Charcoal Venice

Name: Charcoal Venice
Address: 425 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA, United States, 90292
Telephone: (310) 751-6794
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Visa Dining Collection

4.7 (586)

$31 to $50

American

425 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Lively

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 751-6794
Website
http://www.charcoalvenice.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Josiah Citrin
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
425 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dine LA
$68.00 per person
Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
Join us for winter Dine LA from July 25th to August 8th! DINE LA MENU $68 per person Highlights from the menu: * Cabbage "Baked in the Embers" * Little Gems * J1-Marinated Prime Flat Iron * Citrus-Umami Glazed Salmon * Hasselback Potato View Full Menu Here: https://www.charcoalvenice.com/dine-la/

What 586 people are saying

Charcoal Venice reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charcoal Venice offers a delightful culinary experience with "phenomenal" dishes like smoked duck and prime rib. The "fun and beachy vibe" adds to the charm, while the staff is praised for being "friendly and warm." While service can be inconsistent, the "amazing" food consistently impresses, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

586 Reviews

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Paul VIP
Los Angeles63 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
A Shocking Decline – Worst Steak We’ve Ever Had We had one of the most disappointing dining experiences in recent memory—especially for a steakhouse we used to enjoy. After waiting 45 minutes for our steak, what arrived looked promising: a dry-aged bone-in ribeye, ordered medium. But from the first cut, it was a disaster. The steak was so tough our knives couldn’t even get through it. After finally sawing off a piece, the taste was just as bad—like poorly handled or spoiled meat. Completely inedible. We let our server know, and while he did take it back, his only response was, “We won’t charge you for it,” as though that did us a favor. We didn’t come for free food—we came for a proper steakhouse dinner and didn’t even get to eat. The manager eventually stopped by and said, “Heard you didn’t enjoy the steak,” in a tone that was completely detached and unbothered. No check-in with the kitchen. No gesture to make things right. No comp on drinks or starters- nothing!!Just poor service and total indifference. This place is no longer what it once was. Completely mismanaged, and it shows in both the food and the attitude. Avoid it.
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Linda
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food. Love the lamb ribs, duck, burger, drinks, etc! Ambience is fun and beachy vibe. Friendly staff
Charcoal VeniceResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for you great review! we really appreciate it!
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Michael
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our serve Sarah (Sara?) was THE. BEST! Great steak, UGH baked potato
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Thomas VIP
Los Angeles14 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Not family friendly. This place is an absolute disaster for families! Our table is practically in the middle of a bar scene, with people getting wasted and cursing right in front of our kids. The management's response was a joke - "it should quiet down soon"? Are you kidding me? We packed up our food and got out of there as fast as we could. Never again will we set foot in that place.
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andrea VIP
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and drinks were delicious. The service was great! It was just a little warm in that back table but besides that, my son’s birthday celebration was amazing.
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ILEANA VIP
Los Angeles23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food was excellent, but the ambiance was underwhelming. The space feels more like a Houston’s chain than a unique dining experience. The makeshift back patio with astroturf wasn’t particularly inviting either—though I will say it was quiet, which was a plus. I expect better for a Michelin restaurant.
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Anjetta
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food? Phenomenal. The smoked and roasted duck was a total standout—tender, deeply flavorful, and kissed by just the right amount of smoke. Patrick went with the prime rib, and it was perfection—juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to a beautiful medium rare. We also tried the oatmeal stout, which was dark and smooth, with roasty notes that tied everything together like a dream. And the sides deserve their own spotlight. The broccolini had this smoky depth with a slight kick of heat. Our server, Sam, made the whole experience even better—friendly, easygoing, and full of great suggestions. He never rushed us, and somehow made the evening feel both special and laid back. The rest of the staff was equally warm and on point. Charcoal Venice is that rare combo of unforgettable food, good people, and serious atmosphere.
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Teddy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious and service is top notch
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Daniel
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food!!!! Great service!!! A must try for meat lovers and the drinks are superb
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Don VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The steak was undercooked twice snd a lot of gristle We waited almost an hour after our side dishes were on the table for a new steak Side fudges were not very warm either Very noisey and obviously not a good place to have a conversation With a steak that cost $75.00 it is definitely not worth the money
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FAQs

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

Charcoal Venice is rated 4.7 stars by 586 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

425 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Clune Avenue
Neighborhood
Venice
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.charcoalvenice.com/
Phone number
(310) 751-6794

Charcoal Venice

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Dine LA

Menu

What 586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Charcoal Venice offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Charcoal Venice restaurant rated?

Is Charcoal Venice currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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