I came here because the patio by the beach looked so beautiful that I wanted to check it out. The food was good, but the best part of this experience was our waiter Adam who was so friendly and attentive. That night was pretty windy so my recommendation is to definitely bring a jacket. I got the salmon toastada and scallop toastada, both of which were served sashimi style with other toppings. Very delicious. My friend got the melon and prosciutto which was also uniqlely delicious! I definitely want to come back to try out their other food. I got the Basque cheesecake for dessert this time because that's what I was feeling, but I want to come back and try the churros next time because it's one of their more popular desserts. Come for the vibes, stay for the service. read more

Fig Tree - Melon and prosciutto, arugula and peach salad, Salmon tostada, scallop toastada - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went to fig tree on a beautiful August day with a beautiful blue sky. I love the atmosphere and woodsy vibe trying to make you feel like you are in the woods while next to the beach. I had a hot matcha with almond milk. It arrived with a beautiful leaf on top in a nice large cup. I got a nice photo of the decorated matcha with the ocean in the back. I immediately felt like I was in my happy place. I then ordered an omelet with beans and asparagus on top and a delicious cheese inside. The omelet was a bit on the small side but delicious. Toast comes with a homemade marmalade that was slightly bitter and I loved the bitterness. I was able to order gluten free toast and it tasted better than most gluten free toasts. I so enjoyed the first matcha, the beautiful view and a guitar player on the beach playing 80s music, that I couldn't resist lingering longer. I ordered a 2nd delicious matcha. I was never ru Everything was wonderful, just a few minor things. It took a little bit of time to get service and the first matcha took a bit longer than expected to receive. I love this place and will return on my next trip to Venice. read more

Fig Tree - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

came here for sunday brunch and was seated immediately as reservations were available on their website. we booked last minute so only patio seating was available but honestly this was a great move. the views are directly beach facing! our server was friendly and let us know 18% gratuity was already included on our check. i had the market green salad with chicken as i just wanted something light. i also tried the paloma blanca (drink) and it paired well, also light and a bit fruity. read more

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OMG.. the Food was so delicious!! I brought my grandmother here for her birthday breakfast.. bcus of the plantain and coconut pancakes.. definitely recommend the pancakes!! Yummy!! FYI.. eat inside or if you see flys at your table..Don't sit down!! The flys were relentless!! It was impossible 2 get get a bite without swatting 2-3 flys.. the flys COMPLETELY destroyed the out door, eat breakfast, overlooking the boardwalk.. read more

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Ambiance, food, service impeccable. My favorite place to eat in Venice. Vegan options, chickpea scramble, avocado toast, alternative milks. Outdoor seating is the way to go, even when it's cold out they have heaters. read more

Went here for the second time! Last time was during brunch so I tried seafood and some mocktails this time. Oyster was super fresh and the taste as explained by the server. We also ordered calamari and grilled fish collar as well as cauliflower fry. My favorite was the grilled fish which was fatty and not dried out. The flavor was just enough to still be able to taste the fish:) over all great experience! read more

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Fig Tree Venice is a very cute beachy cafe. When I've looked through different cafes in the LA/Santa Monica areas, I knew this was spot I needed to hit up and I am very glad I did. Although it is in the Venice Beach strip, I forgot that I was in Venice Beach because of the secluded side of the cafe where you are surrounded by wooden patio tables, wooden chairs, and beautiful flowers that are native to California. Although there was a table of 5 next to me, I felt like I had my own serene moment of privacy to enjoy my brunch. My server was such a delight at Fig Tree Venice. She had a sunny disposition and was very sweet and patient as I took a while to order my brunch dishes. She made a great recommendation for the Banana Coconut pancakes which ended up catching the attention of a couple of other customer spectators passing by my table. Overall the food was delicious and filling but not to the point where I felt heavy and bloated. The latte was a perfect coffee drink to start especially when all you want to do is relax on a beach front. The Banana Coconut pancakes tasted sweet and delicious and they gave you a scoop of butter cream. The bowl of fruits weren't the most juiciest fruits ever but it was complimentary to the pancakes. Fig Tree Venice is such a delight that takes you away from the crowds of Venice Beach and into your own private Mediterranean garden. read more

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My meal was good but not good enough to overcome all the other chaos. I was in a group of 4. It already took a long time, and it didn't seem that busy considering that not all the tables were full. One person didn't get their food; I think they forgot. One person's meal was missing their potatoes, and then they returned the plate with 1 single small cut, barely cooked potato. I'm usually willing to look past subpar service, but that combined with impossible or expensive parking, sitting in direct sunlight during a hot week, and them being out of multiple things we wanted was just not it for me. Net net: if you're willing to potentially be disappointed, wait a while, and pay $20 for parking, the breakfast plate was good! read more

Fig Tree - Breakfast plate - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was good and location on the beach was very nice. The Japanese sweet potato dish was delish! And the fries with the steak frites were the best part!! read more

Came here on Super Bowl Sunday for a fun fam outing. We were able to get ressies for 4 at noon as we were driving there. With any beach, parking can either be tricky or expensive. But by the grace of God, as we were getting ready to begin our search for parking, a guy walking past us flagged us down and told us he's leaving. Now, this was the tricky part that involved parallel parking. Even in my Tesla with cameras at all angles, I am unwilling to try. Got out and traded with the hubs. 'Twas a success! :) aaaaaand it was super close to the restaurant! The restaurant is supes kewt. We opted to sit outside and we got a table right by the Venice pedestrian path. Enjoyed the vocal stylings of "Stoopid Art" or something like that lol. My 1.5 year old enjoyed pointing out all the dogs that walked by. There was a heat lamp that kept our seats outside nice and comfy. We ordered the shrimp roll, the whole grilled fish, and the pasta del mar. All were good. I'd say the grilled fish in particular was very tasty. We started off with coffee, but couldn't refuse a nice cocktail by the beach. This was a very nice lunch that was out of the norm for this SGV fam. If I were in the area again, I'd prob try some place new just because we don't get out to the westside often and would love to explore. But I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! read more

Fig Tree - Shrimp Roll - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute outdoor restaurant directly on the boardwalk. It's Venice Beach, so things to expect: paying for parking, music from street performers and vendors, lots of people walking by, LAPD on horses, bikes and motorized scooters etc. The location is about a 13 minute walk from the muscle beach area of Venice Beach. We found paid parking easily. Depending on how far you want to walk there is paid parking right behind restaurant or you can walk a few minutes and find more affordable parking. The overall vibe of the restaurant was upscale, trendy. It almost felt out of place for its location. Seems like the type of place you'd want to dress up and bring a date, but the location makes it feel very "flip flops and a tee" casual. People are dressed comfortably, some in swimwear or cover ups. Overall it's a lovely restaurant, with a classy atmosphere- with a beach vibe. There were local street performers playing the guitar and keyboard right in front of the restaurant the day we went. The menu is sophisticated, seems thoughtful. Prices are moderately high, but normal compared to most restaurants with this type of menu. The food was fresh. It had ok flavor and everything was good. They have a full bar and great craft cocktails. We sat on the outdoor patio ( the majority of the restaurant is outdoors) but there's also an enclosed area by the bar. There's also a coffee shop inside (not 100% sure, but that's what it looked like) the menu definitely has a cafe/ coffee menu. The restaurant has really nice decor and a good vibe overall. Service was fine. No complaints, there's an automatic 18% gratuity added to all checks, so that's good to be aware of. read more

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Excellent seaside experience. Delicious menu, great service, knowledgeable staff, can't beat the views. Highly recommend!! read more

Fig Tree - Half a dozen fresh oysters, bread with garlic butter and a You Go Girl cocktail - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had made a trip to the Venice Boardwalk to have breakfast at Candle Cafe only to find out it was closed. We were soo sad, and we decided to walk around to hopefully find a new regular spot. This place was not it! At first sight, it was arranged and decorated very nice. We ordered a breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros with toast / jam and coffees. The food was very tasty. We couldn't understand why we, a party of 2, couldn't be seated outside. As we were told no, then not too soon afterwards a party of two who walked up got seated were we asked. The toast and jam, toast was cold and no butter. Not sure how this happened, maybe sitting out too long? Coffee creamer served to us with a hair floating in it. The bus boy was great, the waitress not bad but definitely inattentive until it got closer to the bill. To the business manager's response. Your waitress lied. She was verbally told it was a hair, pointed at, then handed back to her. Then you have to pay an 18% gratuity regardless of the service and hair in food. And the icing on the cake is a 2% surcharge to help cover benefits, really management? You want the customer to pay a mandatory 18% tip not a tip based on customer service then a 2% surcharge? Just revamp your menu costs to cover the 2% and let your waitresses work for the 18% tip. My advice, just keep on walking the Boardwalk. read more

I have now been here twice and find it to be such a cute and hidden gem! It's absolutely my type of brunch spot, right on the boardwalk, with delicious food and a great location to people watch. The service here has been stellar and always so consistent! Thank you. The classic breakfast plate is my go to because of the variety of items on this dish. The plantains are to die for! I also enjoy getting the coconut plantain pancakes. They are just so flavorful and great for sharing. Don't forget to get a nice hot cup of coffee here and just relax and enjoy the ocean views. read more

Fig Tree - Classic breakfast plate - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came in with some friends on Sunday afternoon, the place has a cool ambiance and the staff is very friendly. We ordered: the scallop tostada as an app -delicious, the market salad with grilled shrimp, and the shrimp roll -both were just okay honestly could be better. And the burger -which was absolutely delicious and what I would order if I go back. * Vine con algunos amigos el domingo por la tarde, el lugar tiene buen ambiente y el personal es muy amable. Pedimos la tostada de vieira como app, deliciosa, la ensalada con camarones a la parrilla y el rollo de camarones, ambos estaban bien pero podrían mejorar, y la hamburguesa que estuvo increíble y lo que pediré si regreso. read more

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Ocean air, muscle beach, music, herbs burning, people watching are all things u experience in Venice.. but this gem of a restaurant is hands down one of best place to people watch, drink good wine and savor top quality seafood. From the chorizo clams, squash blossoms, oysters and salmon tostado.. everything we ordered was beyond next level. Also, our waiter was super chill and friendly. Do urself a favor and stop by this hidden gem. You won't regret it! read more

Fig Tree - Chorizo clams, squash blossom, perfect texture fries, oysters = Beyond amazing! - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been a few years since my last check in here! If it isn't just renovations, it's new management as well. Located on the Venice walk so parking is a commodity! Best to get all day parking then walkabout afterwards. So! The place looks amazing!! There's indoor and outdoor seating. Seating at the bar too where you can see the bartenders working magic! Everything we watched them make, we wanted to try! Camille was happy with breakfasts plate and it's variety; my pancakes were decadent to say the very least! The libations, plentiful and delicious. The ocean view, lovely!! Short wait without reservations, friendly service too. I won't stay away so long! Brunch and the beach, check it out! read more

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My girlfriend and I live down the street and we just recently tried this restaurant. We got a few dishes which were very tasty. Service was good too. We will come back! read more

Drinks weren't all that with the French fries being okay, everyone who worked there didn't look too happy besides the hostess. The outdoor seating was pretty cute despite it being super windy and cloudy! When I left, the manager thought I had an open tab and ran all the way down the street looking for me!!! Later did he realize when I told him I paid upfront for the French fries and two drinks... like shouldn't you first double check with the staff before running down the block confronting me? read more

Fig Tree - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent place. Loved the bar tender and overall very accommodating team. Well run and excellent food and drinks. read more

Fig Tree - Calamari and ceviche - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food 3.5/4 Service 5+ Ambiance 5 Bathroom -1 Score 4.0 Food was good /ok not exceptional for lunch. My cousin had the dish with the plantains and enjoyed it. My breakfast burrito was ok- the salsa if you look at the pictures was not used because it wasted like BBQ sauce or tomato sauce mixed with chili powder. For 3 dishes, 2 coffees, bloody mary, a capaccino, a mimosa, 3 breakfast dishes, pastries to go, and churros, our check was about 200.00 A little high but the patio for dining was nice My burrito was filling. My cousins dish she was good and filling. The bathroom score- eh, I have to mention it was so bad- basically the wax ring under the toilet is worn out and the rim around the toilet needs caulking- and when you flush, it leaks from under where the caulking and wax ring would prevent to make sure it goes down the sewage drain and not under from the toilet... onto the floor (yes it was). I went in wondering did the person before me pee all over? And you can see the caulking is worn out. You step in watered down pee and sewage as it seeps out from under the toilet read more

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Awesome vibe with amazing food to top it off! We been having family brunches here and love this place. Service is always on point! Great location to go for a walk at the beach after a delicious brunch. read more

Stellar place for any meal of the day. Start with breakfast (plantain pancakes) then get into afternoon libations, follow with plant based bowls or steak. Top it all off with the churros. ‍ read more

I called and spoke to Adam to make a last minute reservation. He was so nice and accommodating, definitely a great first impression. Fig Tree serves food all day but I always wanted to try their breakfast. A friend and I enjoyed some fresh coastal air and sun on their patio. Since the restaurant sits right on the boardwalk, you can people watch and enjoy live entertainment if someone is singing or playing music right outside. Food: -Seasonal Omelette with fruit: It was perfectly made with asparagus, nopales (cactus), feta, some type of salsa and topped with squash blossom. ($17) -Plantain and Coconut Pancakes: OHH MYY..they were delicious! The pancakes were organic multi grain topped with fried plantains, and mascarpone. There was plenty for sharing. I would seriously come back just for the pancakes! ($19) -Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk: A very delicious latte ($5.50) There is an extra charge for the oatmilk (only type of milk alternative they have) and vanilla syrup. Service: The service was attentive and friendly, nothing to complain about. They automatically add a 18% gratuity and a 2% health charge to your bill. Parking: Surrounding streets or parking lots/structure. We parked at a structure that was walking distance but it was crazy expensive (yikes). We had to pay $21 for about 2 hours or less. That's the only downside with this area. Overall, I loved this place with the nice decor and food. I will be interested to visit for lunch and dinner next time. read more

Fig Tree - Seasonal Omelette with fruit - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Visited on Monday July 04, and we were pleasantly surprised. Took a last minute trip to Santa Monica and we were looking for a last minute brunch spot: Food: Fresh & artfully decorated, do not skip on the avocado toast. Cocktails: Also fresh, they batch their own michelada mix Ambiance & Decor: Think Tulum, white walls, woven accents, super cute and the perfect decor for all your Instagram photo moments. Service: We missed our bartenders name, but he was tall, and had long braids. He was great, aside from mixing ua good drinks, he shared some insight on the owners and the concept of the restaurant. Turns out the owners travel a lot and they've incorporated a little of the food from all the destinations they've traveled to. Overall, cute place, good food, go here! read more

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Good location on Venice beach. Very nice atmosphere, clean and tidy. The staff is courteous, the service is amazing. The only minus was ordered a dish with chicken and the chicken was not fully fried pink inside, the waiter apologized, excluded the dish from the bill and brought for free a very weighty large chocolate chip cookie, it was very fresh and soft read more

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Ambience was the biggest thing. Such an adorable place. We sat on their outside patio and had such a lovely time. Made you feel transported. The Chilla Quiles & breakfast burrito were delicious. Definitely an elevated experience compared to most dining spots on the beach in that area. read more

Food, service, and atmosphere were great had a first date here and everything was perfect

Beautiful breakfast spot. Clear view of the beach over the boardwalk but the wind is mainly blocked off. Feels like a small European cafe. We had sides vs entrees, but the pastries were delicious and fruit was fresh. Coffee was great as well. Very speedy service. Not busy at all at 830a on Sunday or Monday morning. Definitely want to come back to try dinner sometime! read more

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my daughter was in town for a few days and had some time to kill before she was flying out and we decided to hang out at Venice and grab a bite. we stumbled on to the Fig Tree by accident. the hostess was very nice as was the waitstaff. I had the plantain and coconut pancakes And a chai latte. these were so good, I was talking about them for the rest of the day. my husband and daughter each had the breakfast burrito and they loved it! We finished with a round of espresso martinis Yes, we would definitely come here again! read more

We started with the coffee & drinks: Listen, don't sleep on the (iced & hot) vanilla latte with oat milk made by Federico- soooooo good. The first sip and every sip after that hugged my soul. Our food came next and it did not disappoint, at all. We got the fried calamari, seafood pasta, steak frites (they actually got this better than any steak frites I've yet to try in California...actually America but we will just keep this state specific ), and the market bowl with grilled shrimp. Portions were perfect and flavors were on point! Exceeded all our expectations. Servers were all friendly, warm and attentive. Can't wait to come back and enjoy all that this place has to offer. read more

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Chef Dashiell Nathanson (formerly of AOC) is making a little magic over at The Fig Tree Cafe. Of course his drinks were on pointe. My hubby loved the tasty sangria but my Paloma Blanco was the most deliciously refreshing cocktail after a long walk down the boardwalk. The vibe in the enclosed garden is immaculate. Leo was a kind and informed waiter, although front of the house could use some work. From the greeting upon entry to the food expediters bringing our food to another table then bringing them an EXTRA dish to apologize ( both were meant for us) but we didn't say a word because the ambiance and olives were so enjoyable. Chef Dashiell even made the humble green goddess salad taste so fresh and delightful. I thoroughly enjoyed the farm to table vibe. Our summer tomato Strazziopretti was perfectly Al dente and don't miss his yummy bread and butter service. Dessert was a bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. At first bite, I thought it was dry but when the Ice cream began to melt it was PERFECTION. Well done. Keep making improvements and we will be back! read more

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I came on an early Saturday morning with reservations for 9am although it was not needed. It started to get busy around 10am so I would still recommend making reservations. I parked in the public parking a few feet away from the restaurant and it was $20 till 3pm. I loved the ambiance and the chill coffee house music playing. I had to knock off stars due to cleanliness. It's like the place needs a nice deep cleaning. You can see the kitchen on the way to the bathroom and it was so sloppy with dirty dishes laying out. I almost left but was convinced to stay. The food was so delicious that I forgot all about the sloppy kitchen (lol). The potatoes were well undercooked but we were offered a new one which was tasty. The coffee was also fantastic but I wish they had almond milk. They do have oat milk. We we're also very pleased with the service. Everyone was so friendly and and highly attentive. I could have sat here for hours... read more

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One of my fav places in Venice. Came twice so far, once for breakfast and once for happy hour. Breakfast: While it's a little pricey for breakfast and portion size is smaller compared to American standards, the quality is great. Got the huevos rancheros and the omelette. Tasty but pricey. The hisbiscus drink was tart, great for those who don't want a sweet drink. Happy Hour 3-5pm: However I would recommend more their happy hour specials. $12 fried calamari (4/5) - a little salty but still wonderful $12 ceviche (5/5) $12 cocktails, if you choose one, get the spicy margarita (5/5) - they do it so differently than other establishments, it has a kick so be prepared. This wasn't on the happy hour menu but I ordered an amaro, was a little too sweet for me so the bartender actually gave me some vermouth on the house to try and it was incredibly good. Next time I'll be back for the ceviche and some vermouth. read more

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Food was ok. Drinks are kind of on the pricey side. View and ambiance was nice. Parking isn't great but is typical of Venice. Paid $20 for closest parking structure. But that's expected. read more

Ambiance is great! Super cute restaurant by Venice beach. Service was nice and they bring out food pretty fast. The seafood pasta taste amazing! I would come back here again. read more

Fig Tree - Seafood pasta and omelette - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We had a lovely mid week lunch here with family. Stayed back under the patio and had a lively ocean view. Food and service was excellent. read more

Fig Tree - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A cute cafe located right on Venice Beach! Fig Tree is an American cafe serving brunch and lunch. They have an aesthetic bar inside with patio seating outside. You can get a nice view of the beach. We made reservation for lunch on Memorial Day. I got the avocado chicken melt with green salad ($23) and iced matcha latte ($6). My friend got the shrimp roll with french fries ($23). I wanted to try their shaken matchata but unfortunately, they were out of horchata. Both of these dishes were good. However, my matcha was not sweet. Even adding vanilla, it still tasted bland. Our waitress was attentive though! read more

Fig Tree - Avocado Melt Sandwich, Matcha Latte, Shrimp Roll - Cafes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food. The hostess was so sweet and helpful! The service was also great. Be prepared to wait, but totally worth it! I saw others commented on the boardwalk performers- that's just Venice Beach ambience LOL. If you are at Venice Beach and want a beautiful meal, this is the place to go! read more

Ambiance 5/5 Food 3/5 Service 4/5 *Dog friendly We arrived here like 45 mins earlier than our original reservation, but they were nice enough to get us a table right away. We appreciated it because we were so hungry after surfing and the line was so long. I'm not sure if it's always like this over the weekend, but they only served breakfast, and couldn't order anything from the regular menu. I had a Market Bowl and added the grilled chicken, it tasted good overall but the chicken seemed undercooked. My husband was not impressed with their Huevos Rancheros either. It's right on the Ocean Front Walk, so the view and lively atmosphere are great. Make sure to make a reservation, especially over the weekend. read more