Dudley Market is your go-to seaside gem in Venice, serving up fresh, locally caught seafood, fabulous natural wines, and the city’s best burger—all just a block from the beach.
"In 2022, this seafood destination partnered with famed Baja California chef Diego Hernandez to inject a bit of Alta California flavor into the menu, while longtime Venice barista Nicely Abel serves quality espresso drinks by morning Wednesday through Sunday. Dudley Market remains a gem of Venice’s restaurant scene, pairing locally caught or well-sourced seafood, fresh oysters, natural wine, and HiFi tunes (supported by a glittering disco ball hanging from the ceiling) in the evening. First-timers would do well to try one of its crudos, the fried fish sando, and crispy french fries for a 100 percent foolproof dinner." - Matthew Kang, Nicole Adlman
"The venue for an event organized to raise funds for World Central Kitchen." - Dom Crisp
"If you know one thing about Dudley Market, it’s probably that they have their own fishing boat. And even though they’ve re-opened for dine-in, they’ve still got a great selection of whole and filleted fish for sale. It varies based on what they pulled out of the ocean that day, but might include rockfish, red snapper, ling cod, or bluefin tuna. If you’re dining in, order some oysters and the fish and chips." - brett keating
"Not only does Dudley Market serve some of our favorite seafood in Los Angeles, but this neighborhood spot also has a fantastic location one block off the Venice boardwalk - which is exactly why we’re so excited about their new outdoor patio. If eating fresh-caught seafood while staring at the ocean isn’t on your Things I Enjoy In Life list, perhaps you need to reconsider some things. The menu changes daily based on what they caught, so just ask what’s good that day and you’ll be in great hands." - brant cox
"Say hello to our favorite fancy restaurant burger in Los Angeles. A beefy, perfectly cooked patty, cheddar cheese, dill aioli, fresh arugula, and a caramelized onion-bacon jam on a brioche bun—Dudley’s burger is special. It’s sweet and savory, briny and peppery, and something you’ll want to remember forever. You should come to this Venice spot for seafood (the place is located a block from the beach). But if you skip the burger, you’re living a lesser existence. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder
