The Penmar

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1233 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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Casual dining with golf views, live music, and a putting green.  

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The Penmar Venice Review - Venice - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Telling your friends to meet up at a golf course for some drinks and snacks might initially put you on the receiving end of some serious side-eye. But don’t worry, The Penmar is here to prove them wrong. This casual restaurant and bar attached to the Venice golf course of the same name has solid food, strong cocktails, and a peaceful outdoor patio looking out over the course. It’s a great place to pull up with a martini after a long week and listen to the meditative sounds of drivers thawking rubber balls or come on a Saturday with friends to watch college football (they have plentiful TVs). That said, Wednesday is easily the most popular night of the week here when a live band shows up and everyone picnics out on the putting greens with charcuterie boards and buckets of beer." - Brant Cox

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Great food and drinks in a chill indoor/outdoor setting. Solid Philly cheesesteak (for California).

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Sam Dillard

Google
This is a review for the Sunset Sessions event only! Immediately one of my favorite places in LA. I was told I would like it and I did. Cheap entry, good food trucks, and they have corkage in addition to bars. Music was a little lackluster but I’m sure that varies with each session. It’s all hot people so make sure you’re looking good and feeling good when you go. Cheers.

Macall Mulcahy

Google
Had the most amazing Engagement Party at The Penmar everything was seamless thanks to Christopher their event coordinator. First off the venue was perfect! I was worried about it being too cold or windy but we were able to have the heaters on and a wall tent down to keep the breeze out, the second we got hott I let Christopher know and we got the fresh air in and it was a beautiful day! Do not hesitate if you are thinking about this place as a venue, Christopher worked with us to accommodate us on everything we wanted from having an open bar tab capped to having everything set up and even added in some nice table decor! We had a guest list of about 50 people and we had more than enough room! Thank you to everyone who made this day so special for us!

Laurie Kantor Finn

Google
The Penmar restaurant is an excellent private party venue! Our group - who all grew up in Venice - bought out the patio for our class reunion. It felt special, yet casual enough to make everyone feel welcome. Sunset on the golf course was lovely, with delicious tacos, flowing cocktails, and a s’mores station! We brought in a photo booth and our DJ was also able to stream a video on all the TV screens…which was a big hit with the classmates. The staff was lovely and it made our event that much better knowing we were in great hands. Everyone complimented the location as a “perfect spot.”

Evan

Google
Excellent restaurant at this golf course. I went specifically to eat there and did not golf . The breakfast burrito was delicious and it even came with some chips. I got chorizo but there are a few other choices. Very good size burrito and would absolutely get again

Joe Masucci

Google
First time family dinner on vacation. Staying nearby and the local suggested it for a fast experience and a great place for the kids. The burger was okay, not great and I did expect it to be better. Standard fries, nothing special there. Ate most of my son's pizza and that was like a frozen pizza from a school lunch. My wife and daughter were happy so this is a solid three star place in our estimation. The draw is that the kids can play on the putting green within sight of the outdoor dining option.

Dreamleaf39 L

Google
First off, this is a lovely setting. I had no idea it was right in the middle of Venice--what a find! We came for breakfast. Our server was wonderful. So friendly and attentive. I ordered an almond milk latte--surprisingly very good!--and Avocado Toast. The Avocado Toast lacked salt, and I also thought $15 was pretty steep for one piece of toast. I don't think I'd return for breakfast, but happy hour is a possibility since the grounds are so lovely.

Tony Gaimari

Google
I've been golfing here a couple times a week and finally decided to have breakfast. The quevos rancheros was really good! They weren't the usual flat tortilla, they were like little bowls of corn flour.

Halee Mason

Google
The food is amazing. Wednesday is pizza night and I highly recommend it! It did not cost anything to get in on nights when there is no music or sunset summer festival. The service was a little slow, but it's a very laid back atmosphere and all food and beverages we're eventually brought to the table. It's dog friendly!
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Terr T.

Yelp
Attended the "Summer Sessions" live music event and had a blast people watching. This is a golfing and dining facility that host a live music event with KCRW. Seen on TikTok from other influencers that this is a happening place to be on a Friday during the late afternoon/early evening. Doors open at 4pm. So from 4pm-5pm are the Early Birds which was us since it was our first time attending. We saw one of the bands load in their gear as we showed the registration kids (literally teenager) our qr codes to get in. Then it's a bag check, followed by a table that you'll stop by and pay the $25 corkage fee if you brought our own alcoholic beverages (two bottle maximum) and then your inside where another teen will ask you if you want a glow in the dark bracelet ( which indicates you are single and ready to mingle). Strolling inside The Penmar you'll see people playing golf, food and drink stations being set up. Then you go to the lawn and lay down your blankets and/or chairs. There are security guards blocking off a lot of the greenery for the golfers. My friends and I got some drinks and ordered the nachos which were a great amount and very delicious. More people arrived and around 6pm the security guards opened up the full lawn for all of us. People ran to lay down their blankets close to the stage. By 7pm the lawn was covered with tons of stylish, jockish and hipster folk. The first band had a country/folk flare. When they finished a dj played some uptempo music, after that the second band was a boy group/yacht rock blend. It was great people watching and hanging out playing Uno with my friends.
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Maxton F.

Yelp
Oh well well well $30 for a spaghetti and a latte. The meat in the spaghetti bolognese was gross like an uncooked rat with veins poking out just let the pictures speak for themselves. Change in quality is needed (or a massive price decrease) I think it's a non profit for god sakes charging these high prices for this shi is a war crime and all the veterans can attest sheeeyeee goddam! Service is good tho maybe mid actually all the passwords are 1234 lol. Ambiance mid pretty ok. Update: AFTER EATING THAT I VOMITED DON'T EAT HERE
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Alex T.

Yelp
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a college graduation party for my daughter and son-in-law at The Penmar and I could not have been happier. The planning phase was extremely easy. Communication and follow through was highly professional. They even asked for the names of the universities the graduates were graduating from to be able to print out the logos and add them to our event information page at the entrance. We ordered the taco cart with a few sides. Delicious tacos were made to order and guest ate at the leisure. We also requested a private bartender. He was fantastic. Kept our thirsty crown happy throughout the entire time of the event. The Penmar team was flexible enough to add a few extra guests the day of the event. Our space was extremely comfortable for the size of our group and the outdoor feel of the golf course relaxed all of our guests. Everyone had a great time and the hosts parents were very pleased with such a great event at a VERY reasonable costs. If you looking for an upscale, casual event space; look no further. A big thank you to Dorcas, Candice, and Ramon for pulling it all together.
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Jessica R.

Yelp
Came here for the first time ever last night for Sunset Sessions! It was a cute and bougie vibe and the music they played was fun and eclectic. It was fun to people watch and we got there early to score a blanketed spot on the lawn to people watch. The lines to the bar weren't bad in the beginning, but as more people arrived, it progressively got worse. We met some cool and friendly people there but it would have been great to have met more! Everything was way overpriced with drinks having added fees and the admission fee to get in also being overpriced. I don't think I would go again but it's a good place to check out once to say you did it! The parking lot seemed full when I came but there was ample street parking a block away!
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Sabrina O.

Yelp
I love the idea of a sunset music and picnic but why is there still golf going on. You can't have both going on at the same time it takes up so much space that can be used for the people who paid for the picnic. You can't have your cake and eat it too. On sunset nights just shut this hole. So people can seat and see the music acts. Very disappointed.
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Claire R.

Yelp
Went for sunset sessions. Definitely a nice vibe, but come early if you want a good spot!
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Nevaeh G.

Yelp
I was really excited to check out Penmar for their Love Island screenings and to celebrate my fiancé's birthday. The vibe seems great, and they're very active on Instagram -- which is why I reached out there with some questions about their menu, since I have dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, I never received a response, even after following up. It's disappointing when a business is so responsive publicly but doesn't engage with direct inquiries, especially when people are trying to plan around health needs. I really wanted to support this spot, but the lack of communication makes it hard to feel welcomed or accommodated. I hope they improve on this moving forward.
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Stephanie G.

Yelp
Great spot with super friendly staff. The drinks are really well priced, especially during happy hour, and the cocktails are delish. Sunset Sessions are always a...scene (check TikTok to see what I mean!) but we book tables to just vibe and observe. One star docked simply due to the lack of actual gluten free options--unfortunately, they have very few items that are actually gluten free. Something beyond one salad would be nice!
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Kendall C.

Yelp
Sunset Sessions is such an experience. Saw tons of people from various Netflix dating shows, the bachelor, etc. Very LA vibes lol. Buy tickets ahead of time, the price goes up by a few bucks the day of. Also pro tip: just pay the $25 corkage fee and bring your own wine. They charge like $18 for a glass of wine. I honestly don't know that I would come back? It's fun but an interesting vibe for sure. Also the quesadillas are delicious BUT they automatically add in gratuity and don't tell you!! so don't tip! My $15 carnitas quesadilla came out to $19 and when i asked why, they said it was for gratuity but then the screen still asks for a tip. They should really tell you beforehand.

Edmond D.

Yelp
ON PRICE-GOUGING AND PREDATORY PRICING: I've been going to Penmar Sunset Sessions for years (since way back when it was on Wednesdays) and have told hundreds of people about it. It's been my happy spot where I can bump into my Westside homies and even host a birthday and group gathering or ten. To say I've been a Penmar booster would be an understatement; I've been a superfan. But as Sunset Sessions has become more and more popular, with attendance going from a few hundred to literally thousands, the ownership has become more and more aggressive in the pricing, to the point of really diminishing the experience. For example, last time I was there, I ordered a can of beer listed for $10 (already way overpriced, but bear with me here; it gets better). When it came time to pay, they asked for $14.60. That's a 46% hidden markup from the listed price! Turns out the price was $11, not $10 as listed. AND they add an automatic 22% gratuity (and tax). AND when they hand you the machine to sign, they ASK FOR GRATUITY AGAIN! The gall is really something else. Also, everything is just ridiculously overpriced -- think Four Seasons Hotel prices, not neighborhood golf course serving comfort food. Get this: they apply a surcharge $2.50 PER SLICE of cake (or cookie) if you want to bring your own for your birthday. This is Disneyland-level price-gouging, people. Except that Penmar is not Disneyland, where people go once per lifetime and accept the exorbitant prices as part of the cost of having offspring. Penmar depends on the good graces of the neighbors for its existence, week after week, as the many lawsuits to shut them down should attest. So dear Penmar ownership: you seem like really nice people. And I am here to tell you that price-gouging your customers is NOT very nice. You have reasonable prices during the week, which you suddenly jack up for Friday Sunset Sessions. We noticed. In fact, the prices are so high, you can afford to drop them $5 at 9pm to capture some extra sales as people trickle out for the rest of their evening, which is exactly what you do. If it is that important for you to make a few extra bucks at the cost of the goodwill of your customers, please know that you will lose the loyalty of a lot of devoted fans. Also note that listing one price and charging another is ILLEGAL. And as of 7/1/24, with the passage of Senate Bill 478, the "Honest Pricing Law", junk fees and "drip pricing" are banned in CA. All mandatory charges must be included in the advertised price for goods and services. In other words, if you're going to charge me $14.60 for a beer, you list THAT on the board, not $10. This is my gentle plea to Penmar: We love coming there for Sunset Sessions. It's a cornerstone of the Westside community. We appreciate all the effort you put in to bring good musical acts and keep it going. At the same time, we want you to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we, your devoted customers, see your profiteering and don't like it one bit. You can either to listen to our feedback and return to user-friendlier pricing. Or you can hear directly from the office of the Attorney General of the State of California. Your choice.
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Caitlyn A.

Yelp
Ate at the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. They should definitely work on their service. The servers we had contact with seemed very inconvenienced by us in general. We sat down at a table outside as its seat yourself and the busser came over and told us we had to get up for him to clean the table. There were some water cups and glasses left so we tried to move them and he told us no and to stand up, so we got up and he wouldn't let us sit back down until he had taken the glasses back and then returned and wiped down the table. He was very rude about it, flinging his rag all over the place, and didn't communicate with us very well about what he was doing - just saying "no". Then once we sat down we had to flag down a waiter as no one had come to take our order after 15 mins. The food took about 45 mins to come out. Everytime we needed something we had to flag someone down, no one was stopping by at any point. The food (chilaquiles pictured) wasn't bad but we were very let down by the experience and won't come back.
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Amanda N.

Yelp
Been a regular here for years and always have the absolute greatest time!! Thanks for all the fun over the years, check out the Summer Sunset Sessions, Speed Dating, Friendsgiving, Brunch and oh of course GOLF!! There's something for everyone and I highly recommend a visit here. It's a great place to meet and mingle with the locals and have yourself a day. Pet friendly!! Food and drinks are amazing! Sad Danny left but congratulations to him! Shoutout to OSO, Mattie and all the other friends we've made over the years. best ambiance and relaxing vibe !!! Nothing compares
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VanAnh N.

Yelp
For context, I had their Belgian Waffle and Matcha Latte. Unsure about the waffle after eating it for awhile but the matcha was really good. I went here for a 222 experience and my god the service here is god awful. My friend ordered matcha like me but had milk substitute and they didn't even bother to let us know which was his cup. They gave him the wrong cup because my friend knew the difference in milk taste. I checked in and he didn't even show me to my table or say anything else, he just pointed to the back and had me figure it out on my own. Felt like we were ignored the whole time. But they tended to every other table that wasn't there for 222. They had golfing so if you're into brunch and golfing, it doesn't hurt to try them out for that ambiance. Don't recommend based on the poor service though.
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H D.

Yelp
If it wasn't for the PSC turds id give this place 5 stars, but hey... it's the "new Venice" these days with all the try-hard hipsters. FOOD IS GREAT, Course is great even though they overbook it with 5 some so a 3 hour round plays 4 hours sometimes.
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Andrew S.

Yelp
I've played a lot of golf courses in LA, this one for the first time a couple weeks ago and I really liked it.
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Marco R.

Yelp
Food is excellent , Service is on point. Ambiance is great! What a great place to eat & watch some golfing. Everything about this place is a 10 +
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Lauren B.

Yelp
Had fun happy hour drinks here in the rain during March Madness. They have food TVs and great Happy Hour specials until 7pm daily, including $3 off all cocktails so I tried the Puff Puff Give first, and then their Spicy Margarita- the spicy margarita was one of the best I've had in awhile. My friend's wings were tasty but you only get 5 wings in the HH order and the steak on my nachos was the best part about them. The nachos were supposed to have melted queso per the menu description but I could barely find any cheese on them (and definitely not the melty/queso kind of cheese I was expecting) - please make nachos cheesier! Brunch looks great so I'd go back to try other items.
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Tatiana N.

Yelp
What a cute family friendly please. I enjoy the seating being bench style. There is example space for kids to walk around and for your strollers. You can kindly watch the golfers outside. It is a low-key lively environment. The service was good as well. As far as the food, I may have just ordered wrong. I got the fried chicken sandwich, and although the chicken was OK, the bread and the bun was very dry, and it was paired with iceberg lettuce, which didn't really work with the chicken I thought. others ordered breakfast burritos, if I were to return what I would order. Fairly expansive menu, though, I was surprised. Would definitely like to return.
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Mel V.

Yelp
Had a really pleasant and memorable experience at Penmar for lunch. It was our first time and we tried a variety of items including the breakfast tacos, chilaquiles verdes, huevos rancheros, and waffles, to name a few. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and our server was great in answering any questions we had. Only downside was that their chicken tinga was pictured on the menu, but is only offered a couple days a week and it wasn't specified which days, but our server let us know they serve tinga on Thursdays and one other day (possibly Saturday). The outdoor seating area was spacious and on the border of the Penmar Golf Course which gave us something to watch and enjoy while waiting for our food and drinks. The music choice was solid too and added to the fun vibes. Looking forward to coming back a second time soon, especially to try the tinga!
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seth f.

Yelp
We had an event for about 140 people using the patio at the Penmar (it was a high school reunion), and it's hard to imagine how it could have gone any better! The food is solid, we did a taco bar (salmon tacos were a favorite), many appetizers, fruit plate, churros, and smores for dessert. The layout of the space is ideal for mingling, and is the perfect antidote to a hotel ballroom. You can sit and eat if you want to, you can stand and chat, it's just a very usable, social, and flexible outdoor space. Hard to beat a Venice summer evening, most people not wearing sweaters. Their staff is professional and handles everything to make it a perfect evening, truly think it's a great place to host any event, thankful they took such good care of us. Many, many people told me how much better this reunion had been than previous ones we've had, and the Penmar was a huge part of that!
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Natalie S.

Yelp
Such a cool spot to watch live music for their Summer Sessions series. I recommend coming here early to get a good spot on the lawn, otherwise you'll be in the nosebleed section. Say around 5-5:30pm. They have a ton of food stands plus their normal bar/restaurant menu. There are plenty of drink vendors as well. We ordered the Cali bowls, burritos and french fries, which were fresh and crispy. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back here for future Summer Sessions events.
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Bethany S.

Yelp
Sunset sessions isn't what it used to be. They absolutely oversell tickets to the point where its no longer enjoyable. Wish they would charge more for tix and sell to less people. They ran out of food and drinks less than an hour in. The lines, crowds, parking, lack of food/bathroom - sorry to say but don't do it to yourself.
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Brooke M.

Yelp
We had our company Happy hour mixer here for Sotheby's International and it was super casual and it was held outdoors. We had taco and drink tickets. Tacos were delicious but the drink orders took a very long time. Poor guy was doing all the orders for hundreds of people and bringing them to us. Very under staffed but he was super nice and patient. TBH I've never been here and it's not a place I would ever come to again unless I had an event or played a round of golf lol! They need to play music and staff it up for events.
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Kelly B.

Yelp
DO NOT GO TO THE PENMAR SUNSET SESSIONS. OVER CROWED. TERRIBLE SERVICE. - They oversell tickets to this event to the point where it's overly packed and miserable - You'll wait in line for the bathroom for 30-45 min since there's only 2 stalls for 100s of people - You can't hear the live band at all, there's really no point to having live music because you truly cannot hear it all - You'll wait 30 min - 1 hour for food - You can't BYOB anything except 1 bottle of wine, which there's an expensive corkage fee What they need to fix: - People would likely pay more for entry tickets if they had a maximum limit of people that made it more manageable to walk around, order food + drinks, use the restroom, hear the music -- generally enjoy the event - Communicate menu -- they rant out of wine early and I overheard many people say they waited in line for 45 min only to get to the front and find out they were out and the cashiers were rude about it - Don't have live music if no one can hear it, just play speakers or play a movie instead Will not go back but hope they fix this for people they didn't alienate from wanting to go ever again
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Andrew M.

Yelp
Good vibe, friendly service, nice views, and most importantly, good beer on tap. Checkitout.
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Susan U.

Yelp
This restaurant is such a lovely hidden spot. Over looking the golf course Seating inside and outside. The staff is very friendly and the food is excellent.
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John C.

Yelp
Want a spot off the grid. This is nice little get away. Watch some golfers or get in a round before or after you eat. Very good menu lots to choose from. Breakfast or lunch, The staff was very nice and attentive. Very clean inside with outside seating as well. Good portions for the price. Got a nice healthy breakfast and took off to the beach.
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Shanelle S.

Yelp
Came here for twilight concert in the park. It's $11 and you should buy the tickets online beforehand so you don't have to wait in line at the venue. Street parking. You can bring your own alcohol but there's a corkage fee. They do have food for sale at the venue as well as various vendors providing samples. It's from 6-9pm. They had a limbo contest at the end which was fun. Public restrooms available at the front. Definitely bring chairs/a picnic mat as well as blankets.
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Amanda T.

Yelp
I love everything about The Penmar! I love the bartenders, the drinks, the food, they have lots of TVs for sports viewing, great sense of community, friendly people/staff, hip decor, you can put around, AND they have live music Fridays?!?? Oh wait, but do you golf? I don't, but I was hanging out here while my brother was playing and he said the grounds were so nice and soft and he played one of the best games of his life. So, there's that too
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dana b.

Yelp
I have passed by the Pennmar golf course, many many times, but never realized they had re-opened their café. It's open to the public anyone can come in and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are beer and wine options along with alcoholic beverages. There's Music in the background and lots of screens to watch sports too. The food is decent. Nothing over the top but we had an enjoyable time. Ceviche was overly salty But nachos were bomb! Good for bigger groups and they also host private parties.

Angie L.

Yelp
First off, this is a lovely setting. I had no idea it was right in the middle of Venice--what a find! We came for breakfast. Our server was wonderful. So friendly and attentive. I ordered an almond milk latte--surprisingly very good!--and Avocado Toast. The Avocado Toast lacked salt, and I also thought $15 was pretty steep for one piece of toast. I don't think I'd return for breakfast, but happy hour is a possibility since the grounds are so lovely.
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Malibu B.

Yelp
We loved this place and have frequented it for years. The Friday concerts were awesome too and very fun and family oriented. Unfortunately, they have become greedy: expensive drinks and food, low quality fast unhealthy choices, extremely overpriced for what you get and the tiny drinks( 3 sips and it's all ice) for $35 for 2 small cups. Extremely rude and arrogant door staff- who don't even allow unopened water. Parking is a headache, the up to 2 hours wait to get in, filthy bathrooms, long lines for everything from bathrooms, entry, difficulty to pay with weird app. Overall not worth the hype. The social media boosted their popularity but the service has been beyond poor and the costs are ridiculous. There are so many great concert venues without the BS rudeness and over the top priced on everything. NO Longer fun - maybe come on an off day and enjoy the green. You can't even hear the music and need to pay again after paying to get in for a headset to be able to hear the music. It's probably better not to drink because you will be in the bathroom line for an hour. Be careful if you bring your puppy, we saw one get killed by an out of control pitbull there. So scary and sad.

Jr J.

Yelp
Lets start off with the ambience... the place is open and chill, great place to hang out after around of golf... its open with a great view of the golf course. They have many awesome cocktails I've tried the Jalisco Blossom And Puff Puff their presentations are beautiful-the bar manager Has made an amazing cocktail list... and the food is pretty great... you get your moneys worth... they offer a Happy Hour menu and live music on Fridays.... I'll be back and would tell others...
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Barbi O.

Yelp
Mod vibes. We went for happy hour and the menu did not disappoint! The dessert topped off our lunch perfectly, a vanilla ice cream cookie sandwich aptly called sammich. So good. Perfect views of the greens.

Rachel R.

Yelp
The ambiance of the Penmar Wednesday wine event was great, however things quickly took a turn when we realized we paid to get into an event as couldn't get any service. I stood in a long line and finally ordered my tacos, after an hour and the event almost coming to an end, I still never got my food. I got up multiple times to after that if my food was coming out because the event was ending and we need to leave, to which I was met with multiple let me check on that's. I asked if I could take it to go or if not have it canceled, we waited another 20 min to not hear anything and when I asked again, they said my order was canceled. I left starving and extremely angry I paid to get into this 'event' if you want an ounce of service I'd recommend heading to quite literally any other pub. When I got up to ask for updates, I witnessed multiple other people saying they had been waiting for lengths of time. Oh and the band never played on this stage they had us in front of or in the section roped off for the event, it played indoors for all the men who just finished golf.
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Kirstin Z.

Yelp
Great little brunches lunch spot or place to have a beer after a round of golf. We ordered the banana pancakes with a side of bacon, and juevos rancheros. They were solid, but when we go back next time, I plan on trying the burrito because it looked pretty good and filling.

Krisztina Á.

Yelp
I came to Oktoberfest here yesterday and it was super underwhelming & disappointing. Event started at 4 but no performers were out - even by 5 no performers! Had some tables out but they put "reserved" placards on everything so couldn't sit. The people were just standing around. Some folks brought blankets (even that wasn't noted as an option on the ticket??!! I would've loved to had known!!) They had their usual drink stations and my $27 ticket came with a free drink (beer or wine (Riesling)) I got the wine - was okay. One food tent in the front. I was expecting way more food stations or social activities for the ticket price - I would never recommend this spot for Oktoberfest. The venue is spacious and clean though & the staff is kind.
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Christopher M.

Yelp
We returned last week because a friend booked a tee time. He wanted a beer when we finished, so we bought a few cans instead of the overpriced pitcher. When the three cans came to $30 instead of $21 - as they did previously - I asked if perhaps they had made a mistake. No, I was informed. On days they host their Sunset Sessions music events, they automatically add a service fee to all food and drink purchases after 3pm, even if you are playing golf and NOT attending the special event. As far as I could tell, this "policy" is not posted anywhere, nor were we informed before ordering. This also explains why the pitcher was $41 on our previous visit, at which time it was not clearly explained. I am not a crank, and I was very polite to the staff because I know full well they don't make the rules. But honestly, this is unethical if not illegal. I hope the City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department does something about it.
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Diana T.

Yelp
It's very rewarding to grab food and drinks here after playing 9 holes. Some people come here to hang out even if they're not playing golf. The open concept of the restaurant creates a very nice atmosphere. You can sit either inside or outside. Either way there is plenty of air flow as the restaurant opens out to and faces the putting green and/or the first tee depending on where you sit. Their happy hour is between 3-7pm daily. They have an extensive selection of cocktails to choose from. I wasn't a big fan of the pink skinny margarita, but it's my fault for ordering a drink with the word "skinny" in it. As for their regular menu, I like how they serve breakfast all day. I ordered the carne asada tacos and they were delicious. The staff here are very nice and attentive too. This place will definitely continue to be a go-to.
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Scotty B.

Yelp
The Penmar is a Great place to relax in the morning, have some breakfast and putt some balls on the green to relax as you enjoy the quiet of the golf course. The live music in the evenings is great to enjoy the sunset. This is a restaurant that is located on a nostalgic public golf course with locals that provide an easy vibe that turns out to playing some casual golf by the beach. Great place. Good Food & attitudes.
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Andy D.

Yelp
Food was ok, though pricey. The meatball sandwich was more sauce and bread than meatballs. The fries were excellent. The chicken wings were hecka spicy though the menu didn't say they would be. Service was kind and sweet but slow. The location is the real star getter here. The sports bar ambiance is fun right next to a fairway. They close a little early which is probably a neighborhood agreement.

N W.

Yelp
This is painful to write. Knowing this is a beloved local haunt with ties to my family, I am so very disappointed in the service at the Penmar. Food and drinks are always on point, thankfully. However, the last 3-4 times I've been for breaky, the service is wholly lacking and discouraging. This is where either the staff is inexperienced and not well trained, or the establishment does not hire and pay wages commensurate of skilled staff. Yes, I know it's not the Polo Lounge, but ordering a meal, coffee or drinks, and having to ask for utensils, creamer, sugar, refills, straws, napkins, condiments, the bill, or boxes repeatedly just sucks!!! These are basic dining tools and should not be consistently overlooked and arbitrary. We as patrons feel like pests, having to ask for very basic service items. Upon said requests, the staff does not acknowledge nor share smiles, or friendly gestures toward us. Not good. We often felt like "pulling rank" saying we are regulars, spend several dimes here, or that we know the management, etc, but we don't. We don't feel welcomed anymore. Please do better Penmar. Your neighbors and friends love the food, concept, and ambiance you once provided and want to continue to support you!

Jane O.

Yelp
I love Penmar its the best!! :00 The sunset's eat everytime and I really enjoy the food as well as the waiter service. The environment is swell! If you're thinking about eating here do it. If you see either of them serving you or cleaning the floors take a picture and send it to 3105971242. Thanks!
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Trace V.

Yelp
It's a golf course AND a restaurant as someone there had the brilliant idea during Covid to expand the cafe and put in alot of outdoor tables. There is also a covered patio with one side open. Quite a scene during a recent Friday night Happy Hour -- lot's of people with their dogs enjoying pitchers of beer and munchies. The happy hour menu was a bit small with not many selections. Have to say the pork sliders were mostly bread with very little pork to speak of. Probably better off ordering food off the regular menu. The service and beer were spot on. Mix of young and old folks and I hear there are Wed night concerts -- will have to check that out.
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Melanie G.

Yelp
Nice vibes to come grab casual drinks on the golf course or if you are playing golf/meeting up with someone who is. Would not really recommend The Penmar as a destination for food. Enjoyed our time here outdoors on a Saturday morning but our meals were underwhelming. I do want to come here for their Wednesday evening concert series. That should be really fun and nice!
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Oliver H.

Yelp
Best nachos on the west side. Served the way you liked them. Each and every chip had all condiments on it - and you didn't even need to come here to play golf. Each bit is delicious. Have a beer or have a pitcher. This is the spot. Try the sliders, try the whole menu. The staff is friendly and you can practice your putts when you're done eating or while you sip a beer.
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Pamela K.

Yelp
The best of the next. Hidden. If you know you know, if you don't, bummer for you. Almond croissant and fresh bagels. BLT is un descriptive how amazing it is. All of the Hops Juices are great. Above all? We love our Penmar servers.

Sylvia R.

Yelp
Lovely place to look out on the green. Nice staff and good food! Most days it is quiet and plenty of outdoor seating.
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Tee T.

Yelp
Am always very excited for new restaurants opening in the local area. This one in particular. Given we dont have too many breakfast joints around, when I saw that it was opening I was down right elated. A local restaurant, at the golf course I rode my bike by all the time as a kid AND an all day breakfast menu, wow! So now my expectations are a little high, so thank goodness I can say without a doubt that they were met! Seating: Even during Covid, this place operates like we're in 'normal' times. Outdoor tables overlooking the golf green with heat lamps. It's great. It was a Saturday around 9am and we were able to get a nice table. Service: our server was pleasant and very attentive. Even when it got a tad busy, he was still on top of it. Food: at first glance the menu may appear to be a bit hipster, but alas, it came through as solid breakfast fare. Rib-eye and eggs. Comes with small potatoes and a slice of rustic toast. The jam was delicious. Although, the ribeye was thin, it was tasty. It had a light chimichurri sauce and was cooked to order. It was also served with a very nice, fresh side of fruit. My breakfast mate ordered basic bacon and eggs. And a side pancake. Pancake was a good. Not super fluffy but very homemade tasting. The syrup was very nice. Again, very solid tasty breakfast. Coffee: Although, I'm a pretty snobby coffee person, this coffee was doable. Didn't get offered refills, but it was enough. Price: ~$40.00 for both meals. For the area, a great value. Overall I'm so excited to have a place to go to have breakfast anytime. Oh did I mention they serve breakfast all day?