Mike Carpenter: Kool Aid is a must. Memphis Style ribs were the stand out item on the menu! For sides - Mac and Cheese, Okra, Collard Greens, Pork and Beans - All Good! One of my favorite places in LA!
Christine Ngo: Pork, pork and more pork! Order ribs and pulled pork and pour vinegar liberally all over the meat. Dip in the hot BBQ sauce--it's the best one. Great mac & cheese. I want some now!
Rachel Mercer: Go early if possible to avoid the dinner rush. Get the pulled pork, with some vinegar and hot sauce. I loved the Mac N Cheese but you really can't go wrong with any set of sides.
2. Lemonade
8.6
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at W Venice Blvd), Venice, CA
Restaurant · 170 tips and reviews
Joann Jaimes: Mac & cheese; all the briskets are delicious & savory! . The traditionall brisket sandwhich is layered with mac & cheese. Ask to sample anything! Cucumber mint lemonade.... Mmmmmm!
Kat: love their lemonade -- watermelon rosemary, cucumber mint. try their white truffle mac and cheese!
Arash Narchi: The choices for the salads and food is outta this world! Truffle Mac and cheese is a must! Really everything is good...except the lemonade. Too sugary and sweet otherwise 10/10
4. Cerveteca Venice
523 Rose Ave (at Rennie Ave), Venice, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 112 tips and reviews
Julie Parfrey: Fish tacos, homemade tortillas, Mac and cheese, fried plantains, all exceptional
Davide Corradi: Fish tacos are great. The guacamole is fantastic but the Fried calamari are just AMAZING. (Portions are VERY generous: Starter and sides are as big as a main)
Holger Lüdorf: Fantastic fish tacos. Maybe the best I ever had.
6. Clutch
8.2
427 Lincoln Blvd (at Sunset Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Kimberly Wiethorn: Half chicken huge and really good flavor; chilaquiles yummy and not too heavy . Corn tortillas made in house
Thomas Brodahl: Oscar's taken over the Benny's Taco on the corner and turned it into your new favorite taco/bbq sports bar. With patio. A block from my house. Oh oh.
Courtney Mota: Chicken, carne asada and veggie tacos were all delicious -- and filling! IPA was crisp and refreshing in chilled mugs. Chef Niko was charming and clearly passionate about his food.
Rachel Mercer: The pulled pork lunch is great - don't hesitate to splurge on Mac n cheese and some potato salad too. This place is TINY - don't come with a large group expecting seats.
Kim S-B: Great ribs, cobblers, pies, and retro sodas (made with real sugar) that complete a fantastic meal. Pick up is advised since the place is very small.
T🏖️: It's not a Matrix themed restaurant despite the name.
8. C & O Cucina
8.6
3016 Washington Blvd (btw Abbot Kinney & Lincoln), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews
Ayisha Hollis: So amazing best chicken parm ever and garlic knots !!! You can taste everything was homemade
Marine Minasyan: Wonderful tasting garlic bread!!!
Stephanie MingleMediaTV: Blood Orange Martini + best garlic knots + Calamari and the rib eye is to die for,,, u need to come back for more
9. The Rose Venice
9.0
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
American Restaurant · Los Angeles · 183 tips and reviews
Adam Morgan: Best shakshuka I've had in Los Angeles but make sure you ask for extra bread.
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