We were a little unhappy that our waiter was very neutral not helpful, really didn't care. In the past the service was always amazing. The food amazing ambience amazing overall everything was fine otherwise
David
For me, this is a restaurant where you should take family and family-friends. Easy valet parking, cozy location on the marina, sleek seating with maritime decor, classic (and strong) drinks, and a quiet ambience -- all make it a standout in LA, where oftentimes the quality of the food outstrips all the other aspects of the dining experience. As for food: we liked all the seafood options we tried (sea bass, bouillabaise, sand daps), and the burger was thick and juicy. Remarkably, we spent three hours talking and enjoying our three-course meal, and the servers were friendly the whole time and didn't rush us. We will be back!
Douglas
Everything we ordered was done with care and attention. I love the building and location and fondly remember the old Charthouse, Dear Jane's is a nice successor for that space. Our main server / waitress was outstanding, friendly and very attentive. One of the servers seemed to be hiding a bad day behind his "efficiency", I don't think most people noticed. The yellowtail carpaccio was very good although, for me, too overthought so the taste got confused in the complexity of the additional flavors and textures, not a terrible issue at all and I would still order it again. The salad dressing on the crab louie was excellent but I wish the crab had been King Crab. Two thumbs up and will happily return.
Michael
Great evening with my father who is a Vietnam Veteran. I served in the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. We were celebrating my completion of a State Certification which will allow me to help mentor and support other Veterans AND Their Families affected by trauma. We couldn't have picked a better place!!! We started off in the bar which had some very beautiful art. We started off with one of the Tequila Tiki Drinks and then on to a couple IPAs, coupled with some calamari and carpaccio. We were able to talk comfortably and I was also celebrating with my dad for hitting his benchmark hike of 20 miles a day in preparation for his trip to walk The Camino de Santiago. We then moved to the dining area for our reservation and feasted on the swordfish and the octopus maya (which was ridiculously delicious) accompanied with some rye Manhattans and one spectacular view of the Marina. We thank the staff and kitchen for their amazing hospitality and care- especially the valet attendant who had my dad laughing and in a good mood the moment we drove up and again on our way out. We will definitely be back again.
Dan
Really like this place but have had the same waiter the last two times. Drops off drinks and don't see him again until food comes out then not again unless we waive him down.
Nicole
Our 2nd visit to Dear Jane's was a complete 180 from our first visit. We were seated at a lovely booth that overlooked the Marina. Nestor, our server made sure that we were looked after all night from start to finish. The crab claw appetizers, along with fresh bread and cocktails were delicious. Mike the manager came by to ensure all was well with us too. We had the seabass and wow it was fantastic. Truly glad we came back in and will tell others about our positive experience. Special Thanks to Mike and his team!
claudie
The waitress had such a bad service, always felt like we were bothering her or just carelessly dropping the menu on the table without talking and coming back mad ... that was weird and irrespecful. The food though is amazing - should have waitress that is as outstanding as the food.
Ryan
As always, Dear Jane's was a fantastic experience! The ambiance sets the tone immediately and brings about a very welcoming and relaxing vibe. Sis and I had the Seabass and the Fish N Chips along with some sushi and calamari! Everything was delightful! Our server was very attentive and friendly as well!! Will continue to dine here as the entire experience was amazing!
Wendy
Had a waiter who had zero interest in helping us with the drink or food menu. We had to flag him down repeatedly- and the restaurant was near empty when we were seated. It went from bad to worse once it got busier.
Jeff
All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails, appetizers and dinner. Our server, Casey, was extremely attentive.
Most of the food was pretty good . The appetizer Santa Barbara stone crabs were slimy ,fishy tasting, smelly and not sweet like I've tasted at other restaurants. The sea bass , trout, broccolini, and passion fruit parfait were very good.
Lisa
I love Dear Jane's. However, please bring clam chowder back to the menu AND an update to the dessert selection on the menu is very much needed. Service, as always, was outstanding and the food was delicious! With better/updated desserts, we'd have eaten more!!
Grace
We had a seriously weird waitress who was just passive aggressive to an extreme. The food was okay but I expected better - the menu has some big holes. Like no real salads. And the one they have was TINY for what it was - tomatoes and feta and onions. TINY. Why are restaurants so stingy with servings of cheap ingredients? Like - add some more cucumbers, it won't break the budget!! Throw in some lettuce! Anyway, it's a lovely spot but not going back, sad to say.
marianne
Lovely marina view, quiet enough so you can hear fellow diners. Good food. Great for a night out.
Sarah
I really want to love this place. For the money though I can go other places. The service is average. The hamachi crudo was not what I would expect, it was over dressed and way to spicy, the gnocchi was bland although the corn in was delicious and the fish seemed to have the same sauce as the hamachi crudo. Servers are friendly but not exactly attentive. We will try happy hour but not sure we will be back for dinner. We love the location and ambiance.
We were a little unhappy that our waiter was very neutral not helpful, really didn't care. In the past the service was always amazing. The food amazing ambience amazing overall everything was fine otherwise
For me, this is a restaurant where you should take family and family-friends. Easy valet parking, cozy location on the marina, sleek seating with maritime decor, classic (and strong) drinks, and a quiet ambience -- all make it a standout in LA, where oftentimes the quality of the food outstrips all the other aspects of the dining experience. As for food: we liked all the seafood options we tried (sea bass, bouillabaise, sand daps), and the burger was thick and juicy. Remarkably, we spent three hours talking and enjoying our three-course meal, and the servers were friendly the whole time and didn't rush us. We will be back!
Everything we ordered was done with care and attention. I love the building and location and fondly remember the old Charthouse, Dear Jane's is a nice successor for that space. Our main server / waitress was outstanding, friendly and very attentive. One of the servers seemed to be hiding a bad day behind his "efficiency", I don't think most people noticed. The yellowtail carpaccio was very good although, for me, too overthought so the taste got confused in the complexity of the additional flavors and textures, not a terrible issue at all and I would still order it again. The salad dressing on the crab louie was excellent but I wish the crab had been King Crab. Two thumbs up and will happily return.
Great evening with my father who is a Vietnam Veteran. I served in the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. We were celebrating my completion of a State Certification which will allow me to help mentor and support other Veterans AND Their Families affected by trauma. We couldn't have picked a better place!!! We started off in the bar which had some very beautiful art. We started off with one of the Tequila Tiki Drinks and then on to a couple IPAs, coupled with some calamari and carpaccio. We were able to talk comfortably and I was also celebrating with my dad for hitting his benchmark hike of 20 miles a day in preparation for his trip to walk The Camino de Santiago. We then moved to the dining area for our reservation and feasted on the swordfish and the octopus maya (which was ridiculously delicious) accompanied with some rye Manhattans and one spectacular view of the Marina. We thank the staff and kitchen for their amazing hospitality and care- especially the valet attendant who had my dad laughing and in a good mood the moment we drove up and again on our way out. We will definitely be back again.
Really like this place but have had the same waiter the last two times. Drops off drinks and don't see him again until food comes out then not again unless we waive him down.
Our 2nd visit to Dear Jane's was a complete 180 from our first visit. We were seated at a lovely booth that overlooked the Marina. Nestor, our server made sure that we were looked after all night from start to finish. The crab claw appetizers, along with fresh bread and cocktails were delicious. Mike the manager came by to ensure all was well with us too. We had the seabass and wow it was fantastic. Truly glad we came back in and will tell others about our positive experience. Special Thanks to Mike and his team!
The waitress had such a bad service, always felt like we were bothering her or just carelessly dropping the menu on the table without talking and coming back mad ... that was weird and irrespecful. The food though is amazing - should have waitress that is as outstanding as the food.
As always, Dear Jane's was a fantastic experience! The ambiance sets the tone immediately and brings about a very welcoming and relaxing vibe. Sis and I had the Seabass and the Fish N Chips along with some sushi and calamari! Everything was delightful! Our server was very attentive and friendly as well!! Will continue to dine here as the entire experience was amazing!
Had a waiter who had zero interest in helping us with the drink or food menu. We had to flag him down repeatedly- and the restaurant was near empty when we were seated. It went from bad to worse once it got busier.
All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails, appetizers and dinner. Our server, Casey, was extremely attentive.
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Most of the food was pretty good . The appetizer Santa Barbara stone crabs were slimy ,fishy tasting, smelly and not sweet like I've tasted at other restaurants. The sea bass , trout, broccolini, and passion fruit parfait were very good.
I love Dear Jane's. However, please bring clam chowder back to the menu AND an update to the dessert selection on the menu is very much needed. Service, as always, was outstanding and the food was delicious! With better/updated desserts, we'd have eaten more!!
We had a seriously weird waitress who was just passive aggressive to an extreme. The food was okay but I expected better - the menu has some big holes. Like no real salads. And the one they have was TINY for what it was - tomatoes and feta and onions. TINY. Why are restaurants so stingy with servings of cheap ingredients? Like - add some more cucumbers, it won't break the budget!! Throw in some lettuce! Anyway, it's a lovely spot but not going back, sad to say.
Lovely marina view, quiet enough so you can hear fellow diners. Good food. Great for a night out.
I really want to love this place. For the money though I can go other places. The service is average. The hamachi crudo was not what I would expect, it was over dressed and way to spicy, the gnocchi was bland although the corn in was delicious and the fish seemed to have the same sauce as the hamachi crudo. Servers are friendly but not exactly attentive. We will try happy hour but not sure we will be back for dinner. We love the location and ambiance.
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