Bars & Nightlife
Danny’s Venice Deli
This newish place, on Windward Ave right at the beach, has awesome food. It’s maybe a couple bucks too expensive, but what isn’t these days (besides my pontifications)? Love the drawings and paintings of famous/infamous locals and icons on the walls. Deli food and full bar.
HOURS
Monday – Friday 10:30am-10pm — Breakfast – 3pm / Lunch -l 5pm
Happy hour from 4pm-6pm — Dinner starts 5pm
Saturday – Sunday 10am-10pm — Brunch – 3pm / Lunch -l 5pm / Dinner starts 5pm
Hal’s Bar and Grill
Liam’s not here making cantaloupe martinis anymore, but this is Hal’s house and the joint jumps. Good vibe, great food. Live jazz weekend nights.
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Hinano Cafe
Good place to drink off a night of drinking and play a little pool. Friends swear by the burgers, but it’s bar mistress Mary Alice keeps me coming back. Burgers, tuna melts, breakfast burritos.
Hours
Daily 8am – 2am
Jame’s Beach
Cadillac margarita, chocolate souffle, civilized dining, meat-market weekend nights.
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La Cabana Restaurant
For those about to rock—and who are going to want to eat later, La Cabana salutes you. Not too many places serve into the wee hours around these parts. Just thinking about it makes me want a pitcher of margs.
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On The Waterfront Cafe
Boardwalk sunset, Erdingers and fries. While the occasional unsolicited musical performance can be troubling, most are benign.
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Primitivo Wine Bistro
Great wine bistro on Abbot Kinney Blvd. Come for the wine, stay for the tapas menu. Rustic atmosphere and plenty popular.
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Red Garter
No more bar fights. Red Garter’s been tarted up. Martinis uber alles.
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Roosterfish
Best if you enjoy gay bars.
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The Brig
The place had more character before the remake a few years back.
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