James' Beach

James Beach, celebrating 20 years as Venice Beachs most iconic neighborhood restaurant is still as comfortable as your favorite sweater L.A. Times. The menus celebrated New American Comfort Food features local farm produce and the best in natural meats and seafood. The upscale taco plates made famous in the film I Love You, Man as the worlds best are a must. Repurposed boards shorts light up...

They're really not just bragging. A nice atmosphere, with pretty good food.

"Awesome" fish tacos are the highlight at this "beachy", "casual" canteen in Venice Beach, where the "clever" American menu and "well-mixed cocktails" offer "good value for the money"; it's often quite the "scene", with a "cool" crowd "packed like sardines", but outdoor seating eases the crush, as does a "super-friendly" staff.

This noisy neighborhood favorite (formerly the oh-so-hip West Beach Café) is fun and festive, with a nice patio out front. The cuisine, meanwhile, should be taken seriously, as executive chef Jorge Valines, who replaced former chef Shari Lynne Robins, turns out such dishes as New York steak with a Cabernet reduction sauce and a braised lamb cassoulet. There’s also a variety of seafood to...

James’ Beach is a California neighborhood Beach restaurant serving modern american comfort food and featuring an award winning wine list and full BAR.

James' Beach is a comfy little joint that offers all-American cuisine with a special twist. It is one of the local hot spots, and it can get quite crowded at night, but the atmosphere is intimate all the same. Besides the food, there is an impressive wine list, and you can choose to seat yourself on the patio and take in the salty sea air while you dine. Check the website for dining hours.