Ōwa

4.5

49 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Hot spot
Lively
Neighborhood gem

Ōwa is a return home for Sushi and Japanese cuisine on Abbot Kinney. The culinary program showcases a modern take on sushi favorites and other Japanese classics using from-scratch recipes and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The spirit center of Ōwa is an artful balance of light, floral Japanese Gins and bold Japanese whiskeys. With appearances of shōchū, yuzu, an extensive sake selection, and Japanese beer heroes, Ōwa’s beverage offerings would not be complete without several tequila and mezcal tributes that pay homage to the Mexican roots of Los Angeles. Between superb cuisine, cocktails, heart-centered experiences and the impassioned experts behind it all, Ōwa keeps the heart of restaurant culture beating in Los Angeles, starting in the holistic and tightly knit community of Venice Beach.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Pacific Rim
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 252-9015
Website
http://www.owavenice.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mario Vollera
Catering
Catering Options: Buffet Style Plated Dinners Omakase Experience Cocktail Reception Customizable Menus Special Requests: Dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.), fusion dishes (Japanese-Western fusion) Personalized Menus: Collaborate with our chef to design a menu tailored to your event
Private party facilities
Full RestaurantBar SectionPatio SectionDinning Room Section

Location
1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3744
Neighborhood
Venice
Cross street
Venice Blvd
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Ōwa Daily Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ōwa offers Happy Hour daily! Join us for unbeatable deals on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00pm - 5:30pm and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Ōwa Late Night DJ Sets & Dance Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Ōwa is your new go-to late night spot on the weekends featuring live local DJ's every Friday & Saturday night from 9:30p - 1:00a! Our sound always encompasses a variety of dance music and melodic house, usually intertwined with pop, throwbacks and occasional jungle beats (when warranted.) Vibes are waiting.
Ōwa Live Music Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ōwa hosts special local musical talent every Tuesday from 7:00p - 9:00p. Monthly, you can be sure to count on us featuring Cubano Jazz, solo acoustic + vocal artists, and many other live music offerings right here on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, CA.

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ōwa offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and ambience." Guests rave about the "delicious" sushi and "fabulous" service. The restaurant is ideal for "a romantic date night" with its "fantastic atmosphere." Although some find it "overly packed and loud," the unique dishes and cocktails receive high praise.

49 Reviews

G
Gary
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I invited some business associates to join me for our holiday party. In their words. The ambience, the service and the sushi were excellent. Keep up the great walk.
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Josh
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Friendly staff, great sushi. It's become our go to sushi spot in Venice.
ŌwaResponded on December 16, 2024
Thanks for the review, Josh! We're thrilled to hear that you love Ōwa and consider us your go-to spot for sushi in Venice. It's wonderful to know that our friendly staff and great food have made you feel welcome. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your kind words are the best compliment. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Gary
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and ambience were exceptional. I have become a regular and will continue to patronize this establishment. Keep up the great work.
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KirstenH
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food you just can’t hear anyone talking due to the noise level
ŌwaResponded on December 16, 2024
Hello KirstenH, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Ōwa. We understand that the noise level can make it difficult to hear sometimes and we're sorry if it affected your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration. We are looking at adding some sound buffers to the sushi bar area. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Best wishes, The Management Team
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susan
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, service, vibe were all outstanding!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Food was uniformly excellent and well-timed in presentation; service was pleasant and attentive. Noise level was so high that the entire experience was ruined — we won’t be going back. So sad!
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Brandon
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe. But VERY mediocre sushi. Not worth the price. Don't recommend.
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kaelyn
VIP
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, long wait for our RESERVATION (1 hour) but comped our appetizers and drinks for this
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Matthew
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to celebrate a birthday. Balance between the bar setting, the dining room and the food is on point and the hospitality was great. Highly recommend. Manny’s service was excellent as well.
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Bjorn
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing first experience and a warm welcome from the owner Mario, highly recommended!
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FAQs

Ōwa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ōwa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 252-9015.

Ōwa is rated 4.5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3744

Additional information

Cross street
Venice Blvd
Neighborhood
Venice
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Pacific Rim
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mario Vollera
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.owavenice.com/
Phone number
(424) 252-9015
Catering
Catering Options: Buffet Style Plated Dinners Omakase Experience Cocktail Reception Customizable Menus Special Requests: Dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.), fusion dishes (Japanese-Western fusion) Personalized Menus: Collaborate with our chef to design a menu tailored to your event
Private party facilities
Full RestaurantBar SectionPatio SectionDinning Room Section

Ōwa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Ōwa Daily Happy Hour

Ōwa Late Night DJ Sets & Dance Music

Ōwa Live Music Tuesdays

Menu

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ōwa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ōwa restaurant rated?

Is Ōwa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information