Marie D

Belles Beach House is an absolute vibe! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a fun, laid-back atmosphere that still feels elevated. The bartenders were awesome—friendly, attentive, and clearly know their craft. Cocktails were perfectly balanced and beautifully presented—I couldn’t stop smiling with each sip. The food was even better. The Kalbi beef garlic noodles were out of this world—tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Every bite had that rich, savory depth you dream of in a dish like this. We also ordered the yellowtail sushi roll, and it was unbelievably fresh, with clean, delicate flavors that just melted in your mouth. Between the great energy, stellar service, and unforgettable flavors, Belles Beach House is the kind of place you can’t wait to come back to. Hands down, highly recommend!

pamela westerman

We were on vacation from Florida. Decided to go to Venice Beach. Stumbled on this restraunt. Very charming inside & outside. The waitstaff were all very friendly. Food was phenomenal; Burrito and street corn (corn on the cob).

Melanie Freeland

Booked an 11am brunch reservation on Father’s Day and had the best time. We sat outside on the sidewalk seats which are well shaded. We started with the banana bread and rock shrimp which were both a deluge. The shrimp was not too spicy, well seasoned and the bread was so moist and delicious. The boys had the matcha waffles which they loved and were quite filling and I had the avocado and shrimp salad which was perfectly dressed. Reccomend for anyone visiting Venice and looking for a nice spot to enjoy a meal with friends or family!

+2

Arun Sharma

Great customer service and trendy environment . Walking distance from the beach . Affordable prices . Definitely a must try if your area . Izzie and jimen helped us and did a excellent job making sure we’re good

+1

Sarah Nchls (sarnic)

This is your reason to come here! Great service the decor and atmosphere is amazing, you want to be there. Food is amazing we reordered a few items! Everything we has was flavourful. I am happy that I chose to eat here! I will come back!

+6

Anita Ospina

I went to Belles in Venice Beach twice during my stay, and both times were a great experience. The drinks really stood out ; delicious, balanced, and with just the right ratio of alcohol. Definitely worth trying. The sushi was also impressive, very fresh, and I especially loved the one with jalapeño. It might look simple at first, but the flavors really came together beautifully. The service was consistently friendly, and the ambiance was relaxed. The first time I went was for lunch, and the place was almost empty, so the service was quick. The second visit was on a Monday night, and while it wasn’t very busy, it still had a nice vibe and I enjoyed it just as much. Overall, Bells is a great spot for fresh sushi, tasty drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Nathan swett

This food is amazing. A combinations of food as well as fresh squeezed juices are awesome together. Even better is getting a cocktail with their fresh juices. Everything was incredibly good. Oscar working behind the bar was great! And Chef Luis has me asking for recipes so I can take some of their great taste back to Missouri

+6

Michael Mandujano

Cool location and great atmosphere. A younger crowd for the most part on a Friday night. The mains were good but starters were the real star of the show! Spicy tuna crispy rice was delicious. Teriyaki burger was outstanding. Service is excellent. Second time we’ve been and was better than the first!

+2

Ambrose H

🏆Staff: Santos (main) & Megan 🍽️: The Rock Shrimp was decent and Miso Cod was FANTASTIC! 🍸: Marine Layer, Yuzu Spritz Santos were very friendly, welcoming & attentive, appropriate amount of conversation. Megan covered his break and was also excellent. My partner has a dairy allergy, and both staff dealt with it respectfully, and listed all the items that were compatible.

+1

Daveed Tuck

Belles Beach House was an amazing experience from start to finish. The space is beautiful and relaxed with a warm island vibe that instantly makes you want to slow down and enjoy your time. The interior design is thoughtful and inviting and the atmosphere works just as well for a casual drink as it does for a full meal. The drinks were excellent and well balanced with fresh flavors and creative combinations. Everything felt intentional from the glassware to the presentation. The menu offers a great mix of options and the food we tried was flavorful and well prepared. Service was friendly attentive and welcoming without feeling rushed. This is the kind of place you come back to because it feels good to be there. Perfect spot to unwind enjoy great food and drinks and soak in a fun laid back atmosphere.

+6

It’s a photogenic restaurant with a sensible taste in music. Foodwise though very mediocre. The fried chicken was unfortunately quite dry - the sandwich as a whole still decent, thanks to a hearty dose of sauce.

Nakiaha Garrison

Ambiance was fun good music,DJ mixing it up and Tiki theme. The food and drinks were really good no complaints there, service was not so good. Maybe it’s the NY in me but the service was slow. They brought out my boyfriend’s burrito 15-20 minutes before my chicken sandwich which was lame. Good place to go by the beach however I am no hater, you know it happens give it a go if you’re in the area! :)

+3

Vaihiria Kelley

Despite a very limited and uninspiring menu, the food was good, and orders came quickly. In terms of drawbacks, portions are small (Sashimi), especially for the price, music is too loud at times, the waiters were rude and more concerned about being "cool" rather than service. Back to the food. The kids really enjoyed their burgers. I had a salad which was boringly simple but good. The sashimi was good but a very small portion for the price. Would I go back? Not necessarily. It's not worth the detour, but if you're in Venice, it's a decent option.

Tyler S

Good but forgettable in a city with many options. We went for brunch and yeah, I forgot to take a pic of the burger but it was decent. The salmon poke was good but the cornucopia of ingredients just didn’t jive. I would go for the cocktails. Solid composition with a creative mix of juices that hits right for the beach vibe. Just go for drinks and move on to the next…or inland. There’s better options.

Anna

Belles Beach House is right in the hustle and bustle of Venice while it captures its own kind of liveliness. I came on a weekend evening and it didn’t feel too crowded but it was the perfect busy atmosphere. The rock shrimp was lightly battered and perfectly crispy and it didn’t feel like it was smothered in sauce. I would 100% recommend getting this because it was just that good. I felt like the dressing on the shrimp and avocado salad was too sour for my liking but the lettuce was very refreshing and crunchy. The sugar snap peas tasted raw, which is not my personal preference. The inside is super cute and all of the furniture is so well-coordinated! I even got to decide which kind of table to sit at and I loved the little corner I was brought to. My server Sam was super helpful with describing her experience with each of the bites I was deciding between. Service was super fast and (as a fast eater) I was in and out in 30 minutes! If you time your reservation right, you can even walk to the beach for sunset!

+2

Came across this groovy little spot called Belles Beach House—pretty jazzy vibe. Last time I was here, I had the fish and the Mochiko chicken nuggets. This time, I just stuck with the nuggets, and let me tell you—the appetizer is absolutely divine. The food here is actually exceptional. Now, last time I visited, the service was a bit subpar. Honestly, I felt like I was being treated like a second-class citizen. That experience kinda lingers in the back of my mind with this review. I usually have fun with these little audits—I show up in sweat shorts, sandals, sometimes looking like a beach bum or a broke hippie, just to get a feel for how the staff treats people based on appearances. Despite that past blip, I’ve gotta say: the energy here is solid. The acerbic banter, the frontline staff, the chefs—they all bring a good vibe. Back to the chicken nuggets—they’re absolutely delectable, full of beautiful flavor, especially with a little squeeze of lemon. Made from rice, so they’re gluten-free-friendly. If you don’t have a gluten issue, the barbecue sauce is a winner. I usually skip it due to my allergy, but I do love dipping them in the mayo-based sauce—seriously tasty. To be blunt: if you’re a group of gals looking for a chill evening out, this is a solid pick. Great for group dates too—lots of lounging space. And if you’re flying solo, the bar’s a pretty great place to post up and vibe. Overall, this place fits my jive—and I like it. My server who was super nice was chill Ryan!

+5

Belles Beach House is a tough one to rate because it’s such a mixed bag. On the one hand, the atmosphere is fantastic. It’s got this breezy, tropical vibe that makes you feel like you’ve been whisked away to a beachside lounge somewhere in Hawaii. The decor is fun, the lighting is just right, and the whole space feels lively and laid-back in that quintessential Venice Beach way. If you’re coming here for drinks, a good time, and a cool aesthetic, it’s absolutely the place to be. Unfortunately, the food—specifically, the yellowtail sashimi—was a serious letdown. Let me explain. When I saw yellowtail sashimi on the menu, I was excited. Yellowtail is usually buttery, fresh, and delicate—everything you want in high-quality sashimi. But what I was served was the exact opposite. I don’t know what happened in the kitchen, but the yellowtail tasted like… ham. Yes, ham. I don’t say that lightly, and I genuinely wish I were exaggerating, but the flavor was so off that I had to stop after just one bite. It was salty, overly fishy in a way fresh fish should never be, and had this odd, processed taste that completely ruined the experience. I kept thinking, “How do you make yellowtail taste like this?” It was easily one of the worst things I’ve eaten in a long time, and for a place with sushi and sashimi on the menu, that’s a big problem. To be fair, not everything on the menu was a disaster. Some of the other small plates we tried were decent—nothing mind-blowing, but definitely passable. The drinks were solid, too. I had a cocktail that was well-made and refreshing, and the bartenders seemed to know what they were doing. Service was also friendly and attentive, even though the place was pretty busy when we went. So here’s the bottom line: if you’re looking for a fun, trendy spot to grab a drink, hang out with friends, and soak up some great vibes, Belles Beach House has you covered. The ambiance alone makes it worth checking out at least once. But if you’re coming here expecting high-quality sushi or sashimi, you might want to reconsider—or at the very least, steer clear of the yellowtail. I can’t speak for the rest of the sushi options, but after that experience, I wasn’t exactly eager to try more. I really wanted to love this place, and it’s frustrating because it has so much potential. With an atmosphere this great, Belles Beach House could easily be a five-star spot if they tightened up the kitchen and improved the quality of their ingredients. As it stands, though, it’s more style than substance. Overall, I’m giving Belles Beach House 3 stars. The vibe is great, the drinks are solid, and it’s a fun spot to hang out—but that yellowtail sashimi? Never again.

+2

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We stopped here for brunch on Saturday, to fuel up before walking along the beach. Interesting Polynesian decor, undoubtedly influenced by the culturally appropriating and low key racist Tiki culture from the 40's & 50's, when America was great. However I have to hand it to Belles for not making it feel like an overt carictature of times past and feels more like a hotel lobby in Maui or Waikiki. Al said, I would be shocked to see an actual Polynesian chose to eat here. Anyway, I ordered the egg scramble. It was ok. I suspect the best things on the menu are the cocktails.

+6

The food was terrible. For an appetizer we got the crispy spicy tuna. It was extremely over cooked and very salty. By itself it tasted like crispy oily saltiness and with soy sauce was the same taste but worse. My girlfriend got the hamachi scallion roll and I got the shrimp tempura roll. Both tasted bland by itself. And even with minimal soy sauce the soy sauce was over powering and made it taste like you were biting into a ball of sauce. After the meal we were both still very hungry. The manager offered no help when these issues were brought to their attention. Very disappointing experience.

I’ve been to Belle’s many times and usually enjoy it, but our New Year’s Eve experience was extremely disappointing. My friend and I each paid to get in, spent at least $100 throughout the night, and were completely civil and cooperative with security the entire time. We were told to move away the VIP table section by security, which is placed directly next to the main dance floor. We were about 1–2 feet AWAY FROM THE BOUNDARY at this time and immediately moved when asked. Security REFUSED to clearly explain where we were supposed to go or what the actual boundary was despite having asked upon this initial warning. When security approached us a second time about two minutes later, we were already outside the visible boundaries (poles and ropes) and trying to move farther through a very packed dance floor. This was within about 10 minutes of the New Year’s countdown, so navigating the crowd was extremely difficult. Instead of being given any guidance or a moment to get through the crowd, we were abruptly kicked out. Security footage would clearly show that we weren’t causing any problems and were actively trying to comply. For a place we frequent and normally enjoy, getting thrown out right before midnight after paying to be there was incredibly frustrating. NYE is chaotic — better communication from security would’ve made a huge difference. To make matters worse, we had a ride scheduled for 2:00 AM at closing, and being kicked out early forced us to wait 15 minutes in the rain and spend an unexpected $100 on an Uber. VERY disappointing experience overall.