Local favorites
Local favorites in Venice and the Westside
The places our team goes in Venice and the Westside, with what to order when you get there.
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Our picks
Where our team eats, drinks and unwinds near this home.
Eat
Calabra
The rooftop restaurant at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel. Great for a drink or dinner; it's a vibe. Book ahead.
Order this: Drinks and dinner on the rooftop
Santa Monica Proper Hotel · Visit website
KazuNori
No reservations. Join the line, it moves fast. Sit at the bar and order a few hand rolls. Quick, fun and one of our favorites.
Order this: A set of hand rolls at the bar
Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Westwood and more · Visit website
Poquito Más
Healthy Mexican at a fair price.
Order this: Black bean and cheese burrito, add jalapeños
Westwood, Studio City (the original on the Cahuenga Pass), Sherman Oaks and more · Visit website
Breakfast
Gjusta
Take a number and expect a wait on weekends. Worth it. Take a loaf of bread home.
Order this: Take a number, get a pastry and coffee, and a loaf of bread to go
Venice · Visit website
Great White
Sunny, easy, and a very good breakfast burrito. Expect a wait on weekends.
Order this: Breakfast burrito
Venice, West Hollywood, Melrose and more · Visit website
Zinqué
Breakfast, lunch, brunch or a glass of wine. Good at any hour.
Order this: Breakfast or brunch, or a glass of wine in the afternoon
Venice (Lincoln Blvd), West Hollywood · Visit website
Drinks
La Cabaña
Traditional Mexican and a fun night out if you're staying in Venice. The margaritas are strong.
Order this: A margarita. They're strong
Venice (Rose Ave at Lincoln) · Visit website
The Waterfront Venice
On the sand. Weekends draw a younger crowd and it's a good time.
Order this: Drinks on the sand on a weekend afternoon
Venice Beach (Ocean Front Walk) · Visit website