The Cheesecake Factory
Restaurant · Machado
4142 Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Highlights
Waterfront dining with extensive menu and signature cheesecake
Waterfront dining with extensive menu and signature cheesecake
"One could argue that any location of Cheesecake Factory is good for poorly behaved children, but the Marina Del Rey location is really good. For starters, the place is absolute chaos on the weekends, full of post-beach families whose collective sanities are in a state of free fall. Whatever mood your child is in, trust us when we say it’ll be a blip on the radar compared to what’s going down here. Most importantly though, there’s a semi-private beach on the property in the event your child—or let’s be real, you—need a long, deep breath of ocean air." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park
"The MDR Cheesecake Factory earns the top spot for the same reason many people love SoCal in the first place: incredible beach access. The second-oldest Cheesecake Factory ever was obviously built to take advantage of its primo waterfront views, with a sprawling three-level patio taking up most of the restaurant. The backdrop is fit for a Visit California ad: you’ll see yachts anchored in the harbor, people playing sunset volleyball, and on a clear day, mountaintops on the horizon. Plus, you can stroll down to the sand in seconds to walk off that chicken piccata and banana cream cheesecake post-dinner." - brant cox, cathy park, garrett snyder
"The second-oldest Cheesecake Factory ever was clearly built to take advantage of its immaculate waterfront views, with a sprawling three-level patio taking up most of the restaurant. Set against a backdrop fit for a Visit California ad, you’ll see yachts anchored in the harbor, people playing sunset volleyball, and on a clear day, mountaintops on the horizon. Plus, you can stroll down to the sand in seconds to walk off that chicken piccata and banana cream cheesecake after dinner." - Brant Cox
"Few things will get you more nostalgic for the simpler days of childhood than a citywide lockdown - and that’s exactly why this year, you’re ordering from The Cheesecake Factory. Their entire encyclopedic menu is currently available for free delivery, but if you’re able to order online for curbside pickup, you’ll get a free slice of cheesecake thrown in. Use code FREESLICE at checkout." - brant cox
"Perfect For: When You Suspect Everyone Just Wants The Cheesecake Factory You don’t necessarily blame your cousin for packaging your graduation around their family vacation to Disneyland, but it certainly doesn’t make anything easier. With three kids under the age of seven, your options are basically any place with mac and cheese on the menu and an efficient clean-up crew for when one starts blowing chunks at the table. Go to The Cheesecake Factory in Marina Del Rey. The massive place isn’t just the second location ever of the Beverly Hills-based chain, it also has its own beach on a lagoon, which is as laughable as it is necessary when you need to step outside after being hit with projectile mac and cheese." - jess basser sanders, brant cox
