LV Mar
Downtown Redwood City, Redwood City
Restaurant in Redwood City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
LV Mar is a practical pick for a social downtown Redwood City dinner, especially when the group wants energy and flexibility over a formal tasting-style meal. Cross-shop MAZRA for a more defined Mediterranean direction, Brochette Dumpling and Grill for a casual dumpling-and-grill plan, or Angelicas for a bigger night out.
About LV Mar
For LV Mar in Redwood City, its posted hours and smart-casual dress code provide key planning details. This makes it useful to evaluate as a Redwood City dining option when timing, day of week, the tone of the outing are important.
LV Mar is open Monday through Thursday from 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM–10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–8 PM. Those hours make it easier to consider for an early-evening weekday plan, a later Friday or Saturday meal, or a Sunday outing that needs to end earlier. Diners should check the restaurant directly for current menu, reservation, service details.
Choose it for a Redwood City meal with clear hours and a smart-casual tone
Choose LV Mar when you want a Redwood City restaurant with posted daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is best to check directly with the venue for specific cuisine, chef, price point, dish, seating format, or award details.
If you are comparing plans, keep the comparison practical. MAZRA, Brochette Dumpling and Grill, Angelicas, Milagros, Pizzeria Cardamomo are other named options to consider depending on the kind of meal you want. For LV Mar specifically, its Redwood City location, evening-friendly schedule, smart-casual dress expectation are key planning points.
Where it fits among nearby dinner plans
LV Mar works well as a Redwood City option to consider when the timing fits your group. Weekday service begins at 3 PM, while Friday, Saturday, Sunday begin at 11:30 AM. Friday and Saturday also run latest, until 10 PM, which may be helpful for diners planning a later meal. For wider planning, use our full Redwood City restaurants guide to compare nearby options by mood and occasion.
The clearest recommendation is to use LV Mar when its hours and smart-casual tone match the occasion. Compare MAZRA, Brochette Dumpling and Grill, Angelicas, Milagros, Pizzeria Cardamomo, or other dining options. For LV Mar, confirm the latest menu, reservations, service information directly before making a specific plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 2042 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lvmar.com
- Phone
- +18774088234
The take
The Take
The Vibe
LV Mar stakes a clear claim as Redwood City's seafood destination, trading on Northern California provenance and an ingredient-led approach. The restaurant sits on Broadway's busy dining corridor, and its tone is modern and elegant while retaining the energy and trend awareness of the strip. Writing and service align around coastal sourcing—from Monterey Bay and regional grounds—so the kitchen feels purposeful rather than gimmicky. The result reads as a polished, lively seafood spot for Peninsula diners who care about traceable product and contemporary presentation without sacrificing warmth or approachability.
Best For
LV Mar is best when you want a seafood-forward night out—think date nights, celebratory dinners, and group outings on Redwood City's Broadway. The write-up frames the restaurant as the neighborhood's go-to for coastal cooking, making it a natural choice for special occasions or casual hangs where quality of fish and provenance matter. Service and pacing skew toward evening dining; the copy’s repeated references to tonight and the dining strip position suggest the restaurant is oriented to dinner crowds and social evenings rather than quick counter meals.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the seafood signatures and items that showcase local sourcing: the Ceviche Mixto, Cayos Dorados, Tacos del Mar and Atun Dorado are highlighted as representative dishes. Given the editorial emphasis on Northern California fisheries and immediate-sourcing advantages, prioritize whole-fish or simply prepared items that let freshness speak. If you’re visiting with others, sample several of the highlighted plates to taste the range of coastal flavors and the kitchen’s approach to provenance.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish yet comfortable space with minimal modern interior, lively dining room, and welcoming patio perfect for long conversations and social gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche Mixto
- Cayos Dorados
- Tacos del Mar
- Atun Dorado
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if LV Mar is not the right fit
Pick MAZRA if the group wants a more defined Mediterranean meal in Redwood City. Pick Angelicas if the occasion needs more of a performance or celebration feel.
For something easier and more casual, Brochette Dumpling and Grill or Pizzeria Cardamomo are the cleaner backups.
Restaurant context
How LV Mar compares in Redwood City
LV Mar is the flexible downtown choice when the priority is a social dinner that does not require a rigid format. MAZRA is the stronger choice for diners who want a more clearly defined Mediterranean meal, while Brochette Dumpling and Grill is easier to justify for a casual, lower-pressure group plan.
For ambiance, Angelicas is the better cross-shop when the evening needs a bigger room feel or entertainment-led energy. Milagros sits closer to the familiar downtown crowd-pleaser lane, useful when the group wants something easy and broadly accessible. LV Mar makes more sense when the plan calls for a livelier independent dinner without committing to a single narrow category.
Pizzeria Cardamomo is the simpler pick when pizza is the brief and value is the main driver. LV Mar is the better call when the meal needs to feel more like a full evening plan than a quick comfort-food stop.
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Compare LV Mar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| LV Mar | Redwood City | No published awards |
| Pizzeria Cardamomo | Redwood City | No published awards |
| MAZRA | Redwood City | No published awards |
| Angelicas | Redwood City | No published awards |
| Brochette Dumpling and Grill | Redwood City | No published awards |
| Milagros | Redwood City | No published awards |
How LV Mar Redwood City compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at LV Mar?
Bar seating or a bar-dining setup is not specified. LV Mar is in Redwood City, its posted hours are Monday through Thursday from 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM–10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–8 PM. Check with the venue directly for seating options.
What are alternatives to LV Mar?
Other named options to compare include Pizzeria Cardamomo, Brochette Dumpling and Grill, Angelicas, MAZRA, Milagros. LV Mar should be evaluated on its Redwood City location, posted hours, smart-casual dress code, while current menus and service details should be checked directly with each venue.
Which time is best for LV Mar?
LV Mar opens at 3 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM on Sunday. Friday and Saturday run until 10 PM, while Sunday runs until 8 PM. Choose the time that best fits your plans, confirm current service details directly with the venue.
