......a very nice atmosphere with cost effective $$$ Prices! Good Nutritious Food! Coach John Arthur Carstens! P.S. will return again to Marina Del Rey !”
“Very happy! Super good! Started with their flakey Brussels sprouts with a kick. Then did a seafood plate in chili garlic sauce! Everything was so good and the 4 pot of spices and sauces they bring were amazing!”
“Our server was AWESOME. Great conversation, personal, made sure everything was right GREAT SERVICE. Our mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat were not like we are used to. We had to ask for more butter sauce.. Other than that, it was AMAZING..”
“Food is always delicious and our server was very attentive. They were super fast on service which was quicker than the last time we were there which I felt was lacking but it was much improved this time around.”
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“Admittedly, I'm setting a higher bar for this restaurant since it's in a Ritz Carlton. The food was good, but I guess I expected it to be a bit more elevated based on experience at other Ritz Carltons. The ambiance was nice, but the entire reason I made a reservation here was to dine outside with a view of the marina. I guess I should have confirmed this when I made the reservation, so probably my fault. My review probably reflects my disappointment. The service was impeccable and waitress was friendly and attentive.”
“Such a fabulous gem in the marina with a retro-plush- nautical dinning room, an outside patio tiki bar over looking the boats and a dim lit swanky bar inside with a fire place, great art and tasty tunes that throw you back to a generation you might have never lived, yet still feels nostalgic. Food is an innovative twist on the classics with cocktails that broaden your drinking horizons. Service is great and the hospitality is neighborly. Cool for a place for a sip and a bite, but will easily be your main event for the evening. Highly recommend exploring all the vibes they have to offer.”