The Anchor

"One of our favorite all-around spots on Main Street, The Anchor is the cool, unpretentious place you see less and less of in Venice. The food is good, the people are nice, and there are plenty of TVs if you want to catch the game. Deal: $23 bottomless mimosas. Weekends 11:30am-3:30pm." - brant cox, nikko duren

"Venice’s seafood spot The Anchor is offering a $60-per-person, five-course meal for Christmas Eve. You’ll get a heat-and-serve lobster ravioli kit, cherrystone clam chowder, arugula salad, and more, and they’ll also include a free bottle of wine if you order four-or-more dinners. Order online by 12/22 for 12/24 pick-up. The Anchor is also offering free Christmas Eve hot sandwiches and soup for those in need." - brett keating

"After more than a decade serving some of LA’s best rolls plus clam chowder and other coastal delights to Venice and Santa Monica locals, Kristin Ciccolella of the Anchor is hitting the road with a sequel project that promises to be the surfside dining option of the summer." - Farley Elliott

"The Anchor in Venice is a neighborhood hangout on Main St., with a large, recently expanded, patio. The best things here involve lobster (as is often the case) - the lobster roll with black truffle, lobster mac & cheese, and brunch lobster Benedict are all good bets. Call (310) 664-9696 for reservations." - brett keating, james montgomery

"The Anchor is a staple Venice restaurant, though it often gets less attention than some of the bigger names nearby. That’s okay; owner Kristin Ciccolella, an East Coaster with a can-do attitude and a hearty laugh, knows that it’s her regulars that have kept her in business all these years, and thanks to a large patio and quality seafood menu, she isn’t planning on going anywhere any time soon. There’s clam chowder and lobster bisque for those feeling the cozy, chilly vibes, and raw oysters, shrimp ceviche, and fried calamari for those trying to reclaim an early bit of sunshine and summer. The star of the show has to be the larger-than-life lobster roll, a behemoth of shellfish meat that is a relative steal at $28, at least compared to many others on the Westside. That’s just the kind of place that the Anchor is — few frills, no fuss, and big on flavor." - Eater Staff