This restaurant enjoys a considerable head start thanks to its prime location and stunning ocean views. Unfortunately, much of that advantage is squandered by inconsistent service and basic oversights. To start with essentials: the restroom was an absolute mess, and none of the four or five stalls had toilet paper. I understand that reservation requests made through OpenTable are not guarantees. That said, a competent host would at least acknowledge the request at check-in and offer a brief apology if it can't be accommodated. Instead, we were asked to wait off to the side for an additional 15 minutes before being addressed. When we were finally seated, the host--a man with short salt-and-pepper hair and a mustache--was openly rude, scolding me for our party being two instead of three. My mom was ill. This, too, could have been addressed when we checked in a quarter of an hour earlier. His commentary that "everyone wants the end seats with the ocean view" and encouragement to "stay positive" came off as dismissive rather than professional. Not the tone you want to set at the start of a dining experience. Simply put: a horrible host. Once seated, we waited yet another 15 minutes before a server acknowledged us. When asked about water, we were informed there was no filtration system--it came straight from the tap. Bottled water, please. Anticipating further delays, we placed our entire order at once. Cocktails (ok), greek salad, flatbread, hummus, tzatziki (very good) and two salmon skewers... they forgot one of the orders then brought the second salmon skewers out raw and took it back and had to redo that. The reason I continue to return here is obvious: the view is exceptional, and the food is genuinely good. But service remains a persistent weak point. We were celebrating my niece's birthday, nothing was going to ruin that! and while the setting delivered, the hospitality did not. With even modest improvements in service and attention to detail, this place could truly live up to its potential. read more

YUM!!! Kassi is my new favorite restaurant I absolutely loved the food, service, and views. I'm from Santa Monica so I'm pretty particular with westside fun. But Kassi superceded my expectations! It's on the rooftop of Hotel Erwin in Venice. First off, I could bring my dog which is always a plus. Rico loved the restaurant too! Especially that they give you blankets because it can get chilly being on the beach I loved the Harissa Honey Chicken Skewers, Watermelon Salad, and Tzazki with Flatbread. The food was impressive! You can really taste the quality. I recommend getting a bunch of the dishes and sharing with friends or on a date. I drank the Phony Negroni which was delicious Normally, mocktails can taste too sweet or just taste like juice. This version of the Negroni tasted very similar to the real one which was fun! I would highly recommend checking out this place - especially at sunset. You overlook the iconic skateboard park in Venice. This place is getting popular so I would make a reservation. Enjoy! read more

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Food is always great! Drinks are delicious. Views amazing! Great service, too. This restaurant is consistent across the board.

Looking for something different and fun to do for lunch, my wife and I recently found out that Kassi opened in Venice Beach and we decided to go for a late lunch. That was a good decision! Kassi is the rooftop restaurant for the Edwin Hotel. You have to take the elevator up (and they check your ID too). Once you get up there, the setting is amazing. There is a bar area and 2 small zones with tabletop for 2. The main dining area are these lovely comfy lounges and chairs with a low large central table where plates can be put. You will be leaning over to dine and make sure you have a large napkin to cover your legs. We got lucky and got a lounge area with an ocean view. It was insane! It was a bit windy but they hand out blankets as needed. I still can't get past the amazing 360 deg view. Kassi has an extensive drink menu and we had some non-alcoholic spritz which were great! The menu is not that extensive but it is great for sharing plates. We had the Hand Pulled Flatbread (amazing), the Harassment Honey Chicken (great with the flatbread), the Heirloom Tomato Salad (also great), the French "Fries" (also great and with lemon aoli dip) and the Spanokopita (okay, our least fav). Service was nice/friendly though know that the food comes out randomly. It worked for us. They do have umbrellas up there but be aware that on sunny days you won't always be in the shade. They also have wind blocks but it you are up there is. The early evening, bring a jacket. Overall, we would definitely go back again. It was a great combo of good food and an excellent dining spot with a crazy good view. read more

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I'm being generous with two stars only because the location and view were so stunning. The hostess when we first arrived was also lovely. However, it was pandemonium on the street level to get to the elevators and no clear message about where we were supposed to line up to get to the restaurant. Even though we had a reservation, the table wasn't ready for us when we arrived and we were seated at least 30 minutes after the reservation time. The food and drink were mediocre at best and the service was spotty. The drinks were expensive but didn't live up to the price. $5 for one piece of flatbread should be embarrassing. There was nothing special about the bread. We ordered several of the small plates and a couple were so salty we had to send them back. The other plates were fine but not spectacular. The staff didn't really know anything about the food (it feels as if they haven't actually tasted it so couldn't even speak to what the ingredients were, etc) and then they kept forgetting to bring us things. It took forever to get the water we asked for when we first sat down. We had to remind them to bring things we had ordered a while back. The consensus of my party is that none of us will likely return. Too bad, because that view really is awesome. read more

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Kassi Rooftop Bar is such a vibe! The moment you step out onto the terrace, you're greeted with breathtaking views of Venice Beach and the ocean -- the kind that instantly makes you feel like you're on vacation. The salty breeze, the sunset over the water, and the twinkling lights along the shoreline create the perfect backdrop for drinks. looove it!! The cocktails are creative and balanced -- I loved the house special, which had a fresh, citrusy punch. Small plates are worth trying too, especially the crispy calamari. Service was warm and attentive without rushing us, so it's easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. The atmosphere is chic yet relaxed -- great for a date night or catching up with friends. Yes, prices lean upscale, but for the ocean view, quality, and overall experience, it feels absolutely worth it. Everything arrived quickly and tasted fresh. Tip: make a reservation and arrive just before sunset -- watching the sun dip into the Pacific while sipping a cocktail is an experience you won't forget. read more

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Wonderful rooftop setting and beach overview, with attentive and friendly service. The quinoa bowl, spanakopita quesadilla and harissa honey chicken skewers were tasty, but the lamb meatballs were somewhat dry. Portions were small and all items on the pricey side. The music was upbeat classic rock but intrusive so that we anticipated exiting for some quiet after an hour. read more

Great views especially at sunset. Great drinks and ambiance.The one elevator for the whole hotel and club is a drag.

Loved this atmosphere and menu, very fun! Definitely recommend a reservation but we didn't have one and could still order drinks and stand around which worked out, then to my squeezed us in at a table read more

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I really enjoyed my time! Great for a causal or romantic setting. My server definitely was friendly and willing to help. Food was good. No complaints. Honestly, it's not something where it's top of mind to a full course meal. It's like laughing over a bunch of light bites. You can get full if you try a little of everything. Favorite snack was the hummus and pita bread. Calamari was good. Their main lobster dish was nice, not too heavy. We tried their Paloma pitcher was not impressed. We felt like it was water down with all the ice. We was told it's because it's a draft cocktail. Of course we had to order two shots. Wish they weren't in those bar shot glasses. We also ordered the classic margaritas which wasn't too bad either. We enjoyed date night late at night. It's definitely a vibe setter. We said we come back with our friends. read more

This is LA's hottest new rooftop! Super aesthetic, spacious, and perfect for dates or even larger groups gatherings. Loved their garden area which also serves as a standing table top. The food was so good! We tried their calamari, crudo chips with salmon, flat bread with various dips, but the real star of the show was their skewers! Super juicy, super flavorful, and a good portion. Their drinks were really good too. They had a lot of staff working and everyone was pretty attentive and quick with service. And definitely can't forget about the ocean view! read more

Very nice view but food is just okay and super small portions not really worth the price

We had lunch today at Kassi Rooftop and everything was exceptional from parking to service to food itself. Enter the Hotel Erwin parking lot from Pacific Avenue and the valet will take your car for $20 and park it in a lot across the street. Ride the elevator up to the rooftop and that is where the fun begins. We were seated promptly at our reservation time on the lovely rooftop patio. The view is amazing, the ocean and the city; and all all yours- for a couple of hours. We were greeted warmly by our server, Taylor, who was charming and efficient all through our lunch. He recommended just the right amount of dishes for two of us. We started with Spanakopita Quesadilla with green chili and garlic yogurt dipping sauce. The spanakopita was filled with spinach and feta and was quite delicious. Next came the star of the show, the Fried Zucchini Chips. This was my favorite dish and was served with whipped feta and za'atar. We followed this with the Crudo Chips with tuna, avocado, and spicy aioli served on a pita chip. The grilled flatbread with Tzatziki was also fantastic and served with za'atar, salt, olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. This was plenty of food for both of us and we left full and happy. We love Kassi and you will too! read more

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I don't understand Kassi's food and drink policy and neither to their employees. We arrived Saturday night at 5pm and waited in line to go up the roof top bar like everyone else (it is gorgeous up there by the way). Our intention was to have drinks and appetizers and then move on to our dinner reservation location. At the top upon exiting the elevator, the hostess told us we can grab a drink at the bar. But they don't really define where the bar starts and stops. It's a lovely long area of tables and a long high top bar on either side of plastic flowers in the middle. So we went down to the end of the bar by the end of the building and got a nice sofa banquet and tried to order drinks but could never flag down a server. So I walked back to the bar and ordered drinks and took them back to our banquet. We sat there for 30 minutes and then decided to order our aps. I flagged down a waitress since we had been ignored for 30 minutes and she told us we couldn't order any food unless we had a dinner reservation. I wish that had told us that upon arrival. And then she told us to clear out of the banquet since they had dinner reservations flooding in at 5:30 and 6pm. So now we knew those evolving rules and stood along the long bar and I went back to the bar tender and and tried to order aps from her and she told me flag down a server. I told her that was against the rules and then she said she had no idea what the rules were. In the meantime there was a much older man all hooked up with his earpiece and very authoritative and he kept pushing us down the long bar saying where we were standing was closing for a private party. Again we didn't really understand the rules and just wanted to order food but that wasn't allowed and the angry/mean older man just kept giving us the evil eye and seemed like the only guy who knew what he was doing but was just like an Angry Dad. And by the way, over one hour and half no one ever sat at the banquet we were at and no one allowed us to ever order food and the whole experience seemed surreal. So I cant rate the food because they basically refused us service and the entire scene by the time we left at 6:50 totally famished as the bar top turned into some type of a wild Rave for 22 year olds in short dresses and blaring music was beyond comprehension. I know this spot is part of a huge corporation that owns Elephante called Wish you Were Here but clearly they didn't want our party of 4 there. read more

After driving over an hour to get here due to LA traffic and paying $20 for parking, we were excited for an experience on the rooftop. After taking the hotel elevator up to the rooftop, we were turned down by the staff who was clueless about the Yelp event. After showing her my confirmation email, the staff confusingly called her manager. After a few minutes, we were told they didn't have space and to come back another day. The staff didn't even offer for us to wait, which we were willing to do. We left feeling Rejected and disappointed read more

The food was disappointing. I didn't like the Prosecco brand BUT the Ambiance and service was excellent. The staff is super nice and very accommodating read more

The pitcher for margaritas is literally more expensive than buying them individually. We bought a pitcher after the waiter represented that it was 5-6 drinks.... After pouring them out, it was more like 3 and a half (with tons of ice). We had to complain, he made it super uncomfortable by asking his manager and then coming back and saying that he'd just go ahead and charge us for 4 full price margaritas rather than the pitcher (which saved us like $8). Thought he'd comp us something for the trouble of complaining and the ensuing awkwardness. Nope. On top of that, mandatory gratuity was added which we felt wasn't deserved. Calamari was average. "Greek fries" were just regular fries. Drinks were watered down. Also, the music on a Friday night was way too chill. Felt like we were going to fall asleep. We were hoping to eat, drink, and end up on the dance floor, but nobody was dancing because the music was bad. They need a better DJ. read more

I've been to Kassi 3 times and each time brought guests. The view, cocktails, (Seafoam and the Pom mule are my favorite) and service has been excellent. The whipped avocado with the flatbread is a must. Our friends loved the tomato salad. It's not traditional dining seating, so just wear layers and you may be seated more like on a couch with a table to nibble off of. I believe there are also some regular high tops and tables. read more

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Ambiance is a 10. Food choice is very limited and they offer NO salsa even though they serve dishes with a Latin flare in a County that is 40% Latino. Service is extremely poor and disjointed, staff does not serve a zone but have tables all over the place. Was very disappointed with the entire dining experience except for the incredible view, but you can't eat that. read more

Came here on this idyllic Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm with some friends for cocktails. It's beautifully decorated with super comfy couches and chairs with an incredible view of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Light electronic and contemporary music playing in the background, a great place to enjoy the beauty of LA. Drinks were delicious, they have a very creative cocktail menu with thoughtful, fresh garnishes, we thoroughly enjoyed our drinks. One star off for aloof, rude-ish bartenders. Was a very quiet afternoon, only a handful of people there so they weren't busy, but they acted like we were bothering them with our order. No greeting back, no smiles, and when we thanked them, we got a blank stare in return. All other staff were very friendly. Decided not to go back and get more drinks because of the attitude. read more

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This place was so cute. The rooftop is gorgeous and the view is so nice. It's super chill to be there during the day whether it's with friends or getting work done; I did both! Our drinks were really good and refreshing. The food was pretty good for the most part. The Spanakopita Quesadilla is a MUST order it was sooo good. Out of the dips our favorite was the whipped avocado it was so good paired with the warm flat bread. The tzatziki was good but the hummus was lacking in flavor. The harissa honey chicken skewer was delicious but we were surprised the order is only one skewer. The watermelon salad was very refreshing. The zucchini fries and regular fries were so good. The regular fries were perfectly crispy and I loved the flavor of the zucchini fries. The tuna crudo chip was good I would like to try the salmon one next time and the ouzo orzo was good. Our least preferred item was the crispy saganaki. It wasn't good but we replaced it with a second order of the spanakopita. The baby carrots were also just okay. The employees are very nice. The hostess was sweet and the waiter was attentive. Would totally come back for the vibes and try other menu items and for sure grab a drink! read more

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Great service, nice view, wonderful food selections. The food is Mediterranean and Greek with some vegan options.

Food was SO good - loved the dips, flat bread, skewers, and salads. Cocktails delicious too. But the real star of the place is the view! Gorgeous for sunset or any other time of day. You can see the whole bay! Really spectacular. Also, great people watching. read more

Really amazing atmosphere with stellar views! The only thing I would recommend is more PIZZAZZ for their food. There is far too much OIL in everything. It's an oil based menu at this point. The Salmon Skewer was actually flavorful but the oilyness of everything else overshadowed it. The dips don't have enough flavor and there is no "Spicy Sauce" to cut through all of the oil drenched food. Would I go back again? Yes. Would I bring my own Sauce to counter the Oil on everything? Yes. And no Coffee or Tea?? Why? This would be a major improvement!! :) read more

Amazing food, beautiful views. 10/10 recommend. We loved the king salmon skewer, Greek salad, taramosalata and zucchini fries. read more

Great ambience and a nice view. Very attentive server and staff, providing outstanding customer service. The food was delicious and just the right amount per serving. Will definitely visit again. read more

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bad service from the hostess and the security guy was so unprofessional. please try to work in have better service.

Incredible revamp of the rooftop of Hotel Erwin. 10/10. Food was delicious, we didn't leave a single bite. And the service was top notch. It was a sunny day and they made every attempt to ensure we would be comfortable. I will absolutely be returning! read more

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We had a great time at Kassi. The food was excellent and the view was spectacular. We ordered many items on the menu. The highlights were the Tenderloin Skewers and Tuna Crudo crudite. The prices of the food are reasonable to reflect the tapas size. Service was slightly slow at times but they have only been open for 3 weeks. Seems like it's improved from earlier reviews. I would recommend wearing something warm if you go at sunset as we did. There are blankets (if requested) and heat lamps but it got chilly. read more

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Five stars! I'm so happy this rooftop gem has opened--it feels like a much-needed return from the team behind Kassi Club (RIP, I still dream about that food). The dips were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. I also loved that they had nonalcoholic beer and a thoughtful mocktail list--such a win for sober diners like me. The saganaki was a standout--golden, gooey, and full of flavor. The whole vibe felt elevated but laid-back, and the menu brings back some of the fan favorites I missed. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Jazmine was awesome! She took great care of us. View was insane! Service was even better. Food was perfect. Tapas style and everything was done right. Jazmine was the best part! Thank you read more

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Love the vibe here the new remodel is a vibe . They did an amazing job and the service is very prompt and responsive. The food was on point as well. I go to soak up the view. read more

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Kassi Venice Beach feels like a rooftop vacation in Greece without the long flight or the airport meltdown. The views are perfect, the vibe is relaxed but polished, and everything tastes better under the sunset. The mezze menu is playful and perfect for sharing. Spanakopita quesadillas are genius, the fried zucchini chips disappear way too quickly, and the lamb skewers with pomegranate molasses are the highlight of the night. Come for the food, stay for the drinks, and leave with at least three new photos for Instagram. Kassi makes Venice feel like the Aegean Sea came to town. read more

Not the same vibe like how it was with the past management. The manager Michael was sooo disrespectful to me and my friends, he even got the phone out of my hand to yelled at my friend who I was talking on the phone about table someone assigned me. Service is slow, everyone attitude its not good. Boring music. Never going back. read more

Great food and service. The views overlooking the Venice beach are amazing. Overall a great experience!

Food good but pricy, great view but cold when sun goes down and gets windy. There frozen drink machine is always broken

I loved the Vegas Kassi, so I had to check out Venice Beach for my birthday last night, unreal experience. Rooftop views are breathtaking & the lamb and beef skewers were to die for. Inigo gave us a warm welcome, showed us around, Juan checked on us constantly, great guy, and Jazmine was the friendliest, most knowledgeable server ever. Service was absolutely impeccable. Thank you all. read more

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A Must-Visit Gem in Venice Beach! We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the newly opened Kassi Rooftop Bar & Restaurant in Venice Beach -- and wow, what an incredible addition to the neighborhood! From the moment we stepped onto the rooftop, we were blown away by the chic coastal decor, stunning ocean views, and vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. The food and drinks? Absolutely top-tier. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented -- the kind of menu that makes you want to come back just to try everything you missed the first time. But what truly made our afternoon unforgettable was our amazing server, Jasmin. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely engaging -- striking that perfect balance between professional and personable. Jasmin made us feel right at home, offered great recommendations, and added such a wonderful energy to our experience. Kassi is not just a restaurant -- it's an experience. Whether you're a local or visiting Venice Beach, this place deserves a spot at the top of your list. We'll definitely be back soon (and asking for Jasmin again)! read more

The food was high quality & well prepared though portions were pretty small. The main selling point of this place is the view (which is pretty amazing, on a clear day). read more

Wonderful place. We reserved a large space for 25 people. Had a view overlooking a lot of downtown Venice and the beach. Was gorgeous. The food was extraordinary. Really amazing skewers, really amazing dips really amazing salads. The service was on point. Everyone had a ball. Highly recommend. read more