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Axe

1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291-3372
Phone: (310) 664-9787
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Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Broadway
Hours:
Tue-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm, Sat 9am-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm, Sun 9am-3pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm

Editorial Review for Axe – by Martha Burr

In Short
Pronounced "ah-shay," this vibrant spot may be all natural, but the design aesthetic embraces industrial themes with its polished concrete floors, steel-accented open kitchen and stark white walls. Lunch and weekend evenings are when the place really picks up, and a colorful crowd of hip, artsy, Westside liberals pour in after a little shopping and gallery hopping. The California cuisine is organic, fresh and artful. Start with appetizers like flatbread and spread (hommus, cucumber radish and herb salad) and soy braised beef shortribs. Main courses include half roasted free range chicken marinated in herb and New York steak with chimichurri sauce.

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Insider Tips

Look Good

Save yourself the embarrassment of referring to the restaurant as "ax." It's pronounced "ah-shay."

Where to Sit

While the table by the door can be drafty, it's perfect to spot the occasional celebrity coming or going.

What to Drink

Have a drink at Joe's next door while you're waiting for your reservation.

The Extras

Trouble getting a table? Ask to sit at the counter, where you can also watch the chefs in action.

User Reviews for Axe

Citysearch (39), ChefMoz (1 ), AOL CityGuide (2 ), InsiderPages (2 ), All (44)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/30/2008 Posted by venice1234

What a bummer! This was my local jaunt & I used to enjoy going here weekly but no more. The food has gone down hill..think mediocre & very salty. But worse the service is unbearable. The wait staff are miserable, slow & have a lousy attitude. It's just not worth it!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/30/2007 Posted by lover

I love it. The cusines is healthy and "good-for-you" without crossing over into the world of "I can't believe it's not chicken!" The ricebowls at lunch are a favorite, the ribeye or burger and all of the market fresh veggies are a dinner favorite. Expensive wine list. Great beer selection. Fantastic desserts. Sure - it can get loud, it can get hot, it can be crowded. But the food is worth it.

Pros: Food, Food and Food

Cons: Noisy, hot

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Editor's Review

Organic California cuisine shows an artsy streak.  See the full editorial review.

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Look Good

Save yourself the embarrassment of referring to the restaurant as "ax." It's pronounced "ah-shay."

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Restaurant Information

Notable Chef

  • Joanna Moore

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Tue-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-10pm
  • Fri 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm
  • Sat 9am-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm
  • Sun 9am-3pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm

Payment Types

  • Check
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • ATM
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Californian

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Brunch

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