The Best Place To Watch People In L.A. On The Famous Venice Boardwalk, Famous In Movies And T.V! Great Food, Full Bar, Breakfast, Lunch
(310) 399-5547
1401 Ocean Front Walk
Venice,
CA
90291
33.9879
-118.4745
Neighborhoods: West LA, Venice
What People Are Saying About Sidewalk Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Since 1976, beachgoers, skaters, tourists and locals have clamored for outdoor tables under the big red awning overlooking the bustling boardwalk. Bikini-clad hotties, roller-skating guitar players and dreadlocked performance artists make for a compelling floor show during dinner hours. Servers are laidback, but available and friendly. – – The Food – The menu is as eclectic as the scene, with satisfying basics like veggie-filled omelets, marinara-drenched pastas or overstuffed burritos. The crisp Chinese chicken salad (the Andy Warhol) is a meal itself,…
11/20/08
if you love people watching
by nic_331 at Citysearch
if you're visiting from out of town or if you're entertaining guests from out of town, i can't think of a better place to have a few drinks and take in the Venice scene than sidewalk cafe. The patio is right on the boardwalk so you can order some bloody marys and watch all the characters stroll by. sometimes the street performers will do their comedy skits or play music right in front of the patio area for a captive audience, so it almost feels like a theater. the food is good and the portions are big. the service is friendly, and there's a place to lock up your bikes right outside the front door. the only drawback is that you're sitting really close to other tables and it gets hot under that awning, but if you're not neurotic about that like me, then it's great.
- Pros: bloody marys, people watching
10/27/08
Funnest exp. in a bar EVER!
by stylus800 at Citysearch
Ok so not that I'm an alcoholic or anything but me and my hubby prefer to eat dinner at the bar area where ever we go to eat, simply for the entertainment factor! I must say that last month we went to the sidewalk cafe bar for dinner. The bartender was a rather large young man with the goofiest personality EVER! after greeting us immediately he asked where we were from and told us he'd be our BFF by the end of the night. With any other bartender talking to us the way he was and entertaining us my husband would have gotten slightly jealous, but the way he involved both of us, and others around us in his jokes we felt like we were long time regulars. before we left he told us what nights he worked and invited us back!
We HIGHLY recommend the bar at the sidewalk cafe.
- Pros: fun bar staff, good burgers
06/27/08
One of the best dining experiences on the Westside
by snuzan at Citysearch
Eggs Benedict prepared by Lucy on a Sunday morning. Catch a game with a Spicy Bloody Mary. Watch the sun go down and the world of Venice go by. The menu is always evolving with new and fresh ideas, but still keeping your consistant favorites. It will always be delicious and fun!
The Details on Sidewalk Cafe
Parking:
On the weekends, it's impossible to find street parking so rely on the more expensive, but necessary, lots.
Save Money:
Monday through Friday, 4pm-7pm, get specials on draft beer and well drinks, as well as bar nibbles.
Where to Sit:
If outdoor seating is full, the bar inside is great for a game of pool or just to hang out.
Category:
Restaurants, Grill Restaurants, Cafes
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Hamburgers, Traditional American
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