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Best First Date Restaurants in Venice

First dates are nerve-wracking enough — the restaurant shouldn't be. These Venice spots strike the perfect balance: interesting enough to impress, relaxed enough to actually enjoy yourself.

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Variable Cafe
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Variable Cafe

First-date friendly — casual & chill vibe with cafe menu

Neighborhood Venice cafe for laid-back coffee breaks and daytime catch-ups.

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Sushi Beluga (Playa Del Rey)
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Sushi Beluga (Playa Del Rey)

First-date friendly — cozy & intimate vibe with restaurant menu

Neighborhood sushi spot in Playa del Rey with an intimate, date-night feel.

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

First-date friendly — upscale & trendy vibe with restaurant menu

Minimalist, chef’s-choice sushi in Marina Del Rey with consistently pristine fish.

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Great White
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Great White

First-date friendly — casual & trendy vibe with cafe menu

Venice beachside café for coffee runs and laid-back all-day bites.

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The Cow's End Cafe
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The Cow's End Cafe

First-date friendly — casual & chill vibe with cafe menu

Beach-adjacent Venice cafe for quick coffee, breakfast bites, and laid-back hangs.

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UglyRoll.com
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UglyRoll.com

First-date friendly — casual & chill vibe with restaurant menu

No-frills, budget-friendly sushi rolls in a quick, casual Westside spot.

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Venice
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ALBION GARDEN
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ALBION GARDEN

First-date friendly — casual & trendy vibe with cafe menu

Abbot Kinney café for stylish coffee breaks between Venice boutiques.

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Venice
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Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya
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Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya

First-date friendly — cozy & casual vibe with restaurant menu

Neighborhood sushi-and-izakaya spot for relaxed rolls, nigiri, and after-work bites.

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Venice
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goop Kitchen
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goop Kitchen

First-date friendly — casual & trendy vibe with restaurant menu

Venice wellness kitchen for clean bowls and salads in a bright, trendy space.

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Venice
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Erwin's General Cafe
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Erwin's General Cafe

First-date friendly — casual & cozy vibe with cafe menu

A cozy Venice neighborhood cafe for espresso, breakfast bites, and laid-back hangs.

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Venice
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