Dear Jane's

4.5

270 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.

This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Continental
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 301-6442
Website
http://www.dearjanesla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host your holiday parties, receptions, and special events at Dear Jane's. We have private and semi-private options available with stunning views of the marina. To inquire, please reach out at events@dearjanesla.com or use our private party inquiry form on our site. https://www.dearjanesla.com/private-dining

Location
13950 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6103
Neighborhood
Marina del Rey
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving
$125.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at Dear Jane's! Highlights from our menu below You can view the full menu at https://dearjanesla.com/thanksgiving-24 THANKSGIVING $125 Adults 3-7:30pm Pumpkin Soup, Smokey Maple Sage Cream, Toasted Hazelnuts or Dungeness Crab Cake, Celery Root Remoulade, Red Pepper Aioli • Herb Roasted Diestel Farms Turkey, Brioche Sausage and Apple Stuffing Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Horseradish Jus Sand Dabs, Lemon Capers, Croutons and Parsley • And served with the classic sides • Mom's Apple Crumble Pie Pumpkin Pie Please note, this reservation is for a special prix-fixe menu to celebrate Thanksgiving. Cancellations must be made 5 days in advance or a cancellation fee of the full menu price $125 per person will be applied.

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dear Jane's, a gem in Marina del Rey, offers a captivating dining experience with stunning marina views. Guests rave about its "great service" and "tasty food," praising the seafood-forward menu and vibrant atmosphere. While some found portions small or prices steep, many highlight its status as a "go-to" spot for special occasions.

270 Reviews

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Julie
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue on the marina with fabulous interior in a 50’s-60’s vibe. Delicious caviar prep, fried calamari, sea trout amandine, poached halibut, steak, wedge salad, whipped mash potatoes, and a Black Forest brownie with cherries, and ice cream! Our waiter Robert, and his team were wonderful!!!
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Mary
Los Angeles
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice dinner all around: service to food was efficient and very good. Quiet enough to carry on a conversation. Tables not too close together.
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Delores
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional, especially the clam chowder. A nice treasure tucked away. Perfect for a celebration at just dinner with friends.
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Margo
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They charge you for tap water… that’s a little ridiculous. Also, we were celebrating a 75 th birthday, and they don’t even have a small scoop of ice cream or anything to have a candle.. for the prices they charge, you think they would… service was great, food good, but nothing extra special… overpriced
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Faith
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING food! Steak cooked to perfection. Halibut was delicious. Love the whipped potatoes. Coffee and cocktails on point. The best baba crepes for desert. 10/10 recommend!!!!!!
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Maureen
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must at least once. Fresh fish, but decidedly smaller portions. Great view. Warm, attentive staff. Expect $135 person without drinks.
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Jane
Los Angeles
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food tasteless, fish dry. Service abominable. We’ll never go back.
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Michele
Sacramento
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dear Jane's was exceptional. The food was 5 stars. Our waiter lacked emotion but took good care of us. We will be back.
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Lowell
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
ordered Medium Rare filet mignon and the waitress gaslighted me saying it was when it clearly was medium. My wifes was done perfectly and clearly there was a difference.... And the peppercorn sauce was not as good as in the past making my meal unpleasant overall. Then waitress confirmed with me that a candle would be on his desert but no candle arrived. Portions are smaller now too. Overall seems skimpy and service is lacking personal touch which makes this place overpriced.
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Chris
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner celebrating our friend's birthday! Dinner, service and ambiance were great!
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FAQs

Dear Jane's is rated 4.5 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

13950 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6103

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marina del Rey
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.dearjanesla.com/
Phone number
(310) 301-6442
Private party facilities
Host your holiday parties, receptions, and special events at Dear Jane's. We have private and semi-private options available with stunning views of the marina. To inquire, please reach out at events@dearjanesla.com or use our private party inquiry form on our site. https://www.dearjanesla.com/private-dining

Dear Jane's

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Dining areas

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Experiences

Thanksgiving

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What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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