Best Lunch Restaurants in Venice

283 restaurants available nearby

1. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2306)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 236 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

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2. The Butcher's Daughter

4.7

Exceptional(170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 89 times today

The Butcher’s Daughter Venice is a plant-forward restaurant, bar, juicery, and “vegetable slaughterhouse.” Located in the vibrant Venice neighborhood, we treat fruits and vegetables with the same care a butcher would meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and pressing them into vibrant juices. Under the guidance of our Culinary Director Richard Rea, our menu changes every season, offering 100% vegetarian dishes with many vegan and gluten-free options. We take pride in our great selection of wines, craft cocktails, and mocktails, ensuring there’s something for every taste. We also offer take-out and delivery for those who prefer to enjoy our meals at home. Named one of the best supper spots in Venice by the LA Times, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, creating a celebrated dining experience with in-season ingredients that nourish both body and soul.

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3. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4315)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 32 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

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4. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6009)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 92 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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5. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1407)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 280 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

6. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2181)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 30 times today

Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

7. Zinqué - Venice

4.7

Exceptional(861)

Price: Moderate

• French • Venice

Booked 32 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. Live music, guest DJs, art workshops & wine tastings also make it a favorite community hangout. (zin-kæ)

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8. Belles Beach House

4.7

Exceptional(291)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 79 times today

Owned by seasoned restauranteur Nick Mathers and Wish You Were Here Group, Belles Beach House aims to transport guests from Los Angeles to a tropical destination whilst staying in the heart of Venice Beach. An ode to the retro Tiki Bar and legendary artist Larry Bell, Belles Beach House exudes the laid back, island vibes of the 1970s serving Hawaiian-inspired dishes with a touch of Japanese influence, vibrant craft cocktails and a thoughtful wine list.

9. Paloma Venice

4.4

Awesome(376)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Venice

Booked 31 times today

Paloma is a Mediterranean inspired oasis at the iconic corner of Abbot Kinney and Venice Blvds. With three distinct dining areas - indoors with velveteen banquettes and comfortable bar seating; a bougainvillea framed patio with a retractable roof; and an al fresco deck shaded with large, breezy umbrellas and lush greenery, complete with a fire pit tucked away in a corner alcove, guests will feel transported and enjoy a market-fresh menu with something for everyone.

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10. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.3

Awesome(855)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 35 times today

Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300

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ChristopherVIP
Los Angeles •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We've gotten to love Water Grill! Meals at both Santa Monica and DTLA have been top-notch for seafood lovers. Today's Chilean Sea Bass and Bigeye Tuna entrees were wonderful, as were the sides of toasted butternut squash, broccolini and caesar salad. My son won't touch fish but he loved the cheeseburger and the squash as well. We've never been anything other than delighted with a meal here. good value when you consider the high qualilty seafood that is served.
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.6
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LeilahKVIP
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was an amazing experience. From the reservation to the patience in our seating. The hostess and the server was amazing. Thank you all for hosting our family of 7 wonderfully.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Maureen
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great menu, waitstaff was friendly n efficient. Lovely decor. Fresh n delicious. Innovative n healthy dishes.
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The Butcher's DaughterPrice: Moderate• American• Venice
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4.7
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GeorgeVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had booked a reservation for Christmas Eve a month in advance, but when we arrived we were not seated for 30 minutes past our reservation time. Nevertheless, once we were seated the service was prompt and friendly, and all of the food was delicious. The various vegetable sides were terrific, including the broccolini, the kombucha squash, and the carrots.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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Nadia
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was excellent and the ambience and view was amazing. But the only thing is the lady outside told us there were no tables available so she put us on the waitlist. We waited for an hour, but when we looked up on OpenTable, there were lots of spaces available so don’t rely on the people on the front desk and check OpenTable for reservations and availabilities.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5

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283 restaurants available nearby

1. Gjelina

2. The Butcher's Daughter

3. The Penthouse Restaurant

4. Water Grill - Santa Monica

5. Élephante Santa Monica

6. Lunetta

7. Zinqué - Venice

8. Belles Beach House

9. Paloma Venice

10. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

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