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

58 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem
Innovative

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 58 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
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Westside
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ōwa offers "great service" and "friendly staff" with a warm and inviting atmosphere, highlighted by attentive hospitality. The sushi, especially the "spicy tuna" and "Kinney roll," is delicious, and the cocktails are "stunning and tasty." However, the restaurant can be "extremely loud," affecting the overall dining experience.

58 Reviews

M
Mer
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was yummy but nothing crazy enough to warrant the price. The place has a nice ambiance and we had a good time, but you can probably find equal quality food for cheaper.
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Angelie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous!! Big undulating bar that is able to accommodate a lot of people, enjoyed the energy in this section of the restaurant while waiting for our table. Upbeat music. A nice surprise to see the depth of the restaurant walking past the bar. There is a middle section with a great fireplace and a few tables with a warm ambience. Past the fireplace area are more tables and the sushi bar at the back. Food and drinks were amazing. We loved the spicy tuna crispy rice… A must try! Overall, a fantastic spot in the heart of Abbott Kinney🤩
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Paris
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely a new spot to go to! I hadn't been even though I'm local and it's very lively and I absolutely love the sushi and cocktail selection. Will be back more often! :)
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Kylie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SENSATIONAL as always!! The freshest ingredients and flavors balanced to perfection. We had soul roll, miso black cod, wagu nigiri, truffle crispy rice and scallop sashimi. The quality and unique flavor combinations carry over to the cocktails. You can’t order wrong at Ōwa. We sat in the patio for dinner then moved to the bar to end the night out. We went on Friday so there was a DJ after dinner, it’s perfect night out.
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Katrina
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall food is mediocre, can get really busy because of the location, but the decor is cool. I wouldn't waste your money here.
ŌwaResponded on 8 February 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Katrina. We appreciate your honest feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our decor cool. We're sorry to hear that you found our food mediocre. We're always striving to improve and your comments will help us do that. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. - Ōwa Management Team.
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Will
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Waited over 45 minutes for our food to come out after ordering. According to our waiter, the "kitchen [was] a mess."
ŌwaResponded on 8 February 2025
Hi Will, we're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Ōwa. It's always our goal to provide timely service and delicious food, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely address this issue with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our service and food. Thank you for your understanding. The Management Team
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Tawny
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They didn’t have any Japanese beer available. Additionally, the sushi rolls were mediocre - too much sauce not like traditional sushi.
ŌwaResponded on 8 February 2025
Hello Tawny, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that our beer selection and sushi rolls did not meet your expectations. At Ōwa, we aim to provide a variety of dishes that cater to different tastes, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. We will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
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brad
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Way too loud to even have a conversation with a second rate band playing
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service, friendly staff. bartender was attentive and knowledgeable. food was delicious! happy hour had great options.
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Gary
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I invited some business associates to join me for our holiday party. In their words. The ambience, the service and the sushi were excellent. Keep up the great walk.
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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 58 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 31 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 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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