Canal Club
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 823-3878
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Venice Boulevard and 20th Place
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 6pm-1am
Editorial Review for Canal Club – by Erika Dykstra
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 pork--and melted jack cheese squeezed between slices of French bread. Like spice? Asian-style fish comes with wasabi mashed potatoes, and fiery chili spuds saddle up to the teriyaki steak. Despite the eclectic menu, the sushi is surprisingly good--requisite California rolls are updated with a sprig of asparagus and wrapped in shrimp.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyMonday 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.
When to GoFriday and Saturday nights feature live music.
User Reviews for Canal Club
09/25/2007 Posted 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.
07/13/2007 Posted by daenerys
This place is one of my favorites. If you stop in, say hello to Jose at the bar. He'll take good care of you for sure. I love their happy hour w/half priced appetizers. The grape and brie quesadilla is absolutely out of this world! Great food and great drinks and usually a really good mix of people. Nice atmosphere, and of course, the service is outstanding. A little on the pricey side, but in my opinion, well worth it.
Pros: Outstanding service, great food, nice ambiance.
Cons: A little on the pricey side...but still worth it.
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