The Sidewalk Cafe

This place is an iconic Venice beach institution. They serve classic American dishes at a perfect beachfront location for people watching. We had biked 7 miles and were feeling a Bloody Mary and some bar bites. Hasn’t been here in years but gave it a go. Bomb Bloody Mary comes…

The beer is cold and the food is pretty decent. The place is a little run down, but so is most of Venice Beach. This is probably a great place during summer afternoons to enjoy a cold drink. I experienced dinner on a Weds (1/14/26) January...a time where some grime isn't as…

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this restaurant. The chicken in the burrito was undercooked and had an unpleasant taste, which is unacceptable from a food safety perspective. The enchilada my wife ordered was also very disappointing. Overall, this was a very poor dining…

The Sidewalk Cafe is truly one of my favorite places to eat, and their Bacon Blue Cheese Burger proves exactly why. The burger was spot-on — juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The combination of smoky, crispy bacon with the bold tang of blue cheese is unreal. Every bite…

Had a late lunch here while walking along Venice Beach. We had the chips with guacomole and salsa. Guac was homemade and delicious, not a fan of their salsa (it was too watery). We also had their Chinese chicken salad and it was okay. I just feel like there was too much dressing…