The 17 Best Restaurants In Venice Beach

"A visit to the original Willie Mae’s in New Orleans can result in two-hour waits. That's longer than we’d wait for pretty much anything (Din Tai Fung included). But now there's a West Coast location in Venice with a fast-casual model, meaning it’s easy to get your hands on their fried chicken. Picture a flaky crust that crackles and shatters the moment you bite in—the thin, slightly spicy crust seals in all the chicken juices, which end up running down your arms between bites. There’s also a long list of sides like gumbo, red beans, and candied yams. The chicken will outshine anything in its path, though. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren