Willie Mae's LA
Southern restaurant (US) · Venice
324 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Highlights
Award-winning fried chicken & gumbo with Southern comfort sides
Award-winning fried chicken & gumbo with Southern comfort sides
"Iconic New Orleans-based fried chicken and gumbo shop, closed its Venice location, possibly temporary as they explore sustainable options." - Rebecca Roland
"An iconic New Orleans-based fried chicken and gumbo shop renowned for its gumbo, Southern fried chicken, and butter beans." - Rebecca Roland
"Cultural institution Willie Mae’s opened in Venice in 2022, marking the first West Coast location for the beloved New Orleans restaurant. It remains the best place to dig into fried catfish, cornbread muffins, and saucy butter beans. Of course, no trip to Willie Mae’s is complete without its award-winning fried chicken." - Mona Holmes
"When the world-renowned, award-winning New Orleans eatery first decided to expand outside Louisiana, it found a willing home along Lincoln Boulevard in Venice. Angelenos, meanwhile, got world-class fried chicken and other Big Easy delicacies. The chicken is a must here, of course, but there are gems throughout the menu, including the pan brussels sprouts and the gumbo. And Willie Mae’s serving sizes are easy to share among the entire party." - Robert Spuhler
"Willie Mae’s is New Orleans royalty and home to some of the country's greatest fried chicken. Translation: long lines. At their Venice location, though, the fast-casual set-up means you can sit down with your spread of fried chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese, and gumbo in under 20 minutes. If you’re in a post-beach energy crash and need something fast but filling, Willie Mae’s is a perfect option. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder
