There is this whole thing about being a tourist in a city one knowns at their own. When this is practiced with intention, one can see, understand and enjoy a different layer of a city's personality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I feel like my visit to Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen made me a tourist in Venice Beach because I got to see (and more importantly feel) the world famous beach transition from day to evening splash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This allowed me to see the beach's sky shift in shade and hue, which was a treat for the other 4 senses, not just the view for the eyes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thus, I experienced a Venice Beach beach night in a comfortable spot that allowed me to take in the moment, a tourist's dream, per chance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a previous night walk, some fun-loving dudes were waving hello to passing walkers, from the second floor of this joint. They were sticking themselves out from windows. I engaged back with them, and it all felt breezy and cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thus, I made a point to return to this bar to experience the vibe that jolted these dudes to window fun. As my friend Conrad and I approached, we felt the setting sun, the chill of a breeze, and the cool pop of a night to be had. When we got the security guard he checked for Conrad's ID but not my own. He said, "I was more worried about him, than you," no offense. I said, "it does sound like a little like a slap in the face." I should have been beach cool and said, "no you are fine, who can possible take offense to that?" He further explained that the joint was still a bar and restaurant but good luck with finding a spot to sit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as Conrad and I entered we found a table for two in their beach facing patio. Like a ninja with a mission I scurried to the open table. In crowded places like this one, politeness matters 1000% percent. I just rushed to the table, because it was open, I did not elbow or verbally pushed others aside for the table. I was politely determined not rudely in a rush.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we sat at the table, that is where we could best enjoy the Venice Beach environment. When we first sat the light of the day waning was present. We could still see the blue of the sky and the water. The sky's clouds were becoming filled with color, like a subtle pink. The palmtrees lost their color, now they were only black silhouettes, a sight I never get tired off because its California classic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. It was peace in the beach, while I was sitting in a chair, not laying on a beach towel. The opportunity to be at the beach, while not being at the beach, is a great point for this place! During my visit I had four of their tacos. I had their pes-cod-do and their squash taco first. They were ok. I expected more but that could be my expectation, there was nothing wrong with them per say. Then I had a corn on a stick, and two more tacos. Their carne asada, and their Gringo, which was made of ground beef. I like these tacos way more! But they were easily to like. Like the ground beef taco had all the ingredients of an American taco- sour cream, shredded lettuce, and it was easy to enjoy because it was all familiar and flavorful. The carne asada taco was not made with think skirt steak. It was made with thick cut pieces of steak, and it was the best tack of the four, easily. The corn was also super good! The corn was steamed in water. I would have liked it to be roasted but that was. personal preference. I had two margaritas- pineapple and they were strong and tasty. Conrad got some chipotle wings, with sliced carrots on top, which was a new sight for me. The wings were also good, I tried one, but buffalo is not a sauce for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is spacy and has two floors. It was not super packed for a Saturday night but I am not complaining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place is a beach bar and beach bar, at least in my mind, is not really for the night but for the day. read more

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Been here a few time only for drinks whenever we're walking along the strip. This was a first time actually trying their food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mid week which it wasn't busy. I've been plenty of time during the weekend which it does get full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Today, we seated ourself as it was mellow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a good amount of tables outside which is great as it on the boardwalk and great for people watching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's the main bar right inside. Also a second floor that's has an open feel which looks out over the boardwalk and to the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drink wise, they pretty much had everything. We just stuck with beer and cider. Food, we tried the nachos with chicken added. Honestly, it was tasty. Canned cheese but it was quite tasty all paired together with everything. Chips was fresh and crispy. The fried chicken sandwich. Brioche bun, honey sauce and slaw served together. Plus fries added as a side. Sandwich was ok, nothing major but good. Fires were nice and fresh. And last, one of the burritos, Gringo Supremo with added chicken. Decent and good, served with salsa and a couple of chips. Overall, food was ok. Easy beach food. The service was good. Our waiter was sweet. read more

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The Goddess Bowl with Chicken and the La'Rugula Bowl were both delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beautiful ocean view made it even more enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and beautiful scenery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - La'Rugula - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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We stopped by VBC for a nice cool glass of beer and some sweet potato fries, so delicious Ms Adeline was our server, so sweet and kind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is nothing like feeling at home when dining at the beach. It brings me peace and calmness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love it !! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Stella - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Amazing spot with great food and service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting outside during sunset was such a vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The burgers are seriously delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a local bar with a fun, laid-back atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend stopping by after a walk or a skate along the promenade! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibe here. Lots of people always laughing and having fun enjoying drinks and food and beautiful Venice Beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've eaten here a number of times and the food is always good. Perfect bar food. The burgers are tasty, the fried chicken sandwich with barbecue sauce is one of my go to here. Also, really like the Buffalo cauliflower appetizer. If you're on Venice Beach and looking for a place with a solid menu, you can't go wrong here. read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Fried chicken sandwich with barbecue sauce and house slaw on a brioche bun - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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We were there yesterday for lunch and I was chocked by the prices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only good thing on this place compared to the previous Venice ale is the brand new restrooms[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]No ambiance , and no service even though they demand a 20% tip[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a nice patio and second floor with views of the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That's about where the positives end. Service was atrocious - it took our friends almost an hour to receive two drinks (just cans!) and two reminders to the server. I understand it was busy but still was a little atrocious. It took us 40 minutes to receive our beer and cocktail on tap as well. The food smelled very good but unfortunately the view is not worth the slow service. read more

Daughter liked the crispy chicken tenders which we shared. Fries were also good. Husband raved about the fish taco. The carne asada and the shrimp tacos were ok. Quick seating inside. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool bar on the boardwalk in Venice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was super nice, service was quick and drinks were great. Highly recommend the cantarito! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Cantarito - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

This an OK place to have a bite and a drink. Menu consist of usual bar food items, nothing really special or stand out. There are decent number of beer on tap to choose from. Service was ok, nothing spectacular. Few times we needed to flag our server down, but that was not big deal for us. Ambiance is just beach shack type of place with dim lighting and lots of tourists sitting around. This is a bar that if you are in the area it is ok to give them a visit but, it is not a destination. read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Fries and buffalo wings 4/5 - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Love this place always good service good vibes cold bear on top great drinks. The owner is awesome.[[HIGHLIGHT]]its my fave place in Venice Beach to hang out with my friends, especially on a sunny day[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Daniel was the best bartender!!! I'm from San Diego and coming back for him again and again. Thank god for bartender Daniel.

I'm there pretty much weekly. The staff is incredibly well trained, and highly attentive. They know my favorite beer. It always arrives swiftly in an ice cold glass. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My dog always gets offered water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The consistency is remarkable. Even more remarkable, is that I never see a manager. The team knows how to roll. (So at least, if there is a manger, he or she knows how to hire!) Bravo VBBK! read more

My husband and I came here for date night and had a lovely time! Our servers were Dave and Bryan. They were very attentive and made sure we had a great time. The vibe here is chill, and the music is great! It's obviously in the heart of Venice and ocean front, so the views are stunning! We came for sunset and it did not disappoint! We shared alot of food and it was all delicious! We got chicken nachos and the chicken was really good! We shared the taco platter and got fries and black beans. Everything was super delicious, the service was great, and the view was stunning! Definitely recommend this place! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Margaritas - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wow, the bathroom was the most disgusting thing I have seen in any establishment. The toilet was full of grossness and running up to the brim for several hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was fully aware. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The men's room must have gone sideways as well since men were stopping into the women's to pee in the sink, presumably out of desperation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wish I were joking. Sigh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]At least the heat lamps kept it warm on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Daniel was the absolute best. He took very good care of my friends and I and made our experience very enjoyable. Also, great food and they make a great cosmo. Will definitely be back! read more

Poor service from waiter...we were a party of 6. Waiter was present however she did not seem interested in providing us with service. Asked multiple times for water to only go get it my self after we finished appetizers. Not once did she stop antlers ask if we needed anything. We could see her serving other tables and following up with them multiple times. Apart from taking our order the first time we only got service after asking her for the 3rd time for water. I recommend not going there if your party is 6 or more as the tip is included they don't care to provide minimum service read more

Our waitress here was so great. Had great recommendations. The matcha was lovely and fresh. The fresh oj was great. And the fig tree breakfast plate was huge with great staple flavors. Highly recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location along the Venice boardwalk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hate to give an establishment bad ratings because of poor service but it was poor service across all restaurant personnel which means it's coming from the top. Our server was slow and we had to ask for water 3 times to be served. One of our drinks came out with a dead bug on the top. We tried to flag down a bus boy after waiting 20 minutes of no service and he definitely chose to ignore us. Sad because this location has potential, the wings are good but it won't ever achieve greatness as it stands today. read more

10/10 experience here!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came for a quick drink while watching the sunrise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were warmly greeted by the staff and told about their new sunset hour. A happy hour that happens one hour before in one hour after sunset. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes were immaculate and the food was also amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone here was very welcoming. Couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my anniversary. Shoutout to our bartender Brenden!!! read more

This place has a good vibe and all but small portions for the price. It was a lively crowd. Good service. The food was above ok but still small portions especially for price and taste. We had cauliflower wings and steak sandwich too. Same thing. read more

great upstairs to chill and over look the boardwalk.. bathroom is unbelievably clean. We usually just have a drink and people watch once year.. It's a local only place.. but they are really cool with everyone. Service is good. Never felt intimidated whether the locals had to much.. the place seems to always be regulated.: my wife felt comfortable. We hit up this place once a year.. during the on season and during the day. Food looks good. If your in the venice beach are.. definitely check this place out to people walk and chill.. read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - You never know what you'll see in Venice!!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great bar. Perfect location and the staff is very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite spot to spend a sunny afternoon before or after hitting the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Second floor is a great spot for a sunset drink[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best bar on the beach! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, nice view, good food & prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back for sure.

I'll start with the highlight. The garlic fries. SO. FLIPPIN'. GOOD. The $4 happy hour serving is very generous...yet still, I could have eaten two bowls of them myself. For my drink, I got a Moscow Mule. It was tasty, but didn't seem to have much alcohol. I think next time, if I'm going because I want a drink, I'd choose wine or beer. It's a very casual spot with a beachside patio and fantastic service. Feels like a friendly, neighborhood spot rather than a tourist trap. read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Moscow Mule - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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Quick good service and always a table. No reservations required. Cold drinks, delish nachos. Great people watching!! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Nachis - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Good location on the boardwalk. Place was small and people were packed in like sardines. The service is a 2 star quality but that's not because of it being busy, the wait staff has a very bitter attitude and I noticed that it wasn't just towards my party either. Majority of the food we ordered was not that good, except the tater-tots were good. If you don't like super loud grungy music, then this would not be your place. read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Outdoor patio - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Very friendly employees, and even on Saint Patrick's day we still had excellent service despite the bar being so busy! The Brooks Dry Cider was delicious, but this breakfast burrito late at night PHEW!! The gooiest cheese I've ever seen on a breakfast burrito. It was fantastic. Plus the green sauce was pretty yummy to Additionally, the ranch i got for those truffle fries was spectacular. read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

I can honestly say this might just be the best local bar I've been to on the west side. The vibe, the food and the drinks are great but it's not about that. It's about the people who work here that make it so special. I will be coming back for sure. Thank you for taking care of me and my pup, VBB (btw - also very dog friendly). read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Jude and Gnocchi - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Came to chill here after walking around Venice Beach and to grab a few drinks. This bar is a little of a walk from the most crowded area so it was nice to be at a bar that's not too hectic. The second floor still had a great ocean view and it was a really great place to relax & wind down. They had a good selection of beers & cocktails and I was able to relax waiting for my next plans! They pretty much have everything a typical beach bar has so if I am back in the Venice Beach area, I will definitey return! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Second Floor area - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

My friends and I loved this spot for a casual drink (or 3) on a sunny Saturday afternoon!! Drinks were very reasonably priced, especially for LA standards. I loved that they had games on deck - our group played a couple card games together and had a blast. We also were wanting to catch some of the football games on that day, and those were being played all over the bar, so we were covered! This is a great spot if you're looking for a low-maintenance, affordable vibe. I'd come back! read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Beautiful view from the upstairs seating area! - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

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This place feels like family. Everyone is so nice to regulars. The bartenders are great. Good music. Close to the water. Full bar. Parking lot super close. Good food. Where else would you go in the westside? read more

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Vibes all around, great music, good bartenders, and great drinks. My summer spot hehe, right on the beach read more

Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen - Dive Bars Near Me - Venice, California

I live in the neighborhood and have come to really enjoy this place. It's no frills, but the food is solid, the prices are fair and they've got plenty of beer on tap. I really enjoy the fish tacos, hatch chili tacos and the elote. Always nice to sip on a brew and check out the ocean views while listening to some music from the erhm..local..residents. Worth a visit if you're not looking for anything fancy but want some tasty food. read more

I just had a great lunch and the fried chicken wings appetizer (dry with buffalo sauce on the side) and the Surfer burrito were both incredible! Great on taste and quickly prepared. The staff was very professional and friendly checking in on me regularly to keep my lemon water filled. The atmosphere was calm and laid back especially for the middle of the day. I recommend for a nice lunch get together, business or pleasure. I will go back and try it at dinner time and will report back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The feel is such a fun vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is comfortable, the outside has great people watching on the boardwalk and the upstairs view at sunset is picturesque.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is consistently solid and creative, I love their salad. The staff are amazing. They are personable, friendly and quite funny. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms are clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a good NA beer selection and other NA options for the non drinker. Their drinks are great with new fun drinks coming out regularly. This is my favorite spot in the boardwalk for food and drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The feel of the inside and out are both really comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view from the second floor is amazing, especially at sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Kareoke in the past has had a great turnout. The drinks and food are casual but amazing. The staff are top notch. The are efficient, friendly and genuinely seem to like their jobs. They are all very unique but form an excellent team. The patrons are also awesome, ask one to play giant Jenga with you! read more

great place for drinks and food in venice. the staff is great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's in a perfect place if you're heading from the beach or just passing by.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

the food is amazing with [[HIGHLIGHT]]wonderful views of the beach and boardwalk[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].also the staff is very kind and friendly. they will always take care of you and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is super clean and good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

friendly staff, [[HIGHLIGHT]]TVs to watch games[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]good environment to stop in and grab food or a drink when walking along the boardwalk[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more