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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.
Super crowded. Kind of a hip and fun place (a good mix of
tourists and LA locals) for being located on a small side street in Venice very
close to the boardwalk. There is a parking garage located next to the
restaurant which is helpful, but their restaurant exterior sign isn’t that big
or flashy, you’ll just know it’s there because there’s a few other restaurants
right on that block.
“I Love You Man” had a scene that was filmed there, which is
their big claim to fame, and the reason why I think it attracts so many people.
The seafood is decent but not necessarily enough to make you return more than
once if you are not from the area or trying to entertain out-of-town guests
beachside.
Definitely try the fish tacos while you are here and the
calamari.
