Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Located at the very heart of Venice Beach, this iconic restaurant has an outdoor patio area with a direct view of the beach to watch all the people, activities, and excitement of the boardwalk.
52 locals recommend
The Sidewalk Cafe
1401 Ocean Front WalkLocated at the very heart of Venice Beach, this iconic restaurant has an outdoor patio area with a direct view of the beach to watch all the people, activities, and excitement of the boardwalk.
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveGood sushi with a great happy hour!
The theme of this restaurant is Moroccan from the classic movie Casablanca, but the food menu is Mexican. The food is great and the prices are even better! You can get lunch here for under $10. Also, an old woman makes free handmade flour tortillas and salsa for you. Pretty cool!
70 locals recommend
Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdThe theme of this restaurant is Moroccan from the classic movie Casablanca, but the food menu is Mexican. The food is great and the prices are even better! You can get lunch here for under $10. Also, an old woman makes free handmade flour tortillas and salsa for you. Pretty cool!
One of the best Italian restaurants on the westside! Expensive. Somewhere to go for a romantic meal or important business dinner.
39 locals recommend
Via Veneto
3009 Main StOne of the best Italian restaurants on the westside! Expensive. Somewhere to go for a romantic meal or important business dinner.
Trendy and popular restaurant on Abbot Kinney. Food tastes great! However, prices are expensive and serving sizes are small.
396 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdTrendy and popular restaurant on Abbot Kinney. Food tastes great! However, prices are expensive and serving sizes are small.
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdTHE BEST ICE CREAM IN LOS ANGELES!
Charcoal Venice
425 Washington BlvdHappy Hour eats are only $4 between 2-6pm on weekdays. Casual tasty local grub.
30 locals recommend
Rutts Hawaiian Cafe
11707 Washington PlHappy Hour eats are only $4 between 2-6pm on weekdays. Casual tasty local grub.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very popular local spot to grab drinks and watch the sunset. The food is good and the beer menu is extensive!
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayA very popular local spot to grab drinks and watch the sunset. The food is good and the beer menu is extensive!
Trendy bar and nightclub a few blocks away. A bit pricey, but drinks are nice and you'll meet some quality people here.
74 locals recommend
The Lincoln
2536 Lincoln BlvdTrendy bar and nightclub a few blocks away. A bit pricey, but drinks are nice and you'll meet some quality people here.
Essentials
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.High end organic grocery store only 3 blocks away!
A giant whole foods with extensive food court and incredible selection of goods. You can even order a pint to drink at the bar inside the grocery store!!
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdA giant whole foods with extensive food court and incredible selection of goods. You can even order a pint to drink at the bar inside the grocery store!!
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdBreakfast
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington Blvd50% off omelettes between 8am-9am on weekdays