LDW

A group of us came together to celebrate an incredible milestone—our beloved middle and high school teacher’s retirement after an amazing 48 years of service with LAUSD! From the moment we arrived, the experience was flawless. The valet team went above and beyond, even helping us with a large, beautiful bouquet for our honoree. The service from start to finish was nothing short of exceptional. Special shoutout to Tracey and Brandon, who went the extra mile to make this event truly unforgettable. Every detail was perfect, the food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was just right for such a meaningful occasion. 10+++ stars all the way! Thank you for helping us honor such a remarkable educator in the most special way possible!

Rosa Flores Gavidia

What can I say about this place? The food is great, the atmosphere is inviting, and the cocktails are generous. Watching the boats go by adds a relaxing touch, and the overall ambiance is perfect for celebrating special occasions.

+1

V Scaccianoce

We haven't been here in years but the experience was wonderful. Great food but the drink we ordered was less than great. Tasted more like some watered-down juice and not a cocktail.

+3

Dr. K

I recently visited this restaurant for a special occasion and, while the location and ambiance were excellent—with stunning views overlooking the marina—the overall experience left something to be desired. It’s a great spot for celebrations, but my experience with the food was unfortunately a bit disappointing. The lobster bisque while decent in flavor, arrived lukewarm. Anyone who enjoys good lobster bisque, knows it needs to be served warm at the very least, and on a cold day, this was especially noticeable. It felt like the dish was almost there but missed the mark. The biggest issue, however, was the mussels. From the first bite, I could tell they weren’t fresh due to an off-putting smell. While I probably should’ve sent them back, it was my cousin’s celebration, and I didn’t want to disrupt the mood. After eating just a few, I had an immediate reaction and needed to excuse myself. When my husband caught a whiff of the dish, he gagged—which confirmed my initial suspicion- they really weren’t fresh. That said, other dishes we tried were quite good and well-prepared, but the mussels really dampened the experience. I would caution anyone about ordering seafood like mussels or oysters here unless they can guarantee the freshness. If you’re considering hosting an event or party, the location is fantastic, and the atmosphere makes it a memorable spot. However, based on my experience, I’m hesitant about returning, at least for the seafood. This is not a reflection of the service we received which was amazing.

+2

hyso ch

Valet parking on the weekends, 9 dollars per car. The paella was spicy and really flavorful! High recommend! The signature of the restaurant is the shrimp soup that you can dip your bread into and the bread is unlimited. The location of the restaurant is good where you can pick either an inside or a patio seating. The servers are attentive and friendly. Most of them are wearing a smile on their faces. The cost is reasonable and I did enjoy my dinner yesterday. There’s Mothers Beach nearby within a five-minute walking distance and there are kayak and stand-up paddle boards to rent as well. Or you can board a cruise to take in the beautiful view near the Mothers Beach and the cruise fare is one dollar per person one way (until September 2, 2024) This restaurant is a great place to hang out with family and friends while enjoying the breathtaking sea view. Will def come back any time soon

+4

I've been to the original one on Washington Blvd. a very long time ago. That place was located in a small strip mall, small, and fantastic food. Had many good times there. This new location is in a m…

I've been to the original one on Washington Blvd. a very long time ago. That place was located in a small strip mall, small, and fantastic food. Had many good times there. This new location is in a…

Last time I had been to a Killer shrimp was when there was a location in Studio City before it closed. Didn't know there were other locations. So loved coming back. Got the original shrimp bowl…

Love this place food is delicious and waitresses are always nice and attentive and the view is amazing

Love this place food is delicious and waitresses are always nice and attentive and the view is amazing

Been craving fish and chips, so glad that I was able to try this place! Speedy and nice service with a great view of the marina!

Food was great. I had the blackened salmon which was wonderful. Service was great. We were at at a table quickly with no wait. Took a little bit for someone to come to our table, but once they di…

Food was great. I had the blackened salmon which was wonderful. Service was great. We were at at a table quickly with no wait. Took a little bit for someone to come to our table, but once they di…

The food here is spectacular. sitting outside next to the water is awesome. we went for lunch but I'd come back for dinner to be sure. I'm not a fan of the mandatory valet parking when there were n…

9/30/25 I was in town for business and wanted to have a nice dinner with my friend. Since she was dog sitting we needed a pet friendly spot and Killer shrimp was perfect with their outdoor patio. …

Decided to stop in for our anniversary dinner, been coming to Killer shrimp for more than 25 years, their original location on Washington Blvd, Redondo Beach, Studio City and now Marina Del Rey, in…

We enjoyed our dinner here. It’s in a nice location near the marina. Our food was great as was the service. We had 6:30 reservations on a Friday but they weren’t needed.

We enjoyed our dinner here. It’s in a nice location near the marina. Our food was great as was the service. We had 6:30 reservations on a Friday but they weren’t needed.

My experience at Killer Shrimp was wonderful! The food was delicious and the view was wonderful. I wish I could have the seafood pasta marinara and fish tacos again! It was not too busy when I arri…

Great SEAFOOD Restaurant! The lobster mac and cheese was to die for. Super creamy and rich and had plenty of lobster in it. The clam chowder soup was out of this world. Creamy and hearty wi…

Henry Ting

The original Killer Shrimp shell-on with bread. Yummy! The rest of fam had the omelet and tuna melt. For Christmas, they offered prime rib. I had a bite from my friend's order (not good, no flavor.) Stick with the Killer shrimp or shrimp and grits.

+1

Shelia Griddine

Since my last review I have since returned. I have loved this restaurant for years, so I want you to know it is extremely important to me that the food here is top-tier. And they never fail. This time I got the shrimp crab and lobster tail . Absolutely delicious . Gotta go check them out when you’re in the Marina del Rey area, in Los Angeles, California.

The Baseline

The Baseline: For a seafood fine dining the fish/seafood needs to be fresh, the presentation must excel beyond a casual seafood place, there must be a selection of accompanying offerings, and there are unique offerings. Food: The Original Shrimp is what you come here for. Shrimp. Spicy broth base. Bread. That is the original with all its glory and I can remember when it was on the second story of a strip mall sitting above a Subway and Tajrish Kabob House. If you get the original it still holds up to my memories of it at its original location. Also the fries and lobster roll were good. The Snickers Pie was a decent desert. The Original is what holds up the food rating. Service: The service was fine but we had a bit of waiting and we had to ask for the desert menu rather than have it offered. I also had to ask for water refills. Ambiance: As much as I had nostalgia for the Washington Blvd location, eating your meal while overlooking the marina is far superior. This is a great location that the owners are really using to its best for the square footage of this place. The building holds the Killer Cafe (breakfast place) and a Speakeasy (bar). It is a great location. Relatively clean bathroom.

+15

芸

This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and all the food made us feel so happy—it was truly delicious and definitely worth coming back for. The service was also very thoughtful, as the staff even changed our plates midway through the meal. However, the only disappointment came at the end. We had ordered a skewer dish that never arrived, so we reminded the server. He told us we hadn’t ordered it, so we placed the order again. Later, when the bill came, we saw two skewers charged. We explained to the server that we had only ordered one. After checking, he came back and told us in a very serious tone that he had given us two, but since we had raised the issue, he wouldn’t pursue it further. The problem is—we really only received and ate one skewer! When the server left with an unhappy attitude, it left us feeling that such a wonderful meal ended on a very unfortunate note.

Used to come here regularly for the Grilled Caesar that had such a wonderful char taste. Gordon Ramsey doesn't know crap about it! Lol\n\nSadly... it's been removed from the menu.

The Original shrimp and filet were are great dining experience. On top of that the staff was well trained and super friendly and helpful throughout our first visit there\n\nNow $5 for a glass of cl…

The Original shrimp and filet were are great dining experience. On top of that the staff was well trained and super friendly and helpful throughout our first visit there\n\nNow $5 for a glass of cl…

Been here a few times and today was the worst! First, the entire parking lot is VALET or we park in the Cafe lot (and it's raining).\nThen the food (I got Paella) was very mediocre. I've had it bef…

over priced and the food wasn't that good. I won't be going back my rice was hard I'm not sure what happened. I ordered the enchiladas lobster and shrimp. Comes with black beans and rice. It was …

Hard to beat the combination of solid food, reasonable prices a nice marina view. Highly recommend the Fisherman's Stew. Similar broth and bread that comes with the original Killer Shrimp, but this…

Hard to beat the combination of solid food, reasonable prices a nice marina view. Highly recommend the Fisherman's Stew. Similar broth and bread that comes with the original Killer Shrimp, but this…

We ate here twice. The first time the food was OK but the service was excellent. Only mistake was I ordered a starter for a main because I wasn’t hungry but was charged for a main. The second time …

We stopped here based on the reviews. While the view of the harbour was nice, the food was terrible. My wife and I had the calamari; it was over-cooked and underwhelming- the worst we have ever e…

We stopped here based on the reviews. While the view of the harbour was nice, the food was terrible. My wife and I had the calamari; it was over-cooked and underwhelming- the worst we have ever e…

Nice spot for breakfast. On the water . Service excellent. Very large venue , never had dinner there. Plenty of parking. Went there twice

They may need to update their health score. We sat by the window and saw at least 10 rats running around outside. Gross! The server was so sweet so I was too shy to tell her. Great service. Food …

Pro-food was decent\nCon-\n1. Valet only $9 parking \n2. We had a party of 8 and when we asked for bread we were told you only get it when you order food with sauce and when we complained they brou…

The location provided a good view but both the parking and navigation to the main entrance was a challenge. Our family group 6+ seated and greeted promptly. Food quantity good. For each meal serve …

The location provided a good view but both the parking and navigation to the main entrance was a challenge. Our family group 6+ seated and greeted promptly. Food quantity good. For each meal serve …

Food was fine. waitress was lovely. The kids enjoyed their meals. It was a nice touristy place on the beach and convenient to our hotel.

Your new policy of giving HALF the portions for the SAME PRICE is bad business. Have been going there since the place was on Washington. You claim it's for your economic survival, but the customers a…

Your new policy of giving HALF the portions for the SAME price is bad business. Have been going there since the place was on Washington. You claim it's for your economic survival, but the customers…

The worst service I've ever had! The rude little male server made me not trust eating anything he came in contact with. He did everything he could to avoid waiting on my table.

The worst service I've ever had! The rude little male server made me not trust eating anything he came in contact with. He did everything he could to avoid waiting on my table.

Made reservations for our family of 4 and timed it to take advantage of the happy hour specials (which is just a little off some items). waited for over 15 minutes, servers were talking with each o…

I'm a native of Marina del Rey, I been coming to this restaurant for many years. Today, we experience the worst meal ever. Came for breakfast, when the food came to us , it was cold and burnt. It …

I'm a native of Marina del Rey, I been coming to this restaurant for many years. Today, we experience the worst meal ever. Came for breakfast, when the food came to us , it was cold and burnt.…

My son’s found a hair in his shrimp unshelled broth. The server replace his shrimp unshelled broth but was not comp after already eating some shrimp and broth from the contaminated broth. My …

My son’s found a hair in his shrimp unshelled broth. The server replace his shrimp unshelled broth but was not comp after already eating some shrimp and broth from the contaminated broth. My fami…

I was there for lunch with family, been there before and perhaps wrote a review. It used to be decent 5 years ago or so but now it is not: lobster mac and cheese smell old and dead lobster, t…

Ann М

The photo I posted looked nice, but the reality was far from it. The place smelled like beer—definitely not classy or a pleasant spot to sit. It had no style whatsoever. It’s supposed to be the kind of place where you get fresh, delicious seafood, but that was not the case. We ordered a fish stew—lobster, shrimp, and crab—for $49, and it was honestly one of the most disgusting meals I’ve ever had. The broth was tasteless and downright gross. It was like eating water from a garbage bin. What’s wrong with them? Overall, it felt like nobody cared—neither the chef nor the servers. It was half empty on a Saturday afternoon, which says a lot. Maybe this place was good years ago, but now it’s just dirty, old, and horrible. Avoid it.