2. Brennan's Pub
7.5
4089 Lincoln Blvd (at Berkeley Dr), Marina del Rey, CA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews
John Grapes: Order the tuna melt with pepper jack, jalapenos and pickles!
Jenn Bacolores: Interesting crowd. Stand in the front by the band and just vibe!
Thrillist: Located on Lincoln (right near Washington), Brennan's is an appropriately neon-signed dive bar that's been doing real, live turtle races for 38 years. Read more.
Rachel Mercer: Amazing happy hour here with good outdoor seating. Come with a friend to split an early dinner! Lambwich is a safe, delicious bet and if you're a cheese fiend the goat cheese hot bowl is spectacular.
Alexandra E.: I almost don't want to leave a tip here so this place stays chill! Hidden gem on upcoming Rose Ave. Amazing wine and beer selection & cheese/charcuterie. Very Venice-ey. Awesome vibe & music. <3 <3!
Scott Mc: Try the lambwich.
6. El Pollo Loco
7.7
1411 Lincoln Blvd (at California Ave), Venice, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Jamez: 5$ pollo cash card special with some purchases
Chris Cookson: There is a significantly nicer El Pollo Loco over on Lincoln and Pico if you want to drive another five minutes down but if you are in a pinch and want decent enough food for cheap, this works.
Maria Thereza Vasconcelos: Deliciosa a chicken tostada salad.E ainda vem com arroz e feijão quentinhos no fundo
Shannon O'Neill: Awesome mural. Great atmosphere, Venice is the place to be!!
The Doors: Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek formed The Doors on Venice Beach in 1965. Acquainted from attending UCLA film school, it was at that beach encounter that Jim first sang "Moonlight Drive" for Ray.
Apurva Limaye: Don't forget to stop by 'Morison Apartments'. This is where Jim lived in LA!
10. The Rose Venice
9.0
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
American Restaurant · Los Angeles · 183 tips and reviews
Jeannie Novak: Excellent weekend brunch -- esp frittatas, croissant, oatmeal, and quiche! Be sure to request an outside table -- great atmosphere!
Charles Edge: Great brunch spot. They have heaters and covered patio. Try the Eggs Scandia if you like smoked salmon!
Bravo: A fun, funky environment that has paired shopping take out with sit down dining for a banging variety. The place to go for brunch! -Rob Leventhal, Top Chef
11. 26 Beach Cafe
8.2
3100 Washington Blvd (at Yale Ave), Marina del Rey, CA
Café · Venice · 156 tips and reviews
LC: This place has so many brunch options you don't know where to begin. Hope to try them all. Don't leave without trying #19 French toast.
Brian Pokorny: if you like a crowded place, decorated with your grandma's furniture with lots of smoggy traffic outside, you hit the jackpot.
Thrillist: This bad boy's the perfect solution for the clash between lunch and brunch; stacked high with thick applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar, and a fried egg, the Brunch Burger is the fix-all. Read more.
14. The Firehouse
6.9
213 Rose Ave (at Main St.), Venice, CA
American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews
Rosy C: Great food, great service, good fun. Come for the happy hour!
MuscleTech: The firehouse has a protein-heavy, low-carb section of the menu dedicated to bodybuilders. Probably one of the few restaurants in the world where you can get a side of steak!
Bradley Martyn: bodybuilder menu