Warehouse Restaurant

(310) 823-5451

4499 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 33.9836 -118.4457

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

MDRWAREHOUSE.COM

Years in business

Established in 1969

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Wholesale Importers, Banquet Rooms

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Traditional American

ambiance
97.06000328063965% positive
  1. “The outside decor and coy pond are nice, but thats where it ends.”
  2. “The server was nice, the ambiance is OK (but with such a great location, they could have done a better job), the lighting makes you feel a little bit like you're being interrogated by the police in one of those old movies.”
  3. “I've always enjoyed my meals here, and it's a fun place to go on a date, with family, or even with a group of friends to watch sports in the bar area inside.”
  4. “The atmosphere makes this a great place to go with a group of friends, have brunch and drink champagne.”
  5. “If you are looking to enjoy a meal outdoors, pick up a sanwich and go to burton chace park, which has a great view of the marina.”
  6. “The ambience is pretty interesting.”
  7. “the decor inside is beautiful but i opted to sit out on the patio.”
  8. “The Warehouse has some tasty food accentuated by a fabulous location.”
  9. “Great views of the marina.”
  10. “You can sit outside near the yachts and water, upstairs with an awesome view or in hidden crate booths that allow a maximum of privacy.”
  11. “You pay mostly for the ambience, but the service and quality of food is very good.”
  12. “The atmosphere was wonderful-- especially since it's at the beach.”
  13. “This has to be the most romantic spot to take a woman and have a great meal.”
  14. “great ambiance, great seafood”
  15. “If you're looking for a romantic and unique place to celebrate a special occasion, then The Warehouse deserves definite consideration.”
  16. “This place doesn't look like a warehouse, it looks more like a seafood crab shack - a nice one, with a nice view of the marina.”
  17. “The decor is great, and the service matches, but the food is AWFUL!”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “It was too bad we were too full to finish the rich chocolate mousse cake!”
  2. “They have a bevy of shrimp, fish and crab legs for brunch, and great dessert.”
  3. “If you like chocolate, you need to try the "Death by Chocolate" dessert.”
  4. “And you definatly have to save room for the desserts that have their own unique flavors.”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “We looked at the food the table next to us ordered and it looked overcooked and the salad stale, so we asked for our check after a round of drinks.”
  2. “Food and drinks are overpriced.”
  3. “(Only one drink though - as it was impossible to get the waiters attention to order a second drink.”
  4. “When we think about going to the Warehouse Restaurant, although going any night is good, Monday is very cool since they have wine night and no matter how much the bottle cost, they only charge half price.”
  5. “The service was great, the staff is constantly refilling the seafood bar (which is spectacular by the way) and the carving station usually has 3 choices of meats.”
  6. “recommend the seafood here (steamed clams & oysters on the half shell), and they have good wine by the bottle (Syrah).”
  7. “I've always enjoyed my meals here, and it's a fun place to go on a date, with family, or even with a group of friends to watch sports in the bar area inside.”
  8. “The atmosphere makes this a great place to go with a group of friends, have brunch and drink champagne.”
food quality
65.71000099182129% positive
  1. “This place doesn't look like a warehouse, it looks more like a seafood crab shack - a nice one, with a nice view of the marina.”
  2. “The service was great, the staff is constantly refilling the seafood bar (which is spectacular by the way) and the carving station usually has 3 choices of meats.”
  3. “Burgers delicious and seafood is always fesh.”
  4. “Cold food, terrible service, and they just couldn't seem to get it right.”
  5. “they have awesome options for seafood, meat, and the like.”
  6. “Afterward, my friend said the food was every bit as bad as it looked and he regretted not having left.”
  7. “So bottom line - very bad food, very bad service, very bad management.”
  8. “This has to be the most romantic spot to take a woman and have a great meal.”
  9. “The day was beautiful, the food was fresh and tasty.”
  10. “tell you It was the best experience Ive had, i go out to eat twice a week, and have never encoutered a resturant with staff so attentive, the food was exellent, i had the stuffed salmon with the side order of scalloped potatoes, My mouth still waters ju”
  11. “The staff is very catering and professional and the food is amazing.”
  12. “The food is just not very good!”
  13. “The decor is great, and the service matches, but the food is AWFUL!”
  14. “We looked at the food the table next to us ordered and it looked overcooked and the salad stale, so we asked for our check after a round of drinks.”
  15. “They have a bevy of shrimp, fish and crab legs for brunch, and great dessert.”
  16. “like their lunch menu, and have also been to Sunday brunch which is packed and the food selection is wonderful!”
  17. “Upon entering the building you walk across a bridge over a pond filled with teh most beautiful coy fish.”
  18. “swear I have seen more appetizing food in hospital cafeterias.”
  19. “The food is fantastic.”
  20. “but none of this really matters because the food really isn't very good!”
  21. “If you are looking to enjoy a meal outdoors, pick up a sanwich and go to burton chace park, which has a great view of the marina.”
  22. “Overall, the food wouldn't be so bad if it was cheaper.”
  23. “If you're looking for good seafood in a slightly-upscale restaurant, this is a good choice.”
  24. “The chefs should kick up the flavour in general, though my steak was great.”
  25. “The Warehouse has some tasty food accentuated by a fabulous location.”
  26. “You pay mostly for the ambience, but the service and quality of food is very good.”
  27. “The service was geat and the food was delicious(not to mention the great Mimosas).”
  28. “The food was really disappointing and I am by no means a gourmet.”
  29. “Everything is fresh, hot and mouth watering.”
  30. “The food had obviously been sitting for quite some time without being refreshed - the salads were soggy, the "hot" dishes were ice cold, blackened tilapia was sitting in a pool of oil, dishes like enchiladas and taquitos were completely dried out.”
  31. “great ambiance, great seafood”
  32. “My friend's dish was equally disappointing.”
  33. “The food was actually pretty decent.”
  34. “recommend the seafood here (steamed clams & oysters on the half shell), and they have good wine by the bottle (Syrah).”
  35. “However the staff are unexperienced and the food horrible.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “they have awesome options for seafood, meat, and the like.”
  2. “The service was great, the staff is constantly refilling the seafood bar (which is spectacular by the way) and the carving station usually has 3 choices of meats.”
  3. “like their lunch menu, and have also been to Sunday brunch which is packed and the food selection is wonderful!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “the warehouse is a great place to have lunch or dinner.”
  2. “The atmosphere makes this a great place to go with a group of friends, have brunch and drink champagne.”
  3. “It's nice to walk into a restaurant and be recognized by the great staff by name and be treated special.”
  4. “The Warehouse is great because it's the only place you can eat outside on a deck - on a Saturday afternoon in MDR - and enjoy the sunny California weather!”
  5. “The best place for Sunday brunch by the ocean”
  6. “nice place”
service
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “so if you're looking for a place with great customer service.”
  2. “The staff is very catering and professional and the food is amazing.”
  3. “The server was nice, the ambiance is OK (but with such a great location, they could have done a better job), the lighting makes you feel a little bit like you're being interrogated by the police in one of those old movies.”
  4. “The decor is great, and the service matches, but the food is AWFUL!”
  5. “Cold food, terrible service, and they just couldn't seem to get it right.”
  6. “thought the portions were way to small but for 2 people it was more than filling.”
  7. “The service is always friendly and never too far.”
  8. “The service was great, the staff is constantly refilling the seafood bar (which is spectacular by the way) and the carving station usually has 3 choices of meats.”
  9. “The service was geat and the food was delicious(not to mention the great Mimosas).”
  10. “Actually, the service was not bad.”
  11. “You pay mostly for the ambience, but the service and quality of food is very good.”
  12. “Great service.”
  13. “tell you It was the best experience Ive had, i go out to eat twice a week, and have never encoutered a resturant with staff so attentive, the food was exellent, i had the stuffed salmon with the side order of scalloped potatoes, My mouth still waters ju”
  14. “(Only one drink though - as it was impossible to get the waiters attention to order a second drink.”
  15. “So bottom line - very bad food, very bad service, very bad management.”
  16. “However; the service and the valet is nice.”
  17. “It's nice to walk into a restaurant and be recognized by the great staff by name and be treated special.”
  18. “However the staff are unexperienced and the food horrible.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Way overpriced and not worth it.”
  2. “Food and drinks are overpriced.”
  3. “Nice thick plump pieces of squid (and at a reasonable price-hellooooo!)”
  4. “thought the portions were way to small but for 2 people it was more than filling.”
  5. “When we think about going to the Warehouse Restaurant, although going any night is good, Monday is very cool since they have wine night and no matter how much the bottle cost, they only charge half price.”
  6. “This is the best brunch for the money.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/01/12

Poor dining experience

by albaco

We saw The Warehouse featured on Explorer TV at our hotel and were intrigued. However, once we entered the dimly lit restaurant, we were not impressed. The service was slow, the food was average and pricey and the valet parking, which was $3.75 was located in the parking lot right outside the front door. When the waiter realized that our order was not turned into the kitchen, he said he would speak to the manager. They offered us a free round of drinks but the manager, who was on the floor made no effort to come and apologize. And we were not the only unhappy customers during the evening. We would never return to this restaurant.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/06/11

Car Stolen From While With Valet

by misterrestaurant

Went on Saturday 3/5/2011 for some drinks and snacks in the mid-afternoon. Stupidly left my camera ($1700 rig) in the back of the car. Realized when I got home that it had been stolen. The only place it could have happened was at Warehouse when parked by the valet. Called the manager (Joe Martinez) the next day to inform him that this happened... not asking for anything but just wanting to notify the restaurant of this activity in their parking lot. He could not have been more rude and dismissive. Totally unapologetic and unconcerned that this is happening to restaurant guests who are forced to valet park in their tremendous parking lot. I was provided an e-mail address apparently for the owners, who I will contact to let them know of what is brewing in their establishment.

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/27/09

One of the worst restaurants in LA

by LAFoodlvr

I can only imagine that the people giving this restaurant even passible reviews do not eat out much. A friend and I went for the Thanksgiving buffet last night and it was just awful. The food had obviously been sitting for quite some time without being refreshed - the salads were soggy, the "hot" dishes were ice cold, blackened tilapia was sitting in a pool of oil, dishes like enchiladas and taquitos were completely dried out. I finally stopped even trying to find edible items to eat and complained to the manager. He brought out the chef who asked me what dishes I had problems with. I said virtually all of them and went down the row telling him what the problem was dish by dish. This apparently made no impression on him as he simply went back in the kitchen. As I was not nearly hungry enough to consider eating this garbage, I handed my half-filled plate to the manager and told him there was no way I would be eating here. He seemed entirely unconcerned and walked away. My friend, however, was very hungry as he had not eaten all day. So he opted to stay and eat, while I had a drink to keep him company. (Only one drink though - as it was impossible to get the waiters attention to order a second drink. Not that the restaurant was at all busy - I guess he was in the bar watching the game or something!) Afterward, my friend said the food was every bit as bad as it looked and he regretted not having left. The kicker was the bill was $25 for that slop, without the drinks! I swear I have seen more appetizing food in hospital cafeterias. In my opinion, $5 would be too much to charge for that buffet! On the way out, my friend complained to the manager and told him that, while he was paying the tab, he was extremely disappointed and recounted everything that was wrong with our dining experience. The managers response? Quote - "You didn't have to eat here." Nice way to respond to a problem, right? So bottom line - very bad food, very bad service, very bad management. Don't waste your time eating here - there are many, many, many better restaurants around.

  • Pros: decor is kind of interesting, nice view
  • Cons: food, service, management
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/06/09

Reservation means nothing!

Contributor

Spent the last two July 4ths at this restaurant. Made reservations five days before July 4th, for a party of nine. Got to the restaurant and was toldn "Reservation didn't guarantee you a table with a view and by the way, we decided yesterday the we are having a price fix menu." After waiting for and speaking with the manager he told us he could seat us outside. An hour later I'm still sitting in the bar paying for my own drinks. Going to leave and never come back.

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/23/09

Don't purchase gift certificates

by kedlv82

my husband and i recently received a $200 gift certificate for the warehouse. this past weekend we went to the restaurant. the decor inside is beautiful but i opted to sit out on the patio. we started with there sampler platter. i thought the portions were way to small but for 2 people it was more than filling. for the main course my husband got the cioppino and i had the scallop and shrimp pasta. both were filled with seafood and very tasty. unfortunately this is as far as we enjoyed our evening.

when we went to pay the check with the gift certificate (our bill was $107) the waiter came back and informed us that we could not get cash back. we told him we weren't expecting cash we wanted another gift certificate to come back another day. he told us we couldn't do that either. he suggested that we send the remaining $90 on cocktails and dessert. i was dumbfounded. how stupid. i asked to speak with the manager. 10 minutes later the waiter returned to say there was a misunderstanding and they would issue us another gift certificate. when we received the certificate my husband took a look at it and on the certificate is written:

NO CASH BACK!!!

NO GRATUITY INCLUDED.

when i confronted the manager regarding how incredibly rude i felt it was. he told me this is standard policy and should have been written on the first gift certificate.

so if you're looking for a place with great customer service. keep driving down the street. next time i'll go to tony p's

  • Pros: the place is very pretty
  • Cons: management is flat out rude

The Details on Warehouse Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • just not very good food
  • great place
  • great customer service
  • great view
  • recommend seafood
  • beautiful outside decor
  • favorite spot
  • great location
  • unique inside
  • hot everything
  • delicious burgers
  • great dinning experience
  • cold dish
  • very bad service
  • very nice sunday brunch
  • great staff
  • always enjoyed meal
  • overpriced way
  • worst restaurant
  • great prime rib btw
  • recommend cheese
  • best experience ive
  • overpriced drinks
  • very bad management
  • big koi pond
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