BALEENkitchen

$$ • Seafood, American, Tapas

Hours:
260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
(310) 372-1202

About BALEENkitchen

BALEENkitchen is a hidden gem and iconic restaurant tucked away in the King Harbor Marina near The Portofino Hotel. It is a little off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip, offering a nice and quiet area with beautiful views of the harbor and marina. The ambiance has an upscale vibe and is very nice, family friendly, and quiet, making it easy to forget you are minutes from bustling LA.

The menu is modest and well-executed. It is a very good place for brunch, breakfast, and dinner. Specific dishes praised include the pancakes with orange zest, Alex's breakfast burrito, Heuvo Redondos, the Wild Mushroom Flatbread, Noble Garden Chop, Carnitas Tacos, and lobster Mac and cheese. The Sea Bass, prepared a special original way, is described as amazing, tasty, slightly crispy, and moist. However, there can be some good with the bad, as notes mentioned a weak gin martini and a Caesar salad with brown, wilted lettuce.

Service is consistently friendly, professional, and excellent, with staff noted for going above and beyond to accommodate special requests. The overall experience is wonderful and great, with many calling it a must-try. There is sometimes live entertainment, like a roaming guitar player during brunch or Saturday night, which can be enjoyable depending on your preference and proximity.

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BALEENkitchen Reviews

4.2
331 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
72%
4
7%
3
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2
5%
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.5

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Restaurantji Rating

Nice place for breakfast. Not to busy and service was great. A little pricey.

We asked for extra bread at 8:00pm on June 7, 2021.The waiter told us they were sorry. I took photos of the $130 food + $18 tip spent by two people. You decide. I would definitely not recommend this place.

Excelente food. The live band was awesome. We can hear it clearly in our table

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Hours

Monday 4 - 10PM
7AM - 2PM
Tuesday 4 - 10PM
7AM - 2PM
Wednesday 4 - 10PM
7AM - 2PM
Thursday 7AM - 2PM
4 - 10PM
Friday 4 - 10PM
7AM - 2PM
Saturday 4 - 10PM
7AM - 2PM
Sunday 7AM - 2PM
4 - 10PM
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