The Cheesecake Factory

In Short – Faux-rustic finishes and colorful light fixtures abound at this almost always crowded chain. The thick-as-a-book menu features Americanized versions of worldly cuisines--Mexican, Vietnamese, Italian, Thai--but succeeds best with American classics. Burgers are a good choice, especially the ""Roadside Sliders,"" mini burgers served as appetizers. The myriad cheesecakes are over-the-top in concept and decadence. You'll leave full, with leftovers.

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ambiance	93.33000183105469% positive	“Nice view of the Marina and they have plenty of heaters outside.” “Sit outside -- the restaurant is located right on the Marina, and the view is magnificent.” “The atmosphere at the Marina location is great!” “Great view, Great Service, and Good Food” “have always had great experiences here as well as their location at The Grove.” “If you want a good meal any night come to this exact location.” “The patio is beautiful with views of the water.” “Excellent atmosphere for groups or parties, fun staff.” “The food truly sucks and the decor always reminds me of an upscale Denny's.” “Nice view of the Marina and we can always find something we like to eat.” “do not think I will go there again even though I love Cheesecake factory and this location as well.” “Ask to be seated outside so that you can enjoy the view of the marina.” “The smooth atmosphere combined with great food makes it a romantic getaway!” “The patio is romantic, with a great view.” “The atmosphere is nice if you sit outside.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Make sure you leave enough room for their famous cheesecake.” “I'm a big fan of cheesecake factory and I have been to over 5 branches in the past 16 years.” “Tex mex eggrolls, Sweet corn cake tomales, and Cheesecake are awesome!”
drinks	100.0% positive	“The Newport Beach loc bar seating is good on a sunny day.”
food quality	87.5% positive	“great food,large portions, a place we can all agree on” “The smooth atmosphere combined with great food makes it a romantic getaway!” “Their pastas, salads, and sandwiches are equally amazing.” “The shrimp with angel hair pasta was great, but the fish tacos was smothered with too much shredded cabbage.” “Tasty food and a divine setting” “I've been told they have great food, but it seemed average for this type of restaurant.” “The food is great, but avoid Monday nights.” “simply love dining here the food is delicious and the staff is terrific.” “The Cheesecake Factory's overpriced food is fussy, greasy, salty, and just a half-step above other chain restaurants.” “They serve great eggs benedict and the staff has always been friendly.” “The food here is always good and the portions are always large.” “The food truly sucks and the decor always reminds me of an upscale Denny's.” “We went on Monday night had a rather nice dinner our standard Chicken thai Lettuce Wraps which are always the BOMB those 3 sauces are yummy.” “The food is consistantly good.” “love their fresh baked bread and their variety of steak and seafood dishes.” “If you want a good meal any night come to this exact location.”
menu variety	80.0% positive	“Although, I was impressed at their huge menu selection.” “love their fresh baked bread and their variety of steak and seafood dishes.” “huge variety, in fact, it is sometimes difficult to choose!” “The menu is so big that no matter what I'm craving, there's something available that fits the bill.” “The menu--complete with ads--is more voluminous than a short novel, the portions are gigantic and the lines can be overwhelming.”
overall	100.0% positive	“is my favorite restaurant in the whole world!” “I've been told they have great food, but it seemed average for this type of restaurant.” “great food,large portions, a place we can all agree on” “The Cheesecake Factory is a great restaurant.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“do not think I will go there again even though I love Cheesecake factory and this location as well.”
service	90.0% positive	“In the face of massive crowds, the service is friendly and efficient, so I can't rag on that.” “Service has always been fast and friendly.” “Really nice staff at this locatio.” “The service is pretty good.” “Their service is good and they have a valet out front.” “On the second night the service SUCKED!” “Excellent atmosphere for groups or parties, fun staff.” “They serve great eggs benedict and the staff has always been friendly.” “simply love dining here the food is delicious and the staff is terrific.” “Our waitress the last time we were there was the best.”
value	77.77999877929688% positive	“great food,large portions, a place we can all agree on” “The portions are so huge that they're actually embarassing.” “huge variety, in fact, it is sometimes difficult to choose!” “Although, I was impressed at their huge menu selection.” “The Cheesecake Factory's overpriced food is fussy, greasy, salty, and just a half-step above other chain restaurants.” “The portions here are HUGE.” “Everything about the Cheesecake factory is huge.” “The food here is always good and the portions are always large.” “The menu--complete with ads--is more voluminous than a short novel, the portions are gigantic and the lines can be overwhelming.”

02/02/11

Kids at the bar? Really?

by crimsongirl at Citysearch

I love this location of the Cheesecake Factory, even if their food and approach isn't really my thing. The staff is ultra-professional. The outdoor patio -- the area for drinks by the beach with Tiki torches -- is fantastic! I love coming here on a Saturday afternoon with girlfriends and watching people and boats from the beach. However, tonight I went in for an appetizer and glass of wine, and instead of an adult experience at the bar, I was surrounded by small children on bar stools -- some as young as four. It was absolutely ridiculous. With a gorgeous beach outside and an open-seating patio ON THE BEACH why in God's name would they encourage a large family with kids to sit at the bar and ruin everyone else's experience? The kids looked pretty miserable too. I won't go back in the evening with all the bar options in the area. Just don't need my bar experience to be Romper Room. I must say the lettuce wrap appetizer, although there was nothing unhygenic about it, is almost impossible to negotiate with huge, stiff veggies and lettuce leaves that are totally un-bendable. You can kinda eat each piece separately, but it's a big job and not worth the effort.

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05/14/10

Went to this location 2 nights in a row :)

by psboston7 at Citysearch

We went on Monday night had a rather nice dinner our standard Chicken thai Lettuce Wraps which are always the BOMB those 3 sauces are yummy. I had a Irish Nut (humph! trying to warm my brown arse up!) The boyfriend had a wonderful concoction called "The Blackjack" it was good.

This place is about 200 yards away from the front door of the Marina Del Rey Marriott so if you stay at the hotel and do not wish to partake of the hotel restaurant seek what is tried and true. Nice view of the Marina and they have plenty of heaters outside.

On the second night the service SUCKED! I ordered the Wild Mushroom soup which was okay and my boyfriend got the Eggplant Sandwich which turned out to be delicious but BLOODY HELL we waited for (what felt like) a half an hour outside in the misting dew while I counted no more than 10 tables occupied in the whole restaurant. Okay and why was there like 20 servers on that night.... it was late after 9:00pm hmmm something that my food & beverage manager/mind wonders about from time to time. Anyhoo when our server returned to us we just told her to wrap it up and we'd take it home... no need to continue to freeze AND be hungry LOL

ps. The manager did come over to see explain that the Eggplant takes longer to grill as it is freshly cut and made (sigh) you know as a former food server I can honestly say I was more on the side of TMI for my guests because it would probably effect my tip otherwise...

Respectfully Reviewed

Pros: Great Marina view, Consistent Recipes, Plenty of heaters
Cons: Service was inconsistent

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05/03/10

A bad Experience !!!

by Ezzeldean at Citysearch

I'm a big fan of cheesecake factory and I have been to over 5 branches in the past 16 years. But this time I went to the one on Marina Del Rey, CA and I was so not happy!

The kids drinks were forgotten, the bread and butter as well and I had to remind the waitress more than 2 times! Finally the food arrives and still no kids drinks or bread!

In the middle of the meal, the hostes brought us Ice Cream we did not ask for so the kids left the food of course and started crying over the ice cream that we did not order! I told her we did not order it so she was looking around to see who ordered it and the other group on table 55 I beleive shouted to her to deliver it!!

I do not think I will go there again even though I love Cheesecake factory and this location as well.

Sorry..

Pros: Service & food !!
Cons: I was disapointed!

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12/10/08

great food,large portions, a place we can all agree on

by rodney_tonya at Citysearch

We love the Cheeesecake Factory. Nice view of the Marina and we can always find something we like to eat. Always save room for a slice of cheesecake.Parking is only valet and it can get pretty crowded for dinner with long waits.

Pros: good food.good selection
Cons: valet parking only. sometimes too crowded.

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10/21/07

Good Food!

by azreview at Citysearch

The food here is always good and the portions are always large. This place is always packed and most time you'll have to wait from 20-40min before being seated - Especially the Weekends - this place is packed! Valet is required - $4.00 now. Ask to be seated outside so that you can enjoy the view of the marina. Needless to say the cheescake is amazing. I have yet to have a bad experience here and we have been eating at this spot for 3 years.

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02/02/11

Kids at the bar? Really?

by crimsongirl at Citysearch

05/14/10

Went to this location 2 nights in a row :)

by psboston7 at Citysearch

05/03/10

A bad Experience !!!

by Ezzeldean at Citysearch

12/10/08

great food,large portions, a place we can all agree on

by rodney_tonya at Citysearch

10/21/07

Good Food!

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