Dear Jane's

4.4

309 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Charming
Romantic
Neighbourhood 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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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
Area
Marina del Rey
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Westside
Romantic
Westside
American

Review summary

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Dear Jane's is a hidden gem offering "awesome food and great service" with stunning views. While some guests find it pricey, many praise the "nautical ambiance" and consistently "delicious" seafood. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, known for its "exceptional" dining experience and "attentive" staff.

309 Reviews

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Kathleen
VIP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dear Jane's was great! Had a guest visiting from out of town and we enjoyed dining there. The chopped salad was delicious with tasty but light dressing. Sand dabs were excellent as well- light lemony cream sauce. We also ordered a side of mushrooms, which were also tasty.
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Devoras
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The fish and chips and crab claws were outstanding. We were there and got served fairly late and the shrimp appetizer was not great. In fact, we had to send it back. But they were cool about it. We sat in the bar instead of taking our table in the main restaurant and it was lovely and moody like the original dear John’s. Would return for happy hour where they actually have a burger we used to get at Dear John‘s back in the day.
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Robert
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Way overpriced for what was given. Delivered preset menu appetizers to the table without even checking allergies. Appetizers had pistachios which would’ve killed my wife. $500+ for two people…. Even on Valentine Day is ridiculous, but if you’re going to hit people that hard, everything should be exceptional!!!! Also, get more staff on bigger occasions. We saw our waiter 2x. Oh, and the cocktails were half pours at best. DO BETTER!!!!!
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Christopher
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very overpriced. Very small portions. Bad service. Not coming back.
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Dean
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of four ordered different appetizers and entrées, and everything was exquisite and perfectly created and absolutely delicious. It is truly a hidden gem.
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Vogt
Los Angeles
497 reviews
4.0
497 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The sand dabs were excellent. The winter beet salad was too tiny.
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Linda
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I liked The Dine LA menu. Scampi was good, parfait dessert very good. But here is the deal. I took my husband out for a big birthday. I wrote it down in the rest that it was for his birthday. I told the hostess it was a birthday. I told the waiter it was a birthday, he even congratulated my husband. I was expecting just a candle to celebrate and it was totally forgotten. This became a real disappointment as I wanted something special for him. Everyone was in too big a rush to serve to honor his birthday and I am not sure I can return. It left a hole in the evening.
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Matt
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and great service! The views were stunning too.
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Terry
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Dine LA meal. Everything was perfect. Loved the nautical ambiance. We’ll be back. Great restaurant for special occasion.
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Ben
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Too expensive to make it anything but a special occasion restaurant.
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Dear Jane's is rated 4.4 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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

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