We have much to shell-ebrate with the highly anticipated Dear Jane’s now open in L.A.’s Marina. Plus, Dine LA aka Los Angeles Restaurant Week, returns in October with eight restaurants from MDR. From live music at local restaurants to other dining news, read below to whet your appetite and plan your next meal in Marina del Rey.
DEAR JANE’S NOW OPEN
Seafood lovers, rejoice! Dear Jane’s is brought to you by Dear John’s team: two-star Michelin chef Josiah Citrin and culinary power couple Hans and Patti Rockenwagner. The sister restaurant features seafood classics with incredible harbor views. Make reservations for dinner on Resy. Hours of operation: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays: 5:30-9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays: 5:30-10 p.m. The bar is first-come, first-served. The menu boasts dishes such as table side chopped Shrimp Louie, Dungeness crab cakes, whole Maine Lobster and more. Click here to view the menu.
DINE LA: MDR RESTAURANTS
If you haven’t been to KazuNori yet for handrolls, then here’s your chance. Or how about a dinner cruise out of Fisherman’s Village? L.A. Restaurant Week is a fun way to check out new restaurants and lucky for us, Marina del Rey has several participating! Click here to view our list of Marina del Rey restaurants for DineLA.
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL COCKTAIL SPECIAL
Throughout October, SALT and Beachside Restaurant and Bar will serve a special cocktail, Fight Like a Girl, to raise breast cancer prevention awareness. With each purchase of the cocktail, a portion of proceeds will be donated to Bright Pink through Sipsong’s donation.
BRIZO LAUNCHES NEW SUSHI MENU
It’s official…the waterside restaurant featuring contemporary California cuisine launched a new sushi menu for dinner. Order the sashimi platter, traditional cut and hand rolls, and more. Click here to view the menu.
OCTOBER SPECIALS AT SINDER LOUNGE
From National Taco Day to National Beer Day, Sinder Lounge’s food and drinks specials are covered for the month of October. Check out their outdoor space with cozy firepits. Or order specials when you’re poolside and enjoying the warm autumn weather. Click here for more information.
NOT OPEN YET: KALAVERAS IN FORMER JERRY’S DELI SPACE
The sign is up outside, but no opening dates yet for this family-owned modern Mexican cuisine, Kalaveras. The fast casual concept offers an immersive El Dia de Los Muertos theme. Expect “Latin American culinary classics” on its food and drink menu. More to come, stay tuned!
WHERE TO ENJOY LIVE MUSIC WITH A MEAL
There’s something about good tunes paired with tasty food and drinks. Enjoy cocktail hour with harbor views and live music at spots such as Beachside, Brizo, Sinder, and more. Click here for our guide to live music and nightlife in the Marina.