Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Great for kids and families. Good food, great beers, cool atmosphere. And they don't mind if your kids trash the place.
168 locals recommend
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdGreat for kids and families. Good food, great beers, cool atmosphere. And they don't mind if your kids trash the place.
One of our family's favorite places. Unique combination of amazing food, cool atmosphere and super family friendly. Kids entrees are free before 6:30. Happy hour menu is great. Don't skip this one.
85 locals recommend
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StOne of our family's favorite places. Unique combination of amazing food, cool atmosphere and super family friendly. Kids entrees are free before 6:30. Happy hour menu is great. Don't skip this one.
Pizza is amazing. Kids can make their own pies. Not cheap, but definitely good. Stella is connected to M Street Kitchen, so you can make your decision when you get there.
141 locals recommend
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StPizza is amazing. Kids can make their own pies. Not cheap, but definitely good. Stella is connected to M Street Kitchen, so you can make your decision when you get there.
Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdGreat neighborhood breakfast place. Good sandwiches and salads.
New place at the end of Abbot Kinney. Cool wine bar with delicious gourmet pizza.
45 locals recommend
South End
2805 Abbot Kinney BlvdNew place at the end of Abbot Kinney. Cool wine bar with delicious gourmet pizza.
SoCal classic. Cheezy Tiki decor, surf theme, all that. But the burgers are great and they practically beg your kids to trash the place.
37 locals recommend
Islands Restaurant Marina Del Rey
404 Washington BlvdSoCal classic. Cheezy Tiki decor, surf theme, all that. But the burgers are great and they practically beg your kids to trash the place.
Great for a slice. Don't get delivery. They're so stoned it will take 2 hours to go half a mile.
184 locals recommend
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat for a slice. Don't get delivery. They're so stoned it will take 2 hours to go half a mile.
Barrique
796 Main StAmazing Italian. Dark, cozy, warm.
Venice classic. No reservations. Huge price. Probably see Tom Hanks in there.
26 locals recommend
Bobo Venice
5 Dudley AvenueVenice classic. No reservations. Huge price. Probably see Tom Hanks in there.
Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdAn LA classic. Delicious.
Very cool little cafe perfect for a morning snack and coffee. Usually good for a star sighting.
123 locals recommend
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdVery cool little cafe perfect for a morning snack and coffee. Usually good for a star sighting.
The location of the original Horizons West surf shop that spawned the Zephyr Team and gave birth to Dogtown. You can't get stabbed there anymore, but you can buy a latte.
69 locals recommend
Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main StThe location of the original Horizons West surf shop that spawned the Zephyr Team and gave birth to Dogtown. You can't get stabbed there anymore, but you can buy a latte.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spice penne is the best. This AK classic might not be there much longer : (
139 locals recommend
Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdSpice penne is the best. This AK classic might not be there much longer : (
One of the oldest bars in LA. Great dive-y vibe. Amazing standup comedy and cabaret show Wednesday nights.
212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveOne of the oldest bars in LA. Great dive-y vibe. Amazing standup comedy and cabaret show Wednesday nights.
Essentials
Windward Market
105 Windward AveGreat for quick sandwiches, quesadillas and smoothies.