Venice Beach Club

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of my absolute favorite spots on Venice Beach! The vibe here is unreal — chill, vibrant, full of good energy. On weekends the DJ makes it even better. The view, the sunset, the atmosphere — everything just hits perfectly. And let me tell you — the Honey pizza is next level. I’ve literally come here four times just for that! 🍕 Abdi, the owner, is the coolest guy — truly made this place special. I’ve been coming here since it used to be Ale House, and the way he transformed it… wow. Just pure magic. I’ve met amazing people here, hung out with my girlfriends, and even came solo — it’s always fun, always welcoming. Great food, great service, great vibes. It even ended up being my last night in LA before a trip, and honestly — couldn’t have asked for a better send-off. Thank you, Abdi, for creating a place that feels like home by the ocean. 🌊💛

2nd best Cesar salad I’ve had. It was perfectly dressed and the cheese wasn’t overpowering. Sweet hibiscus tea and the young coconut were very refreshing. Only thing I didn’t like was how close the tables were to each other.

It’s always sunny at the VBC. I just love walking into this place. Simply the loveliest crew that works here. So friendly, accommodating and hard working. Probably the best pint of Stella in LA. Cold, crisp and delicious. Love the new menu too. Can’t go wrong with the pasta or the salad. Make sure to stay for the sunset. It’s magical.

my boyfriend and I came in for food after spending the day at the beach . it was very busy but they got us a great seat . ( it was like a lounge chair with shade ) best seat ! we were able to watch the sunset, and get good vibes. the food was better than expected and came fresh without wait (again they were busy but ON POINT).The hostess and waitresses were very kind. and the manager came to check on us during our meal. hard to say most places can give you that same atmosphere and attention when its busy but they managed to make it happen. it was our first time going and I can see us coming back.

View is nice. And that’s all. Very noisy. No water served (despite ordered). Service is zero, but 20% gratuity is still automatically added… Wrong dish has been ordered. That should not be a problème as long as the correct dish is ordered quickly after that. But that was not the case. Plate was brought looong after. French fries arrived too late (long after the correct plate, yes yes..). The dish has eventually been offered, but that is still not a good experience.

Food was great and so was the location. Venice isn’t as busy as it used to be, but in summer this place would be packed!!! Get the chicken burger. Best I’ve had in a long while.

Not sure what exactly it was, but my experience there last Sunday was perfect, from the food, to the service, to the location, and the weather. After a couple of drinks, I felt like I was on vacation and I live nearby. Anyplace that can transport you to another place and time is 5 stars in my book.

Friggin love this spot! The staff is so kind and down to earth, it felt like my friends were serving me at a backyard party. So beachside, I snag a dip in the ocean after my first drink and go straight back. • Burger with avocado is incredible, with patty from a local farm. • Fries are toasted properly, and taste healthy. • Drinks are good, bartenders are confident and knowledgeable. I used to come here when it was Venice Alehouse, and I think the new ownership and staff have really made this place what it always should have been. Great Venice, vibe, just a little nicer, like it belongs in Santa Monica. Good prices, favorite spot on the Venice boardwalk.

VBC is one of my absolute favorite spots on Venice Beach! The vibe here is unreal -- chill, vibrant, full of good energy. On weekends the DJ makes it even better. The view, the sunset, the atmosphere -- everything just hits perfectly. And let me tell you -- the Honey pizza is next level. I've literally come here four times just for that! 5 Michelin stars to Chef James I've met amazing people here, hung out with my girlfriends, and even came solo -- it's always fun, always welcoming. Great food, great service, great vibes. Abdi, the owner, is the coolest guy -- truly made this place special. I've been coming here since it used to be Ale House, and the way he transformed it... wow. Just pure magic. It even ended up being my last night in LA before a trip, and honestly -- couldn't have asked for a better send-off. Thank you, Abdi, for creating a place that feels like home by the ocean.

Good Food Ruined by Poor Service. We had lunch today at VBC in Venice with our family. I'll start with the positives: the location is great, the food came out fast and was actually quite good, the hostess was friendly and professional, and the bussers were kind and attentive. That said, it was surprising that the restaurant was out of guacamole for the chips something you wouldn't expect at a place like this. Not a huge issue, but worth noting. Also, the music was extremely loud, to the point where it was difficult to have a normal conversation at our own table. Unfortunately, the service from our waitress completely ruined the experience. From the moment she sat us, she appeared rushed, impatient, and had a strong attitude. Shortly after seating us, she asked us to move tables because two nearby young women were having drinks. What made this worse is that they were clearly vaping and visibly blowing smoke from their table and wanted more space, yet somehow our family was treated as the inconvenience. We were never given utensils or napkins with our food. When we politely asked multiple times simply so we could eat she responded with visible annoyance and attitude each time, as if we were bothering her. When we requested the check, she told us that a 25% gratuity was automatically added as restaurant policy. I asked to leave a custom tip instead, and she reluctantly removed it, then hovered over me while I paid. After I left the minimum tip (which reflected the level of service), she walked away angry and clearly upset. The food itself was good, but the service was so unpleasant that it overshadowed everything else. A server with this level of hostility and attitude should not be representing the restaurant. Sadly, we won't be returning not because of the food, but because of the service.

Okay, I understand the pull to coming to this spot is the view/location (which undoubtedly gets a 5 star), but the food was so disappointing that I had to be honest with Yelpers. Hopefully, of course, the restaurant considers this feedback. First, I arrived and asked if I can sit outside, they acknowledged and said yes. I immediately go sit outside. No one came... like, ever. So I got back up and asked for someone - it was the same hostess/waitress... Once the food arrived (Caesar salad with chicken) the chicken was not warm or cold - it was stale and clearly a packaged meat they just chopped up. The French fries were not warm or fresh, also stale. In brief, the food is not fresh.

Stopped by on Tuesday, 08/12/25 for the first time! Celebrated my peer's 30th birthday at Venice Beach! I ordered the following: - 1 deep purple punch = $16 - 1 elote corn = $9 - 1 ceviche = $24 The prices here are quite expensive, but the food, drinks, and overall vibes were amazing! Before arriving here, I was trying to find this location on Yelp but wasn't able to, I spoke to the server about this; she told us that this place recently opened and used to be called 'Venice Ale House' which closed permanently. Near the beach and parking was $9.

We had a great experience there. Friendly staff. Great view of the sunset and some incredible food. We were expecting a simple beach menu but were surprised to find some incredible dishes. We've been back three times since. :)

Love the food and the vibe! Came here a few weekends back. There was a DJ setting the mood and the food was just right! Got the burger (one of the best I've had since moving to LA), steak frites *perfection*, marg pizza, caesar salad and Kathleen's cookies w ice cream for dessert. Wine list is well curated and the cocktails were tasty. A MUST in Venice.

Bad. Took 20 minutes for a brainless twit to come over and take our order. No "sorry," nothing. She looked at me as if she didn't know why I was there. My friend and I just looked at each other afterward thinking, we're doomed this is the next generation. She's was a mid 20's tanned brunette long hair. Ordered a margarita with no salt. It arrived with salt and was a radioactive orange color. Tasted overly sweet and just bad. It's L.A you're on a beach is it rocket science to make a decent margarita? Instead of waiting another 20 minutes, I went straight to the bar. I saw the bartender take a sip of my drink and then roll his eyes at a coworker. I suggest he take a stroll to The Whaler and see how a margarita is made. He says, "So you wanted a skinny margarita?" I said, "No, I just want a regular margarita with no salt that isn't super sweet." With attitude, he made me another mediocre margarita. I asked for the bill from our server, who says the tip is already included 25 percent. I said, "I'm not leaving this tip amount. We waited 20 minutes for a drink, and the order was wrong. I'm not paying you 25 percent." She says, "Oh, was there a problem with your drink?" Yeah if you had checked on us even once, you would have known that. I was a bartender/server for years after college. I know when things are out of someone's control, and I also know when they just simply suck. Would never come back here. They tried to improve the look from the old Venice Ale House, but you can put lipstick on a pig, and it's still a pig. Go next door to The Waterfront they can at least make a decent marg and won't scam you into paying 25 percent. For perspective, that's a $4 tip on one drink.

I will give it another try, however, my first attempt was disappointing. The description in the Angelino magazine was so off. I ordered the citrus salad with chicken. Although the chicken was seasoned well, the salad came in a bowl way too small to even think of tossing around to mix flavors. Dressing lacked. And the amount of flies hanging out were not only aggressive but power divers. Ambiance might want to suggest the riviera but that is a stretch. A far stretch. It's Venice California. Gritty and fabulous but don't expect a taste of the riviera. Aperol spritz was made ok, but pretty hard to screw that up. Service lacked as I had to flag down a different server for a second spritz and my bill. It's cute. SMALL. Riviera beach club it is not. It's on concrete and dirty concrete at that. I know I know, it's Venice. Part of the charm is the dirt. Whoever wrote the description for the angelino clearly has never been to the French Riviera. Better than some alternatives on the strand these days, but needs tightening up. And bigger salad bowls. I expected better, for a $77 lunch.

A pleasant surprise, and exactly what the boardwalk needed. Most places in the area are either fast food quality or upscale restaurants within hotels. Both target tourists, but neither is for locals wanting something easy and healthy on a beach day. Venice Beach Club delivers! We had a pasta and a pizza, both gluten free, and a generous portion of ceviche. Everything was tasty, simple enough our 3 year old could enjoy it, and healthy enough to be a spot we come to regularly. Only feedback is to add chips to their ceviche so it's more enjoyable to eat!

Great place to grab drinks and food on the boardwalk. Loved the cirtrus salad, pizza, and steak frits. Vibe was upbeat, fun, and a welcome contrast to some of the divey fixtures nearby. Excited to check out the rest of the menu. And there's relatively cheap parking in the lot directly across the boardwalk, so I didn't have to run back to a meter and miss the great sunset view.

This restaurant lack authenticity and zero Venice vibe. The worst part was a 20% tip already included to your bill so you have no say whether the server deserves a tip or not. I thought a tip was supposed to be optional. I don't mind paying 20% tip but the choice should be up to the costumer.