BeachLife Grotto
1711 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach
(310) 373-1200
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It was a great experience. Such welcoming crew starting with Maitre D Michael of Chez Melange fame . The server and the Manager were just so courteous. Food was excellent and delicious. We will definitely go back again and again.
Although we reserved weeks in advance for New Year's Eve and requested an indoor table they tried to sit us outside in the rain and cold. The service was then so slow (more than 30 mins to get a glass of wine) and our server was repeatedly and unnecessarily rude to us throughout the evening. If we weren't resolved to make the best of it for new years we would have left. They had also run out of various meals on the menu before 7pm. Such a disappointment - won't go back.
They needed more staff for NYE dinner. Our waiter was so great but he needed help covering the entire upstairs.
The bartender was spectacular the food subpar and barely edible I had the catch of the day with butternut squash risotto and the risotto was hard and crunchy.Wont be going back it explains why such a beautiful restaurant is always empty..
Everything was great but the night I went in for dinner, the restaurant was understaffed — food and beverage took a long time to arrive at the table.
Absolutely pampered and spoiled by this restaurant last night. The food was excellent and the care by the staff was off the charts good. I had the halibut grilled and it was excellent. Will definitely be back.
From the moment we walked up to be seated to leaving after dinner, he staff was just wonderful! Especially the older gentleman that sat us. Such a nice man! You should be lucky to have him.  or what waiter was amazing as well! Thank you for a nice evening. 
I've eaten here a few times before & have always enjoyed the food. The menu change that just went into effect is really disappointing. Everything is pretty basic & run of the mill, not the slightly unusual & more upscale dishes of the previous menu. I hope the menu is changed back to its previous version!
Great food, great service and beautiful spot to dine. We ate on the patio under their heaters and we're very comfortable.
Beyond superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I came for Brunch on a Saturday and it was fantastic! The staff was so accommodating and kind. From the wonderful hostess Emma to the bartender and all the servers I was really felt to made to feel welcome, big thanks to manager Janae as well! The drinks and food were INCREDIBLE I highly recommend the Bloody Mary, thank you Gus! Such a nice happy establishment and so happy to see it flourishing in the riviera. Thank you Beach Life Grotto for such an amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing whole snapper! The jasmine rice and the mango/papaya salad mix all together were incredible. We came with no plans and just stopped by — and we left very impressed! The flavors were perfectly balanced, the presentation was beautiful, and the staff was so welcoming. Definitely one of those unexpected gems that make your day. We’ll absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greatl experience- good food, good service, the lighting was perfect, celebrating my wife's birthday. Can't wait to go back and try some others dishes
The menu and chef has changed since our last visit. The selection was weak and generally uninteresting, while the food was below average
I've had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. The location is easy to find, but unfortunately parking isn't. The restaurant layout has an open air upper deck. Perfect for summer time. When you first arrive you're met by a hostess who is very polite and welcoming.
I've enjoyed the bar and the bartender is super friendly and knowledgeable. I prefer the upper deck. They even have an elevator in addition to stairway access to the upper level. The food is very good here and so is the service. All the servers that I've encountered have been very friendly, prompt, and attentive. One server that has waited on me most often said her name is
Zohra. The food she's recommended has been very good. Since I enjoy trying new things that keeps me coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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