The Waterfront Venice

4.4

188 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Lively
Charming
Great for happy hour

The Waterfront Venice is a California Beer Garden with views of the Pacific Ocean. Situated between Rose and Navy on the famous Venice beach Boardwalk, our food & beverage menus celebrate California with carefully selected seasonal produce from local farms.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 309-5331
Website
https://thewaterfrontvenice.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Wes Whitsell
Private party facilities
Our space can be divided a number of different ways accommodating a variety of private event options

Location
205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291-2408
Area
Venice
Cross Street
Located between Rose and Navy on the Venice Beach Boardwalk
Parking details
We have valet parking at the weekend. $10 with validation.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Chicken QuesadillaUS$16.00
Tehachapi Flour Tortilla I Sour Cream I Salsa I Monterey Jack
GuacamoleUS$13.00
Served with Kernel of Truth Organic Tortilla Chips and The Right Amount of Pico de Gallo! Simply Delicious!
CevicheUS$20.00
Rockfish I Cucumber I Red Onion I Avocado I Cilantro I Radish I Kernel Of Truth Tostada
NachosUS$18.00
Chili con Queso I Beans I Avocado Crema I Sour Cream I Salsa Macha I

Tortillas

CauliflowerTacosUS$16.00
Cauliflower I Tomatillo Salsa I Avocado I Cilantro I A delicious vegan taco with roasted cauliflower, creamy avocado, and a a spicy tomatillo salsa made with Flora Bella tomatillos.
Baja Fish TacosUS$17.00
Served 3 per order Amazing Wild Cod lightly battered, served with a Creamy Coleslaw I Tartar Sauce I Cilantro on a Flour Tortilla
Shrimp TacosUS$22.00
Served 3 per order Chipotle Crema I Pico de Gallo I Creamy Coleslaw I Aguacate Salsa I Flour Tortilla
Smoked Carnitas TacosUS$18.00
Served 3 per order Shoulders are dry rubbed with Chef's Special Seasoning Blend Then Smoked for 18 hours This Taco is then served on our house made Corn Tortilla. With Fresh Avocado I Pickled Onion I Cilantro I Cotija Cheese. ALLERGEN : DAIRY (in cheese, can be ommited)
Smoked Brisket TacosUS$19.00
Served 3 per Order The Brisket : Rub with Salt & Pepper for 24 hours. Its then smoked with a mix wood of Hickory, Oak, and Cherry for 18 hours. The Tortilla : Our homemade Flour Tortilla (thanks Rita!!!) The Taco : Onion, Cilantro, Lime, Avocado Crema, Jalapeño The Love. : Infinite
Chicken BurritoUS$15.00
Mary's Chicken, Avocado, Charro Beans, Mexican Rice, Jack, Sour Cream, Salsa Macha, Flour Tortilla
Carnitas BurritoUS$15.00
Peads & Barnetts Smoked Pulled Pork, Avocado, Charro Beans, Mexican Rice, Jack, Sour Cream, Salsa Macha, Flour Tortilla

Vegetables

Handcut FriesUS$15.60
Delicious Handcut French fries with Ketchup and Aioli
Grilled BrocolliniUS$9.00

Sandwiches & Plates

Spicy Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$21.00
Our Fried Chicken Sandwich now comes with Pickled Green Tomato, Cayenne Butter & Onion. It’s served on a Ceor Brioche Bun with our Handcut in-house French Fries
Wagyu CheeseburgerUS$28.80
Half Pound Wagyu Burger, Cheddar, Lettuce, Market Tomato, Lettuce, Dijon, Red Onion, Pickle Handcut Fries (or opt-in for our Little Gem Salad instead!)

Salads

Chopped SaladUS$21.00
Chickpea I Fermented Cabbage I Pistachios I Cured Olive I Avocado & a Beautiful Cumin-Oregano Vinaigrette
Little Gem CaesarUS$22.80
Coleman Farms I Classic Ceasar Dressing I Bub and Grams Sourdough Croutons

Smoothies

Date & Banana SmoothieUS$10.80
Strawberry & Banana SmoothieUS$12.00
Blueberry & Almond SmoothieUS$13.20
Green SmoothieUS$14.40
Kale, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, spirulina

Sweets

BunuelosUS$14.40
Our take on this Classic Fried Dough Fritter, served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry and Pecan Nuts
Chocolate Chip CookieUS$15.00
Beehive Mills Flour

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.9Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Westside
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Waterfront Venice offers an eclectic beachside dining experience, perfect for families and special occasions. Located right on the Venice Boardwalk, it boasts "phenomenal food" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and unique menu options. The ambiance is lively with music and games, enhancing your visit.

188 Reviews

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Mark
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We sat at our table for 15 minutes outdoors before our order was taken. However, the food was delivered just as fast as long as we waited to order it, and it was very good.
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Patricia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The services here is amazing. Our server Marvin was fantastic. Such a great spot for families if you go early. The food was phenomenal as always
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Heather
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for bringing the brunch buffet back! Great selection!
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Jocelyn
Miami
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waterfront Venice is in a great location to see all the vibes of Venice Beach. Steps from the sand and on the famous boardwalk, the ambiance captures the colorful eclectic beach feels. The menu has loads of healthy options with a flavorful twist. Food was delicious and service was friendly! What more could you ask for?!
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Tamia
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cinnamon birthday dessert was delicious and our waiter was fantastic. The food was amazing and a great treat. The prices are worth the food. Atmosphere was relaxing and friendly. I wish there was parking or free parking but this is Venice we are talking about.
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Joanna
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the ambience and the food was absolutely amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Had a reservation at 8pm for a friends birthday. As soon as we sat down we were told it was last call to order food so we ordered immediately. Then 20 minutes later we were told it was last call for drinks which I thought was odd. On the website it said it closed at 10pm and we weren’t told it closed at 9pm when we first sat down. During the whole hour we were being rushed with everything. Then at 9pm on the dot, security was kicking us out. It was really not a great experience. I have never experienced something like that before and I felt awful for my friend because we were there for his birthday. The food was okay overall. I don’t think I’ll be returning. I also recommend changing the closing time online.
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Alex
Hawaii
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We went because their website stated they had happy hour 6-8 pm on Saturday and Sunday but we got there and that wasn't listed anywhere on the menu. So the website needs to be updated. The restaurant didn't close until 9, and we arrived at 7 to find 3/4 of the restaurant already closed and the only open table directly in front of the DJ's speaker system. We were able to grab a bar table but only stayed for an appetizer and drink which were both grossly overpriced for what we got.
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Sarah
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service and food was awful. Waiters were constantly switching and had zero patience. Very rude.
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BreddO
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Servers could take note that customers are ready to order but once we ordered food & drinks were awesome!
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FAQs

The Waterfront Venice offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 309-5331.

The Waterfront Venice is rated 4.4 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291-2408

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located between Rose and Navy on the Venice Beach Boardwalk
Area
Venice
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have valet parking at the weekend. $10 with validation.
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Wes Whitsell
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://thewaterfrontvenice.com/
Phone number
(424) 309-5331
Private party facilities
Our space can be divided a number of different ways accommodating a variety of private event options

The Waterfront Venice

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Snacks

Chicken QuesadillaUS$16.00

GuacamoleUS$13.00

CevicheUS$20.00

NachosUS$18.00

Tortillas

CauliflowerTacosUS$16.00

Baja Fish TacosUS$17.00

Shrimp TacosUS$22.00

Smoked Carnitas TacosUS$18.00

Smoked Brisket TacosUS$19.00

Chicken BurritoUS$15.00

Carnitas BurritoUS$15.00

Vegetables

Handcut FriesUS$15.60

Grilled BrocolliniUS$9.00

Sandwiches & Plates

Spicy Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$21.00

Wagyu CheeseburgerUS$28.80

Salads

Chopped SaladUS$21.00

Little Gem CaesarUS$22.80

Smoothies

Date & Banana SmoothieUS$10.80

Strawberry & Banana SmoothieUS$12.00

Blueberry & Almond SmoothieUS$13.20

Green SmoothieUS$14.40

Sweets

BunuelosUS$14.40

Chocolate Chip CookieUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Waterfront Venice offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Waterfront Venice restaurant rated?

Is The Waterfront Venice currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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