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Best overall pick
BALEENKitchen
Redondo Beach Marina • Upscale Waterfront New American • Romantic Special-Occasion Spot
A polished harborfront dining room where creative coastal dishes and sailboat views feel equally front-row.
Tucked inside the Portofino Hotel, BALEENKitchen is the place locals book when they want a proper sit-down dinner with a bit of ceremony. The menu leans coastal—think well-executed seafood, seasonal small plates, and solid steaks—backed by a bar that knows its way around a martini. Aim for a table by the windows or out on the patio if you can; between the marina lights and the fire features, it’s made for date nights and celebration dinners.
02
Classic pier landmark
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse
Redondo Beach Pier • Traditional Steak And Seafood House • Best For Sunset Views
A white-tablecloth standby perched over the water, known for big plates, big windows, and classic surf-and-turf comfort.
Kincaid’s sits at the far end of the pier, so you’re practically on top of the Pacific while you work through chowder, crab cakes, or a prime rib dinner. It’s unapologetically old-school in the best way: generous portions, friendly service, and a crowd that skews date night, family celebrations, and business dinners. Time a reservation to sunset and let the view do half the work for you.
03
Tapas and wine favorite
A Basq Kitchen
International Boardwalk • Lively Basque Tapas Bar • Best For Sharing Plates
Colorful, casual, and built for grazing through pintxos, paella, and a bottle (or two) of Spanish wine by the harbor.
A Basq Kitchen brings a slice of northern Spain to the International Boardwalk with a menu that’s made for sharing—think skewered pintxos, croquettes, and hearty paellas. The vibe stays relaxed and social, with the boardwalk just outside and boats bobbing in the background. It’s an easy pick when you’ve got a group that wants to snack, sip, and linger rather than commit to a single entrée each.
04
Old-school breakfast hero
Eat At Joe's
North Redondo • No-Frills Classic Diner • Morning Go-To For Locals
A bustling, straight-shooting diner where bottomless coffee and hefty breakfast plates fuel early-morning regulars.
Eat At Joe’s is the kind of place where the servers remember your usual and the line forms early on weekends. The menu reads like a greatest hits of American diner comfort—omelets, pancakes, burgers, and daily specials that lean hearty over fancy. Come here when you want a big, satisfying breakfast before a beach day or a casual, inexpensive lunch without any fuss.
05
Neighborhood gastropub gem
The Rockefeller Redondo Beach
Riviera Village • Modern American Gastropub • Casual Night Out Pick
A stylish but relaxed spot in Riviera Village pouring craft beer and cocktails alongside shareable, updated comfort food.
Set on a busy corner in walkable Riviera Village, The Rockefeller feels like a neighborhood living room with better lighting and a much stronger beer list. The menu runs from oysters and Brussels sprouts to burgers, tacos, and a solid weekend brunch, so it works just as well for a laid-back date as it does for meeting friends. Grab a sidewalk-adjacent table if the weather’s cooperating and make a night of hopping around the Village before or after your meal.