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Travis Lett's Japanese izakaya on Abbot Kinney — local produce meets sake and Japanese drinking fare
RVR opened in late 2024 as Travis Lett's first major project since Gjelina — a Japanese izakaya format on Abbot Kinney that fuses the traditions of everyday Japanese drinking fare with California seasonal produce. Lett's command of vegetables is well-documented, and the izakaya format lets him run with it: the rotating salads and vegetable small plates are as essential as the raw fish. Immediately one of the hottest reservations on Abbot Kinney; the hiramasa hand roll and duck tsukune are the must-orders.
RVR is travis Lett's Japanese izakaya on Abbot Kinney — local produce meets sake and Japanese drinking fare. Regulars order hiramasa yuzu kosho hand roll and duck meatball tsukune.
RVR is priced at $$$ — approx. $40–$75 per person.
RVR uses Resy for reservations. Book online at Resy or call (310) 573-8077 directly. The badge at the top of this page shows whether there are tables left tonight.
RVR is at 1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, in Venice. Abbot Kinney street parking; municipal lot on Westminster
RVR is open Mon–Thu 5–11 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–2:30 PM & 5–11 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–2:30 PM & 5–10 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.