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James Beach

60 N Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-4166
310-399-8420
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Ranked #211 of 3,984 restaurants in Los Angeles
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Price range: 12 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Seafood, American
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Venice / Beach Areas
Cross street: Pacific Avenue
Description: James' Beach is an intimate local dining spot that features a modern take on American comfort food. We feature an award winning wine list and the hottest patio night scene by the beach.
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Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Missed this place twice while looking for it. Exterior and interior both look really old, almost like it was abandoned. The decor, hanging swimming trunks, doesn't really match the price tag of the menu. I had the fish tacos, which were hard (and messy) to put together. That being said it tasted alright and the service was excellent. More

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See 6 more reviews by richnut for Los Angeles
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This restaurant was recommended by my hotel's concierge and it did not disappoint. Located in Venice (LA), James Beach has a great night time bar scene and solid food. Great local spot. Highly recommend! More

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suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We really liked it! Since Venice Beach left us with a salty feeling, coming in to James Beach with their clean "fancy" feel was refreshing. Prices are moderate, food was delicious, and they definately do a mix of traditional foods as well as some different dishes. A friend told us to try it when we were there, and I'm willing... More

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See 5 more reviews by Travel4Fun31 for Los Angeles
Oxford, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

I had the Tuna Tartare and a bottle of Veuve Cliquot. Really nice staff, very nice food. All round very agreeable. More

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See 2 more reviews by Blueworld3000 for Los Angeles
Missoula, Montana
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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The wait staff was terrible, the service was extremely slow (waited 10 minutes to receive menus), and the food was mediocre at best. This is clearly a neighborhood restaurant that isn't interested in catering to visitors - and it shows. Would not go back. More

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See 7 more reviews by PTRIPP for Los Angeles
NYC, NY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

they have other nice food as well! Lovely soup, waiter savvy about wine, good dinner. More

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Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

James beach was an excellent lunch option when we visited Venice Beach this week. We've choosen quick dishes as their famous "fish tacos" , cranes asada tacos and a cheeseburger medium rare for my kid. All were delicious, pretty different Tom some beach traps we find everywhere. Very warm service, attentive to our needs, and a nice beer list . More

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Los Angeles, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Great atmosphere and chocolate chip cookies!! I love the late hours. More

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See 18 more reviews by sportspup for Los Angeles
Hitchin, United Kingdom
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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

When told about a great restaurant, I have reservations when I'm also told "You should try their burgers!" - I don't think of myself as much of a food snob, but burgers? Anyway, the restaurant is just off Venice beach and serves some typical American fare. Looking over the menu I decided to follow the advice I was given and... More

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See 5 more reviews by Sionel for Los Angeles
Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011

We were two tables of six each, on a slow weekday, and it took two hours for lunch. The dining room was not busy. They even went down the street to another restaurant to pick up some of the orders for us. And what was that smell? Is that the canal? On a positive note, they let the kids park... More

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