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Expansive neighborhood restaurant & bar for New American fare, cocktails & live entertainment.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 12249 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone: (310) 751-6773
Website: http://www.themarvista.com/
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Reservations: sevenrooms.com
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Reviews
Josephine Gallop
Very good Greek food!!!! The mezze was delicious, the chicken kebab dish was a very nice portion as was the moussaka. Dessert was out of this world.
… moreVadim Sorokin
The menu is like a trip to Greece without a plane ticket: the appetizers are superb, the feta cheese sings, and the Greek spirits help you sing along. The waiters are like old friends, but they don’t ask you to borrow money. The atmosphere is cozy, the mood is great.
But the lamb seemed literally sent “to Olympus”—it got way too hot there. The most expensive dish of our dinner : “Paidakia” turned out to be a real… charcoal installation. I had to scrape off the soot to taste the lamb ribs! But now I know what a truly sophisticated grill looks like.
Overall, it’s a wonderful place, just be a little more generous with the lamb next time.
… moreBut the lamb seemed literally sent “to Olympus”—it got way too hot there. The most expensive dish of our dinner : “Paidakia” turned out to be a real… charcoal installation. I had to scrape off the soot to taste the lamb ribs! But now I know what a truly sophisticated grill looks like.
Overall, it’s a wonderful place, just be a little more generous with the lamb next time.
Rebecca
Well that was a delightful experience. I wandered in, sat at the bar top, and had the pleasure of meeting George.
George went above and beyond with his barkeeping skills and the food was great! As a solo diner, he made it so that I could try a few things and gave excellent service.
I will be back to try a few other items per George’s recommendation. The food was great, but quite honestly, the service George provided at the bar top was enough for me to want to visit again.
Thank you also to the chefs who prepared the food I ordered in a way that was perfect for me.
… moreGeorge went above and beyond with his barkeeping skills and the food was great! As a solo diner, he made it so that I could try a few things and gave excellent service.
I will be back to try a few other items per George’s recommendation. The food was great, but quite honestly, the service George provided at the bar top was enough for me to want to visit again.
Thank you also to the chefs who prepared the food I ordered in a way that was perfect for me.
Mayi Barov
We had a great Saturday Greek lunch. The atmosphere was very lively! People were dancing to live Greek music, become a Greek party! The food was delicious, and although the restaurant was packed and the staff was busy, the service still held up. It’s definitely an authentic Greek experience you can find in LA.
… moreDave R
An enjoyable experience here with a friendly and helpful server. The food however while presented well seemed to be missing something that just didn’t provide a wow factor.
… moreross steinberg
A fantastic restaurant. I went with a party of 14. Our reservation was easy to adjust. The food and the staff were excellent. Our waiter very patiently answered all of our questions. His recommendations on dishes were perfect. We ordered at least 10 different items. They were all fantastic. Bartender George could do no wrong. Great pours and excellent cocktails. We all had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back. It was also great to find out the proprietor is an alumni of a great high school as well. Everyone should try this amazing restaurant!
… moreTed Michalopoulos
Great food, great vibes. My wife and I were in LA for a family emergency for one night and this was where we choose to spend our evening. Servers and staff were very friendly and the food and drinks were amazing. I could tell the tzatziki was homemade, loukaniko was great, and souvlaki was authentic.
What made it more special, found out the owners ancestor was a Revolutionary in the Greek war for Independence in 1821, even had a picture of him on the way out of the resturant. I myself have an ancestor that was pretty involved in important events of the War of Independence as well, nice to see our culture still holding a place in our lives.
… moreWhat made it more special, found out the owners ancestor was a Revolutionary in the Greek war for Independence in 1821, even had a picture of him on the way out of the resturant. I myself have an ancestor that was pretty involved in important events of the War of Independence as well, nice to see our culture still holding a place in our lives.
Sar Seer
As someone who loves Greek cuisine, and originally from the East Coast, it’s been challenging to find authentic Greek food here in SoCal. If it isn’t Middle Eastern food being mislabeled as “Greek” by so called fans of Greek cuisine who put out recommendations on various platforms, or subpar attempts at Greek cuisine by those who are trying to please a wide audience but not offering an authentic Greek food experience. Recently, we had seen some instagram posts about a wonderful restaurant in Los Angeles, featuring large scale grills and spits in front of an large, welcoming open dining area, with grill masters diligently grilling tantalizing huge portions of various meats. We knew we had to make the drive up from SD, so we went for the Sunday BBQ recently for lunch. The place was packed and we were happy to have made our reservation in advance, even though we didn’t see people waiting very long for a table. The staff was bustling and quickly moving to serve the various amazing looking food to its customers, and there were many instances of Saganaki cheese being set aflame with the exclamation of “Opa!” along with it.
For apps, we tried the beet dip (I couldn’t stop eating this!), flaming saganaki cheese, horiatki (Greek) salad, tiropta (savory cheese pie). For mains, we had the roasted pork Kontosoulvi (which was the best we’ve had outside of NY or Greece,) it’s basically chunks of seasoned skewered roasted pork, chopped on to manageable pieces. So good that we ended up getting two orders! Also tried the loukaniko (citrus and wine seasoned Greek sausage), which was good. We also ordered the pastitsio AND the moussaka. They both had similar flavor profiles but I preferred the moussaka only because I enjoy eggplant and veggies in the casserole (versus pasta, as in pastitsio) but both were quite good. During the meal, my spouse went to speak to the grill master at the front to give his compliments as it turned out, it was the owner, Dimitri, working his magic on the grill. He was very personable, engaging and he enjoyed talking to him. It was such an enjoyable experience having Sunday brunch at Taverna At The Mar Vista and we look forward to returning. A must visit in LA!
… moreFor apps, we tried the beet dip (I couldn’t stop eating this!), flaming saganaki cheese, horiatki (Greek) salad, tiropta (savory cheese pie). For mains, we had the roasted pork Kontosoulvi (which was the best we’ve had outside of NY or Greece,) it’s basically chunks of seasoned skewered roasted pork, chopped on to manageable pieces. So good that we ended up getting two orders! Also tried the loukaniko (citrus and wine seasoned Greek sausage), which was good. We also ordered the pastitsio AND the moussaka. They both had similar flavor profiles but I preferred the moussaka only because I enjoy eggplant and veggies in the casserole (versus pasta, as in pastitsio) but both were quite good. During the meal, my spouse went to speak to the grill master at the front to give his compliments as it turned out, it was the owner, Dimitri, working his magic on the grill. He was very personable, engaging and he enjoyed talking to him. It was such an enjoyable experience having Sunday brunch at Taverna At The Mar Vista and we look forward to returning. A must visit in LA!
Richard Wehmeyer
Came here to have a dinner with friends. Even great to sit at the bar, having drinks and delicious dinner. We did not wait long for our orders. It was my first time at a Greek restaurant in the US. It is definitely much pricier but good. Would have been nice to get an ouzo after leaving $200
… moreDavid Gross
Hands down this this spot makes the best Greek food I’ve had in Los Angeles. Lively atmosphere with a great bar and smoked old fashioneds. They had decent gluten free options. They were able to accommodate our party if roughly 20 people and there was room to spare. Every table at the place was filled. Great service. Great food. Great drinks. Highly recommend.
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