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 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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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

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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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

Anthony I've been here so many times but I can express that the experience I had today was one in a million for my brother and my brothers girlfriend whom we wanted to set up a special treat for the World Cup. Someone give this man a raise as he truly gave us a five star experience with some of the best tacos and skewers in town. The views are by far the best in all of Venice. If you want some of the best drinks by the best bartenders - there's no other place in Venice I recommend and always ask for Anthony for the best customer service ! 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

Kassi - Lamb, Salmon, Orzo, Flatbread and Tzatziki. - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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

Kassi - Watermelon salad and flat bread - ate every last bite. - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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

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

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

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

Do not come here if you value your time. It is my friend's last night in town, so I wanted to treat her to drinks, food, and a fun rooftop vibe. We arrived at 7:25 for our 7:30 reservation and were told that they were behind on reservations and to wait at the bar. After waiting around 25 min and paying for an overpriced drink, it was clear she forgot about us. We went back to the hostess stand (where they were now seating people with later reservations than ours) and received an insincere apology and a promise to comp an item for us. After finally being seated, the service remained painfully slow throughout the night, only being checked on once. We spent another half hour after the meal attempting to flag down our waiter for the check. Once we finally asked for it, he cleared tables and took orders, almost walking past us again before clearly realizing he forgot about us again. To neither of our surprise, there was nothing comped on our bill, but at this point we were too eager to leave, so we didn't complain. To be clear, the drinks and food were good as well as the ambiance, but the service ruined the evening for us. read more

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

Kassi - View - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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

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

Kassi - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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

The Greek salad took me right back to my honeymoon on Santorini! 10/10 view, food, and music! Brought out of town guests here and they loved it. Will definitely be back. read more

Food, drink & ambiance generally nice but customer service is lacking... I noticed we were overcharged $2 for a glass of wine (principle of the matter). GM said he'd refund the $2 which is the least that can be done considering I had to catch the mistake & take action to make it right. I said as much & he caved into comping the whole glass... except he comped the correct price of the glass, not the $2 overcharged price. Not the end of the world, but left a bad taste. read more

I went with my bestie last night and we spent $225 for literally appetizers and each got 2 drinks. The food was alright at best. We both ended up sick all night. Definitely not worth it. So disappointing because I absolutely love the sister restaurants so I was hopeful but won't be going back. Huge waste of money read more

Hadn't been to this newly established restaurant / rooftop lounge for a few years, and met a couple of girlfriends for lunch after moving to Ventura. Pleasantly and welcomed, The Ambiance and Service was delightful and place was updated nicely. The only drawback was parking - none available and congested public parking was way overpriced with no validation available for paying guests/customers. read more

Great spot with an excellent location and vibe. Drinks and food were solid, though on the pricier side and no happy hour deals.

Great revamp of Hotel Erwin's rooftop. Excellent bar menu, with unique cocktails and tasty food. The view is always unbeatable, and the new decor looks very bohemian beachside. Our server, Ayla, was great with very friendly customer service. Overall A across the board. (Valet parking is $20 at the hotel lobby.) read more

Kassi - View from the corner booth. - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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

Pleasantly surprised by the food, I wasn't expecting much but it was so good especially the bread ( must try), tzatziki and potatoes.

Unmatched views, spectacular food, 10/10 experience. If I could only go to one place in LA this is it. Salute to the entire team over here for what they've done at Kassi. I would give it a 6th star if I could read more

1 Star -- Awful Service & Unsafe Environment I came here tonight because the website says they're open until 10, but the service was beyond terrible from the moment we sat down. It took 15 minutes just to get a drink, and when it finally arrived, they served blanco instead of reposado -- not once, but twice. Then they charged us for the wrong type of tequila, and when we pointed it out, the servers got defensive and rude instead of fixing it. The whole experience was just frustrating and disrespectful. On top of that, the floor was soaking wet around 9 PM, and no one bothered to put up a sign -- super dangerous, until I told the bartenders someone could easily slip. There was also a broken chair at our table that could've hurt someone. For a place that's supposed to have good vibes, this was just a mess -- unprofessional staff, careless management, and a total lack of basic safety or hospitality. Venice has way better spots than this. Skip Kassi if you value your time, money, or well-being. read more