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Owa Culinary Experience - Ōwa, Los Angeles, CA

Ōwa

4.5
4.5
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3744

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mario Vollera
  • Catering
    Catering Options:<br />Buffet Style<br />Plated Dinners<br />Omakase Experience<br />Cocktail Reception<br />Customizable Menus<br />Special Requests: Dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.), fusion dishes (Japanese-Western fusion)<br />Personalized Menus: Collaborate with our chef to design a menu tailored to your event<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Full RestaurantBar SectionPatio SectionDinning Room Section
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Ōwa Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    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 Daily Happy Hour Photo
  • Ōwa Late Night DJ Sets & Dance Music

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
    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 Late Night DJ Sets & Dance Music Photo
  • Ōwa Live Music Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    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.

    Ōwa Live Music Tuesdays Photo

What 63 people are saying

Ōwa 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ōwa, located in the heart of Abbott Kinney, boasts a "hot new trendy restaurant" vibe with an energetic atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like the spicy tuna crispy rice and unique sushi rolls. Patrons appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great service," though some find the noise level high.

63 Reviews
  1. Genevieve

    Phoenix9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was fantastic! Drinks delicious. Food just a little over priced for the sushi but it was fine!

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  2. Kasumi

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great cocktails and the Soul Roll is to die for!

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  3. Sarah VIP

    Central Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre but the lunch special was a good value. Service was good and drinks were good too

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  4. Angelie VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hot new trendy restaurant, awesome vibe, great location in heart of Abbott Kinney. DJ on Fridays and Saturdays… house music on the Sat I was there started at 9:30. Food was amazing…Kinney roll, spicy crispy rice tuna - fabulous! Great sake selection. If you’re ok with loud crowd, the vibe is amazing!
    ŌwaResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Angelie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibe at Ōwa and found our food amazing. It's always a pleasure to be a part of the trendy restaurant scene in the heart of Abbott Kinney. We're glad you enjoyed our house music and our selection of sake. We appreciate your understanding about the loud crowd, and we hope it didn't dampen your experience too much. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Khatia

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and incredible food! Cant wait to go back

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  6. Mer

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  7. Angelie VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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🤩
    ŌwaResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Angelie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the big undulating bar and the upbeat energy in our restaurant. We're also glad that you loved the spicy tuna crispy rice and found the middle section and fireplace area to your liking. Your kind words truly made our day, and sorry we took so long to get back to you. We have been busy.c We're looking forward to your next visit to Ōwa. Best, The Management Team.

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  8. Paris

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 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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  9. Kylie

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 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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  10. Katrina VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 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 February 8, 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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FAQs

Ōwa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ōwa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 252-6737.

Ōwa is rated 4.5 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Ōwa

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Venice Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering Options:<br />Buffet Style<br />Plated Dinners<br />Omakase Experience<br />Cocktail Reception<br />Customizable Menus<br />Special Requests: Dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.), fusion dishes (Japanese-Western fusion)<br />Personalized Menus: Collaborate with our chef to design a menu tailored to your event<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Full RestaurantBar SectionPatio SectionDinning Room Section
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