Willie Mae’s Venice

After first debuting via a Santa Moncia ghost kitchen, Willie Mae’s now has a full-service outpost along Lincoln Boulevard—and the national award-winning New Orleans-style fried chicken is as good as ever. Choose from the full array of sides, including a seafood gumbo unique to the Venice location, traditional red beans and rice, and a gooey, perfectly cooked mac and cheese. The slight twinge of heat and heavier breading style distinguishes Willie Mae’s from other fried chicken purveyors around town—making it a total must-try for fried chicken lovers. Though prices run a tad higher than you’d expect (a two-piece meal with a side and some cornbread is $16.95), the chicken is well worth the extra premium.