You would think with where this is located that the service level would match the atmosphere and food quality… but the portions don’t come close to what they wish to charge, and the servers could care less about getting things to you in a timely fashion. The resort should prioritize revamping this concept, but they seem too content assuming the view of the water will please the guests more.
Nick Madden
Drinks are good. All else stands out in a bad way.
Abigail Douglas
The eggs benedict (all variations) are delicious! The staff are friendly. You also get a beautiful view of the marina. What more can you ask for?
The Momshell
The atmosphere is very nice. The staff was really top notch. I thought the food was good overall but the pastries were undercooked and doughy. The crab cake eggs Benedict was good and my sister really enjoyed the burrito.
Rick Kushon
Very good food in a fabulous location overlooking Redondo's marina.
Morgan Christy
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.
jbbreese
Super bomb view with great food and drinks Baylie is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Briana Acosta
Nice location, good food. Waiter was somewhat scattered, forgot all about us at some point. Still a good experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brandon Oh
I recently dined at Baleen Kitchen with a party of four, and I must say, it was one of the most disappointing experiences I've ever had. To start, we ordered soup, but shockingly, the server only provided us with two spoons for our group. When we politely asked for more, it felt like we were asking for a rare treasure. It was frustrating and frankly unacceptable.
The food itself was mediocre at best. I expected much better, especially since my sister had her wedding here two years ago and we were spoiled with great service back then. It seems like the quality has taken a nosedive since that time. The dishes lacked flavor and creativity, leaving us all feeling underwhelmed.
But the worst part of the experience was the service. The server seemed disinterested and inattentive, making us feel like an inconvenience rather than valued guests. We felt ignored and neglected throughout our meal, which only added to the overall disappointment.
I was really hoping for a pleasant evening, but I was sorely misled by my previous experience. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality dining experience. There are far better options out there. Save your time and money!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Kik Vto
The servers are rude. Its like you are force to tip them too much. And will make you feel uncomfortable. 45$ for an egg, sausage and potato. For me its not worth it.
This was our first time at Baleen's Kitchen and the food was very delicious! Unfortunately I cannot give this restaurant a higher rating due to the service. Our reservation was at 7pm and we weren't greeted by our server and have our drinks order placed until around 7:20pm. We also placed our appetizer and dinner order at the same time since we had plenty of time to decide. Our appetizers came around 7:40pm and our drinks didn't arrive until 7:45pm. I've had very few dining experiences where it's taking 45 minutes to receive drinks; we ordered just a glass of red wine and a soda. The restaurant was not very busy. We were seating in the dining area and there was live music in the lounge so that made it pleasant to listen to while we waited.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Jay Dae-Su Vega
Simply Outstanding!
From the minute you walk up the steps, you're greeted with friendly faces. The dining area is beautiful, especially for a romantic evening. The bar is fabulous with an amazing selection of fine beverages.
Moving onto the food, the squid starter is exquisite and just melts in your mouth. The Cioppino was to die for. I think I cried a little at how astonishing it tasted. The service was terrific, with very friendly staff.
The views of the harbour were dazzling, especially with the evening breeze coming through the slightly opened windows.
This restaurant deserves every bit of praise I read about it. It was so good, my wife and I went back the following evening to do it all again.
I'm running out of words to describe Baleen Kitchen - phenomenal and exceptional indeed.
Brilliant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane Griffin
Enjoyed the breakfast and Ethan, i think that was his name, was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: American Breakfast
Julie Calzada
Great food , great atmosphere . Happy hour menu was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
niv pollack
I had a great dining experience here. I was sat right away without reservations. Our waiter Rebecca was very kind and offered great recommendations. The place has a great atmosphere and the food was amazing. We had the flatbread 10/10. The tuna tacos& steak, wow! For dessert I had key lime pie. Everything was made to perfection! You can tell management really cares, highly recommended.
You would think with where this is located that the service level would match the atmosphere and food quality… but the portions don’t come close to what they wish to charge, and the servers could care less about getting things to you in a timely fashion. The resort should prioritize revamping this concept, but they seem too content assuming the view of the water will please the guests more.
Drinks are good. All else stands out in a bad way.
The eggs benedict (all variations) are delicious! The staff are friendly. You also get a beautiful view of the marina. What more can you ask for?
The atmosphere is very nice. The staff was really top notch. I thought the food was good overall but the pastries were undercooked and doughy. The crab cake eggs Benedict was good and my sister really enjoyed the burrito.
Very good food in a fabulous location overlooking Redondo's marina.
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.
Super bomb view with great food and drinks Baylie is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice location, good food. Waiter was somewhat scattered, forgot all about us at some point. Still a good experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I recently dined at Baleen Kitchen with a party of four, and I must say, it was one of the most disappointing experiences I've ever had. To start, we ordered soup, but shockingly, the server only provided us with two spoons for our group. When we politely asked for more, it felt like we were asking for a rare treasure. It was frustrating and frankly unacceptable.
The food itself was mediocre at best. I expected much better, especially since my sister had her wedding here two years ago and we were spoiled with great service back then. It seems like the quality has taken a nosedive since that time. The dishes lacked flavor and creativity, leaving us all feeling underwhelmed.
But the worst part of the experience was the service. The server seemed disinterested and inattentive, making us feel like an inconvenience rather than valued guests. We felt ignored and neglected throughout our meal, which only added to the overall disappointment.
I was really hoping for a pleasant evening, but I was sorely misled by my previous experience. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality dining experience. There are far better options out there. Save your time and money!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
The servers are rude. Its like you are force to tip them too much. And will make you feel uncomfortable. 45$ for an egg, sausage and potato. For me its not worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
This was our first time at Baleen's Kitchen and the food was very delicious!
Unfortunately I cannot give this restaurant a higher rating due to the service. Our reservation was at 7pm and we weren't greeted by our server and have our drinks order placed until around 7:20pm. We also placed our appetizer and dinner order at the same time since we had plenty of time to decide. Our appetizers came around 7:40pm and our drinks didn't arrive until 7:45pm. I've had very few dining experiences where it's taking 45 minutes to receive drinks; we ordered just a glass of red wine and a soda. The restaurant was not very busy. We were seating in the dining area and there was live music in the lounge so that made it pleasant to listen to while we waited.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Simply Outstanding!
From the minute you walk up the steps, you're greeted with friendly faces. The dining area is beautiful, especially for a romantic evening. The bar is fabulous with an amazing selection of fine beverages.
Moving onto the food, the squid starter is exquisite and just melts in your mouth. The Cioppino was to die for. I think I cried a little at how astonishing it tasted. The service was terrific, with very friendly staff.
The views of the harbour were dazzling, especially with the evening breeze coming through the slightly opened windows.
This restaurant deserves every bit of praise I read about it. It was so good, my wife and I went back the following evening to do it all again.
I'm running out of words to describe Baleen Kitchen - phenomenal and exceptional indeed.
Brilliant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed the breakfast and Ethan, i think that was his name, was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: American Breakfast
Great food , great atmosphere . Happy hour menu was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great dining experience here. I was sat right away without reservations. Our waiter Rebecca was very kind and offered great recommendations. The place has a great atmosphere and the food was amazing. We had the flatbread 10/10. The tuna tacos& steak, wow! For dessert I had key lime pie. Everything was made to perfection! You can tell management really cares, highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke, Steak, Key Lime Pie
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