Venice restaurants and bars
Venice restaurants and bars
These are the top restaurants in Venice in a range of prices. You won't go wrong with any of these picks.
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd$$$$ Fantastic fresh and locally sourced food. Reservations are a must.
$$ Dimply lit, small, and very, very local pizza spot this jam packed pizza restaurant is off of the tourist radars. They specialize in Naples style pizza with Venice (CA) themed names. The wine list is top notch and bar seating is the best seating in the house.
45 locals recommend
South End
2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd$$ Dimply lit, small, and very, very local pizza spot this jam packed pizza restaurant is off of the tourist radars. They specialize in Naples style pizza with Venice (CA) themed names. The wine list is top notch and bar seating is the best seating in the house.
$ Probably one of the last "old school" establishments in Venice. All the Venice characters head to The Cows End for coffee. You'll see a line, but it moves quickly. It's a must-visit place if you're within walking distance.
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington Blvd$ Probably one of the last "old school" establishments in Venice. All the Venice characters head to The Cows End for coffee. You'll see a line, but it moves quickly. It's a must-visit place if you're within walking distance.
$$$ Artisanal bakery in a sprawling, warehouse like space offers up special breads baked on-site.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave$$$ Artisanal bakery in a sprawling, warehouse like space offers up special breads baked on-site.
$ Funky breakfast, burger & sandwich shack at the beach since 1969 with beer, games & live music.
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington Blvd$ Funky breakfast, burger & sandwich shack at the beach since 1969 with beer, games & live music.
$$$ Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd$$$ Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
$$ French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere.
251 locals recommend
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln Blvd$$ French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere.
$$ Upscale versions of pizza & sandwiches feature at this carry-out joint with a modern storefront. Same food as the sister restaurant next door without the wait.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd$$ Upscale versions of pizza & sandwiches feature at this carry-out joint with a modern storefront. Same food as the sister restaurant next door without the wait.
$$$ Travis Lett (Gjelina/Gjusta) brings his hip California approach to Japanese gastropub fare. It's a scene, but worth the wait.
33 locals recommend
MTN
$$$ Travis Lett (Gjelina/Gjusta) brings his hip California approach to Japanese gastropub fare. It's a scene, but worth the wait.
$$ Bright, bleached-wood outpost offering vegetarian (mostly vegan) fare & juices in a relaxed space.
175 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard$$ Bright, bleached-wood outpost offering vegetarian (mostly vegan) fare & juices in a relaxed space.
$$$$ Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight. One of my favorite restaurants in LA. If you don't have a reservation 30-days in advance, chances are you'll have to get the 5:00 pm or 9:30 pm slot. It's worth it.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd$$$$ Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight. One of my favorite restaurants in LA. If you don't have a reservation 30-days in advance, chances are you'll have to get the 5:00 pm or 9:30 pm slot. It's worth it.
Sleek, minimalist eatery for upscale vegan fare & organic wine with expansive patio seating.
52 locals recommend
Plant Food + Wine
300 Abbot Kinney BlvdSleek, minimalist eatery for upscale vegan fare & organic wine with expansive patio seating.
Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdUpscale coffee on a hip street.
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdUpscale coffee on a hip street
$$ Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadway$$ Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
$$ Sceney Indoor/outdoor beach spot offering Swiss & American eats, beer, wine & happy hour.
27 locals recommend
The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front Walk$$ Sceney Indoor/outdoor beach spot offering Swiss & American eats, beer, wine & happy hour.
$$ Classic sandwiches, salads & cheeseburgers all ordered to-go through a storefront window.
26 locals recommend
The Window at American Beauty
425 Rose Ave$$ Classic sandwiches, salads & cheeseburgers all ordered to-go through a storefront window.
$$ Alta California menu of local, seasonal Mexican cuisine along with mezcal & tequila for sipping.
17 locals recommend
Chulita
533 Rose Ave$$ Alta California menu of local, seasonal Mexican cuisine along with mezcal & tequila for sipping.
Street Tacos
147-199 Pacific Coast Hwy$ A must if you're looking for a perfect street taco.
$ Great organic tacos next to the beach. Don't mind the wait, the line moves fast.
74 locals recommend
Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific Ave$ Great organic tacos next to the beach. Don't mind the wait, the line moves fast.
$$ Great place to watch the sunset with an appetizer and drink. Arrive early because hotel guests get priority.
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific Ave$$ Great place to watch the sunset with an appetizer and drink. Arrive early because hotel guests get priority.
$$$ Roomy brick-walled gastropub dishing up hot & cold antipasti, pastas & other Italian specialties. Reservations are a must.
260 locals recommend
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington Blvd$$$ Roomy brick-walled gastropub dishing up hot & cold antipasti, pastas & other Italian specialties. Reservations are a must.
Deus Ex Machina is part motorcycle store, part cafe, part art gallery, and a great place to get some midday work done
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Deus Ex Machina is part motorcycle store, part cafe, part art gallery, and a great place to get some midday work done
$$ Industrial-chic cafe & bakery with Californian fare, including breakfast, plus bread & baked goods.
320 locals recommend
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd$$ Industrial-chic cafe & bakery with Californian fare, including breakfast, plus bread & baked goods.
Bootleg Tacos
853 CA-1$ Amazing street tacos.
Tacos Chidos
$ street tacos
$$ Exotic sausages, fries & unusual brews in an industrial-looking eatery with communal tables.
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln Blvd$$ Exotic sausages, fries & unusual brews in an industrial-looking eatery with communal tables.