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48 oz Porterhouse Steak, Basque Vinegar - Charcoal Venice, Marina Del Rey, CA

Charcoal Venice

4.6
4.6
542 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Charcoal Venice is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin that was inspired by the backyard barbecues he hosts on weekends for his friends and family. As the name suggests, everything is cooked indoors over live fire – whether over charcoal or in the coals. Citrin and Chef de Cuisine Dani McNish prepare a seasonal menu of craveable comfort foods featuring locally-sourced proteins and vegetables ideal for sharing family-style. Whether diving into a platter of smoky grilled chicken wings with a beer or classic cocktail at the bar, or splitting a 48 oz. dry-aged Porterhouse and a bottle of Bandol with friends, Charcoal Venice is an everyday dining spot.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:30–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:30–19:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 751-6794
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josiah Citrin
  • Area
    Venice
  • Cross Street
    Clune Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available, as well as street metered parking.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charcoal Venice offers a "remarkable and must be tried" dining experience with "consistently excellent" food and service. Known for its "best aged steaks" and "exemplary presentation," the restaurant also features a lively atmosphere. Happy hour is popular, and the staff, including standout servers like Sara, receive high praise.

542 Reviews
  1. Gregory

    Los Angeles

    147 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    147 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible acoustics -- way to loud -- hard to carry on a conversation. Service was slow and spotty. Good food.

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  2. mark

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Food and service was excellent. Nice atmosphere.

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  3. ross

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our current weekly date night place. You cannot beat their Happy Hour! Fanstastic food, great service, nice people.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was great, but my steak was overcooked... a no no for a steakhouse. Great vibe but very noisy.

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  5. Bonnie

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just had a FABULOUS dinner at Charcoal. Salad, appetizers (carrots, beets tartare) were delicious & our entrees (grilled duck, shrimp, steak & pasta) were superb! The coconut sorbet was delicious. The service was outstanding. We cannot wait to return! Thank you, Charcoal Team!

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  6. Chris

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing; staff is very professional and handled the problem my party presented (my friend forgot the reservation time and got there an hour late pushing them back into their closing time on Thanksgiving night !) with aplomb. I'm angry with my friend but Charcoal did everything they could to salvage the night.

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  7. Sheri

    Southwest Florida

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving was our first visit to Charcoal, and it was a great experience. The food is incredible, and the service was great. We sat on the patio and it was quiet and a perfect setting. We can't wait to return for the regular menu.

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  8. Manda

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eric was/is the best! Must try the signature cocktails!

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  9. Yigal

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there for Thanksgiving dinner. The food was very good, the price was reasonable, and they didn’t skimp on quality or quantity. We took quite a bit home in the end. My only complaint is that I ordered a pre-dinner cocktail, and the first dishes arrived pretty much together with it.

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  10. Gary

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was probably one of the best Thanksgiving meals I’ve had in my life. Charcoal raises the bar for a holiday meal, as my expectations from other places in the past have been a high price paired with average food and you feel like you got robbed because the restaurant was taking advantage of the holiday with a pre-fixe menu. In this case, it was a fair price for a high quality and delicious experience matched with friendly professional service.

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FAQs

Charcoal Venice offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Charcoal Venice also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 751-6794.

Charcoal Venice is rated 4.6 stars by 542 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Charcoal Venice

425 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clune Avenue
  • Area
    Venice
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:30–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:30–19:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available, as well as street metered parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josiah Citrin
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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