Dear Jane's

Name: Dear Jane's
Address: 13950 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA, United States, 90292-6103
Telephone: (310) 301-6442
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Visa Dining Collection

4.5 (327)

$31 to $50

American

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

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Experiences

4th of July
Jul 4, 2025 only
Celebrate the 4th of July at Dear Jane's! Reservations on the night of the 4th will be required a minimum spend of $65 per person.

What 327 people are saying

Dear Jane's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dear Jane's offers a picturesque marina view with "excellent service" and "super fresh seafood." Guests rave about the "cozy atmosphere" and "delicious food." While some note inconsistencies in service and food quality, the ambiance and standout dishes like sand dabs and seafood make it a "hidden gem" for special occasions.

327 Reviews

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Brian
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Wonderful staff and delicious food!!
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Steve
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
$65 for a burger and fries on Mother’s Day. 1 Shrimp in the shrimp cocktail appetizer that came with it. You gotta be kidding me.
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Jenine
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My mom, grandmother and I had a great time at Mother’s Day brunch today! Nestor was so accommodating and friendly as he brought us to our table, welcoming us as it was our first time, and telling us a little about the restaurant. Grace was our server for this visit, and her team kept us hydrated and taken care of throughout our meal. It was a lovely experience, and we were glad to have chosen this event for our special day together. Thank you!
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Amorette VIP
London5 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Save your money. Food is mediocre at best. Service is subpar from the unfriendly hostess to the non existent wait staff. We sat for 20 minutes before I finally asked the woman who I think is the manager - by the way she was fielding complaints from another table - to please send our waiter. She was actually the saving grace. The view is great but I will NEVER return. Most importantly the food was actually awful.
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Kimberley VIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley6 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horrible experience with hostess , server and ambivalent management
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Slifoxbr VIP
Los Angeles37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambiance, excellent service by Nestor, super fresh seafood. Will be back!
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Akiko
Nashville3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There are so many “rules” at Dear Jane’s that it’s difficult to justify their prices. My guest was 5 minutes behind me in an uber but I couldn’t be seated until he arrived so that the server wouldn’t have to make multiple trips to the bar and kitchen (isn’t that part of the job?). We weren’t allowed to order appetisers while we enjoyed our cocktails because the entire order must be placed at once (was not given a reason for this). I misplaced my valet ticket and was told I needed to show my drivers license to retrieve my car (why?).. my car was the only car left in the single row valet parking spots in front of the restaurant. For an average cost of 100.00 per person, there are better places to dine in LA.
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Ken VIP
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
There were several mistakes with our orders. The servers have no authority to fix anything. All they can do is escalate the issue to the manager, who was confrontational and rude. Either she was having a really bad day or she’s just not suited for the hospitality business.
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Frank VIP
Amsterdam27 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a lovely restaurant overlooking the Marina. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious.
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Samantha VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The service is unforgivable. I am done with the handheld digital devices that make it impossible for the waitstaff to look up from the screen. It took WAY too long for someone to come to take our order, and when they finally did, it was only for drinks. This woman stood next to our table for almost 10 minutes trying to punch in drink orders for 4 people. Are you kidding?! Write it down, and leave my table, and punch it in in the back. 30 min later, she returned for our food order. By now, we were all over it. and then we never saw her again. Instead we were attacked by overly aggressive busboys trying to take our food away, before we finished anything. STOP TRYING TO TAKE MY PLATE!!! We had to bark at them multiple times that we weren't finished. But then had to ask someone else for the bill. What is happening here? Why are there 300 busboys, and no servers?! For this price, along with the "just fine" food, it is unacceptable.
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FAQs

Dear Jane's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 301-6442.

Dear Jane's is rated 4.5 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 11 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

4th of July

Menu

What 327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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