Well, this is one of those things you wish you didn’t have to report. Tony P’s Dockside Grill, a community anchor for 28 years, is closing forever on June 29th.
Below is a message from the man himself, Tony Palermo:
To all our loyal customers,
After 50 years in the restaurant business, Danny and I have made the difficult and bittersweet decision to retire and close Tony P’s Dockside Grill at the end of June.
It has been a great run, full of special moments and even more special people. We are proud of what we have accomplished in Marina del Rey since 1997, and we will always be thankful for the incredible community
that has supported us every step along the way.
From that very first day we opened the doors on Super Bowl Sunday, we have felt the warmth and support from you – even during the last few years when business has been difficult. You stood by us through Covid. You cheered us on at the Fourth of July Parade. And you packed the Tavern for every major sporting event.
We hope you will stop by and share our last hurrah with us. Our customers and our employees have been like family to us, and I hope these final weeks are a celebration of all we have been through together.
So stop by, share your memories and raise a toast to the end of an era. We are looking forward to spending time with our families and wish you all the best!
Tony!
A LITTLE HISTORY ON TONY P’S
Dan Ringwood and Tony Palermo have been in the restaurant industry for over 50 years. Meeting in Detroit, Michigan in 1975 as cooks, they carefully planned their future and dreamed of opening a restaurant. Confident in their skills, they decided it was time to move on. Tony entered the Michigan State Chili Cook off and won!! That put him in a thirteen state chili cook-off and he took home the first place honors. He came to Los Angeles for the United States finals, but finished in a disappointing 4th place. However, he had the insight to tour L.A. to see if the West Coast held the answer to his and Dan’s dream. Three months later, California become home to the newly unemployed duo. With no contacts and needing $$$, both set out to establish themselves. Tony landed a job as the Executive Chef at the Hard Rock Café. After several years in that position, he was promoted to Director of Operations for the chain. Danny was hired by Trumps, a 5 star restaurant in West L.A. as the assistant Pastry Chef. After developing his skills for several months, he was appointed Executive Pastry Chef.
On December 26, 1985 that dream became a reality. Teasers Restaurant had been a mainstay in Saint Monica downtown Promenade for over 16 years, finally closing its doors on Friday November 30th 2001. Teasers was know as a local, fun, inviting, friendly, great food store that was a meeting place for celebrities, politicians, tourist, locals and people of every walk of life. In late 1996, Tony P’s became the second vision of Tony and Danny’s. After purchasing Charlie Brown’s and spending a hard, difficult, three months remodeling the restaurant, it was reopened on Super Bowl Sunday , 1997. Now celebrating their 28th year of operation in Marina del Rey. Tony P’s has become the place to be! Click here to read more!
Last call is June 29th! Come say your farewells!
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- 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA – 90292.
- 310.823.4534
For more info: TonyPs.com
Venice Paparazzi has been partnered up, and covered many events with the Tony P’s Team over the years. Below are a select few of our favorite pics.
Tony P’s owners Tony Palermo and Dan Ringwood
Big winner Tony P’s Dockside Grill! 7 wins in the Best of The Westside 2015. In this photo: Tony P’s Dockside Grill’s co-owner Dan Ringworld, Tony P’s co-owner Tony Palermo , General Manager Paul Macklin, Best of the Westside’s Best Bartender Eric. Front and center: little Eric. TonyPs.com
Tony and his awesome family!
Tony P’s Dockside Grill’s Tony and Lauren Palermo
2024 MDR Boat Parade after party at Tony’s P’s
2024 MDR Boat Parade after party at Tony’s P’s
See you at Tony P’s Dockside Grill!
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- 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA – 90292.
- 310.823.4534
