The Best Restaurants Near Venice Beach, CA

Venice Beach, California is home to a colorful Boardwalk and a very unique community. After taking a stroll along the beach and catching a glimpse of Muscle Beach you will want to catch a bite to eat at a local restaurant. Whether you're craving Mexican or Italian, it's all within a short walking distance from this local hotspot.

A great place to get a margarita and eat some quality Mexican food is at La Cabana. They are open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. This Mexican restaurant serves large quantities of food at affordable prices. Burritos are around $4 and other entrees are priced at $6-$11. Margaritas are $6 and they have daily drink specials. The staff is friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere is very relaxed and calming. La Cabana is at 738 Rose Ave., 310-392-7973.

Check out Hama Sushi for some great sushi without the outrageous LA price. They serve lunch on weekends from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and dinner daily after 5:30 p.m. They have many television screens all around the eating area showing everything from sports to surfer movies. This can be very appealing to some or rather distracting to others. Staff is very friendly and kind. Prices average to about $15 per person. Check out Hama Sushi at 213 Windward Ave., www.hamasushi.com or call 310-396-8783 for more information.

A really hip bar and upscale restaurant that provides an elegant environment for hanging out and happy hour is Beechwood restaurant. Beechwood is a frequent hangout for the late 20's crowd and above. Drinks are a bit pricey, but they have an extensive amount of microbrews on tap at their part. The bartenders are very quick with orders, but it can get overcrowded at times. They have an indoor and outdoor lounge area. Located at 822 Washington Blvd on the corner of Washington and Abbot Kinney. Call 310-448-8884 or visit www.beechwoodrestaurant.com to make a reservation.