Restaurants in Venice

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

“Great white is an amazing place. I’ve been there for dinner and lunch. The breakfast burrito is my favorite in all of LA but the dinner experience, the atmosphere is very fun it’s the perfect spot for casual family friendly dinner where the food is amazing The burger was delicious and so are the fish tacos. finally, the banana bread for dessert was so tasty.”

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING”

“Incredible experience. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere felt both modern and cozy at the same time. The chef truly delivers beyond expectations, every bite was full of flavor.

The portions are perfect for sharing, which makes it even more enjoyable to try different dishes and experience the menu together.”

“One of the best places I’ve ever been to 🤍nice atmosphere, super friendly staff, bartender Miles is a sweetheart (he deserves the best)! Delicious pizza and drinks! Highly recommend!!!”

“I took my husband for Father’s Day brunch/lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant here in the Palisades and as always it did not disappoint. It never does. He loved his steak and eggs, steak was Devine and I loved my chick pea soup. Always have the panne cotta and the cherry gelato and an espresso in their delightful patio and you’ve been to Italy!”

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

“Our server Sean was amazing!”

“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.”

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

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

“An extremely lively and trendy lounge-type of restaurant on the Venice/Santa Monica border very close to the water. It is actually a block away from the beach. At night they move the tables and the DJ booth turns on and it turns into a mini nightclub and most of the patrons we saw were they to pick up champagne to share and drink on site, the food here seemed an afterthought. The crowd here is very young, most people are in their 20s. You’ll probably be one of the older ones if you are in your mid 30s like myself. It’s also very loud and it’s more a place to go with friends or a date, it’s not really a foodie destination, it’s more of a lively place to spend the evening. Parking is honestly really hard in this area so we took a Waymo because we live a mile away. Aside from that you’ll most likely need to pay for parking. Our waitress was very polite, but our food items arrived pretty slowly.

I started off with the Chicory Salad. I thought it was pretty nice, it was really nice and light start, a perfect salad for spring. For my entree I chose the Burger with a side of Broccolini because I had heard a lot about it. It was very good but not one of the best burgers I’ve had in this part of town. I would say this is a great spot to bring a date, but it’s not really somewhere that is food focused, more a place to drink and order some items if you’re hungry.”

“We had such a great experience at Coucou! The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We loved everything we ordered, and the Zucchini Beignets were particularly amazing!! You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the overall dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning!!”

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

“Love the smooth yet strong cortado!👍👍”

“Highlights: vodka chicken cutlet (very good); dry red wine was very good (forget which one; happy hour price very solid)

Wouldn't get again: Pepperoni pizza (nothing special); focaccia (decent but came out lukewarm / cools off very quickly); cheesecake (too expensive for the size; wish it was served colder)

Too loud at night, kinda have to yell to talk.

Really cool vibe; love that they're playing actual vinyl records.

Really cool Faema E61 espresso machine (didn't try any drinks from it tho).

Service is very good.”

“This place is crazy. I didn’t even know coffee could taste this good. Bit spendy but it’s worth it. Full send. Go here and you may literally have the best coffee of your life”

“Alisa wine & friends is all about an atmosphere you fall in love with from the very first moment.
Incredibly cozy, beautifully designed space, attentive service, and truly delicious Greek cuisine.
A place you’ll definitely want to come back to again and again.”

“First time here @10am was packed to the brim. Very exciting soccer game. Seated myself into overflow and was happily hosted and waited by Kacey. Easy and delicious drinks and food. I enjoyed The energy and atmosphere. Will be back!”

“Really loved this spot! Easily top 5 in LA - great food, ambiance, friendly but not imposing staff. Highlights: sashimi, chicken karaage, kabocha squash. Lowlights: mushroom rice, tuna handroll (just not as unique). We also enjoyed the duck meatballs and beef tongue. Impressed with the cocktails and n/a selection as well. Can’t wait to try the duck ramen!”

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

“I love this kind of place. Has been there forever and a hidden gem. Do not let the unassuming aesthetic dissuade you, this is very good authentic italian food and experience. Antonio is fantastic, ask for and take his reccomendations. Go with the flow here, it's relaxed but quality italian. Go somewhere else if you want bougie ambiance but mid teir italian. Wine salads dinner and deserts all excellent. If you have been to Italy you understand that modesty and relaxed environment plus excellent food and people is how it is supposed to be.”

“Delicious food and drinks!”

“Exquisite creative brunch!”

“Hidden gem. Lovely ambiance in the middle of the city on a random street. Check the inKind app for 20% cashback. For dinner I would recommend reservations. They get busy.”

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

“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”

“I had a great experience at Venice Beach Wines. The shop has a relaxed, welcoming feel that makes it easy to spend time browsing and learning about different wines. The selection is thoughtfully curated, with a mix of well-known bottles and smaller producers that you might not find in larger stores.
The charcuterie plate, the dates and burger are so yummy! 😊

The staff are knowledgeable and friendly without being pushy. They take the time to listen to what you like and recommend something that actually fits your taste and budget. Whether you’re looking for a special bottle or just something good for dinner, it’s a place where you can trust the guidance and discover great wine.”

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

“This place is so good it’s better than five stars. Friendly service staff too, and we had a toddler that was happily served and given food and drink that kept her happy.

Every single thing we ordered was fantastic. We had fish wrapped in banana leaf, a coconut milk chicken broth rice, a japanese eggplant curry, and several other dishes - all so good they are almost disgracefully good.

The place is well worth the price. Highly recommend.

The cocktails were also superb. The smoked whiskey drink was so good we ordered another and we never order two. Also highly recommend their manhattan.”

“Wow. What a hidden gem! I almost didn’t want to leave a review because I wanted to keep it to myself. Leena is such a joy and KNOWS her wine! The music the ambiance, every detailed is absolutely tensed to! Can’t wait to come back again!”

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

“We found this place by of chance needing to use the bathroom whilst walking around Venice and what a great find. Staff are lovely and welcoming and attended to us well. The place was very clean and the food was just right and so tasty. I will be returning when I visit again.”

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

“Best restaurant I've been to ever that understands and caters to Celiac, but is so good you can actually bring people who are not gluten-free and they would never know they were eating gluten-free. I was in LA for a week and ate there 3 nights. I would have gone more but they're closed on Monday and Tuesdays. The fried zucchini squash blossoms should definitely be ordered and enjoyed❣️ DPK from Plymouth, MA”

“Highly recommended! This place is great!”

“I worked at the Hollywood location in 2010. Its probably the best BBQ I ever tasted and glad I was a part of!”

“Absolutely amazing, there was a bartender I believe his name was Forrest literally one of the best bartenders I have encountered in Venice. All of his food recommendations were spot on as well as the drinks.”

“Great ambiance! Food was spectacular! Definitely would come back next time I’m in the LA area.”

“I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is great and the sushi is absolutely amazing — super fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every roll we tried was delicious, and you can really tell they care about quality.

The only downside I can mention is the bathrooms. They’re unisex and were veryyy dirty when we visited, which was disappointing compared to how good everything else was.

Other than that, the food alone makes it worth coming back. Definitely recommend for sushi lovers!”

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

“Buena comida 🥘 buen lugar para una buena velada”

“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.”

“Tom kha was epic!!! So good. Papaya salad was great! I recommend both. It was warm & comfy in the restaurant. Service was excellent. Staff is so kind and welcoming. You must go here!”

“Very friendly group there. They had information available about all the cats and you could tell they loved where they worked. The cats are obviously well cared for and the facility is well maintained. I was impressed with the entire experience and will definitely be back.”

“Goat Cheese and Black Olives ice cream was delicious. The service was exceptional and the customer service provided by EVERY SINGLE ONE of their ice cream parlor workers was outstanding. You wont go wrong visiting the Abbot Kinney location.”

“Best Peruvian Food ever!!!!”

“Incredible! My gf is Greek, grew up on her mom’s(born and raised in Greece) traditional Greek cooking, has spent a lot of time in Greece, she couldn’t believe how could this place was! And the service was great, really cool place”

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING”

“The food and environment!”

“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.”

“I wish we had found this place sooner, we probably would've eaten here 3 meals a day and im not kidding.
I always order Alfredo when given the option of pastas at a new restaurant. Its my favourite pasta dish and its just what I do.
This was THE BEST ALREDO SAUCE I have ever had in my life. I had it with the gnocchi which were also very good.
My husband had a side got garlic bread- even that was fantastic and the best we've had at a restaurant. (how does one make garlic bread that good, i dont even know, but fabio does).

The service was great, the man taking our order (im assuming that was fabio but I couldn't tell you,) was so sweet.

I wish he had a restaurant so the seating wasnt just on the beach mixed with people having food from the other places near by, cause this should be its own space.

Best food we had in LA.”

“Delicious sandwiches! Beat the line and go early”

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

“I’m literally here right now and this is some of the best food we’ve had since being in Los Angeles. The staff is great. The back house is great and so Is the vibe of everybody.”

“Love it here!!! Stopped by for happy hour - I live in the neighborhood and need to come more often! Tacos were super yummy and the drinks were great! Highly recommend!”

“Great windward punch & oatmilk cappuccino”

“since 1973. the best, the greatest,anytime of day, night, after midnite”

“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.”

“FABULOUS SERVICE ! We rate great service above everything else and if we don't get it.....we don't come back ! My wife and I were heading to Santa Monica ( 152 miles from Solana Beach ) for a weekend getaway on Friday and needed a planned lunch stop on the way. Last year when I renewed my Australian passport at the Australian Consulate-General in L.A my wife jumped online and found a Lokal Sandwich Shop on National Blvd close by for our lunch break. The sandwiches, drinks and service were excellent at that location and we expected the same here. Considering we were heading towards L.A on a busy Friday we made great time. We parked in the private carpark and walked in about 12.30pm. It was bright and cheery inside just like the other location we visited. A sweet young lady named Emily greeted us straight off. First up we both had to hit the restrooms ( nice & clean ) after our non-stop drive from Solana Beach. NO PROB ! And then we sat at a table ready to select our lunch order. At the service counter we ordered 1 x ICED LATTE, 1 x THAI ICED TEA, 1 X BBQ PORK BANH MI ( cucumber, jalapeño, mayo, housed pickled daikon & carrots, cilantro on a baguette ) and 1 X THE CUBANO ( Ham, shredded pork, pickled cucumber, swiss cheese, mayo, dijon mustard on toasted rustic sourdough ). BONUS BONUS BONUS...when I checked in on YELP I got an offer for 20% off our first visit. I TOOK IT ! So far so good...very friendly service from Emily the cashier and WE LIKED THE VIBE....an intangible thing that you feel. Our iced drinks were ready in next to no time and tasted very refreshing. I haven't savored a BBQ Pork Banh Mi since last year ( at a Lokal Sandwich Shop ) and this one did not disappoint...hitting all the right fresh and healthy notes. My wife went nuts over The Cubano...quite a large fully loaded sandwich. It wasn't real busy at that time of day so we took our time enjoying our delicious lunch. I noticed that they had craft beer on tap...I didn't see that at the location we visited last year. I asked Vanessa behind the counter....why is this location called Lokal Sandwich + Burger Bar instead off Lokal sandwich Shop ? And Vanessa replied...because this location sells beer. OK ! We really enjoyed everything we ordered here and had a relaxing break from driving. HIGHLY RECOMMEND !”

“Beef, chicken, and shrimp. ALL AMAZING. Made on the spot. Right by the beach. Master gave me 3 options of hot sauce - I was able to endure the pain of the spiciest one which wasn’t too bad. I’m drooling all over my couch thinking of these tacos. Highly recommended and I’m definitely coming back next time I’m in LA. Gracias.!!!”

“Perhaps the best Al pastor tacos I’ve ever had, inarguably the best I’ve ever been served in a parking lot. The orange sauce is far spicier than you think it’ll be but that shouldn’t inhibit you from pouring it on. The passionfruit juice was a beautiful and refreshing way to recover from the heat! Worth going out of your way for and EXCEPTIONAL bang for your buck”

“My favorite was the al pastor as it comes with pineapple! The carne asada and lengua were also delicious. I also enjoyed their avocado sauce and they provided other toppings like cucumbers! I saw a lot of other people their burritos and it looked really good as well”

“As Biggie Smalls said, LA is a great place to visit, but intelligentsia coffee on Venice Beach is the one spot in LA that I lean back on. Exceptional coffee options.”

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

“While They Don’t Serve Food Here It Doesn’t Stop The Immaculate Service. The Staff Is Always Kind And Treat You With Respect!! Love This Place Good For A Friend Group On Weekends Or A Little Solo Date Night Or Enjoying The Company Of Another”

“Saw this lonchería as I was driving by and I’m glad I decided to stop. The food is very reasonably priced. I spent less than $12 for a full meal. The taste of the food is very authentic Mexican food, with the beans being “de la olla.” I really like that they provide you with condiments, like salsa, lemon, chiles, and cucumber. If you are nearby, give this place a shot, I don’t think you’ll regret it.”

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

“Best Thai food I’ve ever eaten.”

“My wife and I come regularly, we love their assortment of juices and meals! Their staff always goes above and beyond to make sure every customer has a great experience. Whitney in particular has helped us multiple times making sure we get what we need and answers all of our questions! She’s always a joy to work with and an asset to this location!”

“Hands down my favorite restaurant! 🥰”

“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 eat here twice a week at least, i’m hooked on the street tacos & street corn 🤩 customer service is always great as well”

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

“What a fantastic place to have breakfast . Everything made in the Gjusta bakery on site . It can be slightly confusing at first placing your order but after the first time it is easy . Great coffee's. The pastries are amazing from Baklava croissants to to cinnamon buns all delicious . Eaten outside in the courtyard made it perfect . I recommend a visit to Gjusta bakery when in Venice beach.”

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

“Everything about this place I love. Great pizza as you can tell.”

“🥙☕️💜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.
💟🥙🏖️”

“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!”

“All the food we ordered was fresh and delicious, and the service was great! The Mexican iced coffee & breakfast burritos are amazing! Strongly recommend this spot”

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

“Been wanting to go for a while and it did not disappoint. I went with my brother and got the California burger with no jalapeños and the seasoned fries. The meat quality is great and you can tell that these guys are just trying to flip some burgers which really gives off a friendly vibe. The seasoned fries were good and definitely seasoned and the PERFECT texture (crispy on the outside and soft on the inside). I will definitely be coming back.”

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

“My family and I have been coming here my entire life and they always hit the spot! Wonderful char flavor and delicious teriyaki sauce!! Generous portions and friendly customer service!!”

“I came here for a facial with Chieko and was blown away. Probably the most relaxing massage I ever had (I even fell asleep!). Chieko was so kind, funny, and genuine. She did a skin analysis first and showed me which products she was going to use and why. There’s no extractions, it’s just about keeping your skin healthy. Theres also a facial massage included. I left feeling like my skin was glowing, plump, and hydrated. I also love the concept - everything is authentically from Japan. The products, the matcha, and it’s a beautiful open space you can relax in before or after your facial. I almost want to keep them as this hidden gem because I know they’ll blow up!!!”

“Went on a Saturday morning to get a breakfast burrito (which they serve all day) - great vibe and really solid burritos, especially for the price. Great vibe to sit outside and get a little sun while you eat too. We’ll definitely be back”

“Great service and Great product.”

“Esta exelente ese pollo no se xk esta diferente jugoso grujiente delicicioso”

“The staff was friendly today, July 6th. They put lots of powdered sugar on my fried Oreo. Priced at $8.75 for three fried Oreos. They charge $0.79 for each credit card transaction. Wide selection of additional offerings make this place a great family friendly stop for a quick bite. My order was ready within three minutes!”

“El mejor Sarandeado y sus tortillitas calentadas en las brazas”

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

“I took my husband for Father’s Day brunch/lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant here in the Palisades and as always it did not disappoint. It never does. He loved his steak and eggs, steak was Devine and I loved my chick pea soup. Always have the panne cotta and the cherry gelato and an espresso in their delightful patio and you’ve been to Italy!”

“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.”

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

“What a fantastic place to have breakfast . Everything made in the Gjusta bakery on site . It can be slightly confusing at first placing your order but after the first time it is easy . Great coffee's. The pastries are amazing from Baklava croissants to to cinnamon buns all delicious . Eaten outside in the courtyard made it perfect . I recommend a visit to Gjusta bakery when in Venice beach.”

“I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is great and the sushi is absolutely amazing — super fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every roll we tried was delicious, and you can really tell they care about quality.

The only downside I can mention is the bathrooms. They’re unisex and were veryyy dirty when we visited, which was disappointing compared to how good everything else was.

Other than that, the food alone makes it worth coming back. Definitely recommend for sushi lovers!”

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

“Hands down my favorite restaurant! 🥰”

“Been coming here for years, great spot to people watch, grab a cocktail, and enjoy beach eats.”

“Great ambiance! Food was spectacular! Definitely would come back next time I’m in the LA area.”

“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.”

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

“I wish we had found this place sooner, we probably would've eaten here 3 meals a day and im not kidding.
I always order Alfredo when given the option of pastas at a new restaurant. Its my favourite pasta dish and its just what I do.
This was THE BEST ALREDO SAUCE I have ever had in my life. I had it with the gnocchi which were also very good.
My husband had a side got garlic bread- even that was fantastic and the best we've had at a restaurant. (how does one make garlic bread that good, i dont even know, but fabio does).

The service was great, the man taking our order (im assuming that was fabio but I couldn't tell you,) was so sweet.

I wish he had a restaurant so the seating wasnt just on the beach mixed with people having food from the other places near by, cause this should be its own space.

Best food we had in LA.”

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

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING”

“Hidden gem. Lovely ambiance in the middle of the city on a random street. Check the inKind app for 20% cashback. For dinner I would recommend reservations. They get busy.”

“Absolutely amazing, there was a bartender I believe his name was Forrest literally one of the best bartenders I have encountered in Venice. All of his food recommendations were spot on as well as the drinks.”

“Everything about this place I love. Great pizza as you can tell.”

“Oh my god... The Lemonade was the bomb dot com.

I never should have gotten a double up on my sandwich... I'm full

And Iate like 6 hours ago...”

“We’ve been here several times and always love coming back! 😊 Everything tastes absolutely delicious we’ve tried almost the entire menu by now and have been impressed every single time.

The couple who runs the place are incredibly polite and friendly, making you feel welcome and comfortable right away. The service is warm and attentive.

We can truly recommend this place to everyone – you definitely have to try it at least once!We’ve been here several times and always love coming back! 😊 Everything tastes absolutely delicious – we’ve tried almost the entire menu by now and have been impressed every single time.

The couple who runs the place are incredibly polite and friendly, making you feel welcome and comfortable right away. The service is warm and attentive.

We can truly recommend this place to everyone you definitely have to try it at least once!”

“It was truly an amazing experience! The chicken shawarma was incredibly delicious perfectly marinated and cooked just right. The service was fast, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and had a great atmosphere. I will definitely come back and highly recommend it to everyone!”

“Kind barista, great milk texture, excellent mocha, best I've had in Venice. Vibe is high, served quickly out of an airstream looking pop up on the side of Rose Ave! Definitely worth it”

“Really nice Taqueria. Tried the taco sampler and another dish. Well craftes, good taste, a tad messy and otherwise just great food. Located almost on the Venice beachfront, too, so really nice location”

“As a Peruvian that is visiting LA for my first time, I am incredibly grateful that I ran into Rafael walking around Venice beach. He served me some of the best lomo saltado I’ve ever had and he has such a great welcoming spirit. The quality of the meat was superb! Highly recommend to anyone considering.”

“Best pizza in LA, come at me. Crust is perfection, almost that of a bagel. The only qualm I have here is with their marketing team, because this place should be blowing up. It’s the perfect slice.”

“Good service, casual atmosphere. We had brunch. Brunch special is $20, including one brunch option (a variety of egg and other breakfast dishes) and a brunch cocktail. The regular menu was offered as well. The potatoes and tzatziki was delicious. Valet parking is $10.”

“Everything is quality. My iced latte was perfectly strong, not too milky. The location leans into the Venice vibe and has thoughtful art and finishes. The owner is also very kind. I look forward to returning!”

“Had a great experience at this Oaxaca restaurant! The tacos de Tasajo and Ceciba were absolutely delicious full of flavor and perfectly seasoned and the torta of Tasajo was just as amazing, fresh and satisfying with every bite. The atmosphere felt authentic and welcoming, and the service was friendly. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!
The tacos are big. I recommend getting a small.”

“Great smash burger, really tasty with crispy edges. The fries were very good, the atmosphere of Abbot Kinney was nice, and the service was very friendly. Definitely the best burger spot in LA.”

“Amazing service and the cookies are to die for really. Classic chocolate chips carrot cake, double chocolate, amazing, tasty, full of sugary goodness.

There’s a bar to sit down and enjoy, there’s a variety of bevs and other foods.”

“chill spot for friendly conversation.”

“I took the risk yesterday and went to pop-up BBQ joint APL. They were working out of a restaurant in Marina Del Rey, so I thought reluctantly to give them a shot. I knew they were expensive and likely not the “traditional” BBQ quality that I grew up with in L.A. I’d seen on social media that APL Barbecue almost always sold out, so I arrived 2 hours early. No one was in sight. I thought I’d gone to the wrong location. I looked around and saw 5 large pallets of fire wood stacked up in the rear of the building. Had to be for the smokers I thought. This must be the right place. I was just super early. About 30 minutes later I noticed 4 pillars of smoke coming up from behind the hedges in the patio area. I failed to look there before and walked over to find 4 large BBQ smokers at work. They were being attended by an African American gentleman. He seemed to know what he was doing. I started feeling a bit better on the potential quality of APL’s BBQ upon seeing this brutha handling the cooking. This was my opportunity to maybe find out the truth about APL’s suitability to my discerning taste buds. I walked over to him and said, “Bruh, lemme holla at you a minute. I’m new to APL and want to get your read on the BBQ. You know that there’s a difference between what some people call good BBQ, and what you or me might consider good Q.” He gave me a wry smile and a knowing nod. I knew he understood what I was cryptically saying. He asked about my regional knowledge of BBQ, from which I explained my preferences for North Carolina, and Texas styles of Q. He said it was more like Texan BBQ, which happens to be my favorite. He said that APL was the “real deal”. I was feeling good and hungry now. They opened the doors at 12:30 pm. A kid started passing out cornbread samples. I happily took one. I’m as critical of the sides as I am with my Q. Cornbread is rarely great and mostly just ok of from most BBQ joints. I took a bite. It was moist and very good with a honey taste but not too sweet. Kind of a cornbread-cake combo. Another very good sign! When I got to the front of the order line, the Bruh offered me a sample of the pork ribs. I took a bite. It was spot on. Had a nice light tug but was very tender and easy to pull off the bone. I couldn’t ID the flavor profile, but liked it a lot. I ended up buying 1 beef rib bone, 1 rack of pork ribs, and some cornbread for a total cost of $150. More than enough for 2 people for a couple of days or so. The beef rib was the best I’d ever had. Tasted more like a very good brisket. The pickle relish was outstanding. I wish I could buy it in a store or better yet get the recipe. Needless to say as a BBQ skeptic and traditionalist, that APL is real and highly recommended even with their high prices. I’m told they will be back in MDR at the same spot next weekend. It’s located Washington Bl. & Abbot Kinney. Go on Sunday when they will also sell smoked cowboy ribeye steaks. I’m told the rack of lamb is also outstanding. Before I walked away with my heavy bag of Q, I saw the the brutha I’d spoken to earlier chopping up some meat. It was loud and crowded in the restaurant. I spoke loudly in a manner I knew would get his attention and said, “Bruh! You were right. Thanks!” He smiled and responded back with the “brutha nod”.”

“Visiting from Australia and had this upon a recommendation from our Air BnB host. Main Chick blew us away - awesome food couldn’t fault it at all. Fried chicken will never taste the same again back home as Main Chick has raised the standard. We couldn’t even checkout at the terminal as we didn’t have a US mobile number and the lovely lady behind the counter entered her own number for us and brought the food over as soon as it was done.”