Casablanca
40+ year Venice institution. House-made tortillas, 250+ tequilas, calamari steak. Single location at 220 Lincoln Blvd.
Coucou
Updated French bistro on Main St at Venice/Santa Monica border. Steak frites, mussels, great martini. Single location at 218 Main St.
Dudley Market
Seafood destination with Baja California chef Diego Hernandez collab. Natural wine, oysters, crudos. Single location at 9 Dudley Ave.
Felix
Chef Evan Funke's handmade pasta and pizza destination on Abbot Kinney. Eater LA pick. Single location at 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Gjusta
Iconic Venice bakery and deli. Cured fish, fresh bread, sandwiches. Single location at 320 Sunset Ave. Part of Gjelina group but standalone concept.
RVR
From chef Travis Lett. Vibey izakaya on Abbot Kinney. Karaage, hand rolls, gyoza, ramen. Single location at 1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Si! Mon
Eater 38 pick. Punchy Central American seafood. Shrimp dumplings, yuca tostadas, fried chicken. Ultra-chic interior. Single location at 60 N Venice Blvd.