Canal Club

The Scene – Polynesia meets California posh, with hula grass and men's Hawaiian shirts. But an illuminated marble wall valued at $200,000 proves this place has class. – – The Food – Latin, Asian and American cuisine may seem like strange bedfellows, but under this roof, it's called "beach cuisine." Start with a lightly fried quesadilla oozing with melted Brie and sliced grapes, but skip the guacamole garnish, which overwhelms the otherwise delicate flavor. Pressed Cuban sandwiches go California: chunks of grilled chicken--traditional Cuban sandwiches use pulled…

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When to Go:: Friday and Saturday nights feature live music.
Save Money:: Monday 5pm to 9pm and Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 7pm, chicken satay, California rolls, potstickers and more are available for only $2.95. The special menu is also available Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm to 1am.

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ambiance	93.05999755859375% positive	“Nice atmosphere, and of course, the service is outstanding.” “The service was fast, great sushi, nice ambiance.” “Although the service REALLY sucks, I like the ambience and the food at the prices they have!” “The ambience and service was great.” “This place is fun to go to.” “The menu is interesting, and fun.” “The service, food and ambience is fabulous.” “The mojitos are big and stong and they have this sparkling sake called ZipPang (I think that's what it's called) that is really fun.” “Canal Club is the perfect mix of fun, lively atmosphere with laid-back comfort and good food.” “The Canal Club has a great ambiance.” “the bar is fun too for drinks, and there are always groups of good looking gals here” “Great atmosphere, horrible food”
dessert	100.0% positive	“and if you love chocolate this is the place for you.”
drinks	83.33000183105469% positive	“Other than that, their happy hour runs from 5-7 every night and you can get good prices on sushi and drinks.” “This is the best happy hour Sushi bar I have ever been to!” “Great food and great drinks and usually a really good mix of people.” “Great scene, but stick to wine or beer and don't order food-- that would be my advice.” “Canal Club is a great place to have some drinks after work.” “would suggest sitting at the sushi bar and relaxing with fellow patron's and your attentive sushi chef.” “The setup is perfect with a little bar to meet many good looking singles or booths for that impressive date night.” “consistently above-average sushi, great drinks, good scene” “Sunken in sushi bar in the middle of the restaurant, cool color scheme, and good music.” “They also have great drinks.” “Even my drink was bad-- it was a margarita I think.” “the bar is fun too for drinks, and there are always groups of good looking gals here”
food quality	81.18000030517578% positive	“creative menu makes it good for sushi Lovers and those who abstain.” “You can't make good sushi without good sushi rice, and if you can't cook rice correctly, you've got problems in your kitchen.” “Service is mediocre and food is terrible.” “consistently above-average sushi, great drinks, good scene” “The fish is fresh and the service great.” “great little spot with great djs and delicious fusion dishes.” “but DO NOT order the sushi.” “Great food and great drinks and usually a really good mix of people.” “Good service, good food, great service!” “Always a good meal here.” “The sushi was very fresh and they have 5 or 6 sakis.” “Canal club does not have outstanding sushi, but it is definitely consistently above average.” “the sushi is very good here, especially the albacore and the crunchy sushi (with tempura in it!)” “The sushi is always very fresh, and delectable.” “Although the service REALLY sucks, I like the ambience and the food at the prices they have!” “Great atmosphere, horrible food” “If you have a restaurant 1 block from the ocean, shouldn't you have good fish for your sushi?” “The sushi rice was way too dry and did not have enough of that good sweet vinegary flavor to it.” “Other than that, their happy hour runs from 5-7 every night and you can get good prices on sushi and drinks.” “There are more than a few excellent sushi places to go to in Venice that are more worthy of your time and money.” “The sushi is decent, but the Mexican-inspired dishes are the best.” “personally love their sushi, plus the garlic string beans alone are worth going for.” “would suggest sitting at the sushi bar and relaxing with fellow patron's and your attentive sushi chef.” “Sunken in sushi bar in the middle of the restaurant, cool color scheme, and good music.” “Canal Club is the perfect mix of fun, lively atmosphere with laid-back comfort and good food.” “Great food at great prices!” “The service was fast, great sushi, nice ambiance.” “Great scene, but stick to wine or beer and don't order food-- that would be my advice.” “Let's just say this is far from the best sushi in the area.” “The brie-and-grape quesadillas are awesome and the sushi is to-die-for.” “The service, food and ambience is fabulous.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“creative menu makes it good for sushi Lovers and those who abstain.” “The menu is interesting, and fun.” “Start off with an excellent margarita and the eclectic menu won't seem so strange.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Canal Club is a great place to have some drinks after work.” “:) It's also a great place for group outings because they have a back room which you can rent out.” “My favorite laid-back cool restaurant” “Food was pretty good, place pretty cool.”
service	88.88999938964844% positive	“The service, food and ambience is fabulous.” “The fish is fresh and the service great.” “Good service, good food, great service!” “would suggest sitting at the sushi bar and relaxing with fellow patron's and your attentive sushi chef.” “Great people watching.” “The service sucked.” “Great food and great drinks and usually a really good mix of people.” “The service was fast, great sushi, nice ambiance.” “The ambience and service was great.” “really don't care for the wait staff at this restaurant, but I really LOVE their happy hour.” “Nice atmosphere, and of course, the service is outstanding.” “Although the service REALLY sucks, I like the ambience and the food at the prices they have!”
value	94.44000244140625% positive	“personally love their sushi, plus the garlic string beans alone are worth going for.” “recommend the Kirin Ichiban, it comes in a huge can and for $5 it's the gift that keeps on giving.” “Great food at great prices!” “Other than that, their happy hour runs from 5-7 every night and you can get good prices on sushi and drinks.” “Although the service REALLY sucks, I like the ambience and the food at the prices they have!” “There are more than a few excellent sushi places to go to in Venice that are more worthy of your time and money.”

08/06/11

Happy Hour Times & Prices

by CooperTheHost

Happy Hour: Mon-Wed 5pm-10pm and Thur-Sat 5pm-7pm.

Happy Hour Prices: $3.50-$5...

28 items to choose from like

miso soup,

edamame,

chipotle cheese fries,

2 soft tacos,

vegetable roll,

jalapeno poppers,

bbq slider,

spicy tuna roll,

sunset roll,

california roll,

vegetable spring rolls,

shrimp tempura/spicy tuna roll,

Mojito,

Ginger Martini,

Margarita ,

House Wines,

Kirin Ichiban

and 10 more for you to discover when you stop by.

Im the host hahaha and Im typing this while reading the menu so... :) See ya at Canal Club!

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07/08/11

Best food in town

by banks bill87

Best food in town

Food is amazing. Every time I come here, I feel like I never want to leave. Very chic atmosphere with a relaxing mood.

The service is great and the staff really does a terrific job at taking care of you.

The appetizers are delicious.

Theres plenty of places to park: theres a parking lot across the street and a parkin garage up the street within walking distance.

Most of the time I find myself looking at my watch waiting for the food to come, but here I was so entertained with the fun atmosphere that I was pleasantly surprised when my food arrived

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06/19/10

END OF THE WORLD

by Lstinkface

Went to the Canal Club for an office party for the accountant for who I work. Ordered a few drinks which in retrospect must have been quadruples. Made out with an obese German woman.

Ten months later received a certified letter demanding a paternity test. Now I have a son named Gunter.

THIS PLACE ROCKS!

Pros: HUGE BUZZ
Cons: CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS

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12/22/09

Great happy hour

by jalenn

Come here on a Wednesday for discounted Sake! Other than that, their happy hour runs from 5-7 every night and you can get good prices on sushi and drinks. I recommend the Kirin Ichiban, it comes in a huge can and for $5 it's the gift that keeps on giving.

Pros: Cheap sushi and drinks during happy hour (Sake on Wed.)
Cons: Not a super social place

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09/25/07

Great atmosphere, horrible food

by kwhite33

I took a friend here for her birthday and we were disappointed. It's a VERY cool atmosphere, but that's about it. Service is mediocre and food is terrible. We ordered a bunch of different dishes, so I'm not basing this review on just one. It was boring and not flavorful. Even my drink was bad-- it was a margarita I think. Great scene, but stick to wine or beer and don't order food-- that would be my advice.

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08/06/11

Happy Hour Times & Prices

by CooperTheHost

07/08/11

Best food in town

by banks bill87

06/19/10

END OF THE WORLD

by Lstinkface

12/22/09

Great happy hour

by jalenn

09/25/07

Great atmosphere, horrible food

by kwhite33

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