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Venice Whaler Bar & Grill
Bar, Pizzeria, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Venice
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"Patio upstairs is the perfect place to enjoy a beer & the weather."(9 Tips)
"Great view and good music on the rooftop on the weekends."(17 Tips)
"go between 4-8 everyday and they have an awesome happy hour."(10 Tips)
"Sunday night karaoke with Foots is the best!"(7 Tips)
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Michael FriedrichApril 30, 2017Friendly staff, and on-spot location at Venice beach. Tasty tacos and ice tea refill. If you're wondering why your G&T is so strong - that's just Gin with ice cubes.
BurakMarch 31, 2018Maybe the best place for a quick meal and cold drinks in the Venice Pier. Very nice view, delicious menu and it has a history.
Juju CabreiraMarch 24, 2017Awesome ! The best burger in the city ! Perfect IPA beer (santa monica IPA) ! Helpfull atendant! Good sound ! Great view to beach!
Mezcal El Silencio 🐇July 6, 2015Try the Salmon on a fired wood. The best!! #MezcalElSilencio cocktails. Outdoor seating. Nice view. No reservations. Be ready to meet people and have a blast.- K KJuly 26, 2016Patio upstairs is the perfect place to enjoy a beer & the weather. Famous whaler tacos are amazeballs!!!!
Peter FarnanApril 27, 2012One of the few beach side bars in LA, a Venice staple. Food is bar type food and the drinks are poured nice and heavy. Definately cannit beat the view. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
John EFebruary 17, 2015Açai bowls from the takeout window are authentic (made just like in Brazil) and delicious.
Karaoke starts at 9pm on Thursday and Sunday nights in the downstairs bar! Super fun and Theresa is a GREAT karaoke host! Tip your bartenders and servers well!
The karaoke catalogue here is a lot more diverse than at other places. They also have Pacifico. And Jonas is the man.
Megan AllisonFebruary 14, 2019Classic SoCal beach pub. Great happy hour, friendly bartenders. Good for groups.
Debbie CrimiJanuary 20, 2019Shrimp tacos, calamari and sweet potato fries crispy good! . The sauces were bland . Especially for calamari and aioli for fries
Josh KarpDecember 31, 2011The tres tacos are great ... They wrap it in both a flour and corn tortilla ... Makes for great flavor combo. Solid steak fries too.
Shotgun SpratlingMay 6, 2013Great place for whatever your desires...can just enjoy the view during the daytime or party hars at night.
JordanPaigeJuly 6, 2013Great appetizers. Nice to sit up top vie the ocean and have music, tv, and a great atmosphere
Todd LytleJune 5, 2013Fish and Chips are really good here. Cool atmosphere. Happy Hour is crowded...especially in the summer.
If you like vodka, Jager, and a hint of cherry liquor with rum, try a "surfer on acid" (at the bar, not beach).
Clique Public Relations AgencyFebruary 23, 2012has a great happy hour Mon-Fri. the food is $7 and so are the house margaritas. Karaoke every Thursday nite is cool too!
Elizabeth McKinleyJuly 1, 2014Watched the USA v Germany game there 6/26/14, great vibe, great location, great staff, great food & drink. Definitely going back.
Cory CopelandJuly 15, 2013Cool music... If you have money for the jukebox. The good wasnt too bad. I actually annoyed it. Not a bad place just to kick back and chill
Cresta CavanaughNovember 22, 2014The sunset view is awesomeness. Get there early for a good seat upstairs!- @boujeeandbrokeJuly 20, 2012go between 4-8 everyday and they have an awesome happy hour. food is only $6 and its really good
Karaoke on Sundays..make sure you come with a good mood. ;)
Sonny SpencerFebruary 26, 2015Kobe beef sliders were good but only 3 of them for "sharing with friends" isn't enough. The ceaser salad has too much lettuce and dry croutons.
Anthony CiolinoDecember 5, 2015It's not on the menu, but ask the bartender for a "Jim Belushi." You won't be disappointed.
Kevin KaneMarch 20, 2016I ordered huevos rancheros. Must be californian style - not baked, more like a poached egg & salsa taco.
Sam-e RazarJune 25, 2010HANDS DOWN the only decent Bloody Mary on all of Washington. If your server is Erin, expect the finest service and fixins to doctor up your own bloody mary to taste.
Bernard BourgeoisJuly 28, 2018The view is superb at the rooftop. Food is ok but very expensive... one beer plus 3 tacos 27USD.
Friday night brings a large crowd of desperate singles looking for a hookup. But hey, if that's your thing, simply go down Washington Ave to the Jolly Roger Hotel.
Divey, good mix of locals and tourists. Food is good but insanely overpriced.
Tony TacacciJuly 25, 2010Loved the Monet Salad (with raspberry dressing). Should get a scoop of chicken if got the money ;P
Jen BergJanuary 18, 2015Really nice staff and solid beach bar but the wings were gross - some of the worst I've had - and I have a high tolerance for mediocre bar food.
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Venice Whaler Bar & Grill
10 Washington Blvd (at Ocean Front Walk)
Venice, CA 90292
United States
Venice, CA 90292
United States
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(310) 821-8737
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Edlin Choi - 7.8
"Great dive bar to just enjoy a drink."
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