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Westside - Baleenkitchen restaurant
6.8

Baleenkitchen

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    good

Food: Tango of tastes but wallet blues

Baleenkitchen pulls culinary rabbits out of its hat with dishes like Duck Carnitas, Egg Benedict, and Braised Beef Short Rib that take your taste buds on a memorable ride. Yet it stumbles with its lack of variety, minuscule portions, and uninspired menu that may leave you understandably underwhelmed and your pocket, unfortunately, overburdened.

  • Great Quality

    Fresh, high-quality ingredients consistently highlighted in positive reviews.

  • Okay Taste

    Some found food to be average, decent, others enjoyed it without specifics.

  • Creativity

    Menu uninspired, with pricepoints lacking culinary justification.

Top 3 dishes at Baleenkitchen

  1. 1

    Duck Carnitas 🏆

    Often likened to top chef-quality, tender, creatively paired with unique sides.

    Duck Carnitas dish
  2. 2

    Egg Benedict

    Poached eggs cooked perfectly with a sauce that was incredible.

    Egg Benedict dish
  3. 3

    Braised Beef Short Rib

    Tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked with delicious accompaniments; unequivocal favorite.

    Braised Beef Short Rib dish

Vibe: Dripping in ambiance and quirk

The moment you step into Baleenkitchen, you're cloaked in an ambiance that's as intoxicating as their excellent wine. With an awe-inspiring marina view, a trendy ambiance enriched by live music, it's the ideal setting for a romantic date or an elegant brunch. It's here Baleenkitchen enter the culinary flamboyance it lacks in its food.

  • Great Views

    Beautiful marina, enhances dining experience, mentioned in numerous reviews.

Perks: Feast in peace, may cost your serenity

Getting seated at Baleenkitchen is easy-breezy and parking, a breeze. The servers make diligent attempts to accommodate special diets and the restaurant welcomes large groups, readily. However, the disconcerting noise levels, inattentive staff, and the strict lounge dining policy may not sit well with all as it is seen as an unwelcome blotch.

  • Great for Groups

    Accommodates large groups with prompt service and spacious, comfortable seating.

  • Okay To Reserve

    Instant seating despite no reservation, but dining room was empty.

  • Kids

    Strict lounge dining policy implied not welcoming to little children.