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What a fun little place to explore in the weekend in Venice! We went for drinks pre dinner here and the orange wine here was delicious! It's a walk in restaurant so you'll have a bit of a wait on the weekend but you can always grab a bottle of wine and hang out outside while you wait for your table! Can't wait to come back and try the food here!
One of the best meals I've ever had. Vibe was everything. Went for a girls dinner and it did not disappoint. We didn't make a reservation and didn't have to wait too long- we got a bottle of wine and hung at the bar. Food was AMAZING. Favorites were the scallops, oysters, and burger. The inside was sooo cute and moody. Wine was SO GOOD too. Also we ate family style which I recommend bc everything was amazing Have to add a shoutout to Miguel. The service is 10/10, vibes are 10/10, and food is 10/10. One of my fav restaurants in LA
Dudley Market absolutely delivered. Came here for a weekend bite and ended up trying a few things -- the burger, Peruvian scallops, and lobster bisque. Every dish felt intentional, fresh, and layered with flavor. The burger was the star of the table - juicy, perfectly charred, and balanced in all the right ways. Simple but unforgettable. The Peruvian scallops were delicate with a bright, citrusy punch that woke up every taste bud. And the lobster bisque? Velvety, rich, and comforting without being overly heavy. It's the kind of soup you close your eyes for after the first spoonful. Service was warm and attentive, ambiance was relaxed yet elevated, and the overall experience was exactly what I was looking for. If you're debating what to order, do yourself a favor: get the burger
Dudley, oh Dudley, where do I begin? With the dazzling string lights in the Dudley Avenue alleyway and how they dance like stars against the indigo sky? Which you'll probably be seeing a lot of because of how long the wait for dinner here is? No better time than the present to address the elephant in the room: Yes, because this place is so gorgeous and trendy and such a vibe (I mean, all those TikToks of effortlessly LA-looking people killing time drinking wine on the sidewalk?), there'll definitely be a wait here if you come on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Will it be worth it? Well, maybe not if you end up having to wait two hours for a table. And if, once you're seated, the server actually ignores you and your friends for about ten minutes even though you spent those ten minutes trying to flag someone down for menus. And definitely not if the portion size is so small (and expensive) that you end up having to swing by the Taco Bell drive-thru on your way home because you're still hungry. Overpriced for what you get. The decor doesn't make up for the service or the food, unfortunately. Though if you do eat here, try the Peruvian scallops. It's one dish I regret not trying -- I certainly don't think I'll ever return -- and it's one thing that seems to always be on the menu, which changes regularly.
This restaurant is such an LA vibe. Wait for your table outside by grabbing a drink and watching the sunset. The walk in wait time can be pretty long but it's a great spot and you can chill at the beach while waiting. This place is always packed with young crowd. Honestly this truly might be the best burger in LA.
Disclaimer: this place has a following so try to get a reservation. They don't offer many reservation slots but they have a few. You'll need to do it on Resy. Just a heads up search for the place on Resy rather than trying to make the reservation on their own site. I couldn't figure it out. The ambiance is what makes this spot. It reminds me of the fun New England seafood markets but with a little bit of a Venice twist. You'll find a genuine fried fish but then also sashimi which is fantastic by the way! Don't skip the scallops unless you want an angry fisherman giving you a word. The wine bar is fantastic especially if you don't score that reservation. You can sip on some vino (what we do) while waiting for your table.
An extremely lively and trendy lounge-type of restaurant on the Venice/Santa Monica border very close to the water. It is actually a block away from the beach. At night they move the tables and the DJ booth turns on and it turns into a mini nightclub and most of the patrons we saw were they to pick up champagne to share and drink on site, the food here seemed an afterthought. The crowd here is very young, most people are in their 20s. You'll probably be one of the older ones if you are in your mid 30s like myself. It's also very loud and it's more a place to go with friends or a date, it's not really a foodie destination, it's more of a lively place to spend the evening. Parking is honestly really hard in this area so we took a Waymo because we live a mile away. Aside from that you'll most likely need to pay for parking. Our waitress was very polite, but our food items arrived pretty slowly. I started off with the Chicory Salad. I thought it was pretty nice, it was really nice and light start, a perfect salad for spring. For my entree I chose the Burger with a side of Broccolini because I had heard a lot about it. It was very good but not one of the best burgers I've had in this part of town. I would say this is a great spot to bring a date, but it's not really somewhere that is food focused, more a place to drink and order some items if you're h
I've heard about the burger here was good so I had to try it. I did a trip special for this. Burgers are probably one of my favorite foods and I prefer pub burgers. (These days there are way too much smash burgers). Anyways, I was disappointed because the meat was barely cooked. I'm not making this up either, look at the photo. In the plus side I did eat the whole burger because I'm okay with rare beef if it's high quality. The beef here was fresh and of high quality. They also seems to have seasoned the beef with some sort of steak like seasoning which was good. The bacon jam I did not like. It's not too sweet but the bacon pieces do distract from the rest of the burger. I'd much prefer a strip of real bacon if adding bacon. The bun was really good. A perfect bun. This is a fancy burger which is trying to be fancy. However they need to learn how to cook the patty's. They don't ask you how you would like it done either. So I bet some people would be scared to eat this. The service was great. No complaints at all from the handsome, cute, trendy staff. Restaurant can get loud at times but it wasn't when came in around 4pm on a Saturday. I also had fries and they were decent. Crispy fries that remind me of "good McDonald's" fries. They did add a sorta spicy seasoning on them which I would have went without.
My friend had been raving about Dudley Market as she had been seeing it all over her FYP. With the petite spot amplified by the hype, no wonder reservations were tough. Besides, it's Venice so weekend was always crowd stealer in the area, which did mean parking could be tough but last weekend was my lucky day! We needed to wait a bit as our table still wasn't ready 15 mins passed our reservation time; thankfully our patience bank for the day was still full LOL. The venue gave me the vibe of beach house combined with green house; simply cute and slow. They're known for their seafood so we certainly didn't skip having a couple from their raw section. Our picks were their Peruvian Scallop and Bluefin Tuna Crudo. Served on ice, the scallops were fresh and juicy. Nothing fancy but palatable. I would skip the tuna though as it had that fishy hint a bit and the sauce was just okay to me. My friend got their Dudley Burger featuring wagyu as the protein and apparently was one of their top sellers despite being well-known for seafood. I went for the fried fish katsu as I wanna go all in with seafood theme. My friend did enjoy hers, though it's probably tad smaller in size compared to typical burger elsewhere. Thick and tender meat might make it up! I did love my fish burger and prolly my fave dish of the night. The fish was pleasantly crispy, right size of fillet, and the sauce was so flavorful mixing tangy and slightly spicy flavor. We did get fries as additional since it didn't come with any sides. Overall it was decent, but prolly not distinctive enough to make me a regular.
I came here without a reservation on a Saturday evening with a group of 4 people. Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded and we were seated right away. The food here is great. I had fries, the moules frites, and the burger. The fries weren't ordinary fries. They had a kick of chili in it and were tasty. The moules frites white wine sauce was delicious. The star of the meal however, was the burger. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was super juicy. The dill aioli on it was delicious and added a tanginess that cut through the fattiness. Would recommend.
Amazing spot by the beach in Venice. We came here once before for coffee but didn't realize it was such a great dinner spot til now! My wife and I shared the burger, oysters, and crudo and it was the perfect amount of food. The hype for the burger is justified and I definitely recommend adding the fries which were so tasty! Try to get here a little early as they do not take reservations and we ended up waiting around an hour for a table - it was totally worth it!
Reservations - Not the smoothest experience. I called multiple times with no answer, and when I finally asked the host about booking, I was told they only take reservations for the first hour of service. We ended up waiting nearly two hours for a table for two, while larger groups were seated ahead of us. Oysters - Outstanding. Sweet, delicate, perfectly fresh, and just the right size. Peruvian Scallops - Excellent. They instantly took me back to Peru, where they're often flambéed with pisco, full of flavor and beautifully prepared. Burger - Delicious. The bread was excellent, and the arugula added a great peppery bite. Fish Sandwich - Fantastic. I only wish it had been a bit crisper and slightly larger, but the flavor was on point. French Fries - Addictive -- like a lighter, fresher take on McDonald's fries. Wine - A solid list. I tried the sparkling, a lighter red, and an orange. The sparkling was the clear winner. Dessert - None offered, which felt like a miss. A sweet finish would have been the perfect ending. The restaurant itself is charming and lively. Inside has a better energy, but the outdoor seating by the water is a lovely spot to relax with a glass of wine and good food. Service was warm, attentive, and quick, which made the evening that much better. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here and would happily return, ideally without the extended wait next time.
I was in Venice Beach for a night and found myself walking along the water searching for a cold drink and some fresh seafood after a long day of work. I am so glad to have found this place. I walked in shortly after opening and they were able to squeeze me in at the communal table. This place is small but full of life and great energy. The seafood is incredibly fresh. Note that the menu changes daily but on this particular day there were lots of raw crudos in addition to tempura or beer battered offerings. There were also burgers (beef and vegan). The fish tacos caught my eye but were listed as beer battered stripe bass however, I was looking for something a little lighter and they were happy to grill them for me instead! They were made with tender flour tortillas, a mountain of finely shredded cabbage and a salsa roja that had a nice punch of heat and flavor to balance things out. I also had a scallop crudo with yuzu & fresno chile that was fresh, bright and well balanced. Overall the key thing to know is this place has super fresh seasonal fish, with a wide range of preparations depending on the catch. They also have an incredible wine selection and coffee/espresso. But little to no beer. (On this particular night they were out of all of the beer on the menu but had a tasty lager that paired perfectly with the tacos). Looking around there were nearby diners enjoying oysters,, hiramasa. Kanpachi, and halibut. Definitely make a reservation if you plan to visit. Expect the noise level to be pretty loud and cozy, close quarters with other diners. But, if you're looking for a social evening with incredible seafood and wine, definitely visit Dudley market!! read more
Dudley Market is great seafood spot in Venice: super service, fantastic food. The environment is casual, they did have a DJ set-up, but it wasn't active while we were there. Parking can be a challenge, but welcome to Venice, CA. The owner was working while we were there and he takes great care to ensure the patrons are having a grand time. read more
It's a very small restaurant. They have a few tables outside. I got there around 6pm on a Sunday and waited 30 minutes. First quoted 1 hour for a table for 2. They have a DJ. It's pricey for the location. It was packed for a Sunday night. Hiramasa sashimi was very good very fresh. I liked the white dry Riesling wine. The Wagyu burger was very good, with good quality meat. The fries with chilli flakes were also good but they should just include it with the burger since the burger is pricey and doesn't have a whole lot in it. The atmosphere is a mixed crowd and it's a very loud restaurant. Overall, it's a good restaurant for a casual dinner and I would come back. read more
Where to even begin! I am obsessed with this place. The best wine, the best food, the best vibes! If you are willing to wait a bit for a seat, I would seriously recommend this place. Even better is if you can get a reservation! The shrimp quesadillas are to die for, and the sparking red wine was insanely good! My friend got the burger and loved it. I will always come back here it is one of the coolest spots in LA read more
2 years ago
My wife and I came here for a small lunch yesterday. The atmosphere and staff were great we loved the decor. We sat at the bar. We got some of the sashimi to eat and some French fries to snack on. My wife had a sparkling rose to drink and I got the berry ale. The ale was super good and unique I'd never had anything like it and my wife loved it too. Wine was also good. The sashimi was only okay. It had a bit of a weird texture but was fresh. When we come back we will get the burger as we hear it's very good and want to try it. It did take a little while to get our check as they were so busy but other than that the service was top notch. read more
2 years ago
This place just rocks. One of my favorites in a long time. Food: Burger is one of the best I've ever had. Also everything at the raw bar was amazing - favorites were the tuna crudo and the scallops. Even the fries with aioli were amazing! Wish they had a wider wine selection. Service: It is walk in only at certain hours which causes a wait during peak times. I came at 7:30 and it was an hour long wait. Good thing is it's in Venice so we got a good beach walk in and got a drink at Waterfront Bar first. They also let people grab a glass of wine and loiter outside so it was a great vibe outdoors too. Ambiance: Just gorgeous. Loved the patio and watching the sunset. Inside is great but gets a bit loud. read more
3 years ago
Loved this place so much. Worth the wait to get in and lives up to the hype. Food, service, ambiance was a dream. We ordered Caesar, scallops, yellowtail, burger, fries, and wine. Best burger we've had in LA. An absolute must order even though it's a seafood spot. Will absolutely be back. read more
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So, I followed the Seafood hype and swiped right, because if you don't go, you won't know. I went. Was it truly great ink or just so much Squid Ink to mask what should've stayed in the sink? You decide. The streets got narrower and narrower as I drew near, until only a Smart Car or a Donkey cart could squeeze through the throng and the lane. Parking's a pain. Next door there is "Public Parking" owned by the Mob. Park All Day for ___________(no dollar amount) the signs said in large font. Hand the Fob to the kid who says $35 with a smile and without shame. Note: There is State Beach Parking for $7 but that requires an Uber back to the restaurant. A Bird's the word for the wise. There are plenty of tables outside if you enjoy the offshore breeze gusting to Force 50 gale strength. Secure your Strollers and your babies. So, it's inside to the Communal Table for 10 new besties, the Bar seats only 10 too and those seats have been occupied since the place opened. There are 7 2/4 tops sprinkled around. Good luck. Note: Be prepared for a long wait as no one seems to be in a hurry to scurry. Enjoy the Caribbean Hip Hop, if that's possible, as it pounds through the speakers. The DJ scratched loop takes on the sound of an amplified bowel obstruction after a few minutes. Perfect for dignified dining, no? Enjoy. The Decor: Funky 30's Beach Shack. Grungy Chic, one Wall-a Bottles, an open kitchen obscured by inked inscriptions on a wall placed there by inked patrons on an upended blender bender. Who's there? Good Sports in Board shorts, drunks and hunks, as well as an assortment of odd sorts. What else? It's Venice Beach. The Staff: Sparkling, toothy, friendly, and going at full Beach speed. All the boys and girls have that Milan Fashion week sway, swagger and figure, but they know their stuff and how to feed you until you're stuffed. The Bar: Craft Beer here plus a curated Wine List larger than the Restaurant itself. Order by color. My Orange Sparkling Rose was pretty damn good, whatever it was as no one knew. Let's call is Rose Ave Rose. The Food: The Burger looked epic and so did the Fries as they both passed by. But the walls had pictures of Fish, not Cows, and I wanted Seafood dammit. A dozen Oysters showed up. The Kumais were little guys. The Chingons were gone quick as they were smaller than their Baja Brothers. Lime and Horseradish Mignonette were along for the ride. No Vibrio for this Bro as they were all fresh, briny and a lively slurp and burp opener. The Ikura were some Salmon Eggs topped with a puny Uni, Wasabi and Daddy's Salsa, the ingredients of which no one really knew. Scoop a bite (one of three you'll get) onto a Nori Sheet no bigger than a Wonton. This was an Amuse Bouche sized dish. If you tweeze up the Salmon Eggs one at a time you might fool yourself into thinking you'd eaten a lot. You didn't. Was it good? Yup, it was. Isn't anything that's good fleeting and gone in a flash? The Two Shrimp Tacos with Cajun Spices, the ingredients of which no one knew, Cabbage, Creme Fraiche, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onion slivers, and more Daddy's Salsa on a Flour Tortilla was basically Party Food. The Rock Fish Tacos had Cabbage, Creme Fraiche, Cotija Cheese, pickled Red Onion slivers, and Daddy's Salsa. Both the tacos were essentially the same with interchangeable parts. Were they delicioso? Nope, candidly just so, so. Overall this is a neighborhood joint filled with neighbors. (Nope, no joint jokes). This is not intimate dining. A first date spot? Only if you want to get a headache or bowel obstruction after the Oysters, study for the Bar in Greenland, forgot to feed your new Pound Puppy, etc. Dudley's tries to do right, and for the most part, they did right despite the local's claim that it's really their surf and turf. read more
2 years ago
Enchanting, fresh, sustainable, dynamic, delicious... how many lovely things could I say about the Dudley Market? Tucked away from the calamity of Venice, this is an establishment that provides truly sustainably sourced seafood, natural wine, and an atmosphere that you simply don't ever want to leave. The type of restaurant you want to visit for every special occasion, just so you have an excuse to come back. Be sure to begin by grabbing a bottle of natural wine, followed by oyster, crudo, and whatever their lovely & knowledgeable staff recommends. I can't wait to come back here. read more
3 years ago
Tried this spot out on a Friday night around 6:30pm. Wait was about 50 min but was told about 35-40. Sat at the bar which gave us sights on all of the kitchen action. Great music playing and attentive service but my cod took a long time to come out. We saw it played and sitting in the kitchen for a while. Lively and loud inside with all of the talking as it's not a big place inside. Tables are crammed together so we were glad to sit at the bar. There is seating outside with heaters but it's still too cold for me. Oysters - he said they were fresh & amazing Dudley Burger - he said it was great & flavorful Fries - hot, nice and crispy Miso Black Cod - was ok Broccolini - was tasty when you slop it up with that stuff under it There's a parking lot about a block way for $15. Would I come back? Probably not but glad we tried it out. I give it a 3.5 stars because of the cod. read more
1 year ago
What a perfect little wine bar and restaurant. My husband was away for work so I decided to treat myself to a solo date. I came on the early side, soon after sunset, and it was perfect as the place was still mostly empty when I settled in at the bar. I spoke to the staff and got a recommendation for wine. They were having a special that night so I got a bottle at retail price from their shop and took home the remainder of the bottle. The menu is seafood centric and I ordered the day's crudo and the fish tacos. Both dishes were fantastic! Service was excellent - I had flowers with me and the staff very kindly gave me some water in an empty wine bottle to keep my flowers in water while I was there. Loved the atmosphere and general vibe of the place. By the time I left the restaurant was full and there was someone spinning records in one corner of the shop. Highly recommended and I'd certainly be back again! read more
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I was very excited to come here given all the hype this restaurant gets, however, it ended up being just good, but nothing crazy. We got the following: -Scallops (Good) -Hiramasa Crudo (OK) -Anchovy Salad (Very Good) -Fries (Very good) -Fish Taco (OK) Considering our favorite items were the fries and salad, I don't think the seafood restaurant lived up to the hype. They had also run out of the Scallop, Mussels, and Hanpachi Crudo when we arrived at 6 which was a big letdown. I would've given this place a 4 if it weren't for that. However the ambiance was super fun, and the music they were playing was also great, nice server too. read more
came here for sunday dinner and it was super packed, we waited about an hour and half. by the time we were seated, they were unfortunately sold out of their famous burger. i loved the scallops and oysters. out of the two tacos, i liked the shrimp one more as it was super crispy. there's a parking lot across the street. our server was super welcoming and i'd definitely come back to try their burger! read more
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Great coffee and great service. I loved the vinyls playing in the background and just the ambiance. Can't wait to come back again! read more
Dudley Market is a cute and swanky wine bar in Venice serving up deliciously fresh seafood! We grabbed seats at the bar and delighted in their extensive and fabulous wine selection that paired perfectly with the dozen oysters and Peruvian scallops we polished off. The service was wonderful and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. We'll definitely be back on our next trip! read more
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Prob my favorite burger in LA. The burger is very patty forward. Thick wagyu beef with an excellent balance of fat and bitterness from the arugula, not to mention the bacon caramelized onion cheddar jam. Highly recommend the fries as well! Will have to try the mussels next time as they smelled devine. Cute place for a dinner date!! read more
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Very solid burger and fish sando. Burger is a top 10 in LA. Fish sando a top 5 in my opinion. The collar was good not great. Oysters were very tasty. Carrots were great. Ambiance is really cute. The wine pricing was weird not gonna lie. I get that you're a wine shop too but two different prices when you're already spending a bunch of money on the food, C'mon Man! read more
4 years ago
throwing it back to an incredible dinner at Dudley on NYE! I cant speak more highly of this place, from the ambiance to the quality of ingredients, the hype is truly worth it! We got the Peruvian Scallops, Fish Tacos, and the Dudley Burger. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting. The Peruvian scallops were unique, the fish was fried to perfection, and the burger was rare and juicy. If this place isn't at the top of your list, this is your sign to add it! I cant wait to come back Follow @tastefultess on IG for more! read more
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Ambience was wonderful. We went there during busy hour and were told it'll be 2hrs wait to sit inside which didn't look like and was not true but we sat down the outside. They brought us hot water so that was nice of them :) the quality of the fish was great and fresh. I have to say that the fries were bomb!!! need to try their burger next time it looked VERY yummy. read more
2 years ago
Ordered the crudo and Peruvian scallops. The combination put into the crudo married well together. It was sweet and spicy and fresh. The Peruvian scallop I didn't think was served chilled. It was tad bit fishy smell and bland. Was not a big fan of that. read more
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4 years ago
Favorite new spot on the westside!! So cute inside - the perfect casual but trendy wine and seafood shop! They serve everything fresh and local depending on what's caught. The bonito crudo was amazing, so were the fish tacos read more
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9 Dudley Ave
Venice, CA 90291
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