Joe's Restaurant
(310) 399-5811
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,
CA
90291
33.9922
-118.4718
Neighborhoods: West LA, Venice
What People Are Saying About Joe's Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Despite a remodeling, Joe's bright, minimalist quarters can still seem cramped. The hallway-dining-room is the place to watch the kitchen work its magic. For a more romantic tête-a-tête, sit on the back patio. If you usually can't afford a gourmet dinner, come to Joe's and order prix fixe. Using farm-fresh ingredients, chef/owner Joe Miller's four-course dinners are both enticing and affordable. Comforting mainstays range from medallions of veal and roast beef to pork loin served perched atop garlic mashed potatoes and wild mushrooms. Miller also pulls out all the stops for brunch, with dishes like blue crab hash, brioche French toast and salmon-and-chili huevos rancheros topping the list.
User Reviews
rodney_tonya
December 10, 2008
The food was excellent. We went for lunch and the place was nice, quiet, seated immediately. Gourmet 3 course meal for $16 is tough to beat. The specials menu change daily. Abbot-Kinney can be hard to find parking but I would recommend giving it a try.
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LAgirl2008
December 01, 2008
We used to love this place! There were always fresh seasonal ingredients, great menu, and service! After a long break (about a year) we went there for a dinner and were shocked. The service and the quality went down the drain.The seafood appetizer was undercooked and I left it. My short rib was inedible. Basically I paid about $30 for a cube of fat with no meat. And of course, the desert. I don't remember the last time I ate something so awful. Strawberry shortcake had sides made of something (I could not figure out what it was, but tasted disgusting), the filling was some resemblance of a whipped cream, but with absolutely no taste and a few pieces of spoiled strawberry. I am still shocked that I lost one of my favorite paces. NEVER will we come back...
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cortastic
August 09, 2008
was new to joe's but had heard great things. food was very good, but the real stand-out was the service. eric was extremely knowledgable, charming and personable-- best waiter i've had in LA. I would definitely recommend this place for the quality of the food, ambience, and service. great date spot.
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Save Money:
Experience Joe's at bargain prices: Go for lunch and order the three-course prix-fixe meal, a steal at $14.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is a no-cell-phone zone, so turn it off or risk dirty looks from fellow diners.
The Extras:
Even if you're not eating here, the inviting bar backed by friendly bartenders make Joe's the perfect place to start a night out on Abbot Kinney.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Online Reservations, Brunch, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Joe Miller
