Dear Jane's

Taylor Collins

Such a fabulous gem in the marina with a retro-plush- nautical dinning room, an outside patio tiki bar over looking the boats and a dim lit swanky bar inside with a fire place, great art and tasty tunes that throw you back to a generation you might have never lived, yet still feels nostalgic. Food is an innovative twist on the classics with cocktails that broaden your drinking horizons. Service is great and the hospitality is neighborly. Cool for a place for a sip and a bite, but will easily be your main event for the evening. Highly recommend exploring all the vibes they have to offer.

Grace Na

My mom and I went to this restaurant. We already had a dinner. My mom needs to eat something cos she is taking antibiotics. This restaurant will be my best restaurant in Marina Del Ray. Foods are good. Services are nice and fast. This stunning restaurant and foods are fresh.

Raymond Shadman

Great food and cute setting on the marina. We ordered the baked oysters Rockefeller and lobster roll along with a couple of cocktails. I highly recommend the Pure Passion Margarita, and ask for tajin on the rim. We were happy with the food and service and will be back to explore the menu. The only issue I had there was a really wet bathroom floor. Update: we're back two months later, and this time for brunch with the family. Instead of sitting in the extended dining room, we are now sitting by the window with the marina view. We started with drinks. My wife had the bottomless peach mimosas, which were quite good. I had the Bloody Jane with vodka. It was surprisingly chunky in a good way and the perfect balance of spicy and savory. It also happened to be Dine L.A. week, so we all ordered the brunch special with Eggs Benedict and crab cakes. They include a shrimp cocktail and a butter flake croissant/muffin with jam. The shrimp were jumbo in size, but not completely cleaned, as there was visible waste on the shrimp that I had to remove myself. For that, I removed one star. They give two jumbo shrimp and a sizeable croissant muffin. Great service too. Robert was our server for brunch.

Amy Yetasook

Really lovely place to grab brunch with friends. Today everyone from the valet, host, and server provided amazing and hospitable service! Cocktails excellent and food was great. Seating outside if you can snag is superb. Definitely will be back!

Connie & Robbie

We had a very enjoyable meal here. Ben was a super server. If you like Dear Johns this is the perfect seafood complement. As always, the bread was delicious and the butter came in a cute fish shape. We love a place that understands it is the details that matter. At first we were taken a bit back by our appetisers. The carpaccio was swimming in a sauce (which ended up being excellent) and there was no bacon in the Oysters Rockefeller (they serve the more original recipe). However the main course was perfect. Trout almondine and herb crusted sea bass. Our non seafood eater got the chicken parmesan. Sides consisted of creamed spinach (super smooth and fresh tasting), whipped potatoes (a little gluey in texture) and broccolini (they keep the crisp). Dessert was the parfait and it was eaten completely. Would come back, however, Valet only for cars kinda blows, though, and they brought us someone else's car. 😂.

andrea ford

First walk in is very smooth, the bar to the right ,Behind the black curtains. Cool atmosphere dress to impress. Sorry I wasn't dress up right. It's was a cold day I'm golfing first and a bite to eat after. Mary is the general manager who walks. Around with a smile on. Happy to assist you in any way with the best music thing you'll ever received in a restaurant of this caliber. Sit back at the bar have a drink & appetizer before your meal hear the joy happiness in the room. Tip Mary as well for doing a great job of letting u no she's on the floor to make sure u have A pleasurable dinner with best music. Tell her Dream sent u²

John Machtinger

Excellent place with a great view for a special occasion or an evening with friends. Hostess Hanna picked the perfect table based on our request, and server AJ continued this wonderful service for the rest of the evening. This was our second time at Dear Jane’s, and I can see us going regularly. Stand-out dishes: Chef’s Manhattan cocktail, Yellowtail Carpaccio. Fried Calamari, Smoked Fish Dip, Sand Dabs. French Fries

Joshua Yoo

What a nice treat. Got an early reservation for my mother’s birthday dinner and everyone enjoyed. We had the clams casino, oysters rockefeller, vongole, cioppino, and sand dabs. It was the perfect amount for the 3 of us. Last, we shared the sundae which was also nice. Everything was great! If you’re one who enjoys flavorful broth then def try the vongole and cioppino. Service was friendly. When they bring your check, there’s a QR code which allows you to check out with you phone via Toast which is nice. Valet was convenient and attendants were efficient and polite. Thanks for a nice dinner and looking forward to returning.

The Speakeasy and HH are solid. Service was excellent. Food good... You won't regret coming here if a dark, very cool vibe is your thing to start the night.

The general manager is the nicest person! He was so accommodating and sweet. The restaurant itself is a GEM! Food is delicious, staff is attentive - this is a great place for date night, couples dinner and groups. The bar is fabulous! Love this place - can't wait to go back!

This is an updated review. I’m happy to report that our visit on Friday night was a complete 180 from our last visit. Mike was kind enough to invite us back to make things right this time which he did in spades. We had a beautiful table facing the Marina and each course got better and better. We started with the crab legs, shared a wedge salad, and sipped on cocktails. We really had fa chance to enjoy the food and the service. We both had the sea-bass which was exquisite. I also appreciate that it was wild caught. We had a delicious sorbet for dessert. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. My friend and I will be back again.

Michal Morey

The general manager is the nicest person! He was so accommodating and sweet. The restaurant itself is a GEM! Food is delicious, staff is attentive - this is a great place for date night, couples dinner and groups. The bar is fabulous! Love this place - can't wait to go back!

Nicole Graves

This is an updated review. I’m happy to report that our visit on Friday night was a complete 180 from our last visit. Mike was kind enough to invite us back to make things right this time which he did in spades. We had a beautiful table facing the Marina and each course got better and better. We started with the crab legs, shared a wedge salad, and sipped on cocktails. We really had fa chance to enjoy the food and the service. We both had the sea-bass which was exquisite. I also appreciate that it was wild caught. We had a delicious sorbet for dessert. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. My friend and I will be back again.

Just had dinner here after reading that this place was Michelin recommended. Ordered the Vongole which was excellent, cockles were fresh and the sauce was superb. If only the linguine was hand made, this dish would be perfect. Next, the potato crusted sea bass for protein which was unfortunately a big miss. The fish was dry and the presentation was pretty ordinary. I'm pretty sure when the Michelin inspectors ate here they did not get the sea bass. Also had the clam chowder which was good, very hearty. Decent vibes, par for the course for venues on the water. Great for romantic dates as I see multiple tables turning on their phone flashlight to be able to read the menu. Probably the smallest restaurant (unless I missed a closed off section) I've been to where parking is valet only. We did have a very late lunch inside the hotel because we were behind schedule. By the time we realized we were still kinda full it was so close to our reservation time that we decided to go anyway. Finally, what attracted me to the place aside from the recommendation were their appetizers such as their seafood tower and oysters on-the-half shell. I suspect this is where they really shine. Definitely still worth giving them a try as anyone can have an off day.

Seafood tower had loster, stone crab, scallops, clams, shrimp, and oysters with four tyoes of sauces. Rockenwagner bread came hot and crispy with a light texture. I asked the waiter for a cocktail with Mezcal and grapefruit, which was delicious. The service was excellent. Tables not too close together. View was great, with yachts floating by. Only negative was the $15 mandatory valet parking fee (no other parking in the area).

Happy Hour on a Friday. Wonderful place, friendly staff and good Happy Hour deals. The food is really great...the Fish and Chips tastes amazing. The atmosphere is dark and moody but high end. Bar feels very East Coast...LOVE IT!!!

Mike Su

Just had dinner here after reading that this place was Michelin recommended. Ordered the Vongole which was excellent, cockles were fresh and the sauce was superb. If only the linguine was hand made, this dish would be perfect. Next, the potato crusted sea bass for protein which was unfortunately a big miss. The fish was dry and the presentation was pretty ordinary. I'm pretty sure when the Michelin inspectors ate here they did not get the sea bass. Also had the clam chowder which was good, very hearty. Decent vibes, par for the course for venues on the water. Great for romantic dates as I see multiple tables turning on their phone flashlight to be able to read the menu. Probably the smallest restaurant (unless I missed a closed off section) I've been to where parking is valet only. We did have a very late lunch inside the hotel because we were behind schedule. By the time we realized we were still kinda full it was so close to our reservation time that we decided to go anyway. Finally, what attracted me to the place aside from the recommendation were their appetizers such as their seafood tower and oysters on-the-half shell. I suspect this is where they really shine. Definitely still worth giving them a try as anyone can have an off day.

Ryan Hatch

Seafood tower had loster, stone crab, scallops, clams, shrimp, and oysters with four tyoes of sauces. Rockenwagner bread came hot and crispy with a light texture. I asked the waiter for a cocktail with Mezcal and grapefruit, which was delicious. The service was excellent. Tables not too close together. View was great, with yachts floating by. Only negative was the $15 mandatory valet parking fee (no other parking in the area).

Ashley Page McGovern

Happy Hour on a Friday. Wonderful place, friendly staff and good Happy Hour deals. The food is really great...the Fish and Chips tastes amazing. The atmosphere is dark and moody but high end. Bar feels very East Coast...LOVE IT!!!

(10/22 visit) Dear Jane- What it is: A beautiful restaurant with great views, friendly service, and a fun, retro menu. What it is not: A foodie restaurant. All of the fish is frozen and farm-raised, mostly shipped in from other continents . The only local fresh item on the menu was the Ling cod, but unfortunately the only available preparation was in the form of fish and chips (which were tasty and paired well w the Dauvissat Chablis btw.) For the most part, everything we ordered was either a wee bit under- or over-cooked. That said, I am hopeful they will work out the kinks. This place has the potential to be a decent replacement for Café del Rey - one of the best local options for business lunches/dinners. They even have a Cougar bar behind a curtain to replace the one at Cafe del Rey lol.

Andrea Hoffman

(10/22 visit) Dear Jane- What it is: A beautiful restaurant with great views, friendly service, and a fun, retro menu. What it is not: A foodie restaurant. All of the fish is frozen and farm-raised, mostly shipped in from other continents . The only local fresh item on the menu was the Ling cod, but unfortunately the only available preparation was in the form of fish and chips (which were tasty and paired well w the Dauvissat Chablis btw.) For the most part, everything we ordered was either a wee bit under- or over-cooked. That said, I am hopeful they will work out the kinks. This place has the potential to be a decent replacement for Café del Rey - one of the best local options for business lunches/dinners. They even have a Cougar bar behind a curtain to replace the one at Cafe del Rey lol.

Jamie Lee

I want to give this place a full 5 stars because the neighborhood needs better restaurants, but I have to say the food was underwhelming. Good seafood should make you exclaim at it’s freshness, and good cocktails should give you a buzz without spiking your blood sugar. The seabass was a little dry, the vongole were drowning in brine and the baked mussels were incomplete. The bread was also dense in the worst of ways. It tasted like food that hadn’t been practiced enough.

Our family of 10 people went to the Mother’s Day Brunch. This included two grandmothers, one grandfather, one mother and one father, plus five young folk. The youngest diner was 16 and the oldest diner was 88. I am one of the grandmothers and it was my fourth time to dine at Dear Jane’s. The starters were lovely, especially the avocado toast and the shrimp cocktail. The serving size was just right, a taste of everything leaving you wishing for more but recognizing that it was just the beginning. I ordered the Crab Cakes Benedict which came with two crab cakes topped by two poached eggs. The crab cakes were generously sized so I could attempt to eat only one. I say attempt because the crab had been over cooked until it became as tough as shoe leather. I couldn’t tell if it had been baked or deep fat fried but my knife was greatly challenged in an attempt to break through the exterior wall of crab meat. It felt as if I were trying to cut into a brick. I would have been better off with poached eggs on toast. In retrospect I should have sent it back but I have never sent anything back before so it didn’t occur to me. My other three times having dinner at Dear Jane’s have been very enjoyable and worthy of five stars so this was a disappointment. I love the Sand Dabs and will go again for dinner. Most of the family were happy with their choices (no one else had ordered crab cakes) so I would just warn people at the upcoming Father’s Day brunch to be wary of the crab cakes.

I have been to Dear John’s and had a great steak dinner in a dark and funky environment, so I was really looking forward to Dear Jane’s, their sibling restaurant in Marina del Rey, specializing in seafood. Unfortunately, it was pretty meh. Valet parking is $12, which isn’t bad, but weird when they have a giant lot right at the front door. The atmosphere is nice, facing the boats on the marina, and the sourdough and butter were a great start. In fairness, we also enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and wedge salad. But the killer moment was, because I could see the kitchen, I saw our entrees sitting on the pickup counter for a looong time. And then, when the staff picked it up, they held each plate directly under the heat lamps to rewarm the food. Blah! Our entrees were lukewarm and uninspired. Then our waitress completely forgot about us and it took forever to get the check. Finally, I really hated the “yacht rock” music they played, although it fits with being in a marina. The vibe overall is an elegant restaurant with good, standard seafood for older people who like yachts.

Jeff Huang

I have been to Dear John’s and had a great steak dinner in a dark and funky environment, so I was really looking forward to Dear Jane’s, their sibling restaurant in Marina del Rey, specializing in seafood. Unfortunately, it was pretty meh. Valet parking is $12, which isn’t bad, but weird when they have a giant lot right at the front door. The atmosphere is nice, facing the boats on the marina, and the sourdough and butter were a great start. In fairness, we also enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and wedge salad. But the killer moment was, because I could see the kitchen, I saw our entrees sitting on the pickup counter for a looong time. And then, when the staff picked it up, they held each plate directly under the heat lamps to rewarm the food. Blah! Our entrees were lukewarm and uninspired. Then our waitress completely forgot about us and it took forever to get the check. Finally, I really hated the “yacht rock” music they played, although it fits with being in a marina. The vibe overall is an elegant restaurant with good, standard seafood for older people who like yachts.

S. Richards

Finally got to experience Dear Jane’s after years of walking past. My review is very mixed. The Good: the location is amazing. Nestled on the marina feet away from docked boats at the marina. The interior decor is impeccable! Great artwork on the walls. Color coordinated with such attention detail that is probably in the top 5% of all restaurants in LA. The patio is also tastefully done with heat lamps if the temperature isn’t warm enough. A+ Came for Happy Hour The Bad: The food. I was surprised just how mediocre to bad the items we got were. The calamari was shockingly awful. Our order came out cold and over cooked - almost as if it was the last remaining in a basket. Some of the calamari was missing the actual calamari - it was over fried breading that I guess had detached from the actual protein. Also got a basic green salad that tasted as if though salt was added. Fresh greens but never had a salty salad before. Next we got the Happy hour shrimp cocktail - 😂 two shrimp. $13.00. These weren’t small shrimp but weren’t large either. They were butterflied to look bigger but very average. It was ok - the cocktail sauce had quite a bit of horseradish and again it was ok. Next we got the shrimp scampi and it was again just ok. Very mid. Nothing really stood out. Very small portion and between two people we just ate half. Wasn’t terrible but not good either. And lastly the sirloin. Was surprised it wasn’t a lot better considering Jane’s is affiliated with Dear John’s - a steak house. Ordered medium rare came out closer to medium well. Overall: glad we came on happy hour to try out some items instead of the full dinner orders which are not cheap. Great date spot but the food will leave you desiring so much more. We actually left and went to a nearby waterfront restaurant and practically ordered the exact same things for a fraction of the price and much larger and tastier portions. Really wanted to like this place especially considering we spent $100 for happy hour. I’d go back and take advantage of the cocktails or half of bottle of wine days.

Came here with my coworkers and the service was awful. Dylan came to save the day when he shouldn’t have - I’m positive he was the floor manager but unfortunately I had to flag him down because our assigned server (who I couldn’t even remember his name) never came to check on us and Dylan saved the day. Why assign a person who was tending to a holiday party , to a table who he clearly didn’t want to serve? He only came to try and make up for it by the time we were ordering dessert (which we didn’t). The calamari was extremely salty and the main dishes were nothing to rave about. Probably only worth it when it’s sunset. Do not spend your money here, LOTS of better places in the area. Thanks to Dylan for trying to save our dinner.

Lex Z

Came here with my coworkers and the service was awful. Dylan came to save the day when he shouldn’t have - I’m positive he was the floor manager but unfortunately I had to flag him down because our assigned server (who I couldn’t even remember his name) never came to check on us and Dylan saved the day. Why assign a person who was tending to a holiday party , to a table who he clearly didn’t want to serve? He only came to try and make up for it by the time we were ordering dessert (which we didn’t). The calamari was extremely salty and the main dishes were nothing to rave about. Probably only worth it when it’s sunset. Do not spend your money here, LOTS of better places in the area. Thanks to Dylan for trying to save our dinner.

Place has no idea how to handle a patron with no reservation...sat us down and it took over 30 minutes to get an entree that was over salted...this was 1 of 3 visits this past year, the latest debacle of dining out was tonight. Order for a burger medium and scampi was never put in...server ask if we want dessert before we had our entree...30 minutes later get a rare burger with a cold bun (see pictures attached)...avoid this place, so not worth the $50 to $100 a head you are being charged.

Every Man

Place has no idea how to handle a patron with no reservation...sat us down and it took over 30 minutes to get an entree that was over salted...this was 1 of 3 visits this past year, the latest debacle of dining out was tonight. Order for a burger medium and scampi was never put in...server ask if we want dessert before we had our entree...30 minutes later get a rare burger with a cold bun (see pictures attached)...avoid this place, so not worth the $50 to $100 a head you are being charged.