a romantic yellow bungalow where the wine list does the leading
Must-try: Squid ink linguine with lobster, Antipasti, Natural wine
📍 796 Main St, Venice, CA 90291
an upscale marisqueria that feels teleported in from Baja
Must-try: Rockfish ceviche with uni, Shrimp aguachile, Kanpachi al pastor
📍 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291
a Venice staple reopened, with the old favorites intact
Must-try: Gnocco fritto, Spaghetti pomodoro, Branzino with sweet peppers
📍 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
a wood-paneled steakhouse with wine-country calm a block off the boardwalk
Must-try: Dry-aged ribeye with truffle au jus, Wood-fired cabbage, Santa Ynez reds
📍 1715 Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
a concrete-floored grill house that takes its steak very seriously
Must-try: Rosy ribeye, Charred cabbage with sumac yogurt, Table sauces
📍 425 Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey, CA 90292