Restaurants in Venice
Best Restaurants
Cafe • $$
Mexican • $$
“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽♀️”
Bar • $$
“Wow. The best place I’ve gone to in LA in YEARS. I grew up here my whole life and I’ve never felt more welcomed with warm, open arms than I have here. Leena, the owner, is the warmest girl with the best vibes EVER. Freaking epic spot with epic views and epic people. If you don’t come here, wyd?????”
Italian • $$
“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!”
Latin American • $$$$
“If you Iike Hatchet Hall in Culver City, this kicks it up a notch. I am wowed! The food is beyond fantastic! It is a culinary masterpiece! Paid parking lot nextdoor $15. Run to this restaurant....”
Italian • $$$$
“Fantastic restaurant. The vibe inside is great and the space is really well built out. Their pasta is fantastic and I love their selection of different dishes. I am sometimes very picky about my pasta but they did a great job making it. I also thought the fish was very well made and the salad that comes with it was so fresh and good. Overall great experience.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Italian • $$$
“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Cafe • $$
“Experience was great from the start. The our host Camille really set the tone for our dinner. Camille had the best customer service and was very friendly. She also noticed that I was getting cold due to one of the heaters going out and changed the heater which was nice. From there the service was only up and our server was also very great. The food was delicious as well. I would 100% eat the Pizza Diavola again!”
Italian • $$
“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!”
Italian • $$$$
“Fantastic restaurant. The vibe inside is great and the space is really well built out. Their pasta is fantastic and I love their selection of different dishes. I am sometimes very picky about my pasta but they did a great job making it. I also thought the fish was very well made and the salad that comes with it was so fresh and good. Overall great experience.”
Italian • $$$
“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“Goat Cheese and Black Olives ice cream was delicious. The service was exceptional and the customer service provided by EVERY SINGLE ONE of their ice cream parlor workers was outstanding. You wont go wrong visiting the Abbot Kinney location.”
Seafood • $$
“The location is great being right on the beach and has a great atmosphere. As a heads up it can be a little loud inside. The rockfish crudo was very good and light, the snap peas were great, and so were the prawns. We also got the mussels which unfortunately had have that had not been opened (or so very little you could not even use a fork). They were able to make us a half batch to remedy this. Overall the location/buzz does much of the heavy lifting.”
Italian • $$
“The food here is authentic Italian sandwiches. Pro tip, they have a “happy hour” serving half sandwiches. Perfect if you’re in the mood for trying different kinds.”
Tacos • $
“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!”
Mexican • $$
“Excellent service great ambience ‘ they also have the amazing tequila card with a variety of tequilas . P”
Seafood • $$
“The location is great being right on the beach and has a great atmosphere. As a heads up it can be a little loud inside. The rockfish crudo was very good and light, the snap peas were great, and so were the prawns. We also got the mussels which unfortunately had have that had not been opened (or so very little you could not even use a fork). They were able to make us a half batch to remedy this. Overall the location/buzz does much of the heavy lifting.”
Italian • $$
“The food here is authentic Italian sandwiches. Pro tip, they have a “happy hour” serving half sandwiches. Perfect if you’re in the mood for trying different kinds.”
Mexican • $$
“Excellent service great ambience ‘ they also have the amazing tequila card with a variety of tequilas . P”
Outdoor Dining
Bar • $$
“Wow. The best place I’ve gone to in LA in YEARS. I grew up here my whole life and I’ve never felt more welcomed with warm, open arms than I have here. Leena, the owner, is the warmest girl with the best vibes EVER. Freaking epic spot with epic views and epic people. If you don’t come here, wyd?????”
Coffee • $
“If you love coffee, you'll like Hooked. If you are learning about coffee, you'll like Hooked. If you're just looking for a caffeine fix, you might like Hooked.
'Nicely' and his team, really take the time to create your cup of coffee. They are helpful, thoughtful, and have a such a positive attitude. The standard coffee and espressos are offered as well as some signature drinks and the occasional specials. The later of the two is priced a little more then usual but it's Venice and it's nicer specialty beans/coffee.
If you're in a rush I wouldn't recommend Hooked because of the time and care put into each drink, that takes a little more time, as well as the crappy parking in the area. But if you have a relaxing morning or are catching up with friends, there's decent space in the Dudley Market space to hang while some sweet tracks are playing in the background.”
“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!”
Gluten-Free • $$$
“Best restaurant I've been to ever that understands and caters to Celiac, but is so good you can actually bring people who are not gluten-free and they would never know they were eating gluten-free. I was in LA for a week and ate there 3 nights. I would have gone more but they're closed on Monday and Tuesdays. The fried zucchini squash blossoms should definitely be ordered and enjoyed❣️ DPK from Plymouth, MA”
Modern European • $$
“Great food. Great service. Great people watching. New favorite local.”
Bar & Grill • $
“Absolutely brilliant place. Fantastic staff (Katy) who is lovely. Brilliant atmosphere and well worth visiting for a drink when in Venice”
Indonesian • $$$$
“We were just passing through Los Angeles and decided to celebrate my husband’s birthday at Wallflower on a whim. We had no reservation, but were warmly welcomed and given a lovely table beneath the disco ball, which made the evening feel even more special.
Every dish was delicious. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but the quality, atmosphere, and overall experience made it well worth it.
Thank you for turning a spontaneous stop into one of our favorite memories from LA. We’ll definitely be back.”
Bar • $$
“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.”
Greek • $$$
“We stopped here while on a 24 hour layover at LAX. It was a Friday night and we had reservations, which I would definitely recommend. The place was busy but the service was great and very efficient. The food was all phenomenal, best Octopus I have had in a long long time. The Baklava was amazing as well. We will definitely be back.”
American • $$
“Dinner ,breakfast coffee, staff were so friendly and welcoming”
Gluten-Free • $$$
“Best restaurant I've been to ever that understands and caters to Celiac, but is so good you can actually bring people who are not gluten-free and they would never know they were eating gluten-free. I was in LA for a week and ate there 3 nights. I would have gone more but they're closed on Monday and Tuesdays. The fried zucchini squash blossoms should definitely be ordered and enjoyed❣️ DPK from Plymouth, MA”
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Japanese • $$$$
“We loved every dish and would happily come back to order everything all over again! The service was great, too. The only downside was the noise level. Since it was just the two of us, we could still manage to have a conversation, but the restaurant was quite loud, which is something to keep in mind. This is the main reason for my 4-star rating rather than 5.”
Mediterranean • $$$$
“The decor made you think you were on vacation. The food took your tastebuds to a whole other level of flavor! This place went above all my expectations. Everyone should try to visit @PalomaVenice”
New American • $$$
“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.”
Italian • $$
“We were visiting from Pennsylvania and found this place. The food was absolutely incredible. Ingredients were all fresh and delicious. For such a small staff it definitely felt as though I was dining at a family member’s home. Every ingredient seemed like it was chosen with great attention. If I lived here I’d be back time and again.”
German • $$
“I loved it. Everything is clean and the staff very friendly. And fist time going they help u order .”
Mediterranean • $$$$
“Just bad food. Had crab cakes, 3 salads and burger. None noteworthy. Everything else ok .”
Barbecue • $$
“I worked at the Hollywood location in 2010. Its probably the best BBQ I ever tasted and glad I was a part of!”
Hawaiian • $$
“We found this place by of chance needing to use the bathroom whilst walking around Venice and what a great find. Staff are lovely and welcoming and attended to us well. The place was very clean and the food was just right and so tasty. I will be returning when I visit again.”
Modern European • $$
“Great food. Great service. Great people watching. New favorite local.”
Indonesian • $$$$
“We were just passing through Los Angeles and decided to celebrate my husband’s birthday at Wallflower on a whim. We had no reservation, but were warmly welcomed and given a lovely table beneath the disco ball, which made the evening feel even more special.
Every dish was delicious. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but the quality, atmosphere, and overall experience made it well worth it.
Thank you for turning a spontaneous stop into one of our favorite memories from LA. We’ll definitely be back.”
Takeout Restaurants
New American • $$
“HUGE SHOUTOUT TO VICTORIA!!!!! What a wonderful experience. I came here on a date night with my husband and this was the perfect night away from the kids. We had the carrot hummus, the meatballs and the artichoke appetizer along with a stellar bottle of wine. Will be coming back. Thank you Victoria for wonderful service.”
Chinese • $$
“Had a great meal! Forwent ordering potstickers in order to try the enticingly named Gang of 4 ×4 - a delicious decision! The Mao's Hometown was just-right spicy, and I'm sure they put more than $2 extra shrimp on my order. Service friendly and prompt, loved the art. I felt as though I had wandered back into college in the early '70s.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Tried it yesterday. Stopped for a coffee and stayed for the outdoor seating. The cappuccino was excellent!”
Greek • $
“Clean, quiet spot right across from Nobu. We had a drink at Nobu and then headed over to discover the best falafel bowl and chicken gryro we have had in LA (we have had a lot of falafel bowls, and alot of gyros). High quality ingredients, reasonable pricing, and honestly better than the Greek food we had in Greece even. Will be visiting again soon!”
Italian • $
“I’m not even exaggerating. This, this is the greatest pasta I’ve ever had in my entire life. I ordered the Papparwli Sausage with Burrata and I could have died and gone to heaven. It was so incredible. My husband and I literally licked the plate clean. Fabio is the sweetest guy and he really cares about authenticity. This is the best Italian food in LA.”
Coffee Shops • $
“the empanadas are exquisite. you have to try them to understand. this some homemade Argentina style 😋 deliciousness. Rico is a show to say the least. I will definitely stop by just to grab some more empanadas. my highlight of the boardwalk. like Rico says they're 🔥 fire.”
Cheesesteaks • $
“since 1973. the best, the greatest,anytime of day, night, after midnite”
Street Vendors • $
“Lucky late-ish find after getting into LAX. Handful of great tacos (had pollo and asada) and a nice horchata for less than most fast food spots these days.
Would be a regular stop for me if I was in the area.
(cash only)”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Great ambiance! Food was spectacular! Definitely would come back next time I’m in the LA area.”
Bar • $$
“Brought some friends there to watch playoff football and a ufc fight. Ended up having the best filet mignon of my life. So tender you could slice through it with the side of your fork. Had fresh oysters from Virginia, which I was told are only $2 on Tuesday or Wednesday (have to fact check here). And probably the best thing on the menu is the bacon wrapped plantains, not a lot of food, but every bite is heaven. Wife loved her fancy drinks, but I prefer scotch.”
Greek • $$$
“We stopped here while on a 24 hour layover at LAX. It was a Friday night and we had reservations, which I would definitely recommend. The place was busy but the service was great and very efficient. The food was all phenomenal, best Octopus I have had in a long long time. The Baklava was amazing as well. We will definitely be back.”
American • $$
“Dinner ,breakfast coffee, staff were so friendly and welcoming”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Mexican • $
“Beef, chicken, and shrimp. ALL AMAZING. Made on the spot. Right by the beach. Master gave me 3 options of hot sauce - I was able to endure the pain of the spiciest one which wasn’t too bad. I’m drooling all over my couch thinking of these tacos. Highly recommended and I’m definitely coming back next time I’m in LA. Gracias.!!!”
Wine Bar • $
“Super cool 😎 Great place for drinks with friends, cool vibe and crowd”
Juice Bar & Smoothies
“Excited to see how Ono moves food forward with their sustainability practices and affordability. These smoothies are hands down the tastiest in town. I paid $7 for a 20 oz smoothie!! That’s unheard of in L.A., especially with all organic ingredients and no added sugars. Yes!!!!! Everything blends directly into the compostable cup and to top it off they have straws made out of hay. I’m already obsessed! My favorite so far is the Avocado/Matcha!!!”
Bar • $$
“Came across the on a walk back from Venice Beach. Highly recommend.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Tried it yesterday. Stopped for a coffee and stayed for the outdoor seating. The cappuccino was excellent!”
Juice • $
“Great healthy and fresh options - juices, smoothies, soups and salads. The team were welcoming & friendly - the service was excellent. Prices are great considering the size of the meals. This is one of my favourite places to eat at.”
Tacos • $
“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.”
Mexican • $
“Amazing tacos and burritos! My standard is al pastor, but i wanted to try something new and Omar recommended the special fried shrimp tacos. I hadn’t had any that good since my last trip to Baja Mexico! Affordable, filling, and above all delicious.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Cracking little bar… fantastic customer service and such a warm welcome.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Lovely outdoor seating and dog friendly 🐕
Food was delicious for the most part with reasonable prices and we'll be back. That said, the fried chicken on the sandwich was pretty disappointing, kind of low quality and gristly which put off the rest of the good flavor.”
Thai • $
“Best Thai in town 🤩
The food is amazing, and the staff is super friendly. I’ve tried A LOT of Thai restaurants in LA, and this is by far my favorite.
My recommendations: the green curry, the papaya salad, and of course, the mango sticky rice. 🤤
So happy to have Wirin in the neighborhood”
Coffee Shops • $
“As Biggie Smalls said, LA is a great place to visit, but intelligentsia coffee on Venice Beach is the one spot in LA that I lean back on. Exceptional coffee options.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“This is a great dive bar in Venice. Main downsides are the lack of bathrooms / long lines and the DJ's haven't been my favorite, prefer more house. I adore their staff.... they have gone out of their way to ensure I was safe as a woman multiple times.”
Japanese • $
“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!!”
New American • $$
“HUGE SHOUTOUT TO VICTORIA!!!!! What a wonderful experience. I came here on a date night with my husband and this was the perfect night away from the kids. We had the carrot hummus, the meatballs and the artichoke appetizer along with a stellar bottle of wine. Will be coming back. Thank you Victoria for wonderful service.”
Chinese • $$
“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.”
Cheap Eats
Mexican • $
“Best spot in Venice for fish tacos & good energy. Never have I ever had fish tacos served this way! Beautiful presentation and YUM. Great chips. Fresh guac. Outdoor seating. Family owned & run and they are so kind and attentive. Will be back again soon.”
Mexican • $
“Food is Amazing and Staff treats you like family. Been goung here since 1996 . My Favorite is the Chicken Enchildas with Hreen Sauce.”
Pizza • $
“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.”
Mexican • $
“i eat here twice a week at least, i’m hooked on the street tacos & street corn 🤩 customer service is always great as well”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Great service and Great product.”
Mexican • $
“Must eat authentic street tacos in LA. We went on a Friday night and there was a long line but it moved fast. For two people, we ordered 4 al pastor, 2 cabeza (head), and 1 lengua (tongue) - all were amazing. Plus the toppings (onion, cilantro, lime, pickled veggies, radish, and salsa) are all self-serve so you can load up. Watch out because one of the salsas is tasty but painfully spicy 🥵 😅.
Definitely eat them fresh on the spot, it makes a huge difference.
Also, no need for cash! They take credit card.”
Cafe • $
“The matcha is incredible. Got a strawberry matcha latte and a banana peanut butter shake, both I would get again. Workers were also super nice and gave us free pastries. Ambience is very nice and relaxing to chill in.”
Pizza • $
“5 stars for Cisco Pizzeria! Great pizza, always served hot and fresh, and the customer service was excellent. Friendly atmosphere, good quality food, and a great spot in Venice Beach when you want a solid pizza experience. Highly recommend!”
Mexican • $
“The owner started with a food truck. The food ia Oaxacan and it was good. They were able to open a restaurant
Small menu. The food is great and from Oaxaca Mexico.”
Tacos • $
“🥙☕️💜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.
💟🥙🏖️”
Coffee Shops • $
“Love this shop. The Persian inspired art is really cool, and the music is always chill (although a little too loud if you're trying to read or chat). The upstairs area is super cozy too. I haven't seen this place get too busy, probably because there are so many other coffee shops in the neighborhood. The staff is always cool and welcoming.
Honestly I'd probably frequent this place more if the music upstairs wasn't too loud to read/work. Probably could be fixed with just some sound absorption panels on the walls across from each couch.
Sorry, I tend to focus on critiquing specific things when I feel like they're so close to being perfect 😂 I could literally just bring earplugs.”
Juice • $
“Friendly. Very friendly.
Smoothies and bowls and fruit and breakfast.
The quality and the value.
Funny but I like everything on the menu.
Breakfast sandwich. Yep that too”
Bakery • $
“No major critiques. Felt a bit mass-produced and undifferentiated. I probably won't go back, but it's about as expected and you won't be disappointed if you find yourself there.
- Vanilla latte 4/5
- Oat latte 4/5
- Sour cream coffee cake 5/5
- Chocolate chip cookie 5/5”
Japanese • $$$$
“We loved every dish and would happily come back to order everything all over again! The service was great, too. The only downside was the noise level. Since it was just the two of us, we could still manage to have a conversation, but the restaurant was quite loud, which is something to keep in mind. This is the main reason for my 4-star rating rather than 5.”
Mediterranean • $$$$
“The decor made you think you were on vacation. The food took your tastebuds to a whole other level of flavor! This place went above all my expectations. Everyone should try to visit @PalomaVenice”
New American • $$$
“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.”
Italian • $$
“We were visiting from Pennsylvania and found this place. The food was absolutely incredible. Ingredients were all fresh and delicious. For such a small staff it definitely felt as though I was dining at a family member’s home. Every ingredient seemed like it was chosen with great attention. If I lived here I’d be back time and again.”
Latest Reviews
Mediterranean • $$$$
“Just bad food. Had crab cakes, 3 salads and burger. None noteworthy. Everything else ok .”
Italian • $$
“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!”
Music Venues • $$
“Had an outstanding night watching Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express at the Venice West. Venice West is an intimate venue with a perfect layout for live performances. Dinner was enjoyable and the staff was helpful and friendly. Now for the main event... Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express put on a heck of show. The band was tight and rocked the house. Every song was a hit and our group was blown away. Thanks for making great music! Looking forward to returning again for another memorable evening of great music and food.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Vegetarian • $$
“Super déco et très bonne nourriture . Un vrai régal . On a adoré”
Hawaiian • $$
“We found this place by of chance needing to use the bathroom whilst walking around Venice and what a great find. Staff are lovely and welcoming and attended to us well. The place was very clean and the food was just right and so tasty. I will be returning when I visit again.”
French • $$
“Wonderful atmosphere! My favorite place for breakfast. Staff are amazing and so friendly. They make you feel right at home!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Great ambiance! Food was spectacular! Definitely would come back next time I’m in the LA area.”
American • $$
“I love the Waterfront. Great food and service, bogo happy hour, nice people and chill vibe”
Tacos • $
“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!”
American • $$
“Been coming here for years, great spot to people watch, grab a cocktail, and enjoy beach eats.”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“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.”
Italian • $
“I’m not even exaggerating. This, this is the greatest pasta I’ve ever had in my entire life. I ordered the Papparwli Sausage with Burrata and I could have died and gone to heaven. It was so incredible. My husband and I literally licked the plate clean. Fabio is the sweetest guy and he really cares about authenticity. This is the best Italian food in LA.”
New Restaurants
American • $$
“I love the flavor burgers and fries and the service is great. I'm not from LA and had been to a Marathon before and this time accidentally navigated to a different location that had outside seating only which isn't my preference but the food was still great.”
Korean • $
“Fantastic Korean food I brought a group of guys for a bachelor party here because many of us like high-quality street food and are more interested in the food than the atmosphere. It was perfect. A couple of the guys, who have lived abroad in Asia, said the spicy pork tacos were phenomenal. I loved the Bulgogi bowl. The service was great too! I sent a text to the owner the day before to see if they would be open the next day and because I mentioned it was for a bachelor party they made sure there was a large table set up for us in the shade. Even the little space on the sidewalk was fun. I highly recommend!”
Peruvian • $$
“Had dinner here yesterday with my Mum and this place certainly ticked all the right boxes, if you’re looking for a healthy spot along the Venice beach broadwalk this is the place to go. The food was so fresh, clean and tasty and the portions perfect. Thanks to the wonderful owner for a great meal it was a pleasure to meet you and taste your lovely food. We had the Ceviche bowl and Asian Bowl. Highly recommend.”
Tacos
“While strolling along Venice Beach Boulevard looking for a place to have a late breakfast, I came across Teddy’s Red Tacos. My original plan was to just try one taco there and then continue somewhere else for the rest of my breakfast — but that plan quickly changed.
The lady working there was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the different tacos and ingredients. I asked for a taco without spicy ingredients, which was easily accommodated, and it tasted amazing.
After that first taco, it immediately tasted like more. Instead of continuing my search for breakfast elsewhere, I ended up ordering several more items and had my full late breakfast there. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and honestly turned into one of the best late breakfasts/lunches I could have hoped for that day.
The place itself doesn’t really have dine-in seating, but there is a terrace seating area right in front that can be used by customers from the surrounding restaurants, which worked perfectly. I even brought my laptop and ended up working there for some time while enjoying my lunch.
I also noticed the place didn’t yet have its own Google Maps listing. Since I enjoyed it so much, I decided to add the listing myself so more people can discover this spot.
Not sure if I’d personally go there for a very early breakfast, but for a late breakfast or lunch, this place is absolutely worth visiting.”
Turkish • $
“This place is outside of Whole Foods and there are a bunch of other yummy food. But ai felt really lucky to have decided to eat here! So good!!! Chicken shawarma is a must try!!! Ayran too!!!”
Barbecue • $$
“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”.”
Burrito • $
“I visited Lit Burritos while vacationing from Atlanta. The food is amazing. The food was soo good I had to visit a second time during my vacation. I had the Shrimp Lit Tacos and they were fantastic. I would highly recommend you visit Lit Burritos if you are in LA at Venice Beach.”
Bar • $$
“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.”
Dessert • $
“I been waiting for a long time for this moment love shave ice I just tasted it is delicious:)”
Mediterranean
“A very warm welcome. Hot food. One of the best restaurants I've eaten at here in Los Angeles. And the price is really very reasonable for the quality offered.”
“Peter, the waiter is absolutely amazing, an incredible person. Great atmosphere fantastic drinks perfect food will absolutely be coming back again. Don’t miss it if you come to Santa Monica.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I had an excellent cortado at Flo Coffee Bar. I was recommended this spot by Jack from Endorffeine, and it absolutely lived up to the recommendation. The service was warm, friendly, and welcoming.
The cortado was technically outstanding. The temperature was spot on, allowing the coffee to be enjoyed immediately without losing any sweetness or balance. The microfoam was silky and perfectly integrated with the espresso, creating an exceptionally smooth texture from the first sip to the last. The drink maintained excellent body retention throughout, and I was especially impressed that the latte art remained visible almost until the very end of the cup—a small detail that reflected how well the milk and espresso stayed integrated throughout the drink. The presentation was clean and precise, showing great attention to detail.
If you appreciate well-executed specialty coffee and baristas who focus on consistency and craftsmanship, Flo Coffee Bar is definitely worth a visit. And thank you to Jack from Endorffeine for recommending another outstanding coffee experience.”
Hamburger
“Visiting from England and wanted to try authentic American burgers. The burgers here delivered that and some. Great taste, full of flavour and highly recommend. The fries were also extremely tasty. Would highly recommend 😀”
Ice Cream Shop
“Salted caramel was great! Any flavor I ever got here was great. Delicious and refreshing. Definitely stop by for good service, good dessert, good location. 10/10 ❤🌴”
“Experience was great from the start. The our host Camille really set the tone for our dinner. Camille had the best customer service and was very friendly. She also noticed that I was getting cold due to one of the heaters going out and changed the heater which was nice. From there the service was only up and our server was also very great. The food was delicious as well. I would 100% eat the Pizza Diavola again!”