The Waterfront Venice

4.3 ( 1503 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, United States
+1 424-404-8470

The Waterfront Venice is rapidly becoming a beloved gem along the iconic Ocean Front Walk. Patrons rave about its relaxing atmosphere, attentive staff, and scenic views of Venice Beach. This Californian restaurant is especially popular for brunch, featuring a delightful blend of dishes that cater to various tastes. Customers like Delmy Perez commend the ceciche and Venice bowl with shrimp, giving high praise for their flavors and presentation.

Derick and Stephanie McElveen highlight the restaurant’s vibrant ambiance, complete with a DJ setting the perfect brunch mood, while they indulge in creative items like French toast and breakfast tacos. The kid and pet-friendly environment adds to the charm, making it suitable for families and friends alike.

Guests also laud the freshness of the ingredients, as noted by Sonya Esman’s love for the blackened mahi mahi tacos and heirloom tomato salad. The cocktails, particularly the Day Tripper, receive accolades for their refreshing balance. With friendly service and a well-maintained setting, The Waterfront Venice promises an enjoyable dining experience to surfers and food enthusiasts alike. Whether you're there for the lively weekend vibe or a quiet weekday eat, every visit feels like a little slice of beachside paradise.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Has private dining room
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Waterfront Venice

Delmy Perez
Jun 28,2025
We had an enjoyable brunch. Quiet atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, breezy cool seating right on the boardwalk! We will definitely be returning. We had the ceciche, nachos and Venice bowl with shrimp. 10/10.
Derick & Stephanie McElveen
Jun 22,2025
We LOVE good music with our brunch vibes!! Our local friends invited us out to try this spot. First impression... PERFECT FOR BRUNCH!! This is a cutesy spot with great natural light, fun staff, and cozy booth seating. It’s also great for capturing content with so many unique minimalist accents. On this day there was a DJ (DJ Yankee Cowboy) and let us overstate how much head bobbing went down all... through... his...set. He was GREAT! The food options were good too. Our table tried a few items like the French toast, the breakfast burrito, breakfast tacos, etc. Drinks were CHEFS KISS too! Things we also noticed and appreciated — they’re kid and pet friendly.
Greg Rowe
May 16,2025
This restaurant has a wide variety of food and is conveniently placed on the front of the Venice beach. The restaurants food was great (I had the bbq chicken pizza and loved it) and the atmosphere inside is nice. The servers are friendly and although a mistake was made, they were quick to rectify this. The view from our table was great too. Highly recommend.
Sonya Esman
Apr 26,2025
Food- loved my blackened mahi mahi tacos, the guacamole was perfect, heirloom tomato salad was an explosion of summer garden flavors, my guest thought the burger was good but a little too salty. i however, love salt so never noticed. Drinks- the day tripper was the perfect cocktail- refreshing, light with the right juice/liquor balance. Vibes- amazing. love to see young people dance and hang out. perfect way to spend a weekend, whether you’re eating here or not. but i do suggest you eat here! Also pleasantly surprised the bathrooms are so well maintained & stocked for being a popular party spot.
Johnnef C Mendoza
Apr 24,2025
December 08,2024 I wanted to eat salad and meat only but I was told that they had no salad on the menu so I paid for all you can eat buffet fo get what I wanted. It costed me about 41.80 plus tip (total of 54.57) for a salad and few meats but it was worth the experience. They also had scrambled eggs which was very good and smoothies. Sara was very nice and attentive so I had to tip her team.
Homayoun Mani
Apr 22,2025
“This Mexican restaurant is a gem! The dishes are rich in flavor, authentically prepared, and served with generous portions. The tacos were a highlight—fresh, perfectly seasoned, and paired with delicious salsas. The service was friendly and attentive, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. However, the bathroom wasn’t clean, which detracted from the overall experience. Still, if you’re looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, this spot delivers on taste and quality.”
jocelyn b
Apr 14,2025
Waterfront Venice is in a great location to see all the vibes of Venice Beach. Steps from the sand and on the famous boardwalk, the ambiance captures the colorful eclectic beach feels. The menu has loads of healthy options with a flavorful twist. Food was delicious and service was friendly! What more could you ask for?!
Max
Apr 4,2025
Nice restaurant and bar on the waterfront in Venice. Service was very friendly and fast and the team were quick to try and resolve any queries/problems. I ordered the cheeseburger (20). It came with a form of pickle garnish which wasn't mentioned on the menu, apart from that the beef patty was cooked well and had a good taste and texture. The brioche bun was nice and held the burger together well, and the chips were excellent. Condiments close to hand, drinks also tasted good My friend ordered the BBQ pizza, I am told it was delicious.

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