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Hours
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 573-8077
Website: http://www.rvr.la/
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Reviews
James Korin
We went to RVR based on some reels we found online and were very interested in the hype surrounding this restaurant. We did not have a reservation but we were there right when they opened. It was a Tuesday so we were able to get seated promptly. We chose to sit at a communal table that was located in the center of the restaurant where all the action was happening. The vibe of this place is quite hip and has a blend of clientele from young professionals to locals.
We had a total of able 6 dishes. All entrees are meant to share and aren’t large portions so for 2 people you need at least 6 dishes IMO. Absolutely loved the Duck Meatballs and the Fish Sando. The menu constantly changes so your items will vary. All the dishes were carefully prepared with a slight smokiness from the charcoal grill.
I really liked this place. The service was top notch, food was unique and flavorful, and the drinks were great. Just an all around great vibe to this place and I will definitely be coming back when I’m in the area.
… moreWe had a total of able 6 dishes. All entrees are meant to share and aren’t large portions so for 2 people you need at least 6 dishes IMO. Absolutely loved the Duck Meatballs and the Fish Sando. The menu constantly changes so your items will vary. All the dishes were carefully prepared with a slight smokiness from the charcoal grill.
I really liked this place. The service was top notch, food was unique and flavorful, and the drinks were great. Just an all around great vibe to this place and I will definitely be coming back when I’m in the area.
Elle Kenwood
One of the best meals my husband and I have had in a long time. Everything that came out was jaw dropping and cooked to perfection. The sweet potatoes and bok choy will be in my dreams. And the desserts were equally outstanding as all the food. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere.
… moreJessie Yang
Delicious food and friendly service! We really enjoyed every dish on the weekend brunch menu, from the mochi beignets, house pickles, Wagyu beef tongue, duck meatballs, to what tasted like homemade gyozas! The portions were bigger than expected so we were pleasantly surprised. We had mixed opinions on the handrolls, mixed rice, and katsu sando but truthfully there were no misses except for the matcha beverage. Excited to go back for round 2 and hopefully many more 🙂
… moreCindy Au
Came here on a Friday night with my husband and the place was packed. We had a 7:30pm reservation, but there was still a long line out the door for both walk-ins and reservations. We were seated upstairs on the heated patio, though it was still pretty chilly.
After being shown to our table, we were given water and menus and then… nothing. We spent about 20 minutes trying to make eye contact with a server before anyone came to take our order. Not the best start to the evening.
As for the food, RVR serves small plates in an izakaya-style format. Everything was fine, but nothing stood out or felt memorable, especially given the price point. One hand roll is $16 and was just okay. I’d skip the crispy aji sando. The highlight of the meal was the persimmon panna cotta, which was genuinely excellent.
I hate leaving a negative review, but after seeing RVR on several “top 50” lists, the experience felt overhyped and didn’t quite live up to expectations. It’s a place you come for the ambiance, have a few bites, and expect to leave hungry unless you spend +$100/person.
… moreAfter being shown to our table, we were given water and menus and then… nothing. We spent about 20 minutes trying to make eye contact with a server before anyone came to take our order. Not the best start to the evening.
As for the food, RVR serves small plates in an izakaya-style format. Everything was fine, but nothing stood out or felt memorable, especially given the price point. One hand roll is $16 and was just okay. I’d skip the crispy aji sando. The highlight of the meal was the persimmon panna cotta, which was genuinely excellent.
I hate leaving a negative review, but after seeing RVR on several “top 50” lists, the experience felt overhyped and didn’t quite live up to expectations. It’s a place you come for the ambiance, have a few bites, and expect to leave hungry unless you spend +$100/person.
Zan Lee
An extremely popular and trendy izakaya spot in the heart of Venice. Jeremy Allen White of The Bear fame said in an interview that this place is where he had the best meal of 2025, and I have heard other good things from others as well. I can confirm that it is a great experience, although not in my personal top three, but I still really enjoyed dinner, the experience of the whole meal, and just the restaurant in general. Inside is medium sized, but it is absolutely packed with people so at times it can be really hard to hear someone sitting next to you. I would say this is a great date spot, but maybe not so for a work dinner.
They don’t have a dedicated parking lot so it will be street parking which can be difficult to find, or you can do a pay lot. If possible come early because after 6:30 parking is hard to find. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast, basically things don’t come out in a structured order, they come out when they are ready.
We chose:
1. Wild Suruki Sashimi – this was one of my favorite dishes of the night. It is packed with flavor, very light, and is a great starter.
2. Duck Meatballs – I enjoyed these more than I thought I would, but my favorite part of this dish was the hot mustard.
3. Boiled Shrimp Dumpling – we loved these. They were rich in flavor and just tasted really fresh and were more filling than expected.
4. Charred Broccolini – this was my favorite dish of the night. The creamy sesame was heavenly, and it was packed with garlic flavor and I just loved every bite.
5. Manila Clam Ramen – I would classify this as my main dish and thought it was pretty good. I liked some of the others more but this was really nice and I admit that I drank the liquid at the end. I think the small is perfect sized unless you get less dishes and specifically want to save room for this one.
Overall, a really hip and lively izakaya option in a lively part of town. I would recommend as a great date spot, but just know you should get reservations far ahead and it’s going to be loud.
… moreThey don’t have a dedicated parking lot so it will be street parking which can be difficult to find, or you can do a pay lot. If possible come early because after 6:30 parking is hard to find. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast, basically things don’t come out in a structured order, they come out when they are ready.
We chose:
1. Wild Suruki Sashimi – this was one of my favorite dishes of the night. It is packed with flavor, very light, and is a great starter.
2. Duck Meatballs – I enjoyed these more than I thought I would, but my favorite part of this dish was the hot mustard.
3. Boiled Shrimp Dumpling – we loved these. They were rich in flavor and just tasted really fresh and were more filling than expected.
4. Charred Broccolini – this was my favorite dish of the night. The creamy sesame was heavenly, and it was packed with garlic flavor and I just loved every bite.
5. Manila Clam Ramen – I would classify this as my main dish and thought it was pretty good. I liked some of the others more but this was really nice and I admit that I drank the liquid at the end. I think the small is perfect sized unless you get less dishes and specifically want to save room for this one.
Overall, a really hip and lively izakaya option in a lively part of town. I would recommend as a great date spot, but just know you should get reservations far ahead and it’s going to be loud.
Alexis Kwok
Got brunch here on Sunday and we were able to snag seats at the bar without reservations. We ordered the mochi beignets, karage, eggplant salad, uni handroll and the cosmo cocktail.
The mochi beignets are actually pretty light and not heavy or too sweet. Overall very enjoyable. Karage and eggplant salad were also good. The uni handroll was just meh and I would suggest skipping it. For those who like sweet and yummy cocktails, the Cosmo was great. All in all a very delicious brunch!
… moreThe mochi beignets are actually pretty light and not heavy or too sweet. Overall very enjoyable. Karage and eggplant salad were also good. The uni handroll was just meh and I would suggest skipping it. For those who like sweet and yummy cocktails, the Cosmo was great. All in all a very delicious brunch!
Albuquirky
The food was incredible, especially the vegetable dishes. The turnips and Brussels sprouts were standouts. Unfortunately, the service really detracted from the experience. We checked in for our reservation and were told they were seating a few tables ahead of us and would be right with us, but we ended up waiting about 20 minutes with no time estimate—even after asking. At the bar, the bartenders seemed more interested in talking to each other than taking orders or refilling water. Great food, but service needs significant improvement for the price point
… moreNadine Menna
Had Saturday brunch here so pics included are of that. Super chill vibe compared to dinner. Menu is almost identical except for some brunch specials like black sesame pancake, mochi beignets, tamagoyaki omelette etc. Had an 11:30a res so we got a nice booth table for 3 ppl. Authentic izakaya – will def be back to try other menu items
… moreJosh Cho
The food was great and the staff were really friendly. Since the place is super popular, it was quite busy, so it took a bit of time to place our order and get the food. Otherwise a fun experience.
… moreJim Baudino
This was a fantastic birthday dinner. Our waiter, Ben, was excellent and had a deep understanding of the menu and history. It was worth coming just for this. The food quality was very high and you can’t go wrong with any of the dishes. Lots of options for vegetarians/pescatarians. The music is an eclectic mix.
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