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.

So supposedly they don't take reservations during peak dinner period but we met someone that had a…read morereservation so if you do walk up like we did before prepared to wait. We waited about an hour. The food was delicious though. Almost every item we got was a hit, but the sweet potato dish was a hit and the burger was as advertised. Would recommend going again but maybe not with the wait. The restaurant is tucked away from the boardwalk but it's pretty lively inside and maybe during the warmer months they spill out into the street.

Beautiful indoors with nice breeze coming in and the decor is so retro and modern. Waiter was very…read morehelpful with excellent recommendations! Ill rank our food from favorite to least favorite. (1) SURF CLAM CEVICHE #1- the acidity and creaminess and sweetness with very fresh seafood was so high quality. Plantains had a perfect amount of salt and crunch. The thinly sliced red onion was also perfect. It was very flavorful and probably better than Holbox-- if you have been. 10/10 (2) TUNA CARPACCIO YUCA TOSTADA #2- this was the best bite overall, it is definitely small and you finish fast but the flavors were just outstanding. The tuna itself was so fresh and it had a nice acidic flavor with the perfectly crunchy tostada!! 10/10 (3) KANPACHI CEVICHE #3 - a coconut predominant flavor with a mild acidity to it. It also pairs with plantains and they were fresh and perfectly crunchy. Was weary about the corn at first but honestly couldn't taste it and it was so good! (4) AFRO-CARIBBEAN SHRIMP DUMPLINGS #4- my bf loves shrimp and said this was very tasty. I'm not the biggest fan of shrimp but thought it was very creamy, fresh, had the classic shrimpy sweetness and a coconut creamy sauce to pair with it that when used on the rice tastes like a sweet milk rice. These were cooked perfectly. (5) fried chicken #5 - solid fried chicken and good crunch to it with the chicken being very well cooked but I cant say I was blown away by it, it has good flavor when dipped in the sauce which has a nice smokiness and acidity to it that makes it really tasty. However if I came again, I probably wouldn't order again. Lastly we ordered the toffee dessert which was classic and yummy. Nice shareable size. Overall, would return 100% and bring friends from out of town. Terrific flavors and service and definitely a top LA restaurant.

Dying to try this place out as everyone that talks about it loves it, but can be a tough…read morereservation. You can park in the garage just past it on the left as street parking is tough. When you first walk in, you will notice two things - it is very dark and it is very loud. Service was great as we were walked through the menu and got some good suggestions Smoked trout dip - Flavors were on point and perfect with the plaintain chips for dipping Kanpachi ceviche - Great combo with the red onions and not too sweet with the coconut. Corn added some great texture to the dish and could have eaten three of these Baked oysters - Perfectly cooked and so tender with a fun presentation Shrimp dumplings - Great dish but not as great as the other items as the sauce was better than the shrimp Was recommended to get the coconut rice as a side and you need to do the same as it's really good Main issue is the dishes are small (welcome to modern day tapas) and we left a bit hungry. Quick tip - maybe easier to hear sitting at the bar, but if you need good conversation it can be difficult

I had been craving to go to a restaurant that specializes in Seafood and this place was recommended…read moreto me by some co-workers. I got there with my mother and was greeted by a very lovely gentleman named Clark. He told us we could sit wherever so we seated ourselves in the outside area. He came over right away with the menus and asked if we had been there before to which we responded had not. He went over the menu with us and answered any questions we had regarding the menu. He was very sociable and friendly. We chatted with him and put in an order for the Kiwi Chowder. I ordered a Modelo and my mother ordered a glass of orange blend wine. He came over with the drinks a while later and the Kiwi chowder and have us plenty of time to sit and enjoy the dish before we ordered our main courses. The kiwi chowder was delicious and came with little crackers. The clams and mussels were so tasty and the Ora King Salmon was a nice treat. After a while he came back and served me the Fisherman's Mixed Basket and my mother got the Fish tacos with fish of the day for them being Sword Fish. The fisherman's basket was amazing and paired perfectly with my beer. I had never had clams,mussels, snapper, and oysters all together and they were so good I wish I could have them more frequently. The place was very cute and sat quietly with good music playing. Not current music but music that really fit the place and set the vibe. I will be coming back here and if you ever go, there is no bad choice for the fish, the service is stupendous and I haven't gotten anything like it in forever, and if you meet Clark enjoy a friendly conversation with him.

Super nice place to sit,tucked away along the busy Washington. Wanted to love this place straight…read moreaway because it was really easy to grab a table, menu looked great. Unfortunately, the food isn't anything special. Decent portion sizes, but that doesn't matter much when nothing is very tasty. Place isn't exactly cheap either, for $26 I don't expect the battered to be soft and falling off the fish. The fish taco was huge, but dripping with liquid. Really wanted this place to work out, staff are friendly, but the food was a huge letdown.

Call ahead for patio reservations!…read more This place is really pretty! Lovely decor, comfortable seats and an amazing view of the beach! We didn't know we would need reservations for the patio so we had to sit inside.. it was still lovely. My friend and I both got the chorizo breakfast burrito. It did NOT come with the pickled onions which we didn't realize until after we left.... The potato's were tater tots which was disappointing. I dont think any one expects tater tots in their burrito when it says "potato's." It was still good. Te salsa was a little spicy but I loved it. Side of avocado was 1/4 of an avocado. Huge burrito with tiny amount of avocado.. Friend got a mimosa and I got a French 75. Yummy Service was ok. They were busy so we didn't see our server much. We will definitely come back for the view alone even just for drinks. Lovely place.

Came here with a reservation on a Sunday afternoon!…read more We were sat down quickly and were attended by servers. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to provide recommendations of dishes The ambiance outside was clean, private, and comfortable with space heaters on this particular day. The food! Amazing! Each dish was cooked nicely, great flavor, and decent portions The chicken was crispy and not too thick and the waffles were cooked very well! We parked valet as it was the only option since the streets were busy! Make sure to bring cash for tips!

Santa Monica is great place to visit if you are on vacation or in the area. There are great places…read moreto shop, eat and walk and the ocean is right there. The Santa Monica Pier to loads of fun and has fine dinning and cheap eats along with rides and shops. One of the great places to eat is The Albright. We just love it and go whenever we can. Now, parking is in the huge lot at the bottom of the pier for a fee and then there is a lot of walking to get where you want to go. Get ready for that. The area is safe and super pretty. I don't think they take reservations. You can dine there or do take away. If you can eat there it is fun. The place is super cute with lots of tables and it is clean. The service is very good and the servers seem happy. All of their food is great. We love their calamari and get it every time we go. All the seafood is super. Now, this looks like a mid range place, but if has fine dinning prices, but it is worth it because it is all so great and much of it fresh. We love their seafood platter which is snow crab claws, fresh oysters on the half shell, tail on shrimp, Peruvian scallops, green-lipped mussels, mini Mexican shrimp, mignonette, garlic aioli, classic cocktail sauce & lemons. Grilled oysters are hard to find and boy do they make them well. They are 1/2 dozen oysters grilled with garlic butter & parmesan. They even have great fish tacos. We love the grilled Mahi Mahi which is a taco with cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle lime aioli It comes with white rice & black beans. Everything there is great. Have the best time.

Great casual spot with a beautiful pier view! It's self-service, but the food is really good. We…read moretried the lobster roll (photo) and its a best lobster iw ever had. The shrimp in the shrimp and chips were so good we didn't even get a chance to take a picture Simple, quick, and definitely worth it!

Santa Monica Seafood has moved since I was there last. It is on Wilshire and now has a small eatery…read morethat you will love. It still has the best seafood to buy and it is all great. They also carry great seafood and pasta salads which are all fresh and ever so tasty. You can order all your seafood and then have a seat and get some made for you. I think they take reservations. It is not a large seating area, but call them and ask. We love the service, they will tell you the best way to make the fresh fish you are buying and if eating there, the staff is nice. The prices are fair for what you are getting. Fish has gone up in price everywhere, so get ready for that. You will find metered parking or if lucky in a little spot in the back. Always grab a number to get your seafood to take home. They are fast and the wait is not bad at all.

The market is excellent, great selection of excellent of fresh fish and seafood, all impeccably…read morepresented and served. Whether you are looking for high end crab, lobster, or dry scallops to an affordable cod or trout filets, they have it in stock. This review is mainly for the cafe which uses the fresh fish and seafood from the market but adds no flavor, flair, or seasoning. The 1st disappointment was the clam chowder which was a rich bowl of cream and clams without any seasoning. The oysters were fresh and delicious but there was creativity added with a mostly vinegar mignonnette. The calamari were mostly rings that were heavily breaded and unseasoned served with a side of bottled cocktail sauce and mayo. Perhaps the most disappointing of all was the crab Louie with a nice amount of real crab, but no amount of creativity ,textures,flair or flavor. Will definitely go back for the market but not to the cafe.

enjoyable outside seating and delicious food Santos is a…read morefantastic server and I'm telling all my traveling friends to check this place out!

Shoutout to Ella! She's the best and made our night so much fun! She better get a raise or be…read morerunning the floor soon literally coming back just for her!!!!

Went there with 3 buddies after the Genesis Open, late afternoon. It was slow because of the time,…read morebut amazing food and service. Blown away and will definitely be going back.

Had such a great experience at Edgemar in Santa Monica. We went on a Sunday during Coachella…read moreweekend, so LA was basically a ghost town and we found street parking right away. The ambiance is beautifully done, modern coastal. Perfect for a comfortable but elevated dinner. We started with the bread service, chili wontons, and gem lettuce. The bread service was my favorite, warm, soft, and the miso butter was divine. The chili wontons were also a standout, especially if you enjoy dim sum. They had great flavor and balance. The gem lettuce was fresh and simple, reminiscent of Jon & Vinny's in the best way. For entrees we had the butter shrimp and Scottish salmon, both really good, no complaints. But honestly the appetizers stole the show for me. Would definitely come back just to try more of the starters. Such a good spot.

The zarandeado fish that is marinated in a special flavor because it gives a delicious taste, it is…read moreserved with tortillas and stem rice that also have a delicious flavor and the mixture with the fish is yummy yummy My husband tried the fish and shrimp tacos, he said they were so delicious I recomen to came and try their food

Delicious aguachile and shrimp cocktail. Service was great and quick. The food options were great…read moreand the drinks as well

Came to dine at Water grill, loved the service and the food. Server Edgar was amazing. Very…read moreattentive and friendly. Was assisted by Turan too. No complains of Turan, was great too. Definitely recommend to dine and will be returning.

My favorite place in Santa Monica....give me all the seafood…read more... Came here for lunch, and sat in the bar, which was cozy. Started with oysters, bread, and the clams and chorizo. All so flavorful. Clam broth was stupid (in the best way), especially with their amazing bread and the salty butter it comes with. I then got the clam chowder, which needed a hit of spice, but had super fresh clams. Boyfriend got the grilled pink sea bream, which was perfectly done. Service was amazing. Will 100000% be back.