Yes, today Gladstone's is closed due to the recent wildfires, BUT: 1) the fire damage was limited to the northern facade and the interior of the restaurant and the patio are only in need of a good cleaning; 2) despite the doomsayer wailings of the loser from Las Vegas, they will reopen when the time is appropriate; and 3) let's hope it reopens with a dedication to being a better restaurant both in terms of service and the quality of the food served than it was.

I've only visited here once, but I will say... their sourdough bread and butter appetizer - simply delicious! How can you go wrong though... with fresh bread & butter? After visiting, I was curious what they used for a starter. Delicious seafood cuisine & yummy chocolate cake, too! Service was on point & there was a very relaxed ambience.

All I can say is... ENJOY IT WHILE IT'S HERE. (Actually I stole that quote from Heidi, my server!) I've been coming to Gladstone's since well before I was a preteen back in the 80's and I won't say how old I am now! Gladstone's has taken me through my teenage years, to my young adolescence and adulthood, to when I got engaged, married and brought my own kids here. Many birthdays and special occasions were had here that will forever be part of my sweetest memories. It's been through several ownerships and management through the years and I really hope it continues to remain intact as one of the few "historical landmarks" and quintessential places to visit in LA. Feeling warmly nostalgic, I decided to drop by on a whim after dropping my daughter off nearby at the Getty Villa on a Saturday morning. The place was pretty empty, but it started filling up soon after. Heidi was my server and she's been here for 15 years so she can relate to my deep connection to Gladstone's. It was nice to share some memories with her as well as get some insight about some of its history that I didn't know already. I started off with their delicious and unique Bloody Mary loaded with bacon, celery and pickled condiments followed by their infamous and delicious clam chowder in a bread bowl. How can I not?! It never fails. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in a prime spot outdoors, soaking in the warm sun while sipping my Bloody Mary and indulging in my chowder. Even though it was early January, it felt like a typical summers day and while looking for dolphins, I was instead treated with a regatta sailing right in front of me. It really made for a relaxing and enjoyable day. Typically what you usually get when you're at Gladstone's. This place has HISTORY and if you want to experience a special part of LA, you need to come here. Bring friends from out of town, drop by on a weekend or just come spontaneously like I did. The scenery cannot be beat. The food is good-definitely get the clam chowder!- and if you're lucky to have Heidi wait on you, consider yourself lucky!

Beautiful views, great food, amazing service, and unforgettable memories made!! Isaac our waiter went above and beyond and kept the entire family happy. I don't eat seafood and they were so accommodating- I got the shrimp scampi pasta with grilled chicken and it was delicious. I highly recommend the seafood platter for a big group. It def was enough to have everyone try a few pieces of everything. We ordered decaf coffee for the entire table and ordered the ENTIRE DESSERT menu haha. The lemon tart was sour but delicious. The chocolate cake was rich and HUGE. SO GOOD. The brownie was also good but we liked the chocolate cake more. The ice creams were good but we were freezing already haha! Memories we'll keep forever! Highly recommended!

Lobster roll on Brioche lobster roll bun was perfect just like in Key West toasted and buttered to perfection. Homemade chips light and crispy. Great lunch spot over looking the water. Hiedi was spot on with serving us. She gave great recommendations and kept our drinks full. Although the surrounding area was busy with everyone on the road and going into the water the restaurant was very tranquil and relaxing. Would recommend as a great lunch spot in the water.

After touring the Getty Villa, we stopped for lunch at Gladstones at the Will Rogers State Beach Park. This iconic seafood restaurant has been around for 50 years and was slated to close last year (late 2023) but was saved by a group of employees and supporters. Since it was 1 PM when we came in, we chose to sit at an indoor patio table. We had a lovely view of the sandy beach, Pacific Ocean, beach goers and a coordinated family event with the L.A. County Lifeguards below us. Our friendly and efficient server (sorry, I forgot his name) identified himself as a former Honolulu-resident since he transplanted himself for higher education in Los Angeles. He gave us the rundown of Gladstones new Summer Menu and fresh seafood before taking our beverage orders. We didn't have too long of a wait as he delivered our refreshing cocktails (Bloody Marys and Kalifornia Kolsch) but it was just enough time for us to decide on what to eat. My BIL ordered the World Famous Clam Chowder and Brioche Lobster Roll and I ordered the Crispy Calamari to share and chose the Tuna Tartare. Yeah, my husband and brother-in-law were surprised that I only ordered appetizers for lunch. However, my husband surprised us by ordering a Classic Burger for lunch. We teased him about ordering a burger instead of seafood at this seafood forward restaurant. He justified his lunch choice by wanting hot, fresh, and crisp French fries, which our server said were "the Best." We wolfed down our tasty food and drinks and enjoyed the view, excellent service, and eating experience here. Still, many of the tabletops seemed sticky because of the constant ocean mist and the vinyl bench seats were worn and a bit tattered; I wouldn't make this location a dining destination. 3.5-stars