Serendipity Restaurant — Restaurant in Redondo Beach

I have eaten at Serendipity twice. Once for Sunday brunch and once for happy hour light dinner. I had the same experience both times. The waitstaff are solid. Everything else about this business is confusing.

The prices are steep relative to other similar restaurants in the area. Expect to pay 20-30% more than you should for the caliber of food served. The menu offerings are vast, and executed with mediocrity. This may account for the expense. The food costs for this place must be insane since they don't seem to have any idea who they are. This tendency can also be observed in the decore. The space is massive and strangely organized with mismatched styles. Picture French cafe seating next to AI generated murals in garish colors on the patio, and the same style of artwork adjacent to pink velvet seating inside. The seating is nice, but the art screams tacky nightclub. Meanwhile the massive bar area gives the appearance of vacancy during their breakfast rush, which then makes the slow seating process feel surprising. It's just unusual choices in every direction.

The odd choices and high prices could truly be excused if the kitchen was excellent though. I ordered classic items in both visits which should have been a slam dunk for any competent kitchen. In the first instance my huevos rancheros were simply not great, but hunger won and I at least ate. In ordering an Asian chicken salad I was stunned to see it was entirely white. I ate the chicken and tried the salad. Again the flavor missed the mark and I could not get past the white Napa cabbage which should have been pale green. My waiter very graciously took it off the bill, when he noticed I didn't enjoy it. However this is a $14 salad at happy hour. It's $22 regularly. It should be appetizing.

In short this place seems like it needs a good consultant to help figure itself out. I always cheer for local restaurants, but this one...

Found out about this place from my brother (an unofficial self-proclaimed official foodie). Saw the Google reviews (4.6 at the time) and figured it's worth trying. Visited today for lunch (12/2/24 @ 12:30p) Enter the parking lot on Vista Del Parque and it's literally right outside the lot. PARKING IS FREE! 🙌🏼 The place is a lot bigger than I expected! Decor is simple yet contemporary. Gabriel was our server and he was FANTASTIC! Knowledgeable... funny... attractive... AND makes a great Old Fashioned! What else do you need!? 😅 Food was great! Had a strawberry cheesecake crepe (not sure the official name on the menu). The strawberries were fresh and the filling was just the right amount of sweet. My friend had the cheeseburger omelet and I ordered the chilaquiles, with chicken added cuz I need meat somewhere in ALL my dishes! The chilaquiles came with home style potatoes which was a pleasant surprise to me. They were not saucy as I've had other chilaquiles but the flavor was so good and it was a great portion size. I don't too much like eggs and I hate mustard but still the cheeseburger omelet was good too (I only had one bite but my friend loved it!). And the omelet came with a side choice of potatoes or pancakes, so another great portion size. Both my friend and I agreed it's definitely a spot worth...

We had the pleasure of dining at the new restaurant Serendipity in Redondo Beach for breakfast today, and it was a fantastic experience. Our server, Amin, was amazing—attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyment of our meal. We chose to eat on the covered patio-type room. The street noise was so loud at first, but Marsha, the General Manager, closed the transparent shades. That made all the difference. We could converse, and we still had natural light coming in.

I opted for the Eggs Benedict, which came with red potatoes on the side. The dish was a delight, featuring four layers of delicious ham under perfectly cooked eggs. The red potatoes were a standout, seasoned lightly with spices that enhanced their natural flavor. The portion was so generous that I couldn't finish it all.

My husband chose the fried eggs with corned beef hash, a classic combination that he thoroughly enjoyed. The corned beef hash was flavorful and well-prepared, making it a satisfying and hearty choice.

Overall, Serendipity offers a delightful breakfast experience with delicious food and exceptional service. We will come back for lunch and dinner in the near future. We highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a great meal in...