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The Waterfront Venice, Venice, CA

The Waterfront Venice

4.3
4.3
189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 4 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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Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

189 Reviews
  1. Genelle

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Music could have been lower otherwise everything was good

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  2. Mark

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 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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  3. Patricia

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 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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  4. Heather

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 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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  5. Jocelyn

    Miami

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 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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  6. Tamia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 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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  7. Joanna

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 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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  9. Alex

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 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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  10. Sarah

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 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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FAQs

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

The Waterfront Venice is rated 4.3 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Waterfront Venice

205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291-2408

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located between Rose and Navy on the Venice Beach Boardwalk
  • Neighborhood
    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
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Wes Whitsell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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