Bars in Venice

“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.“

“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.“

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

“From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm, stylish, and inviting—perfect for a night out. We kicked things off with drinks, and I had a Hugo Spritz—light, refreshing, and the perfect way to ease into the evening.

We went with the DineLA menu, which was a great way to sample a variety of their dishes. For starters, we ordered the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Vegetable Tempura—featuring zucchini and asparagus. Both were beautifully presented and full of flavor, especially that crispy rice, which had just the right balance of spice and texture.

For the mains, we chose two standout rolls:
🍣 The Kinney Roll, which combined salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna, serrano, truffle ponzu, avocado, and sesame oil—an absolute explosion of flavor in every bite.
🌱 And the Rio Roll, a vegetarian twist on sushi, which was just as thoughtful and delicious.

One highlight? The fresh wasabi—seriously next level. It had a brightness and heat that really woke up the palate.

Now, for dessert, we tried the Tres Leches and a Matcha Tiramisu. Unfortunately, this is where the meal fell a little flat. The desserts didn’t quite live up to the rest of the experience—we found them underwhelming and lacking that wow factor.

Service-wise, the staff was incredibly attentive, and everything came out quickly and smoothly. Big kudos to our waiter who made us feel well taken care of.

🎯 Final verdict: Overall, Owa delivered on flavor, ambiance, and service. A few missteps with dessert, but I’d still give it a solid 7 out of 10. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area and craving Japanese with a creative, modern twist.“

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

“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.“

“I never write reviews - ever - but I have to go out of my way and say that the security/bouncers at this bar were PHENOMENAL. My friends and I gave them the smallest inkling we were feeling unsafe due to some of the other patrons... and they took us seriously immediately, protected us, walked us to our rideshares, and made sure we weren't bothered even one more time after we told them about the person being a problem. My sincerest THANK YOU! You are good men!! <333 (P.S. THIS is the kind of stuff that makes people want to come back to an establishment. :) 5 stars.)“

“Buena comida 🥘 buen lugar para una buena velada“

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

“From the moment that I walked in the service was excellent. I was acknowledged right away, and the server brought me the most delicious drink did NOT go light with the pour. ? It was a spicy margarita highly recommend, and I ordered an antipasto salad, delicious, regular size more than enough for two people. Excellent value for the price. Delicious Will return love this place amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️?❤️“

“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.“

“historic music venue in Venice California“

“Pretty delicious breakfast burritos for a small lil cafe in a hotel. Service was a bit slow at first but overall a nice time. Lattes were good too!

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian GF was able to find things she wanted / restaurant was friendly about swapping out meat“

“Awesome inside looks like an old Firehouse of which I believe it was at one time places always busy

Parking: Parking is behind the establishment and Street

Kid-friendliness: Parents bring their children kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible to wheelchairs yes“