The Venice West

4.8

178 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for live music
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

The Venice West is an eclectic restaurant and live music venue located in Venice, California. TVW offers a supper club vibe serving “upscale comfort food” accompanied by a full bar featuring an array of tasty cocktails and a great selection of beers on tap.

Chef Diego’s mouth watering creations will delight you. From main dishes like the Crispy Chicken & Waffles to a savory selection of unique Neapolitan-style pizzas, salads, sandwiches, share plates, and desserts. The menu truly offers something for everyone.

The Venice West provides a true “dinner and a show” experience and will not disappoint. Our goal is simple: create a welcome place for music fans and artists alike to enjoy great food, music, and good times. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the show!

*Dinner served from 6-9pm. Show tickets must be purchased separately at www.thevenicewest.com, on Ticketweb, or at the door (if not sold out).

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 443-5222
Website
http://www.thevenicewest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Diego Balam
Private party facilities
For private events and filming inquiries, please contact events@venicemusicgroup.com

Location
1717 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Area
Venice
Cross Street
Superba Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Show Reservation 2 Guests
Multiple dates available
Please note that we enforce a food and beverage minimum of $100 for parties of 2 guests. Your table will be held for 15 mins after scheduled time of arrival. Tickets must be purchased prior to arrival to ensure entry to the venue. Please visit thevenicewest.com to purchase show tickets. Your table is not your ticket into the show. You will be required to provide a credit card to begin a tab for the table.
Live Show Reservation 3 Guests
Multiple dates available
Please note that we enforce a food and beverage minimum of $150 for parties of 3. Your table will be held for 15 mins after scheduled time of arrival. Tickets must be purchased prior to arrival to ensure entry to the venue. Please visit thevenicewest.com to purchase show tickets. Your table is not your ticket into the show. You will be required to provide a credit card to begin a tab for the table. If you need to change any details or speak to someone about your reservation, please email Jenn at jenn@venicemusicgroup.com.
Live Show Reservation 4 Guests
Multiple dates available
Please note that we enforce a food and beverage minimum of $200 for parties of 4. Your table will be held for 15 mins after scheduled time of arrival. Tickets must be purchased prior to arrival to ensure entry to the venue. Please visit thevenicewest.com to purchase show tickets. Your table is not your ticket into the show. You will be required to provide a credit card to begin a tab for the table.

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Westside
Hot spot
Westside
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Venice West is a standout live music venue in LA, offering an "up-close and personal experience" with beloved performers. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "incredible homemade food," including burgers and chicken bites. Though the music is sometimes loud, the vibrant atmosphere and "reasonable prices" make it a must-visit.

178 Reviews

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Randall
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is a live music venue. The entrees are great, the salads also great, and the pizza is not. I like the practice of reserving a table, because there is no other seating available.
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cliff and donna
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always feel welcomed. Great spot for dinner and live music.
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Randall
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great locals venue. If you're from out of the area of Santa Monica, Venice, MDR, West LA, Culver City, Brentwood, and Pacific Palisades, you'll have a rude time.
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Silvia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went for a comedy show. Food was good (Mac and cheese) and show was great.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue, perfect for small shows. Food was pretty good. Try the grilled cheese! Friendly servers. Great atmosphere!
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Brian
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Go here for a live music experience. The food is more of a convenience.
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Alex
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This venue really delivers on food. The burgers are high quality, the fries are always warm and fresh, and the pizza is also surprisingly good, all with a homemade feel. The staff is very attentive, keeping the drinks flowing, checking on the table constantly, in a good way, and we even got the exact table we reserved. Big thank you to the hostess for making it all work out. My only critique is the volume. As someone who goes to many live shows, spent 14 years DJing, and even plays electric guitar as a hobby, I’m not one to shy away from loud music, but this venues volume definitely exceeds those limits. This has been at several shows. Even with solid ear protection, my ears are still ringing by the time I get home. That aside, it’s a fantastic place with friendly people, great food, and reasonable prices. Worth a visit.
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Cindy
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked a table for a concert night. Got to have a wonderful dinner and great drinks with friends before the show. The staff is super friendly and continued to refill our water glasses throughout the show. And our server seemed genuinely happy to hear we had a great night when the show was over.
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Kellie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got a table for a show and it was perfect. All the staff was very friendly and the service was great. The food was good and they make a strong drink.
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Amit
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Drinks are great but the food was really overcooked. Hopefully just a one off night.
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The Venice West is rated 4.8 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

1717 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Additional information

Cross Street
Superba Ave
Area
Venice
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Diego Balam
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thevenicewest.com/
Phone number
(424) 443-5222
Private party facilities
For private events and filming inquiries, please contact events@venicemusicgroup.com

The Venice West

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Additional information

Experiences

Live Show Reservation 2 Guests

Live Show Reservation 3 Guests

Live Show Reservation 4 Guests

Menu

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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