Beachside Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Marina del Rey

This is a two-star instead of one because the food was kissed by the chefs. The service brought down the whole experience drastically. We were seated immediately: plus. Once seated, however, we waited about 15 minutes without being greeted. During this time, my party watched this other two-top get seated right near us. I went up to the hostess, because I had to go to the bathroom and asked her where the restroom was. I was unaware this restaurant was a hotel restaurant and there were many hallways so I needed direction. After getting the directions to the restroom, I told the hostess that I was unsure if we had a server because we had not been greeted for about 15 minutes. After an uncomfortable 10 seconds of staring at me, she said she'd go check with the servers. When I come back from the restroom, the other person in my party said that we had still not been greeted. We look at the aforementioned two-top get up and leave because they had not been greeted either. Kudos to them, honestly; maybe we should've done that but this is our only night together during the week. Anyways, five more minutes pass and then a server appears and asks us if we need to be served. We said yes and ordered food and drinks right away. All while this is happening, mind you, a 10-top - who sat after us - had been enjoying their appetizers. We wait about 10 minutes and then our drinks come out and the appetizers follow closely behind. Ok, cool, getting somewhere. Server checks on us and we order our meals with complementary wines, with us stating we want the wines to come out with the entrees. Food comes out and it's perfection but the drinks come another 10 minutes after the food being at the table. Side note: we notice the server who is taking care of the tables next to and around us which leads me to surmise that the server we have now is not supposed to be ours and is picking up the slack for her coworker with the large party. Anyways, the server apologizes about the wine and leaves. Food is immaculate, like I said, kissed by the chefs. We finished, and got the check. Paid, tipped average, and left....

Nestled in the heart of the coastal landscape, Beachside Restaurant & Bar offers a fairly decent dining experience that blends good food and service with a charming seaside view.

Upon entering Beachside, you are immediately enveloped in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is tastefully nautical, an understated homage to its seaside locale, and the ambiance is made even more appealing by the sound of the waves lapping gently against the shore.

The food at Beachside is good, but falls just shy of greatness. The menu offers a variety of dishes that cater to different palates, but they seem to lack that special 'oomph' to elevate them from good to exceptional. The ingredients are fresh, and the presentation is pleasing, but the flavors, while satisfying, aren't particularly memorable. There's a sense that with a bit more attention to detail and creativity, the kitchen could truly excel.

Despite this, the service at Beachside is commendable. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend a dish or explain an ingredient. They strike the perfect balance between being available for your needs without being intrusive.

One of the true high points of dining at Beachside Restaurant & Bar is its location. The beautiful beach view is a sight to behold, and it enhances the overall experience. It's the perfect place for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed dinner as you watch the sun dip below the horizon.

In conclusion, while the food at Beachside Restaurant & Bar could use a bit of a boost in terms of flavor and creativity, the good service and picturesque location make it a worthwhile visit. It's a place where you can unwind and enjoy the simplicity of good food against the backdrop of a stunning beach view. If you're in the area and looking for a no-fuss dining experience, Beachside Restaurant & Bar should be...

Not impressed with this establishment. First off, you have to pay for parking so $5 to self park and $7 for valet, i valeted with no issues, the valet team is very professional and kind. I came here expecting to get some work done on my laptop, but the atmosphere was full of extremely loud and obnoxious patrons, there were a ton of teenagers there and they were more behaved than the adults. I sat myself in the bar area but was never greeted. After figuring out what I wanted I approached the bar and was immediately served. I asked for the farmers garden salad and for it to be topped with salmon. The “salmon” I got was fairly dry and tasted like tuna. I was starving and at it anyway. I had to take a call but it was so loud I had to step out of the restaurant to have a proper conversation. I was still very hungry since the portions here are small (and the prices are not) so I also ordered the ceviche. It was the laziest presentation of ceviche I have ever seen. The green sauce it was covered in was phenomenal, but again it was a very small portion and everything was roughly chopped and was not like any ceviche I ever had before. For the price I was paying I was very disappointed in the portions and quality of food I received. The service was fairly quick but I had to go out of my way to be noticed, always having to approach the bar to order anything and pay my bill. I saw a few other patrons approach the bar to pay their bill as well because they couldn’t locate their server. I do hope this establishment makes the experience better for the price we pay to eat here. Maybe I’ll give this place another try in the future but so far I would not recommend this place unless you’re staying...