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- 533 Rose Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-399-6400
Superba Snack Bar
This modern pasta bar in Venice has got one thing that others don't: spiked pasta. In this dish, the rigatoni is infused with rye, the sauce has amaro, and suddenly you don't have to order that sec... read more
- 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-452-1111
Barlo
Hotel Erwin in Venice just got even better. As in bacon-caramel burger better. Chef Jason Wiggins is behind the menu at this small lobby-adjacent restaurant in the base of the popular hotel. Loca... read more
- 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-392-6644
The Tasting Kitchen
A purposeful work in progress by some chefs from Portland who moved to Venice...buncha hippies. Meat-loving hippies. Rough around the edges but with plenty of passion for the food, from the pasta t... read more
- 1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-664-1177
Casa Linda
A Mexican restaurant has long been in this space. Casa Linda is a little snazzier, but not too much. They've added a few tiles, made the upstairs an actual seating area (instead of a dusty storage ... read more
- 1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-452-6200
Lemonade
It's not that people were hurting for lunch options, but everyone's flocking to Lemonade like the noontime meal was just invented. Get in line: it's old-school cafeteria style in form and decor. Fo... read more
- 636 Venice Blvd., Venice 90291
- 866-377-7930
Tlapazola
When a family begets some of the best Oaxacan food by the beach, why not give the cousins a shot? This branch (and location) adds a little French flair, mostly in the mile-long wine list. And Abbot... read more
- 1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-399-1233
Intelligentsia Venice
No lines here, folks. Been popular since day one, but lines are not allowed. Rather, each person is escorted to their own barista. So as not to get lonely, of course. Another lovely location, just ... read more
- 796 Main St., Venice 90291
- 310-399-9010
Ado
Location is a neighborhood landmark, as bright yellow cottages tend to be. Inside is equally homey, with a bit of elegance thrown in. Same could be said for the food. It's Italian, but not the rust... read more
- 1604 Pacific Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-396-1604
Seed Kitchen
You'd think vegan chefs would do their own thing, but the menu at this Venice cafe is all veganaise, soysage, and soyzzarella. It's American meets Asian in macrobiotic health fusion diaspora.... read more
- 529 Rose Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-606-2529
Venice Beach Wines
What was once the perfect neighborhood wine and beer boutique has expanded its modest empire to include a fantastically quaint restaurant. Same mind blowing wine selection. Same community team sp... read more
- 513 Rose Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-396-2333
Flake
Serving almost 40 varieties of cereal, Flake is pretty much the best place by the beach to take your kid for breakfast or lunch. If you don't want to deal with the sugar rush and crash of offerings... read more
- 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-399-6504
3 Square Cafe + Bakery
Quaint cafe and bakery on the super trendy Abbot Kinney, serving seasonal menus to the young, hip passersby. Known for its brunch, chef Wolfgang Gussmack, certified sommelier, also whips up some ki... read more
- 444 Lincoln Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-396-7675
Baby Blues Barbecue
"B" stands for baby, blues, bbq, and BYOB in this better-than-it-looks Lincoln corner store all aflame these days. Elvis peers over tile bar. Carolina chops and smokes come out of the stove. Server... read more
- 5 Dudley Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-314-3222
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano
This is where the linen suit set of Nova Venezia take refuge from the spraypaint-toting, 'deck dudes on the streets. It's all very Jets and Sharks, really. Wall-bound Carnivale masks welcome the ar... read more
- 4029 Lincoln Blvd., Venice
- 310-578-7114
Wharo
Take the animal kingdom and roast it to a crisp! Dip your pork in the flame; with your sirloin do the same. Wharo is your best bet for that thin-cut, tangy barbecue without a smoky, slow roll to K ... read more
- 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-396-5353
Primitivo Wine Bistro
Small n' lively outdoor gazebo next to flowering nursery and classic Joe's for hot n' cold tapas heaven. Older, smarter crowd under chandelier lighting and command of younger hotter staff. Stuffed... read more
- 3100 Washington Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-823-7526
26 Beach Cafe
A-list In-n-Out burger. Two big ol' buns smuggling a huge, juicy, unforgettable hunk of beef. Jeweled chandelier and warm tones stir the belly, while country courtyard holds charming power over old... read more
- 9 Westminster Ave., Venice
- 310-314-6458
Zelda's Corner
Dustin Hoffman loves Laura and Paul's mini-donuts next door. If it's good enough for Ratso Rizzo and Billy Bathgate, it might be worth seeking out. Skate into this cute, hidden sandwich shop for ho... read more
- 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-664-9787
Axe
Pronounced ah-ché. Serene scene for Zen set. Wildly popular and has endured through initial hype. Open kitchen, plain walls, carefully-placed chairs, tables—ooooh, on the Feng Shui thing. Trendy fl... read more
- 2025 Pacific Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-823-3878
Canal Club
Modern Polynesian wood-heavy décor and glowing $200,000 marble wall makes up for lack of gondolas. Raw fish chefs surrounded by aspiring stars and starlets with sea-salted hair and yoga bodies. Sus... read more
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