I've been coming here for years and there's a lot of great things to say about the ambiance, the…read moredelicious food, the events and all of the other qualities other reviewers comment on, But what compelled me to finally write a review is witnessing how the staff treats people. Twice in one day I witnessed two separate staff members go out of their way to help people in ways not required or expected of them. In the afternoon, one of the staff very subtly and respectfully gave a homeless woman who was clearly having a difficult time a pastry and a drink and later that same day, another staff member helped walk man in crutches up the street who wasn't even a customer. The entire staff here is kind, engaging and caring with all people regardless of their background.

Coffee: Maple and Salt: alright, nothing special Seating:…read moreplenty of seating inside and outside, both high top tables and seated tables Outlets: During the morning and early afternoon, plenty of outlets near the bar and lounging areas Wifi: Not great, especially as more patrons enter, Wifi gets spotty and slow Parking: Metered street parking only and a small lot that fills up quick, read the street signs carefully!

DO NOT GO HERE! THEY ARE NOT ETHICAL! Dudley Market Sold…read moreIllegal Seafood While Promising Sustainable Sourcing. CDFW said the seafood was then marketed to customers as sustainable, traceable, and legally sourced despite those violations. Dudley Market unlawfully purchased, possessed, and sold sport-caught fish. California law prohibits the commercial sale of fish caught under sport fishing rules. Commercial fishing activity conducted without required licenses, failures to properly document federally managed fish brought to shore, and illegal harvesting of fish inside restricted conservation areas and state marine protected areas. Anyone defending this place should be ashamed of themselves as commercial fishing laws exist to protect our oceans and preserve marine ecosystems

Long time visitor, first time reviewing. I love Dudley Market. It's such a perfect spot in Venice,…read moreslightly hidden off the boardwalk. The restaurant is always consistent, always packed. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait. There's a few bars nearby if you're waiting. Once you're able to sit down, you'll find a cute wine bar with amazing food that doesn't disappoint. Don't skip the fries. They're some of the best things I've eaten. I dream about those fries. The Peruvian scallops are dreamy. Very light, very refreshing. The same can be said about the cucumber salad. The standout of the evening was by far the burger. I've been to Dudley Market a handful of times, and I'd yet to try it. I'm so glad that I did. It was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had before. I highly recommend ordering this. Overall, Dudley Market is a fantastic restaurant in Venice Beach and I hope it stays our neighborhood spot for a long time.

Such an amazing Greek spot! I had no idea this existed until seeing it on TikTok. The entire staff…read morewas super friendly helpful and attentive. You could tell it was a team effort. As if ambience, I really felt like I was in Greece. The cutest interior, vessels. We easily made a rsvp and were seated fairly quick. They open up at 5pm. We tried the pita, romesco, sea bass carpaccio, lamb skewers and Greek salad. There's a great assortment of wine with lots of different pairings. Do yourself a favor and try this place out. Whether it's girls night, a date or group outing, it will not disappoint!

Overall a very pretty restaurant with great service and tasty food, but the portion sizes were very…read moresmall relative to the prices. For apps we got the feta and hummus dips, crudo, and halloumi. The feta dip, crudo, and halloumi were absolutely the stars of the night. I'd skip the hummus, as it wasn't anything special. However I didn't love that bread was an extra charge that didn't come with the dips. The size of the bread was also pretty small, and we felt like we needed two breads per dip, which instantly adds $12 (the bread by itself is $6 a piece). For our mains, we got both the chicken and lamb skewers. The skewers were okay, but not mind blowing and would not get again. Overall I think this is a great place to get some wine and appetizers, but I'd shy away from coming here hungry as you'd easily rack up a $300 bill for 2 people, and imo there are better places to do that

Came here on a whim with a girlfriend around 7pm on a Tuesday night because we found out on Yelp…read moreabout the late happy hour. It was initially confusing when we arrived, because there was no host on shift, and we had to ask the barista inside where we should be going. After taking a peek in the actual downstairs basement tavern, we opted to sit outside under the eclectic mix of chandeliers, heat lamps, and lightbulbs, instead of the empty smoky basement. There was a live pianist playing in the front lawn, which was amazing and pretty much made the night. I don't know if it's a regular thing, but if it is, I'd definitely come back just for that. Probably since it was a weekday night, the place was pretty deserted, but we didn't mind - it was like a private show with plenty of seating options. The happy hour food was awesome. We got a bunch of appetizers to share, and there was plenty of food. Our favorite was probably the grilled octopus and calamari, and the brussel sprouts were amazing. The fish tacos and ceviche were not bad, but tasted basically the same. Our server was really sweet. In the future, I would come in a group of three since it seems like all the appetizers come in multiples of three and it would have been more easily shared between us.

Attempted to go today for happy hour (5-8 pm) however once we arrived they stated they didn't open…read moreuntil 10pm

The food is great and the happy hour is nice. We sat outside and our server was wonderful…read more However, I dislike how LOUD it is. Outside they have a speaker blasting music, which is too much considering that on an outside patio you already have just regular street sounds.

Shoutout to the workers that were super nice to our party of 7 on the evening of 6/18. The servers…read morewere very attentive and we never had to wait long for our food. Also they graciously filled the sangria carafe to the top! The food just tasted good and safe. Nothing too overwhelming about it. Favorites were the tender short rib and fatty pork belly. The $49 paella could have been better. Ambiance was quaint! Street parking but they also have a lot in the back.

Happy hour from 5-7! Paid metered parking in the area ends at 6pm…read more Sardine plate was good, but could use more bread/crackers to go with it. Skin contact wine was also nice. Outdoor and indoor seating, but both are pretty limited. There are outlets at the bar seating -- some people had laptops setup and were working.

This Black-owned wine bar in Santa Monica is becoming one of my favorite spots to grab a glass of…read morewine with friends. The staff is super chill and offer great recs. Nice ambiance as well. A good place to get some work done on a quieter night. There aren't a lot of food offerings, but the chorizo grilled cheese was very good. Definitely going to run that back the next time I stop by.

Absolutely cuckoo about Coucou!…read more Stopped by this hidden gem, upscale vintage diner for their famous Happy Hour (5-6 PM everyday), and it was absolutely a blast! You can get any 3 items on their happy hour menu for $33, including an impressive selection of their cocktail and appetizer menu. Our waitress recommended the zucchini beignets, which were so unique and reminded me of a zucchini-based falafel. From the happy hour menu, we also got the oysters, which were so FRESH and delicately sweet, and the shrimp cocktail, which came with 4 jumbo grilled shrimp and a unique aioli. We also opted for their iconic soft serve, which consists of a simple, milk-based ice cream, and chocolate, nuts, and blackberry sauce that you pour over, and this was easily one of the BEST desserts I've had lately! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Santa Monica area, and checking out their amazing happy hour specials!

Went for an early dinner and it just wasn't worth the cost. Came here a few years ago and it was…read morereally good, definitely seemed like decent prices and good quality/portions. That doesn't seem like the case anymore. Our steak was tiny for the $50 price. Ordered it medium and it came out well done. Waiter pulled my coke before I finished it; I didn't say anything because I thought he was just refilling it. Just not worth the $200 for a small overcooked steak, a burger, and apps.

My friend and I had a lovely Italian dining experience here. We noticed during our meal that quite…read morea few diners appeared to be regulars, which is always a good sign. The restaurant is on the more upscale/old school side with white tablecloths and professional, attentive waiters. They also have an open kitchen where you can see the chefs hard at work. We split a pizza and a pasta and when paired with their wonderful complimentary bread to start, we ended up with a bit of leftovers. For the pizza, we ordered the Stracciatella Pizza off of their specials menu and it was so good. The bottom was nice and crispy and there was the perfect ratio of toppings to crust to sauce. Our other dish was the Penne Al Salmone, penne pasta tossed with diced ora king salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and diced tomatoes in a cream sauce. Again, each element of the dish perfectly complimented the other and we really enjoyed all of the flavors.

We chose La Vecchia Cucina for an early Saturday dinner based on recommendations. I found a…read moreparking space easily in the Santa Monica car park behind the restaurant. With a reservation, our table for four was ready when we arrived. The food was very good, as was the service. This is a classic bar restaurant layout with the bar extending about two-thirds of the side wall. The kitchen is open to the dining room.