Ōwa

Name: Ōwa
Address: 1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90291-3744
Telephone: (424) 252-9015
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

44 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Lively
Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem

Ōwa is a return home for Sushi and Japanese cuisine on Abbot Kinney. The culinary program showcases a modern take on sushi favorites and other Japanese classics using from-scratch recipes and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The spirit center of Ōwa is an artful balance of light, floral Japanese Gins and bold Japanese whiskeys. With appearances of shōchū, yuzu, an extensive sake selection, and Japanese beer heroes, Ōwa’s beverage offerings would not be complete without several tequila and mezcal tributes that pay homage to the Mexican roots of Los Angeles. Between superb cuisine, cocktails, heart-centered experiences and the impassioned experts behind it all, Ōwa keeps the heart of restaurant culture beating in Los Angeles, starting in the holistic and tightly knit community of Venice Beach.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Pacific Rim
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
Phone number
(424) 252-9015
Website
http://www.owavenice.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mario Vollera
Catering
Catering Options: Buffet Style Plated Dinners Omakase Experience Cocktail Reception Customizable Menus Special Requests: Dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.), fusion dishes (Japanese-Western fusion) Personalized Menus: Collaborate with our chef to design a menu tailored to your event
Private party facilities
Full RestaurantBar SectionPatio SectionDinning Room Section

Location
1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3744
Area
Venice
Cross Street
Venice Blvd
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Ōwa Daily Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 15:00 - 17:30,Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 18:30,Fri - Sat - 15:00 - 17:30
Ōwa offers Happy Hour daily! Join us for unbeatable deals on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00pm - 5:30pm and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Ōwa Late Night DJ Sets & Dance Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 21:30 - 01:00
Ōwa is your new go-to late night spot on the weekends featuring live local DJ's every Friday & Saturday night from 9:30p - 1:00a! Our sound always encompasses a variety of dance music and melodic house, usually intertwined with pop, throwbacks and occasional jungle beats (when warranted.) Vibes are waiting.
Ōwa Live Music Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 19:00 - 21:00
Ōwa hosts special local musical talent every Tuesday from 7:00p - 9:00p. Monthly, you can be sure to count on us featuring Cubano Jazz, solo acoustic + vocal artists, and many other live music offerings right here on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, CA.

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ōwa offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and ambience," perfect for a date night. Although some find it "extraordinarily expensive," the sushi and cocktails receive high praise. Service varies, but standout reviews mention "great staff and service." Ideal for a fun night out, though it can get quite loud.

44 Reviews

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susan
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, service, vibe were all outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Food was uniformly excellent and well-timed in presentation; service was pleasant and attentive. Noise level was so high that the entire experience was ruined — we won’t be going back. So sad!
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Brandon
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe. But VERY mediocre sushi. Not worth the price. Don't recommend.
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kaelyn
Austin
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, long wait for our RESERVATION (1 hour) but comped our appetizers and drinks for this
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Bjorn
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing first experience and a warm welcome from the owner Mario, highly recommended!
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Matthew
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to celebrate a birthday. Balance between the bar setting, the dining room and the food is on point and the hospitality was great. Highly recommend. Manny’s service was excellent as well.
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Guy
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Owa was too loud, poor decor for the money and no hot sake
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Shelby
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. 1000/10 recommend! The spicy tuna, miso cod and crudos were my favorite!
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Corin
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow OWA! That was by far the best sushi I have had in LA in years. Everything we ate was delicious, the service is incredible, the design/decor stunning and the crowd super cool (in the best way). It's accessible and inviting, with lots of different spaces to sit in -- each with their own vibe. We opted for the patio with the beautiful tiny lights strung above and fireplace burning logs which made it so cozy. Let me start by saying Gigi's greeting (the hostess) makes you feel like you're the most special customer of the night and somehow, she makes everyone feel this great. She set the tone for a perfect evening. Manny (our server) was friendly and helped us navigate the menu, making recommendations when asked and they were spot on. Clearly the great attitude and warmth of the staff starts at the top as Chris, the manager, is welcoming, accessible, very present and checks in on everyone, making sure everything is perfect and everyone is happy. The atmosphere is that warm from top to bottom, and the food.....it's fantastic. We had the Kampachi Crudo (the perfect starter) and the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice (beyond!) as appetizers. then we got a Kinney roll (salmon, tuna and much more-- a favorite of mine now), the fresh crab California Roll (so fresh -- best California roll in LA), and the Soul Roll (complex, so many flavors and so delicious (worth the steep price tag on it). Oh, and be sure and get the dessert (we had a sort of matcha tiramisu thing that was unreal). Also, the signature cocktails are stunning and tasty -- totally live up to the mixologist's reputation! I had the Spicy Owl and my friend had the Lychee Love Me (actually we each had two of them and I bet you will too). Can you tell I loved it here? I've told all my friends and now I'm telling you.
ŌwaResponded on 11 November 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Ōwa. It's wonderful to know that our sushi, service, atmosphere, and desserts lived up to your expectations. We're also glad that you appreciated the unique combination of spaces we offer. We're committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all our guests. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic evening. It is guests like you that we show up every day for and we are so appreciative of your kind words! Best regards, The Management Team
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robert
Los Angeles
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
waaay to expensive for the quality. Pric eper one piece of sushi??
ŌwaResponded on 28 October 2024
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear that you found our pricing to be higher than expected. At Ōwa, we aim to provide the best quality food and service to our customers and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance...
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FAQs

Ōwa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ōwa also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 252-9015.

Ōwa is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3744

Additional information

Cross Street
Venice Blvd
Area
Venice
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Pacific Rim
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mario Vollera
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.owavenice.com/
Phone number
(424) 252-9015
Catering
Catering Options: Buffet Style Plated Dinners Omakase Experience Cocktail Reception Customizable Menus Special Requests: Dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.), fusion dishes (Japanese-Western fusion) Personalized Menus: Collaborate with our chef to design a menu tailored to your event
Private party facilities
Full RestaurantBar SectionPatio SectionDinning Room Section

Ōwa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Ōwa Daily Happy Hour

Ōwa Late Night DJ Sets & Dance Music

Ōwa Live Music Tuesdays

Menu

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ōwa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ōwa restaurant rated?

Is Ōwa currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information