The Waterfront Venice

4.4

191 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Lively
Good for groups
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
https://thewaterfrontvenice.com/
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

Location
205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291-2408
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

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

Tortillas

CauliflowerTacos$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 Tacos$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 Tacos$22.00
Served 3 per order Chipotle Crema I Pico de Gallo I Creamy Coleslaw I Aguacate Salsa I Flour Tortilla
Smoked Carnitas Tacos$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 Tacos$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 Burrito$15.00
Mary's Chicken, Avocado, Charro Beans, Mexican Rice, Jack, Sour Cream, Salsa Macha, Flour Tortilla
Carnitas Burrito$15.00
Peads & Barnetts Smoked Pulled Pork, Avocado, Charro Beans, Mexican Rice, Jack, Sour Cream, Salsa Macha, Flour Tortilla

Vegetables

Handcut Fries$15.60
Delicious Handcut French fries with Ketchup and Aioli
Grilled Brocollini$9.00

Sandwiches & Plates

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich$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 Cheeseburger$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 Salad$21.00
Chickpea I Fermented Cabbage I Pistachios I Cured Olive I Avocado & a Beautiful Cumin-Oregano Vinaigrette
Little Gem Caesar$22.80
Coleman Farms I Classic Ceasar Dressing I Bub and Grams Sourdough Croutons

Smoothies

Date & Banana Smoothie$10.80
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$12.00
Blueberry & Almond Smoothie$13.20
Green Smoothie$11.00
Kale, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, spirulina

Sweets

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

What 191 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

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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The Waterfront Venice offers a vibrant dining experience right on the iconic Venice Boardwalk. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "fantastic service" from friendly staff. The ambiance is lively, perfectly capturing Venice Beach's eclectic vibe. Despite occasional service delays, the overall atmosphere and "delicious menu" make for a memorable visit.

191 Reviews

J
Jordan
Milan
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food buffet was good and had lots of option. The bottomless drinks were not very nice. The espresso martini was not nice at all!
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Christopher
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Wayyyyyy too expensive for mediocre food and uninteresting ambiance. Kinda felt like I was robbed
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Genelle
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
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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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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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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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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Jocelyn
VIP
Miami
13 reviews
5.0
13 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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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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Joanna
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
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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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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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 191 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 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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
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

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Snacks

Chicken Quesadilla$16.00

Guacamole$13.00

Ceviche$20.00

Nachos$18.00

Tortillas

CauliflowerTacos$16.00

Baja Fish Tacos$17.00

Shrimp Tacos$22.00

Smoked Carnitas Tacos$18.00

Smoked Brisket Tacos$19.00

Chicken Burrito$15.00

Carnitas Burrito$15.00

Vegetables

Handcut Fries$15.60

Grilled Brocollini$9.00

Sandwiches & Plates

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich$21.00

Wagyu Cheeseburger$28.80

Salads

Chopped Salad$21.00

Little Gem Caesar$22.80

Smoothies

Date & Banana Smoothie$10.80

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$12.00

Blueberry & Almond Smoothie$13.20

Green Smoothie$11.00

Sweets

Bunuelos$14.40

Chocolate Chip Cookie$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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