Nalu Vida could easily rest on the laurels of their location, but they do not- the food here is beyond excellent. Their menu is so good, in fact, that my wife and I had our rehearsal dinner here. Franceska and the staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. I genuinely can't recommend Nalu Vida enough. Highlights: the zesty orange marmalade shrimp, mini tostadas la tierra, and blackened salmon are all to die for. read more

Food was not worth the price, super sweet but not really any other flavors to balance it out! Cocktail was overpriced too! Inside is cozy and ambiance is nice , outside is like sitting on the 405 freeway a sidewalk going through the tables ‍ Will not be back! read more

Nalu Vida - Pork tostadas , pork was a bit tough, salsa not spicy... just basically a lot of sweet flavor without any other flavors to compliment it. - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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A pleasant first visit :) Love the vibrant colors of the beach themed design in a beachside restaurant right next to Venice Beach. Enjoying some food, reading some books and drinking some coffee, what a perfect morning. Woof. Friendly staff too. Woof woof. read more

Nalu Vida - Breakfast bagel - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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Went with my friend Carol. Really great food. You don't expect "bar" food to be good, but Nalu Vida served delicious food. We tried several things except the wings and they were all delicious. Not greasy. Tasty, well seasoned. The bacon wrapped skewers, ohhhh so good. The hamburgers we saw people getting looked awesome. It was their Grand Opening and we didn't realize it would be that night. The servers were excellent. Happy. Very busy. The people were a great crowd. Nice to each other. read more

Love it! Island vibe with great cocktails and excellent food. My favorite is the Pura Vida and they usually have a great rotating frozen drink. Menu highlights are the Bang Bang Shrimp, South American Caesar, Nalu Wings and Tiki Ribs. When its warm out the outdoor patio is hopping with ocean views as its right at the end of Washington blvd next to the Venice Pier. read more

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Food was great, service was amazing, can't beat the location or the view! Ashley was beyond attentive, welcoming and fantastic!!

Nalu Vida nailed it with their renovation project resulting in a polished and detailed finished product yet laid back surf atmosphere that reminded me of the famous Duke's. Its tropical and vibrant jewel toned interiors coupled with a creative, and fresh seafood menu and innovative drink offerings, made it the perfect place to have a sunset birthday dinner with my family. I was happy to discover that their fish comes from Tangaroa one of my favorite fish markets on Washington. Fresh, simple food creatively crafted with quality ingredients and a good ambiance is my jam so I was happy with my decision. Walking in gives you that staycation or vacation vibe whether you're a local or a tourist. Ideally located in front of the Venice fishing pier and parking lot where the bike path detours inland so it's a great pit stop when on a bike ride or beach walk. Perfect place to meet up post beach volleyball games or beach/surf day for a bite and drink from their unique menu made from scratch. I love the name which is a spin off of the local Costa Rican phrase "Pura Vida" which translates into "pure life" symbolizing a happy, and simple outlook combined with "Nalu" which means "wave" in Hawaiian . So it's essentially "beach life" fusing two languages and cultural references encapsulating their offerings and inspiration. Well thought out and executed and was definitely drawn to them since we have ties to Central America and Oahu. Our server Dominique was on it, super sweet, professional, patient and accommodating as we had 4 kids in our party. The mural behind the tables in between the couch nook and bar is a perfect backdrop to take fun photos and gives it a semi private feel to enjoy time with a larger party. Thank you to Justin for the fun trucker hat and allowing us to bring in a cake. Christian I appreciate you sharing your excitement for the menu and concept last week when I came in for the first time, choosing it as a meet up spot with a friend after seeing a sponsored ad on fb. They were busy getting ready for a grand opening the following Tuesday but were still super welcoming and kind to us! It was great to be able to just walk out onto the pier to take pics at sunset and let the kids play in the sand after dinner. They really are all things to all people and kid friendly from early day to late night options. Brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, drinks or a celebration, they got you! They just opened so I'm sure it will continue to get even better as they fine tune everything. How does it get better than this! read more

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The food was great! Oysters were amazing, pork kahlua tacos were to die for. But the thing that made me want to actually give this place a review was the fact that my friend and I were getting heckled by some drunk a$$ dudes, and our server and the manager were so attentive, they immediately came over and asked us if we needed anything, and eventually shooed the dudes away. I just thought that was really cool of them all. Thank you guys!! read more

Just when you think it couldn't get any cooler near the pier at the end of Washington Boulevard, along comes Nalu Vida. Menu is great, the staff are attentive and the food arrives quickly, and the vibe is relaxed/surfer/upbeat. We will be long time customers. Be sure to check this place out! read more

It is so sad to see a place like this up charge and over charge people. We were there on Sunday to watch football. The waitress did NOT tell us that a 20% tip was included on the check (my bad for not checking). So of course I left an addiitional tip. THEN upon checking the receipt, I was overcharged for my two drinks and breakfast sandwich totalling $89.00! The Sandwich was $17.00 and the drinks were $15.00 each. I will never go back there and to makes things worse we were all locals. You cannot operate this way or you will for sure 1) lose customers and 2) get a really bad reputation. I am spreading the word to all my local friends to NOT give your money to this establishement. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF! read more

I came here on December 5th. I was told by the server she liked her burger with lettuce, tomato and avocado. We ended up being charged 50 cents for the lettuce, 50 cents for the tomato and 4.00 for the avocado and were informed they didn't come with the burger. The burger came out to 27 dollars. I should have ate elsewhere. While the food was good. Burger was not worth 27 dollars then, they did not offer to fix the bill due to us not being informed . Definitely will not be returning to this place . read more

Food selection is amazing. Everything we tried was great. Portion size is good. Service is excellent.

Amazing locale with a tiki surf vibe. Easily the best restaurant in Venice. Service was on point and the views were incredible, both inside and out. Their drink menu will blow your mind and the smash burger rivals any I've ever had. I'll definitely be returning soon. read more

Nalu Vida - Patio - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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Went for happy hour. Nice venue. Wings were great. Got that cone app which was alright. Fish in it was fresh and good just didn't care for the cone itself so much. read more

Nalu Vida - Forgot what this called - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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They just recently opened and this place is great! Love the ocean vibe theme, but the drinks are even better. Their frozen cocktails were heaven. Other greatest hits were the tacos(the sauce on them is one of a kind). Looking forward to going here more this summer. You can literally surf, put your stuff in your car in the parking lot and walk right in for drinks and a bite. read more

Nalu Vida is an awesome spot. I've been a couple of times now and everything I've tried has been great--the burger and wings are legit, and the jerk chicken on my second visit was full of flavor. My buddy got the upscale Loco Moco served on a bed of crispy rice (such a cool twist!) and said it was fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the decor and ambiance are top-notch. Plus, the location is super cool and iconic--right in the heart of Venice. Just a great place to grab a bite and enjoy a good time. read more

They treat Asian well. We sat there for over ten minutes without even being offered a glass of water. The owner was right next to us watching the game but made no effort to provide any service. Great experience read more

I dined at Nalu Vida for the first time yesterday. And I absolutely loved the service!, ambiance and the food. Kaylee was my server and she made my experience good eating there. Also I have to add everyone there made me feel like a was a great friend. Smiles everyone. I would definitely be dinning at Nalu Vida Venice again. read more

Service was great. I was at the bar, and the bartender was quick to greet me. He also made an off-menu cocktail when I didn't want one that was on the menu which was greatly appreciated! Food was good! I had the mahi tacos. They didn't skimp on the mahi either - it was a good sized portion for tacos. Flavors were good as well. This was their soft opening. My only constructive criticism would be on the cocktail menu which is only tequila, mezcal, and rum based. I understand that they are trying to stick with the theme of the restaurant, but not everyone likes those spirits so it would be good to have at least one vodka option to give a little more variety. That being said, the cocktails did look unique - different (in a good way!) than what you see anywhere else! Cool vibes inside. They fully embraced the theme of the restaurant in both the decor and menu. read more

Nalu Vida - Mahi Tacos - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

There's a great cocktail selection, friendly waitstaff and cool indoor/outdoor location!!!

Nalu Vida is a great new addition to the Venice food scene! Perfectly situated right on Venice Beach, you can watch the sunset while enjoying an interesting and creative menu with Polynesian and Latin vibes. Their menu has a nice selection of small plates, dinner items and drink options. I ordered the vegan Garlic Nalu Noodles which was light and flavorful. The dish was filled with garlic chips and trumpet mushrooms along side a healthy portion of perfectly grilled bok choy in an unami sauce. Sooo good!! Can't wait to try it with the wild or salmon protein added!! My daughter went with their signature Panko/Corn Flake Crusted Adobo Chicken sandwich with a tropical jjcama slaw, Maui sweet onion chutney & cheese on a brioche bun. HEAVEN!! The crunch from the fresh jicama, the chutney's caramelized sweetness and the perfectly prepared, tender chicken - it was the stuff of dreams!! Although we didn't sample, any cocktails, it was a fresh and exciting menu and will definitely be back to investigate. The service was delightful-friendly, laid-back, and efficient. Price point is good for the quality of food and the serving sizes were perfect. Parking is available for five dollars in the public lot on the beach next-door, making this an easily accessed, accessible restaurant in every way. I can see Nalu Vida becoming a Venice staple!! Love love love read more

Nalu Vida - Outdoor patio alongside the boardwalk and beach. Right at the foot of the Venice Pier! - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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Really really cute vibe we came here for the aesthetic. The staff were so nice of welcoming. The food was so good. Monday is five dollar burgers. read more

Nalu Vida - Their burger! So good - Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Horrible service from a woman who did not care about her customers. She was more concerned with her co workers opinion.

One star is for the pretty location. Prices are criminal, particularly for mediocre food, servers are 20 year old waifs more concerned about nail art than customer service, and happy hour means $30 for a beer and one appetizer. Yet another former locals hangout transformed by greed. read more

We came here the other week and really enjoyed our burgers so we specifically made a trip back for their Monday burger special and are very disappointed. The sign on the door says 1/2 off burgers and $5 beer. There is ONE beer for $5. And there is a single Patty listed for $5 and a smash burger listed for $9. You'd think when every one in your family is ordering a burger on Monday burger & beer night you'd explain the deal... We went ahead and ordered the smash burger as listed on the Monday deal assuming it was $9 and were not properly informed that when we ordered it, it was a full priced $20 burger. The waitress had also suggested we do the burger off the kids menu for our children for $13 instead of the $5 single patty which obviously did not make any sense. While she was very kind, and apologized for not explaining or realizing her mistakes. She said she'd inform management for the confusion... but unfortunately nothing was done for us. Their prices are very inconsistent and you can be sure to be upsold whenever they get the chance. read more

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Amazing spot! Top spot, top shelf Right by the beach, plenty of parking, great ambiance. read more

The food was DELICIOUS! I really recommend this place - been here twice and was super satisfied both times. I had the shrimp arepa and the huevos with the rice and plantains. Go here! read more

Good ambience and good food. Servers were amazing ! My first time being there good experience. Definitely returning. Bottomless is worth it ! read more

Ended my Memorial beach day at Nalu, and had a fantastic time. Food was good, simple bites and the service was excellent for a holiday. Overall staff was charming and attentive, my bartender was Naomi, she took great care of me and my girls. We'll definitely be back for cocktails and vibes with our new local bestie. Thanks Nayyy!! read more

Delicious food and the service was great. Friendly and warm staff, as well as the management. Will definitely return with friends.

Had such a great time at your Grand Opening! All the locals came out, it was so fun to see everyone having a good time! Your Caribbean Shrimp Arepas was Yummy. The servers worked their tails off. So Attentive & friendly. Also loving the new layout & color scheme. Makes me feel like I'm on vacation. :) See you soon... read more

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Sweet server BUT she was totally inattentive and the food (brunch) had no flavor. None! And the inattentive server never checked on us so we could get salt, or pepper, or ketchup, or another drink. I had the crab cakes and eggs. The crab cakes had a little bite, but nothing yummy. My mom had the bacon and eggs, the bacon came out basically gooey when she asked for crispy and then they took the whole plate away to make the bacon crispy and the rest of the food cold. Great location though. read more

The food and service were great! The restrooms were well-kept, and the ambiance was perfect for the spot right along the water. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing sit-down! read more

Fun atmosphere and great food right at the end of Washington Blvd. they really carry their Caribbean theme through and do it well. I like the Cesear with Salmon. read more

Fabulous food! Fun, casual atmosphere. Service was great, the owners were a part of the experience, too. On vacation and so far had lunch there twice! read more

This place has potential if they brush up on a few things here and there. I'll break it down below. Service: Pretty quick service after we were greeted (which took about 10 minutes). Unfortunately our server was pretty short with us and didn't really seem to have great customer service skills. Not sure if she was having a bad but she was pretty rude and not personable at all. when we were sat at our table there was no hello, we were asked if had checked in with the host. When we answered that we did she just walked away. Later she came back to take our order. Very odd unprofessional experience. Food: The menu is pretty nice and well balanced with a wide variety of food that seemed to be inspired by native island cuisine. We ordered crab cakes, wings, and the furikake kimchi cones for apps and for entrees we got the shrimp arepa and the chicken sandwich. Overall the food was a 6/10. The wings were delicious but the rest of the food was lack luster and missing something. The quality of the poke in the cones was top notch. The chicken in the sandwich was pretty bland needing more brine time or even a good sauce would have done the job. The shrimp and filling in the arepas was great quality but the arepa itself was dry and tough. Ambience: This is where the place shines. It's beautifully decorated. Vibrant colors, nice relaxing island feel but upbeat and fun to some with friends. Overall, this would maybe be a place to come have drinks but I'll skip getting a table next time and just hang out at the bar. The service seems better there and I can just get drinks. read more

This Bar is a Hidden Gem And im so Thankful that I found it. They genuinely deserve more Reviews! Stepped in to this Bar very Casually not expecring to much and left feeling like I found a new Family! The Bartender was Super attentive and incredibly Nice He made me Feel like a long lost relative and part of a Bigget Family! The Drinks here are amazing They have so Many options to choose from and even some Liquor I have never seen before.. The other customers were super friendly and Ireally enjoyed the Laughs and conversations that took place. This Bar has some pretty Cool and Fancy Drink additives from Egg whites to adding some Smoke flavor!! .. im Pretty sinple when it comes to a Drink so This was above and Beyond for me! I should have taken some pictures but I was having such a great time I forgot! LOL The only complaint I have is that I wish I would have come her Sooner in life. =( Lastly The Manager Francesca (Forgive me if i spelled that wrong) was such a Pure joy to talk with not only was she welcoming and a Pure Vibe but she was someone that will make me come back Over and Over. You cant go wrong if you stop by this Bar and you will Leave Feeling like Family! Thanks Guys for such a Nice new Experience! Check This Place out If you are Nearby or in the Area!! read more

The decor, food, drinks AND staff are all pretty solid here! Feels like an upgrade from the handful of versions of bars that have been through this location. Check it out! read more

Bad experience, I asked for a table or a little corner for two. It will take a while to bring the menu. I had to talk to a female waitress, because the male waitress didn't come. We ordered two cocktails with leblon cacha, the one on the shelf, perhaps that was part of the decoration. The waitress said she would check if they could make the drink. It took them more than 20 minutes to tell, well I had to ask for the drinks and then they confirmed that they couldn't make it. I paid and we left. read more

Amazing cocktails, atmosphere, and staff! Patrick the bartender was the best! Two thumbs up! It is a great place to unwind and enjoy the beach life. read more