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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 5243 reviews

What DanH likes about Charcoal Venice:
Service is amazing! Waiter Frank and all the bus staff, sensational! We like the room. Disappointed by Soft Shell Crab. Not distinctively flavorful enough, very small portion. Ribs, carrots, cabbage all delicious and unique. Highly recommended. Peppers and fava bean dish too peppers heavy for me, but that's on me, it's right there in the advertising, first item, peppers! The fava beans tho were great. View all feedback. What MichaelE doesn't like about Charcoal Venice:
The restaurant lacks any noise insulation, making the sound levels unbearable. The din in the area designated for couples was outrageous and detracted from our dining experience. We had to shout just to hear one another. The tables for two were spaced only about eight inches apart, giving the feeling of being in a crowded bus. While the food was excellent and the service made an effort, the noise caused confusion wit... View all feedback.

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 20 reviews
Austen
12.01.2023 - 11:36

The food is really delicious. The cauliflower was very tasty and the sauce was just the right amount of cucumber and was tzidiki like Loved both the cod salmon....

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Anabel
12.01.2023 - 11:36

Loved the food! The cabbage starter to short ribs , black cod, and Brussels spouts put us in food heaven! Dessert was good and coffee delicious. Casual beach at...

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Estrella
12.01.2023 - 11:36

Our favorite neighborhood restaurant! The food is outstanding. It's not cheap, but well worth it when you really want to enjoy a meal and a premium cocktail, wi...

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Brandyn
12.01.2023 - 11:36

Great place in Venice for a steak. I tried the Prime Ribeye and it was delicious! Don't over order on the starters and sides. For 4 people, we ordered a piece o...

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Lessie
12.01.2023 - 11:36

Second visit. The food continues to good if a bit pricey. Didn't receive everything I ordered after specifying the order in which I wanted things? Kind of baffl...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 699 reviews
Dihan
30.10.2023 - 08:53

The steak is very good. Some of the best I've had. But their fire roasted vegetables- wow! The best in LA!

Cindy
30.10.2023 - 08:53

It had been many years since we had been to Charcoal Venice. Unfortunately, our experience on Saturday 8/12/23 was less than satisfactory, and we probably won '...

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Emily
30.10.2023 - 08:53

Excellent, flavorful, thoughtful and perfectly cooked meats and veggies. Definitely have the duck, you'll be thinking about it for days after! Service was top n...

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Amanda
30.10.2023 - 08:53

Very good food and service. I would certainly recommend. The ambiance is on the busier side, loud, you'll definitely need to speak up to have a conversation. Th...

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Diana
19.10.2024 - 04:16

Charcoal Venice, in West LA, is exactly what you 'd expect and more when Chef @josiahcitrin opens a restaurant inspired by backyard barbecues. Their unique tech...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 369 reviews
OpenTable
03.08.2023 - 09:31

We were disappointed in the food. Overpriced and overrated. Good margarita though.

Local
03.08.2023 - 09:31

Not only is the food exceptional, with many unique healthy choices, the service was impeccable. Knowledgeable staff who aimed to please, not rush us out. Try th...

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StevenF
03.08.2023 - 09:31

I have been here with friends several times and each visit has been excellent. Service was very attentive and excellent suggestions about menu. The food was ter...

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Eric
03.08.2023 - 09:31

From the moment we parked the car with valet to leaving and being thanked, everyone there treated us very special. That says a lot about how they love their job...

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DanH
03.08.2023 - 09:31

Service is amazing! Waiter Frank and all the bus staff, sensational! We like the room. Disappointed by Soft Shell Crab. Not distinctively flavorful enough, very...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1728 reviews
Neal
22.07.2023 - 14:08

Great food great service great ambience and what a great margarita

Kevin
22.07.2023 - 14:08

Great casual brunch with friends yesterday. I highly recommend!

Janae
22.07.2023 - 14:08

The menu is creative and the food is delicious! The cabbage is a must have! Scallops, brocollini with fingerling potatoes, all really good. Nice hip atmosphere....

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Tanya
22.07.2023 - 14:08

Wow this place is amazing! My new favorite porterhouse. My only gripe is it is so loud you can’t hear the person next to you.

Rhonda
22.07.2023 - 14:08

Went for the first time for Happy Hour, so good! We will be back! Eric at the bar was great in his recommendations of what to try. Going back for my bday and br...

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 219 reviews
C
11.01.2024 - 12:13

We went to Charcoal Venice not sure what to expect. But our waiter Alex was perfect to explain the preparation of their different dishes, the quantity we should...

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Cymone
11.01.2024 - 12:13

Love this place been coming here for years. They can have a piece of my pie anytime. The experience here is always worth the money.Vegetarian options: Salads an...

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Meryl
11.01.2024 - 12:13

The food and ambiance are incredible. The service for us that night was very slow at first (30 minutes before anyone took our drink order? To be fair our 2 frie...

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Philip
11.01.2024 - 12:13

I typically don't post reviews until I eat there multiple times, unless it's going to be a bad review. Charcoal Venice gets a solid 4-Stars from me. I had the B...

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Barry
11.01.2024 - 12:13

While food is amazing, I feel that a certain waitress tends to upsell quite often, and pressure to order more than you need. Feels unauthentic-she is very socia...

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Sirved
4.3 ★ from 861 reviews
Elbert
06.06.2023 - 05:39

Anyway, come back. The ambience is great, staff friendly. This is a meat lover paradise where you can see the dry aged ribeyes, bison and duck all drying out. T...

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Toney
06.06.2023 - 05:39

Had the wagyu skirt, wild mushrooms and their gem salad. Simple and delicious all of it. They know their fat, salt, and acid ratios and each dish was delicious...

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Colette
06.06.2023 - 05:39

Having tried a variety of beef cuts in wet dry aged, I decided to order the 35 day dry aged ribeye from Charcoals special menu. The server mentioned it was with...

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Eleonore
06.06.2023 - 05:39

Charcoal is a carnivore?s paradise. So much better than typical BBQ joints where the cuts are less desirable and drowned in sauce. The sauces are served on the...

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Henriette
06.06.2023 - 05:39

TL;DR: veggies awesome. fish awesome. steak? not so much Food was good, especially the veggies, but the steak was not it. It was chewy and have better grade bee...

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Google
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Danika
30.10.2023 - 08:53

It didn't quite meet my expectations. The bar service has never been very welcoming. I've visited a few times to see if it might just be a one-off experience, b...

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David
30.10.2023 - 08:53

Amazing restaurant! The duck was the best I've ever tasted. Food: 5/5, Service: 5/5, Atmosphere: 5/5. I highly recommend it!

John
30.10.2023 - 08:53

The service was commendable, with attentive staff who made sure our needs were met throughout the meal. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was enjoyable, cr...

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Foursquare
4.1 ★ from 119 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 2066 reviews

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