(310) 392-0322
205 Ocean Front Walk
Venice,
CA
90291
33.9951
-118.4809
Neighborhoods: Venice, West LA
What People Are Saying About On The Waterfront Cafe
The Editor
Leigh Reason
Citysearch
In Short – This beachfront cafe establishes itself with its Swiss flag and yellow Bitburger awnings that blow in the Pacific breeze. Grab a metal chair at an outdoor table--or, if it's crowded, an indoor bay window table--and order a cold Erdinger Weizenbier to enjoy a slice of SoCal life. The extensive beer selection and beach-cafe fare (from burgers to pizzas) are enhanced by a selection of authentic Swiss food, including bundnerteller (dried beef and cheese) and bratwurst.
01/14/09
RETRACTION:worst treatment ever
by bird3000
Okay, so I just realized the bar I wanted to review was the venice bistro, sorry Waterfront cafe. Direct your bad press to Venice Bistro.
09/27/08
Best Beer Garden in Town!
by danapea
Hello!I recently moved to California, and this has quickly become my favorite place. The staff is wonderful and the food is delicious. My father looks forward to coming to visit me simply to sit in the beer garden! The only time The On the Waterfront Cafe has disappointed me was when I couldn't find a spot in the beer garden! I've met many nice people there and I cant wait to go back!
05/23/07
One of the worst restaurants (food wise) I've ever been to
by miss_ams
I am more than shocked by the positive reviews for the Waterfront's food! 2 years ago my friends and I began a regular Sunday beach day where we spend about 3 hours on the beach before venturing to the boardwalk for a late lunch. The Waterfront is the closest restaurant to where we go (Ocean Park Beach) and we went there about 4 times in a row. Each time all 4 of us have not liked our food, have said "we have to remember we don't like this place!" but kept going because they have a great beer selection and the location is ideal, and we're not really picky so we wanted to give it another chance.The final straw was when I ordered the fried fish sandwich, bit into it, and there was actually no fish inside. I bit into oil and beyond crispy breading. When I told the blonde haired waitress she looked annoyed and asked quickly if I wanted something else. I never complain at restaurants and if this were my first time, I definitely would have given it another try, but I've never had a good meal there and that was that for the Waterfront. In fact I now live down the street and my friends and I joke, "Hey, wanna go to Waterfront for lunch?" I wish I could buy the place to turn it into a restaurant where the location and drink selection have good food to match. I tried! I see that the owner reads this site: PLEASE HIRE A NEW CHEF!!!!! I really want to like this place, but I want to eat when I go to lunch!
- Pros: Great location, beer selection
- Cons: The food makes me want to gag
The Details on On The Waterfront Cafe
Know Before You Go:
The latest the bar stays open to is midnight, but it closes early if it's too slow.
When to Go:
On weekends, the patio area expands into the vacant courtyard to allow more beachfront seating.
The Extras:
Dogs are allowed if they are tied up on the outside railing next to your table.
What to Drink:
The German beer is the draw, but a decent selection of wines, including two Swiss vintages, are also available.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
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