Venice

Old-school Italian comfort cooking a few minutes from Playa Del Rey’s sand.

Neighborhood Lebanese spot for mezze spreads and grilled mains on Venice Blvd.

Laid-back Venice smokehouse for brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides.

Buzzy waterfront seafood-and-steaks spot overlooking Venice Inlet marina, with an upstairs dining room.

Buzzy, upscale Venice trattoria for pasta-forward Italian nights on Abbot Kinney.

Well-known Venice Blvd neighborhood spot for unfussy, filling meals in a casual dining room.

Venice-area seafood stop for lobster-forward comfort food paired with ice-cold beer.

Budget-friendly Venice taqueria for quick street-style tacos on Lincoln Blvd.

Counter-serve Venice taqueria for fast tacos, burritos, and classic salsa-bar flavors.

Venice Italian-style deli slinging hefty sandwiches a block from the boardwalk.

Trendy Venice Italian spot for pasta-driven dinners and upbeat date-night energy.

Venice neighborhood seafood spot with a market-meets-bistro feel.

Low-key Venice neighborhood eatery with a local, unpolished surf-side feel.

Florentine panini spot on Abbott Kinney for quick, craveable Italian sandwiches.

Laid-back Venice neighborhood lounge for cheap drinks and an easygoing local crowd.

Venice counter spot for inventive sausages, fries, and a deep beer list.

Casual Venice counter-spot for hearty chicken-and-gyro plates and quick, filling bites.

Popular Venice spot for a lively, polished dinner with neighborhood energy.