Was crowded on a Sat. afternoon, went to the bar for quick seating. Cool, friendly people, nice service. The fish tacos were very good. Good place to watch some sports. More

This cafe is right on the beach front and the food/beverages are great as well as the service. Food is great and the service is quick/efficient/professional. It is its location that causes the tables to always be filled as it gets the best of the street/broadwalk activity as the prime location of the Cafe provides them their audience. The buskers... More

We were out for an exercise walk and looking for a spot for breakfast. We were a little nervous to eat right on the boardwalk, but we thought it would be fun to watch the people walk, skate , stroll by. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. It was fresh and delicious and the service was... More

Great location for people watching and the many performers along the boardwalk. Staff very friendly. Good atmosphere especially early evening. Food was average. More

The Sidewalk Cafe has several delightful local creations and their coffee is from local roasters and is out of this world. The atmosphere can be a little crowded, however, sitting outside next to the Boardwalk enjoying the scenery makes it worthwhile. The only this that puts them at an average rating is their service. We went on 2 separate days... More

Any visit in L.A. should include a visit in Venice and a lunch at the ancient Sidewalk Cafe. The food is good, but maybe not great, and unlike some reviewers we have never experienced any kind of bad service. The staff is usually very attentive. The restaurant is located along the boardwalk; just enjoying the scenery is worth a visit... More

I enjoy the sidewalk cafe. it's not a bad place to have lunch when spending a day the beach. The atmosphere is nice and there's always something interesting to look at on the boardwalk. The food is pretty darn good, but it is a bit overpriced in my opinion. I would still recommend Sidewalk Cafe for a nice lunch. More

This restaurant is all about the scene along the boardwalk. The food is good but not great. More

We were entertained by some of the buskers on the boardwalk, which we enjoyed, but if you want peace and quiet then this is not for you. The food was wonderful and service great and the bar looked like fun at night. Venice was our paradise and this was a place we went back to, so highly recommended. More