restaurants

Venice Fishing Pier
ABOUT THE VENICE PIER:   (Following info from Coastal Conservancy and PierFishing.com) The 1,300-foot Venice Pier, built in 1963, was falling to pieces by the 1980s. It was closed and scheduled for demolition in 1986. Venice residents rallied to the cause, and after years of perseverance the pier was restored and reopened in 1997. The restored pier is fully accessible, with lights, benches, fish-cleaning stations,   Read more...

Erwin Kitchen and Cocktails
Erwin's Kitchen & Cocktails SoCal Dining Celebrate SoCal’s fresh flavors right here at Erwin's Kitchen & Cocktails. Our menu is just as eclectic as the neighborhood and features locally produced, artisan foods made with love. It’s OK, go ahead and Instagram that plate. We won’t judge. Don’t miss our new, Erwinito – A throwback to 1975 when our owner Erwin built the hotel and his favorite meal w   Read more...

Cabo Cantina
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11:30-2:00am Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-2:00am With SIX locations spanning Southern California, Cabo Cantina is the perfect place to enjoy good drinks, good food and good prices in a fun, casual atmosphere filled with upbeat party hits and classic rock booming from our jukebox. Our famous 2-for-1 priced Happy Hour lasts from 4-8pm, 7 days a week…and we have a 2-for-1 Late Night Happy Hour a   Read more...

Canal Club
Canal Club has been called “one of the most exciting restaurants in Los Angeles.” This eclectic neighborhood restaurant was named the Canal Club due to the clubby feeling of the Venice neighborhood and that it is situated a block away from the famous Venice canals. The interior features work by numerous Venice artists whose intent was to interpret the Venice California beach experience in art and design. D   Read more...

Hama Sushi
HOURS: Monday - Thursday, Sunday: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. HAPPY HOUR: DAILY: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. LUNCH SPECIAL: Monday - Friday:   12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Free 2 Hour Valet Parking service for all lunch patrons Mon-Fri. Located on the former Grand Canal in historic Venice Beach, California Hama was founded in 1979 and was one of the first authentic Japanese s   Read more...

Malaka Brothers
Malaka Brothers currently serves the freshest and best Gyro in LA.   All meat sauces and salads freshly made on site. Malaka Brothers has an outdoor patio, and is located on the Venice Beach Boardwalk across from Muscle Beach Gym and Paddle Tennis court Choose from grass fed lamb, free range chicken, falafel, or organic mushrooms for a your own custom gyro.  Or make it a combo, with a fresh greek sala   Read more...

Jody Maroni’s Sausage Kingdom
Jody Maroni himself has been serving up gourmet sausages on Venice's Oceanfront Walk since 1979.  The original location for this iconic Venice Beach brand is still in use, and has added a cozy outdoor patio. Hand made, course ground artisan sausages such as chicken andouille and Portuguese Linguica are the focus of the Sausage Kingdom.  However, they also have Kobe beef hotdogs, bratwurst and hot links.   Read more...

Muscle Beach Juice Bar
Start your day at Muscle Beach Juice Bar!   Power up on wheatgrass and ginger shots, fresh juice, smoothies, protein shakes, peanut butter and jelly, breakfast burritos, vegetarian options, more!  View menu.  Muscle Beach Venice is located on the Venice Beach Boardwalk across from the world famous Muscle Beach Gym.  1809 Oceanfront Walk.  Venice, Ca 90291. View menu!     Read more...

James’ Beach
HOURS: Dinner: 7 days, 6:00pm – 10:30 pm Lunch: W-Th-F, 11:30am – 3:00pm Brunch: Sat & Sun, 11:00am – 3:00pm Late Night: Th-F-Sat, 10:30pm – 1:00am Bar open for drinks only between Lunch/Brunch and Dinner. James’ Beach is a California-neighborhood-beach restaurant for one of America’s most eclectic neighborhoods. Venice is made up of many different types of people including sophisticated, weal   Read more...

The Sidewalk Cafe. A Venice landmark for 40 years
“Known the world over as the best place to people watch in Venice Beach!” The Sidewalk Cafe is "the best place to people watch on Venice Beach" according to New Times Magazine. We have been featured in many movies and commercials as well as in such publications as Sunset Magazine, LA Weekly and many tour books. If you ever wanted to see Venice Beach, California, let us be your front row seat! A Venice   Read more...

The Venice Beach Bar LIVE
The Venice Beach Bar LIVE -- The ONLY live music venue on the world famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. Staying true to the history of the building The Venice Beach Bar is home to casual drinking and dining on the famed Venice Boardwalk. If you're a band or musician looking for booking consideration, please email our talent buyer Noelle Kim: Booker@TheVeniceBeachBar.com Address: 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice,   Read more...

Surfside Venice
Come chill at the newest Venice go to spot, Surfside! They have it all: Live music, a rad brunch with $4 mimosas and $5 bloody Mary's, $5 happy hour, sports, a super friendly staff, and organic, sustainable eats! Click here to see the full menu  Surfside is your place to kick back and be comfortable: a haven from the lovable madness that is Venice Beach. Step off the busy boardwalk and relax into a long lazy af   Read more...

Surfside Venice: Local Beer, Cocktails, Fresh California Cuisine, Live Music, and Sports, Steps from the Sand!
Come chill at the newest Venice go to spot, Surfside! They have it all: Live music, a rad brunch with $4 mimosas and $5 bloody Mary's, $5 happy hour, sports, a super friendly staff, and organic, sustainable eats! Click here to see the full menu  Surfside is your place to kick back and be comfortable: a haven from the lovable madness that is Venice Beach. Step off the busy boardwalk and relax into a long lazy   Read more...

Simmzy’s Venice
Washington Square has a new player on the block!  Folks meet your new "steps from the beach spot," Simmzy's.  Simmzy's  easily has the best draft and bottled beer selection of anywhere in the vicinity, and a breezy beach vibe patio that says "let's chill here." And, the food as well is fantastic!  Their burgers are boss, and with offerings from short rib salad to tuna poke Simmzy's has something for every pa   Read more...

Poke Poke – The Surfer’s Sashimi
Poke-Poke is the Original Made-To-Order Poke Shop, Since 2010 . Poke is a quick, affordable and healthy food designed for adventurous eaters that love delicious food made to order and served with a smile. Poke is rough cut sashimi grade ahi mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, onions and about 15 other options we offer to customize your poke. It's served in a bowl with rice or by itself crea   Read more...

Sunny Spot Venice
Sunny Spot has become a neighborhood joint for all people to gather, relax, and share some great food & drinks.  View breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, and bar menus here! Sunny Spot.  822 Washington Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 |    310.448.8884   |  www.sunnyspotvenice.com REISS CO: If you don't know who Dave Reiss is, and you're a friend for the underground icons of the L.A. sc   Read more...

On the Waterfront Cafe
On The Waterfront Cafe is a Venice institution! Located on the north end of Ocean Front Walk, they have been serving up cold pints of hefeweizen and plates of bratwurst, schnitzel and stroganoff for twenty years. Enjoy their outdoor patio on the boardwalk while watching the sunset and dining on traditional Swiss faire, have a burger while shooting pool or order pizza while hanging in the beer garden.  On the W   Read more...

The Cow’s End Cafe
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. "Where the Locals Hang" ...and where the Local Pooch Hangs Out!! Back in the day (pre 1988) in the Los Angeles area before any of the big chains had moved in, Clabe Hartley had an idea to re-create the feeling of his youth in Old Town Chicago.  A time when artists, plumbers, office clerks, businessmen and wiseguys came tog   Read more...

Tony P’s Dockside Grill – Marina del Rey
TONY P'S DOCKSIDE GRILL - VOTED BY LOCAL NEWSPAPERS & TV STATIONS BEST STEAK BEST SEAFOOD BEST OUTSIDE DINING BEST BEER SELECTION WESTSIDE #1 SPORTS TAVERN WESTSIDE #1 HAPPY HOUR BEST BAR FOOD BEST BLOODY MARY ONE OF THE TOP THREE FISH AND CHIPS ONE OF THE TOP THREE AMERICAN BARBECUE ONE OF THE TOP THREE MARTINIS = “WHAT’S NEW AT TONY P’S” = Try our new    Read more...

REEL INN Fresh Fish Market & Restaurant, Malibu
Welcome to the REEL INN Fresh Fish Market & Restaurant. Serving Malibu since 1986 Exceptional seafood.  Relaxed atmosphere. Excellent service.  Our menu features an array of sensational fresh fish and seafood selections from entrees and appetizers to assorted salads and seafood platters. We promise a delicious dining experience...Malibu style! Open daily 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy   Read more...