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    Ōwa

    4.4 (247 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Bars, Japanese
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    akami tuna crudo
    Kendall C.

    amazing sushi spot!! such a great vibe inside with a lovely large bar and a cute semi-outdoor patio. I have been wow-ed every time I come. This time I came for Dine LA and I must say, it is a very good deal! For $25 you get 3 courses. I chose the akami tuna crudo, kinney roll, and matcha tiramisu. everything was DELICIOUS. Thick, fresh cuts of fish and the dessert was unique and lovely. We added on japanese pancakes since they recently started a breakfast menu and they were also very tasty. Service was fast and attentive. Overall a very solid spot!

    Albacore Onion Carpcaccio
    Juliann T.

    I have come here a couple of times. They have a great happy hour to start. We came for dinner with a large group - the cocktails are always great. We also got some edamame to share, easy. I got the albacore carpaccio which was yummy and the fish quality was good. My friend got the chicken karaage as she doesn't eat fish and I do have to say this was delicious as well. Great experience.

    Chu Toro Crudo
    Heather D.

    I've driven by this spot a few times and everytime it looks super vibey. We made a reservation for a weeknight and got sat right away. The dark, neon lights, and live music definitely gives this place a good aesthetic. For cocktails, I loved the Venus on The Half Pipe. The habanero had a good kick to it. For sushi rolls, our favorite was the Soul Roll and Tuna Love. I was disappointed in the Wagyu Truffle. The presentation was great but the roll itself lacked flavor and had too much cucumber. The Chu Toro Crudo is a great starter to share. Overall, cute spot but a little pricey. I'd recommend checking out the happy hour menu which is served at the bar only.

    Owa Sushi
    Amar D.

    Owa's sushi dishes are extremely low quality with very low quality fish. This is directly inverse to their prices which are very high. High prices and high quality is OK. High prices and low quality is not OK. Owa does seem to draw a crowd. It may be a place to meet and greet, but no more.

    MaDonna W.

    Wow! When in Venice ... this could be our new favorite hangout, happy hour that is. Excellent prices on the fresh sushi, yellowtail, salmon, crispy rice with truffle, we had to order that twice... The service is outstanding 5+ My recommendation go early. We were fortunate to get there at 4:30 and then the place just went wild. We sat at the bar which is the best place in my opinion. You really get incredible service. We loved the ice cold, super cute, bottled water that came out to us. This place is happening with a capital H !!!! Keep it up "OWA" don't ever change

    Maria N.

    What a LOVELY EXPERIENCE. The way food and dining should be! I LOVE sushi and definitely have a standard for how it should taste, look, and feel. And Owa got it right. Not only is every inch of this place dripping in beauty and authenticity, but the whole ambiance is an experience. The service was great! And the kitchen staff were super cool. Definitely one of my most memorable experiences. Would def recommend.

    Sue L.

    My first time at OWA and I loved the vibe as I walked in. Happy Hour menu & cocktails were unique and delicious. I ate at the bar but as you walk in there is a cozy private patio and restaurant area. Forrest was awesome mixologist and recommended the best sushi dishes. Definitely coming back for live music Tuesday.

    Angel M.

    Highly recommended coffee place in Abbot Kinney! For all the drip coffee I had, its sweet blend stood out the most!

    Sashimi Moriawase
    Azile Y.

    The fish quality is great- I got the Sashimi Moriawase and everything was top notch (especially the buttery uni!)... It was all sprinkled in gold flakes which was a bit much (and a little off-putting, even though I know it's safe to eat). My husband enjoyed his Tokusen Omakase even though it all came out on one plate instead of traditional omakase style, but maybe this is because we sat at the counter. The spicy garlic edamame was DELICIOUS. The kinoko miso soup was lovely. My husband's Magic Mushroom Manhattan really did taste like shiitake and was delicious. My Golden Hour cocktail was nice. Staff took awhile to notice us but once they did they were attentive. We went on a Wednesday night at 7 and the scene was lively and loud. It's a very flashy/trendy place but the food truly is good.

    Yas E.

    3.5/5. Very busy restaurant in Venice on a Saturday night. Took the old space of Wabi. I thought the food was okay but not great. It's pretty expensive for what it is but if you're looking for vibes/scene and okay food then this is your place. The sushi/sashimi were just okay and surprisingly the best thing we had was the branzino.

    Katherine L.

    A time was had. I highly recommend coming in for lunch or happy hour and sitting at the bar to wind down! They have a generous HH menu that you can enjoy every day including the weekend. I came on a Saturday afternoon and had no problems getting a seat. They have a matcha and flower shop set up at their window Thurs-Sun from 8AM till around 2PM. I shopped from both and then sat down at the bar to order from the lunch menu. Based on recommendations from the bartender, I ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice, akami nigiri and kinney maki. Everything I ordered tasted so good and fresh! It was a great deal and the vibes were vibing.

    Nigiri
    Eric T.

    I had very high expectations for OWA, especially given its location on Abbot Kinney and the hype around it. The vibes and atmosphere are definitely on point- stylish, lively, and fun. The music could have been a little less loud- it was hard to talk. Service was attentive and the cocktails were excellent, no complaints there. But when it comes to the food, I was underwhelmed. The sushi was just average at best, which is disappointing given the price point. Maki rolls running $25-$35 each and nigiri at $8-$15 per piece feels way out of line, especially when the quality doesn't back it up. For that kind of pricing, I expected something truly exceptional, and it just wasn't. On top of that, the bathroom situation really detracted from the overall experience. For such a high-end spot, the communal setup felt more like a college bar, and unfortunately, it seemed like people were openly using the stalls for more than just bathroom breaks. Definitely not the vibe you'd expect from a place charging these kinds of prices. Overall: great atmosphere, great drinks, solid service--but the food and the overall experience don't live up to the price tag. Will come back for drinks, but not the sushi. There's much better sushi out there. PS: Very tacky for a "high-end" restaurant to pass on the credit card service charge to their customers- Big turn off- our entire party thought it was so tacky given our $1000+ bill.

    1992
    Kenneth M.

    There's a lot of really great open air in the front of the restaurant. There are a lot of beautifully crafted cocktails. Highly recommend lychee love me or 1992. Great happy hour specials. The crispy rice had a lot of beautiful contrast.

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    Great place always a friendly staff with a great variety of food. They have a pretty good lunch special too

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    Always consistent, great food, fast service and great drinks! Bar area is always a good vibe, highly recommend

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    Phenomenal sushi and other Japanese fare. A personable / friendly staff. Try the Miso Soup - it's unlikely anything you've had before!

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    Kassi Venice Beach

    Kassi Venice Beach

    4.0(161 reviews)
    0.6 miVenice
    $$$
    Private events
    Rooftop seating

    Came here with a cousin who I hadn't seen in a few years. You can never really go wrong coming to…read morethis rooftop, regardless of what name it's currently under. If you're into rooftops,l particularly those that oversee large bodies of water, this cannot be beat. I closed things out with a nice bottle of still water and cuz ordered a few alcoholic drinks. And while we just happened to pop in without a reservation, there was ample room to stand around the perimeter of the flowery garden like thing in the middle. Even when this location was previously known as the High Lounge, or High Lounge Rooftop, they would often feature DJs particularly when the weather was great outside. You would think with the Coachella music festival going on that there would have been ample seats and tons of space to move around, but that was not the case. This place was pretty packed! All in all, another solid outing at this particular rooftop. What staff they did have seem to be buzzing around like super busy bees, tending mostly to those seated with reservation, which is understandable. Without being seated via reservation you'll have to head straight to the bar, minimizing any significant interaction with the staff as a whole, except of course the bartender himself. I would place this rooftop in a top five with regards to So Cal rooftops, and #1 if water is your thing.

    Pretty little bar with an amazing view over the whole westside…read more As expected it was fairly pricey for small drinks and small portions. Location, location, location right....!?! Food was fresh and delicious. Greek fries could have been crunchier, but were seasoned well. Watermelon salad was fresh and delightful. The asparagus was bland. Everything in the appetizer size. The service was friendly and attentive. I called to reserve a booth with view towards the water. She couldn't promise me one. When I was there, there were reserved signs on those tables. Kids had to sit on high chairs on a high table...

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    Nalu Vida

    4.3(124 reviews)
    0.7 miVenice
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    Sports on TV
    Vegan friendly

    A Beachside Find That Surprised Me in the Best Way I was…read morelooking for a vegan-friendly spot close to the beach in Marina del Rey for my friend and me -- and we found this gem. The energy was relaxed, the location couldn't be better, and the menu? Full of pleasant surprises. I ordered the vegan tacos, and they were everything. Fresh, flavorful, well-balanced -- the kind of meal that makes you feel light but full in the best way. You can tell they care about quality here, not just checking a plant-based box. The service was friendly, and the space felt calm and intentional. This was one of those unexpected finds that I'll absolutely be coming back to. If you're near Venice or Marina and want something vegan without sacrificing vibes -- this is it.

    The executive chef needs to rethink their choices. We ordered calamari which came out resembling…read moreonion rings and all I could think of was the infamous storyline in 2025 of kitchenS serving pork sphincters as calamari rings. It was these 'onion rings' only, no bodies/tentacles. The dish hit the table with a plastic ramekin of cocktail sauce, no sweet chili. The food runner had no idea what we were talking about when we pointed that out but said "sure I'll bring you more sauce." Which made us feel like we were asking for something "extra". We ordered 2 poke bowls with tuna. The tuna was high quality, but the rest of the dish fell apart. First - who uses long grain rice in a poke bowl? It's sushi rice or nothing. It was a bizarre choice and the rice was undercooked to make it worse. Second - once again, it came out unseasoned and without any sauces whatsoever. Your menu states it has ponzu, chili oil, and bang bang sauce on it. When we asked our server for some sauces because it was absolutely bland, we were brought soy sauce and chimichurri sauce (!?!?!?) So your kitchen needs an overhaul on its dishes and your service staff desperately needs to be retrained on how your dishes are presented - they never should've hit the table like that. The ambience is nice but a bit gritty and weathered. The host and serving staff were pleasant and quickly took care of our requests, but they felt like they shouldn't have needed to be requests in the first place if the dishes had just been executed correctly.

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