Jerne Restaurant

(310) 574-4333

4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292 33.9848 -118.4514

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Neighborhoods: Marina Del Rey, West LA, Marina Del Ray

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Last updated 9.13.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Waterfront Dining, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Californian

What People Are Saying About Jerne Restaurant

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The Scene – This elegant and open space gleams with white walls, striped-wood floors and French windows. Tables on the teak terrace provide a glittering marina backdrop for a romantic meal or special event. Attentive and knowledgeable service lives up to the hotel's reputation. – – The Food – The seasonal Asian-influenced menu is best experienced by sharing an assortment of well-executed appetizers and a la carte dishes. Kobe beef carpaccio consists of sheer slices of buttery beef enhanced by olive oil and pickled onions. The bento box starter holds five diverse…

ambiance
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The place was gorgeous though, with a nice view of the marina.”
  2. “The restaurant and bar offer a great atmosphere for after work drinks or a spectacular dinner.”
  3. “love the ambiance and decor.”
  4. “Located in the Ritz Carlton hotel, just off the lobby, Jer-Ne provides a wonderful, warm ambiance and a beautiful view.”
  5. “You could choose the beautiful patio outdoors overlooking the sparkling marina, but indoors there is still a view through the large windows, and the classical guitar in the background.”
  6. “fun desserts , great waitstaff, fun, fun, fun, vegetarian dips with unique indian breads, interesting wines and great veiw of the marina”
  7. “Great view and attentive staff”
  8. “Great ambiance but terrible service and mediocre food.”
  9. “Either day or night you have great views of the Marina with yachts I can only dream of owning.”
dessert
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “They only serve brunch off of the menu and have a dessert "buffet" if you order the 3 course brunch.”
  2. “Their dessert bar was highly disappointing.”
  3. “fun desserts , great waitstaff, fun, fun, fun, vegetarian dips with unique indian breads, interesting wines and great veiw of the marina”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “fun desserts , great waitstaff, fun, fun, fun, vegetarian dips with unique indian breads, interesting wines and great veiw of the marina”
  2. “But we had to bus our own table, our drinks were never filled, we were not offered the usual orange juice or champagne, the service was TERRIBLE!”
  3. “The drinks are pricey”
  4. “Great deck and great wine selection that needs to be checked out.”
  5. “for the money, buy a nice bottle of wine, get some In-N-Out and eat them on the sand instead.”
  6. “This is a great place to go and get drinks.”
  7. “Overall our experience was great, the best was the Sommelier with extensive knowledge of fine wines.”
  8. “Their dessert bar was highly disappointing.”
  9. “Everything including the impressive wine cellar and handsome service I received was top-notch.”
  10. “The restaurant and bar offer a great atmosphere for after work drinks or a spectacular dinner.”
  11. “We enjoyed the tasting menu, wonderful dishes showcasing fresh ingredients and thoughtful wine pairings.”
  12. “Great wine list, especially by the glass.”
food quality
68.6299991607666% positive
  1. “The service was good- but the poor waitress begged me to agree with her that the food was "just so yummy" - I couldnt even fake it.”
  2. “Great ambiance but terrible service and mediocre food.”
  3. “The food was excellent, with all the seafood (salmon, lobsters, shrimp, other fish) being fresh and flavorful.”
  4. “Without sounding bitter, let me say that Valentine's dinner at Jer-Ne was about the worst meal I have ever had.”
  5. “We were treated to attentive service and exceptional food in a beautiful setting.”
  6. “Very pricey, but on a special occasion, I would not hesitate to recommend this dining experience to anyone who appreciates fine food and elegance.”
  7. “Out of the 5 course meal that I had, there was not one dish that one can rave about plus to add insult to injury the menu was exorbitantly overpriced !”
  8. “If you are a LA snob who has to have sauce on the side and likes to order off the menu, stay home.”
  9. “was really disappointed with the food at what one of L.A's best ?”
  10. “don't know what the heck the chef was doing back there, but dish after dish, I was repeatedly disappointed.”
  11. “Great food, Troy Thompson is one of the most creative chefs I have met.”
  12. “We knew it was a bad call when the bread was stale and tastless.”
  13. “had dinner there last Friday night- June 2006 and was looking forward to an interesting meal - based on the LA Times review.”
  14. “The "heirloom" tomatoes (my favorite) had zero flavor, the lamb was bland and chewy, the salmon dry.”
  15. “If you love food definately drive down to Marina Del Rey.”
  16. “This sets a new, fresh standard for LA dining!”
  17. “We enjoyed the tasting menu, wonderful dishes showcasing fresh ingredients and thoughtful wine pairings.”
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “If you are a LA snob who has to have sauce on the side and likes to order off the menu, stay home.”
  2. “They only serve brunch off of the menu and have a dessert "buffet" if you order the 3 course brunch.”
  3. “We enjoyed the tasting menu, wonderful dishes showcasing fresh ingredients and thoughtful wine pairings.”
  4. “Out of the 5 course meal that I had, there was not one dish that one can rave about plus to add insult to injury the menu was exorbitantly overpriced !”
  5. “Overall our experience was great, the best was the Sommelier with extensive knowledge of fine wines.”
  6. “Great deck and great wine selection that needs to be checked out.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place to go and get drinks.”
service
74.35999870300293% positive
  1. “Friendly staff.”
  2. “Best bartender, Fran.”
  3. “But we had to bus our own table, our drinks were never filled, we were not offered the usual orange juice or champagne, the service was TERRIBLE!”
  4. “Don't expect great service!”
  5. “The service was incredibly slow and pretty bad.”
  6. “The wait staff was friendly and made us feel special during our own special occasion.”
  7. “Service is attentive and friendly and helpful and patient.”
  8. “Great view and attentive staff”
  9. “Everything including the impressive wine cellar and handsome service I received was top-notch.”
  10. “The service was good- but the poor waitress begged me to agree with her that the food was "just so yummy" - I couldnt even fake it.”
  11. “The service was also fantastic so I would recommend it for large parties too.”
  12. “Great ambiance but terrible service and mediocre food.”
  13. “We were treated to attentive service and exceptional food in a beautiful setting.”
value
40.0% positive
  1. “for the money, buy a nice bottle of wine, get some In-N-Out and eat them on the sand instead.”
  2. “The Bento Box appetizer was overpriced and did not have one thing that was pleasing to anyone's palate.”
  3. “Out of the 5 course meal that I had, there was not one dish that one can rave about plus to add insult to injury the menu was exorbitantly overpriced !”
  4. “The drinks are pricey”
  5. “Very pricey, but on a special occasion, I would not hesitate to recommend this dining experience to anyone who appreciates fine food and elegance.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service was incredibly slow and pretty bad.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/09

Fresh Californian Experience

by LaMaria

This steakhouse has views and food to pine over. You can not only enjoy the sumptuous offerings but you can also feel good about your choice. This sets a new, fresh standard for LA dining!

  • Pros: Fresh herbs, sustainable outlook on cuisine
2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/11/09

Just Ok

by bex29

Went to Jer-Ne today for their buffet brunch that is supposed to be so excellent. After we were seated, we were told it is no longer. They only serve brunch off of the menu and have a dessert "buffet" if you order the 3 course brunch.

It was a beautiful day and the outside patio dining was lovely, quiet with nice music being piped in.

The service was incredibly slow and pretty bad. We had to make requests several times before our waiter responded, "May I please have a glass of water" turned into a 20 minute effort of asking each time we saw anyone.

We had the 3 course brunch which includes unlimited coffee, champagne and orange juice. All of which was excellent.

The first course offers a choice of 5-6 items. Both my food and boyfriend's food was just okay.

It took over an hour after our first course was cleared to bring us our second. We had to ask several times if it was coming.

The second course was less than okay. I had the smoked salmon benedict and the eggs were not drained before being dumped on my salmon and english muffin, so the whole thing was wet and tasted like water. I didn't dare ask for something else as we thought we'd be waiting until dinner time.

The 3rd course was a buffet of different looking desserts. Again, nothing stand out, but some unique items.

This inclusive brunch is $40 per person, but you can also order a la carte.

Great ambiance but terrible service and mediocre food. I don't think we'll be back.

  • Pros: Ambiance, outside dining, quiet
  • Cons: Terrible service, mediocre food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/22/08

sustainable, five star, local, fine dining, patio seating, valet, celebrity chef, trendy bar, Los Angeles, Ritz-Carlton

by hotdawgs

I?m not sure how often the information on this site is updated so I decided to weigh-in on Jer-ne restaurant located at the Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey. According to this site and several others I?ve investigated, Jer-ne serves a rather confusing fusion of East Asian cuisines. Nothing could further from what I saw on the menu last week.

With a new Chef comes change and in Jer-ne?s case the change is extreme and its more than welcome. Chad Minton previously of the Mosaic Bar and Grille in Vancouver British Columbia has put a local, sustainable and all-natural stamp on the simple yet inspired menus at the restaurant. Minton is quoted as describing his cuisine as ?sophisticated not complicated? and that?s evident from the menu?s sparse almost cryptic descriptions to its simple yet delicious combinations.

Take for example the tomato salad dressed in extra virgin olive oil, minus 8 vinegar (it?s a Canadian thing) Buratta Mozzarella, micro basil and course salt. The salad is presented without fuss and I never got the feeling that too many hands were on my food; personally I do not like it when I received a plate that looks like it came with assembly instructions from Ikea. Simple food that tastes great. The black cod was pan fried and served with a creamy corn, braised baby leeks and perfectly roasted baby beets garnished with a beet and truffle mousse. The flavors ?popped? on the palate and worked well together. Again the presentation was refined but not pretentious. Everything worked. Everything including the impressive wine cellar and handsome service I received was top-notch. The young man that served me was one of the better servers I?ve had in Los Angeles, maybe he is a ?server? by trade and not an ?actor? posing as a ?waiter? until his big break comes along??!! All things considered the Jer-ne restaurant has come a long way from its far-East beginnings and for this writer/eater it?s a journey that Jer-ne needed to make!

  • Pros: beautiful water front location, five star, five diamond, cuisine, service, lunch
  • Cons: valet only
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/20/07

Great outdoors...

by joan_mutter

This place is all about the ambiance and the location! I've never been disappointed with a single lunch on the outdoor terrace and dinner is what you'd expect form a restaurant located in the Ritz Carlton (although I favor the lunches over the dinners). Check to make sure that the "sukiyaki" you order is one that they'll cook in the kitchen and not one you'll have to cook at the table yourself if you're starving. :)

  • Pros: Great terrace
  • Cons: Ritz prices
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/20/06

Nice Atmosphere

by aewlsn

Very cozy. Great drinks. Great wine list, especially by the glass. Friendly staff. Not stuffy as you would expect at a Ritz.

The Details on Jerne Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • impressive handsome service
  • terrible service
  • great view
  • warm ambiance
  • recommend dining experience
  • friendly wait staff
  • enjoyed tasting menu
  • flavorful seafood
  • great wine
  • tastless bread
  • very disappointing jerne
  • worst meal
  • beautiful patio outdoors
  • fresh ingredients
  • great waitstaff
  • order course brunch
  • highly disappointing dessert bar
  • pricey drinks
  • beautiful setting
  • impressive wine cellar
  • not repeatedly disappointed heck
  • creative chefs
  • mediocre food
  • flavorful shrimp
  • dry salmon
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