Dear Jane's

4.5

316 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views

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.

Dining areas

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

Easter Sunday Brunch
$65.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Celebrate Easter Sunday with Dear Jane's Brunch! Easter Brunch Menu $65 To view the full menu, please visit http://dearjanesla.com/easter-sunday-brunch Please note, there is a cancellation fee of $65 per person (full menu price) if canceled within 72 hours of your reservation.

What 316 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dear Jane's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing Marina view" and "outstanding food." It's known for its "fresh seafood" and "cozy atmosphere." While the service can be inconsistent, the dining ambiance and "beautiful views" make it a "hidden gem." Perfect for special occasions, though it can be pricey.

316 Reviews

S
Sofia Milan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the delectable food combined with the amazing Marina view ❤️🌈
Is this helpful?
l
leo VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Sundays must have the “B” team with service. Food isn’t coursed out. At times, difficult to flag down a waiter. Food was good
Is this helpful?
M
Matt VIP
Houston25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience dining at Dear Jane in Marina Del Rey. Fresh seafood, cozy atmosphere with a large booth facing the marina, friendly staff even though we were the last seating of the evening.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
we were in the other dining room where there was a birthday party happening. it was very loud, fun and not what we were hoping for but the food and service made up for it. this place is EXCELLENT.
Is this helpful?
B
Bill VIP
Las Vegas65 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is a perfect Marina del Rey experience.
Is this helpful?
K
Kathleen VIP
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
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.
Is this helpful?
r
rekha VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is consistently good as well as fresh sourdough bread ,great seafood and good drinks. I have been there several times and it flows well when you have a oood waiter. Half the time the waiters don't come around even when the place is not busy. I focus on the people I came with enjoy the food and make the best of the wait staff situation. Yes would recommend this restaurant even though it is quite a drive for me!!
Is this helpful?
D
Devoras VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 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.
Is this helpful?
R
Robert
Los Angeles2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 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!!!!!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Both my girlfriend and I got sick after dining in. Manager was not helpful and a bit condescending. I would try to avoid taking risks ordering seafood here
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Dear Jane's is rated 4.5 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Easter Sunday Brunch

Menu

What 316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Dear Jane's restaurant rated?

Is Dear Jane's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information