Restaurants in Venice

“Came here on a birthdsy friendly date night recommend by my foodie girlfriend. First thing you'll notice is the ambiance, I loved it. Our service was excellent. Now, as a fine dinning chef myself we can get into the food.

The dumplings in curry sauce, very nice!
Baked Oysters, perfectly cooked, flavor profile, meh. Tuna Tostada, too small and under seasoned. Roast Pork, is so close to perfect. Cocnut rice was lovely as well. Drinks are creative and fun. Desserts were decent. The bad? Portion sizes are a joke. And it's likely you'll have to eat again, after already having eaten here.

My thoughts? Overall, a fun experience, especially as our server was awesome and honestly made some good suggestions. The food is fun, well executed and very creative. The decore and over all ambiance is dope. My compliments to the chef for having balls enough to push elevated cuisine in new directions. 🤌”

“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽‍♀️”

“Wow! We live here and have been wanting to try Great White for 4 years and finally got the chance. So cute, so delicious, Venice beach is iconic. Great views and service, friendly and sweet staff, 10/10 love ❤️”

“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!”

“Had the absolute best time here last night! So pleased. Chef brought out some sugar snap peas that were crunchy, tasty, and thoughtful for a hungry party! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! Fish sandwich 10/10, mussels 10/10, great for vegetarian, pescatarian, or pregnant like myself so shopping for raw & cooked options for everyone at the table! The “local spot” ambiance is unbeatable, felt like home. Thank you for the service!”

“Fantastic meal at Felix! You really can’t go wrong with an Evan Funke restaurant. The pasta was perfectly made, and the flavors were spot on. That said, I do wish the menu felt a little more distinct from his other restaurants. It’s definitely in line with his signature style, so if you’ve been to his other spots, you’ll find a lot of overlap.

The quality and service are definitely there—the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is cozy but lively, with a great energy for date night or a special dinner with friends. Overall, Felix is absolutely worth a visit.”

“Brought some friends there to watch playoff football and a ufc fight. Ended up having the best filet mignon of my life. So tender you could slice through it with the side of your fork. Had fresh oysters from Virginia, which I was told are only $2 on Tuesday or Wednesday (have to fact check here). And probably the best thing on the menu is the bacon wrapped plantains, not a lot of food, but every bite is heaven. Wife loved her fancy drinks, but I prefer scotch.”

“Great food. Great service. Great people watching. New favorite local.”

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING”

“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!”

“Dinner ,breakfast coffee, staff were so friendly and welcoming”

“Our server Sean was amazing!”

“Delicious food and drinks!”

“We were greeted by the most pleasant host. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was lovely. The drinks were amazing, the food delicious. We will definitely be returning.”

“My food and cocktail was genuinely some of the best I've ever had but the portions sizes for the price is very poor. I had the rendang mamuk with the nasi ayam rice. For $46 for the both (yes they are seperate, 42 for the meat, 4 for the rice), I felt the rice should've been included or have at least a bigger portion.”

“Two of the best cups of coffee I’ve ever had in my life! The Cafe Rico was out of this world and the drip coffee was unreal. Special shoutout to Nicely for his hospitality, passion, and expertise. Cannot recommend enough, I will be back☕️”

“I’ve dined here both as a walk-in and with a reservation, and each time I was greeted with the warmest smile. This restaurant is so intentional—from its cozy neighborhood charm to the elevated, seasonal menu and the ambiance set by an amazing record player and vinyl collection. The staff went above and beyond, even sharing local stories that made us feel truly connected to the space. The food was absolutely delicious, and I really appreciated the thoughtful touch of nonalcoholic wine options. Highly recommend!”

“The best gluten free (safe for someone with celiac) restaurant! Food is delicious, staff is wonderful, and ambiance is so cool. If we lived closer we'd eat here once a week.”

“All around great restaurant”

“Absolutely brilliant place. Fantastic staff (Katy) who is lovely. Brilliant atmosphere and well worth visiting for a drink when in Venice”

“My boyfriend and I love coming to this restaurant for date nights. The service is always great and the food is top notch. Try the blood orange gin drink, it's delicious.”

“The decor made you think you were on vacation. The food took your tastebuds to a whole other level of flavor! This place went above all my expectations. Everyone should try to visit @PalomaVenice”

“Exquisite creative brunch!”

“Crowd is absolutely obnoxious zoomers but the music is usually good and bumping. $7 Guinness at the time of posting 1/25/2024Can't stress how obnoxious the crowd is. They will step on your feet and act like you did something wrong. Very uppity crowd.”

“I loved it. Everything is clean and the staff very friendly. And fist time going they help u order .”

“Cozy terrace to enjoy a meal outdoors & hang out for a bit. Options with shade or in the sun. Reasonably priced menu with a range of light bites to heavier meals depending on your appetite.”

“The food was excellent! The service was excellent also ! Nice place”

“Excellent friendly service. The cashier had amazing energy and took care of everyone with exceptional care. Sandwich is delicious. If you're looking for an outstanding Italian sandwich, this is your place”

“Fun place to eat and drink by the Venice pier!”

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING”

“my boyfriend and I made a reservation the day of at 10:15 and there was no wait when we arrived. ambience was lively. host and staff were so friendly and welcoming. we ordered a total of 6 dishes because they are small portions: mixed rice with duck, squid plate, duck meatball, broccolini, pork gyoza, house ramen (total came out to ~100$)

everything was so amazing (especially the squid) and as someone who doesn't eat much, I could've honestly kept eating forever.”

“Excellent service and Food. It was Dine LA so we ordered that menu and the food was coursed out. Absolutely superb! What a great way to sample the chef’s specialties. Our waiter was the best!!!! Looking forward to dining again.”

“Super cool 😎 Great place for drinks with friends, cool vibe and crowd”

“First: Restaurant has several options for seating - booths outside that are charming, a covered inside garden area with booths and tables which is where we always sit, or inside at the sushi bar, the regular bar, or the inside tables. Second: Staff are delightful - very professional, knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. Third: Food is delicious. We always order the crispy rice with spicy tuna, the yellowtail special and the Tiger King sushi roll. Nobody does these dishes better! Bar creates great drinks. Parking: You can usually find street parking on Rose or a side street if you don't mind walking a block or two.”

“Amazing staff, fantastic food, great atmosphere. 10 out of 10 for me!”

“Excellent service great ambience ‘ they also have the amazing tequila card with a variety of tequilas . P”

“Buena comida 🥘 buen lugar para una buena velada”

“Hadn't been here in years since we no longer pass this way. That's gonna change. Visited for dinner last night these guys deserve your business. They did a great job redecorating. The service is great. The food is awesome. Portions are generous. But most of all, the prices are extremely reasonable. In this age of skyrocketing costs, they've managed to keep themselves in my price range. Honestly just about everyone else has not. Reward these guys for their efforts. Get out there now!”

“Hands down my favorite restaurant! 🥰”

“Great selection on local beers . Really friendly staff , food looked amazing”

“Best Thai food I’ve ever eaten.”

“Authentically unique and super sweet! Let's talk matcha.... it's imported from Japan and not frozen, so it's super potent and not so bitter. The customer service is super on point and it's unique because there is a skin care boutique as you enter on the right and then towards the back and yoga studio. So very neat! This place is charming in so many ways we will be back”

“Super déco et très bonne nourriture . Un vrai régal . On a adoré”

“Wonderful atmosphere! My favorite place for breakfast. Staff are amazing and so friendly. They make you feel right at home!”

“stopped in this morning to grab something and run when Christina asked were I wanted to sit. I sat in the window over looking the putting green! what great atmosphere here. I ordered the breakfast burrito it was fantastic.”

“Bought a mug to do the right thing. Perfect Americano and Croissant. Nice to sit outside on the pavement although bit much traffic (it’s LA). Clean and fresh atmosphere.”

“Literally my favorite place in the area to get take out from. The veggies are fresh, the hummus is creamy and flavorful, the falafel is never dry, and the brisket practically melts in your mouth. I wish I could get a cookbook to learn their secrets.”

“The food and environment!”

“Best Peruvian Food ever!!!!”

“Fun place, great food/coffee , great energy without all the excessive pretentious weirdness. The most authentic and sincere business in that area.”

“Drove from Pasadena for a couple sliced brisket sandwiches. Well worth the drive. Always delicious.”

“Came across the on a walk back from Venice Beach. Highly recommend.”

“Had a great meal! Forwent ordering potstickers in order to try the enticingly named Gang of 4 ×4 - a delicious decision! The Mao's Hometown was just-right spicy, and I'm sure they put more than $2 extra shrimp on my order. Service friendly and prompt, loved the art. I felt as though I had wandered back into college in the early '70s.”

“If you are from the east coast, Great Western Cheese Steak is like being at home. I have been here for more than 30 years and will not order a cheese steak anywhere else. These are the originals!”

“En general todo está bueno, en lo personal el café👍”

“Where has this place been all my life?

For years, I thought people were talking about some random neighborhood joint… turns out they were talking about Lokal—and I’ve been missing out big time.

This place is a fusion comfort food wonderland. Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican… flavors from everywhere somehow working together in perfect harmony. If “food porn” had an entry in the dictionary, Lokal would be a strong contender for the cover photo.

My current obsessions:

Kpop Fries – Highly addictive. Proceed with caution.

Korean BBQ Banh Mi – Pure flavor explosion.

Chimichurri Steak – That sauce… someone needs to bottle it.

My only struggle here? Picking just one entrée per visit. Since I’ve hopped on the LA intermittent fasting train, I only get one big meal a day—meaning each visit is basically a full-on palate crisis.

If bold flavors and creative comfort food are your thing, put Lokal at the top of your list. And if you spot a guy with blonde hair, built shoulders, and the expression of someone facing the toughest decision of his week—that’s probably me.”

“Super fun Mexican food place in Venice. The food was really solid … loved the chips and guac, and the chicken burrito was in point. Salsa was spicy and well flavored. Great vibe. Yum!”

“Great sidewalk cafe at Venice Beach with amazing fresh pastas. Make sure to arrive like an hour before closing cause they do close early if they run out of pasta. Everything on the menu is good and they’re helpful with recommendations.”

“7 years between visits and still as amazing. The coffee is an experience. An absolute must have.
We also opted for a pear cake , a sprinkle donut and chocolate chip sea salt cookies.
Wish they had a Menotti’s where we live.”

“Delicious sandwiches! Beat the line and go early”

“Marlene was so lovely! A true hole in the wall and George puts care into the food! Their house made salsas & sauces are incredible, highly recommend the salsa verde and the green crema! (Can't go wrong with any tbh) Get the fish taco too!!! Can't wait to go back ❤️ ✨”

“went here on a night out with friends! The drinks were really good and the vibe was great! The DJ was good too although people were shy to dance. Would definitely recommend! Only ding is I wish the bartenders were able to recommend drinks better.”

“Tried it yesterday. Stopped for a coffee and stayed for the outdoor seating. The cappuccino was excellent!”

“Consistently good food! We always go here and usually have a line. They have 2 small tables on the side, no seats. Tried the chicken, asada, lengua, and al pastor. $2/taco as of 5/2025. Park on the street. Ralphs parking lot now has a sign that their customers can not park there.”

“Received a free sample at an event and I'm now hooked! Some of the best coffee I've ever had!”

“the empanadas are exquisite. you have to try them to understand. this some homemade Argentina style 😋 deliciousness. Rico is a show to say the least. I will definitely stop by just to grab some more empanadas. my highlight of the boardwalk. like Rico says they're 🔥 fire.”

“Last time I had a chippy that was this good when I was back home in January! So spot on to us British fantastic 10/10. Me and wife enjoyed it so much we took a large chips back to hotel with us.”

“love this place but lately the music is SOOO loud and it's always like pop or rap - not like ambient music. Very hard to work here now, and I used to love doing so here but tough to focus. all the people around me felt the same and were sad about it too. Please can you reduce the volume of the music or change to something more ambient..it's a lot.”

“Such a fun spot in Venice! The vibe is super bright and welcoming and the staff made me feel right at home. I tried the strawberry matcha (amazing!) and the matcha lemonade which was very refreshing. Definitely a place I’d come back to whenever I’m in the area.”

“Luis and Grant are AMAZING!!!! They’re my heroes- and my puppy Max LOVES Salmon Omega Rich Rice! Sooooo goood!!! And so happy that Kreation is back on Abbott Kinney!”

“Cracking little bar… fantastic customer service and such a warm welcome.”

“This is another gem I take visitors to all the time, mostly for a late breakfast. I come here for 20+ years. I gotta be honest: If you are looking for the best ... whatever food .... in town, don't bother to go. This place is about atmosphere and having a good time. The food is good, and we had an amazing time with our waiter Shilly yesterday - and left well fed and with $100 for the four of us fairly priced - given the location I would have expected more. Wow - five stars for OK food? Absolutely. In my very own rating scheme, it is mandatory for five stars that I would be willing to do a 30+ min detour just to go to this particular place. And I did. Many times. And will do it again. We've been to the Ivy's in Beverly Hills the night before. It would be totally unfair to compare on a mere culinary basis. Go here - prepared to have a good time - and you will.”

“Yum!!! I don’t know how this guy does it, but he’s making absolutely delicious and addictive pizza. A mix between Chicago bar pizza and New Haven thin crust. I ordered a double sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, and basil pizza. I asked for an extra crispy crust too. Perfection! He makes his own sauce and dough and with 2 painfully small countertop ovens, turns out mouthwatering pie. I’ve gone back a number of times now so he’s the real deal. I have the nerve to give him an 8.0 on the Barstool Sports scale. This guy needs a bigger place. No seating inside, just outside.

Oh, the pepperoni calzone was also excellent, but with pizza this good, why? And the pizza was only $15 bucks! If the owner gets a bigger place with proper ovens, watch out!”

“Simply the best taco truck! We have used them twice, and they never disappoint! Always on time and our guests always love the food. We had them for 150 person charity event and they knocked it out id the park! For sure the best.”

“🥙☕️💜I am an avid taco lover. We had never been to this adorable Taco Restaurant in Venice Beach before.
The first thing I noticed was how clean it was.
I was now anxious to have my fave food in life - beef tacos! THEY WERE out of this world.
Our entire family enjoyed the food & a quaint ambience. The Coffee is excellent as well.
I give this “Young Kid Shop”’ 5 stars! Because, if it is not on the Menu, I would bet my life Miss NADIA would not only make it, it would be absolutely delicious!
It is the cutest little beach taco shop on the boardwalk in Venice Beach. Check it out.
💟🥙🏖️”

“Offers quality Mexican food with a casual and welcoming vibe. It’s a BYOB spot, which is a nice bonus, and the service is impressively fast. The staff are friendly, understanding, and helpful, making the experience even better. Definitely”

“Food is Amazing and Staff treats you like family. Been goung here since 1996 . My Favorite is the Chicken Enchildas with Hreen Sauce.”

“I recently had the pleasure of indulging in what can only be described as the perfect pizza experience. The crust was beautifully golden-brown and toasty—just the way a pizza crust should be.”

“One of my favorite spots on the boardwalk. Good food that isn’t expensive is hard to find around here. I get the spicy chicken bowl. Just chicken and rice but it’s so good.”

“Bootleg Tacos never misses! Every time we visit LA, we stop by. This past visit we stopped by twice. Food is great, pricing is great, and they are very consistent.”

“I got the Hawaiian dream açaí bowl and swapped the coconut flakes out for walnuts, the servers were helpful and fast. Simple with a nice cheerful vibe, but not much seating.”

“I thought the reviews of the shop were high and good.
I asked for Deep Pride OREO.
I was sure that something other than this would be recommended.
However, it costs about $15 for a pack of five.
I thought I had failed
Around the third bite, I started to feel the deliciousness of a donut.
This may be true for Japanese people who have eaten red bean paste.
It's not worth coming here to eat.
I think you should order something else.”

“Wish there was one in the LBC but probably good there isn't bc I'd be spending like all my money there lol. Moon Juice will always be my absolute fave. It's my personal vision for the future. High nutrient, apothecary level, zero waste food available as plentiful as McDonald's lol. So thankful for the creatrix that is Amanda Chantal Bacon and all she has taught me and enriched my existence with! The flagship location is amazing and I make my way there anytime I'm in the vicinity. I love the girls who work there and appreciate the thoughtful chats and shilajit shots. 😉”

“Great service and Great product.”

“Super duber FRESHLY PREPARED FOOD, great tasting Taco's. Great open attitude of the server and bartender willing made me a personalized margaritas. I will most definitely return and recommend.”

“I write for a music and coffee blog called Crooners In Coffeeshops, in which I interview local musicians at local coffeeshops. My writeup reflects the positive experience that I encountered at Flowerboy Project on our interview date. I had heard of the illustrious Flowerboy Project from not only friends in the Venice Beach area, but also from digital word-of-mouth as well as praise from the Los Angeles Coffee Guide. Since starting this endeavor, floral type coffees (i.e. rose, lavender, etc.) had become my jam, and I was genuinely intrigued with how the shop functions as both a florist and a coffeeshop, so why not follow through on my curiosity? Well, I definitely was not disappointed in my adventure and am already excited to make my way back! The nice thing about Flowerboy Project is that it’s located in a relatively quieter part of Venice. It’s close enough to the beach and the popular Abbot Kinney area without the heavy crowds, yet still gets enough foot traffic for locals to discover it and stay afloat as a business. It’s a smaller shop that can fill up quickly at the peek ‘I need coffee, stat!’ hours, but if you’re lucky enough to snag a seat inside you will never want to leave! The lush, garden/botanical-like atmosphere is highlighted with Insta-worthy gold and pastel accents to add a slight trendy feel with a playlist dedicated to classic surf rock reminiscent of its location. Now, all you need is one of their signature coffees and a yummy pastry and you’ll want to make Flowerboy your new favorite shop!”

“Never again - liars, cheats, etc. dont book them - Dont trust them - they lie! And sadly for elementary students they lie and then last minute cancel but then call back and say they will take job?n?b?b? What is up with that!!! Do NOT bother - untrustworthy and disrespectful. Go with las guajalotas LA sooooo good and lovely humans”

“1. No customer bathrooms. Hard to give 5 stars when there’s no bathroom. Door not ADA friendly
2. No parking on the same side of the street but there’s free street parking within a 5 minute walk
3. 5 star coffee. They were out of the strawberry syrup but loved the vanilla latte.
4. $7 coffee
5. The decor/seating/wall is plywood and tile which feels eh, but comfy and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating”

“This is one of my favorite Starbucks on the Pacific Ocean. Grabbing a drink and stepping out on the patio for a minute offers the best SoCal moment. Away from the hustle of the boardwalk (the patio is protected) but high enough you can see the water, it's perfect. If you're wanting to see the sunset and don't want to walk to the shore, this is the best place in Venice Beach. Staff is friendly, the coffee drinks are good and the views are perfect. My favorite Starbucks in the Los Angeles are.”

“For a small take out poke place, this was great. The fish was fresh, and all the ingredients in our poke bowls were well thought out. We had the mango albacore poke bowl and the shitake chili tofu bowl.

Lots of people came and picked up takeout. They do have two small tables in the front on the sidewalk. I would definitely get their poke bowls again. Not much atmosphere needless to say.”

“Just bad food. Had crab cakes, 3 salads and burger. None noteworthy. Everything else ok .”

“Had an outstanding night watching Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express at the Venice West. Venice West is an intimate venue with a perfect layout for live performances. Dinner was enjoyable and the staff was helpful and friendly. Now for the main event... Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express put on a heck of show. The band was tight and rocked the house. Every song was a hit and our group was blown away. Thanks for making great music! Looking forward to returning again for another memorable evening of great music and food.”

“Excellent friendly service. The cashier had amazing energy and took care of everyone with exceptional care. Sandwich is delicious. If you're looking for an outstanding Italian sandwich, this is your place”

“I love the space. The back yard seating area is relaxed and I could have stayed there all day. The egg dish I selected was fine...nothing amazing but the bread is delicious.”

“Wonderful atmosphere! My favorite place for breakfast. Staff are amazing and so friendly. They make you feel right at home!”

“Super déco et très bonne nourriture . Un vrai régal . On a adoré”

“Hands down my favorite restaurant! 🥰”

“I love the Waterfront. Great food and service, bogo happy hour, nice people and chill vibe”

“This is another gem I take visitors to all the time, mostly for a late breakfast. I come here for 20+ years. I gotta be honest: If you are looking for the best ... whatever food .... in town, don't bother to go. This place is about atmosphere and having a good time. The food is good, and we had an amazing time with our waiter Shilly yesterday - and left well fed and with $100 for the four of us fairly priced - given the location I would have expected more. Wow - five stars for OK food? Absolutely. In my very own rating scheme, it is mandatory for five stars that I would be willing to do a 30+ min detour just to go to this particular place. And I did. Many times. And will do it again. We've been to the Ivy's in Beverly Hills the night before. It would be totally unfair to compare on a mere culinary basis. Go here - prepared to have a good time - and you will.”

“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!”

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING”

“Finally made it to Prince Street Pizza in Venice after having it on our list for a while, and it didn’t disappoint! The staff was super nice and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The restaurant itself was nothing special- decorated in a NYC theme.

We decided to order two pizzettas (their version of personal pan pizzas, about 10 inches each). We went with the Original and added pepperoni, plus the Oakey Smokey, which was like a margherita. Both were delicious! The crust had that perfect crunch with just the right amount of sauce. The pepperoni made the Original a little extra greasy, but honestly, still so tasty.

We had originally planned to try their famous square slices, but they looked like they had been sitting out for a while and weren’t as fresh as we hoped, so we opted for the pizzettas instead which were made to order. For the two of us, it worked out perfectly—4 slices each and just the right amount of food.

We’ll definitely be back, and next time we’re hoping to catch the square slices fresh out of the oven!”

“7 years between visits and still as amazing. The coffee is an experience. An absolute must have.
We also opted for a pear cake , a sprinkle donut and chocolate chip sea salt cookies.
Wish they had a Menotti’s where we live.”

“Great sidewalk cafe at Venice Beach with amazing fresh pastas. Make sure to arrive like an hour before closing cause they do close early if they run out of pasta. Everything on the menu is good and they’re helpful with recommendations.”

“Excellent service great ambience ‘ they also have the amazing tequila card with a variety of tequilas . P”

“Best Thai food I’ve ever eaten.”

“Great selection on local beers . Really friendly staff , food looked amazing”

“The food and service is absolutely to die for, you have to eat here when visiting Venice Beach. OMG so glad I love in Utah because I'd be on my 800 lb life real quick living close to this place!!! Yummy my boys and hubby loved it too we all got different burgers, fries and onion rings so good”

“The coffee is soooo good- I got an iced vanilla latte with a cream too and my friend got a matcha. The drinks are so good, the coffee had a true coffee taste while still being a sweet latte; most lattes now are sugary and less coffee. The coffee is not comprised at all. Most importantly the owner Nikita(I hope I am spelling his name correctly) was unbelievably kind and generous. I highly recommend this small business coffee shop!”