Wabi Venice - Permanently Closed - Updated 2025, Sushi Restaurant in Venice, CA

About this restaurant

Wabi-Sabi exemplifies the Abbot Kinney vibe. Truly beautiful, modern architecture encompass this hip spot full of neighborhood regulars who find the fun atmosphere relaxing. Japanese in concept, fusion in flavor, one can choose from an extensive market fresh sushi list or indulge in our Pacific Rim cuisine. Fresh Fruit Dappled with Chili preserves paired with Big Eye Tuna is just one example of how Wabi Sabi is bringing you the best flavors that sushi has to offer. Wabi Brunch has quickly become the new favorite on the street!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Pacific Rim, Japanese
Hours of operation
Lunch: Sunday - Monday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 4pm - 11:00pm, 4pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm Happy Hour: Daily: 4pm - 6:00pm
Phone number
(310) 314-2229
Website
http://www.wabivenice.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Wabi can prepare signature Platters and Set ups for your next Private or cooperate event.<br />We can send a Sushi Chef to your location and create an evening your guests will never forget. Holiday parties and business gatherings alike
Private party facilities
Wabi’s Hanging gardens room and Peony room are perfect for any private event. We host baby showers, birthday parties, wedding planning events, and more. Call us today to find out how Wabi catering can turn your next function into an experience that will never be forgotten.

Location
1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Neighborhood
Venice
Parking details
Free parking is available on the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oysters

Oysters
lime, tabasco, worcestershire
- Half Dozen$19.00
- Dozen$36.00

Small Plates

Edamame$5.00
salted or garlic chili
Miso Soup$6.00
tofu, green onion
Gyoza$10.00
shiitake or shrimp
Chicken Karaage$12.00
Japanese-style fried chicken
Crispy Rice$13.00
sushi rice, avocado, spicy ahi tuna, serrano chili
Stuffed Shishito Peppers$14.00
shiso leaf, spicy tuna, red snapper, tempura
Rock Shrimp$16.00
blue water shrimp, garlic, green onion, ponzu, chili oil, crispy wonton
Poke Tacos$18.00
big eye tuna, shallots, sesame, soy, Hawaiian lava salt, blue corn tortilla chips

Salads

Arugula$16.00
prosciutto, strawberries, pecans, parmesan, olive oil, lime, reduced balsamic vinegar
Wabi House$12.00
mixed green leaf, Roma tomato, purple onion, carrot, ginger dressing
Sunomono$6.00
cucumber, seaweed, rice vinaigrette
Seaweed$9.00
marinated seaweed, daikon, gobo
King$38.00
lobster, crab, assorted greens, mango, mushrooms, citrus fruit, avocado, lemon dressing

Grill

Japanese Eggplant$8.00
sweet saikyo miso glaze
Asparagus$9.00
Himalayan salt, shichimi pepper
Bone in 12oz Rib-Eye$38.00
Flame grilled, dijon encrusted, smashed crispy fingerlings, truffle, parmesan, asparagus
Chicken Skewers$16.00
green pepper, Wabi seasoning
Baby Back Ribs$18.00
Japanese BBQ sauce
Tenderloin Skewers$20.00
red onion, roasted black pepper
Miso Black Cod$25.00
broccolini, wild sweet black rice
Salmon Fillet$28.00
salt and pepper, roasted brussel sprouts
Grilled Shishitos$12.00
fire roasted shishitos, bonito flakes

Signature Dishes

Wild Caught Tuna$21.00
sesame dressing, black garlic, peppers, cold pressed olive oil, capers, shaved parmesan
Japanese Scallop Special$19.00
yuzu, pink salt, fresh berries, micro cilantro
Yellowtail Special$18.00
serrano, sweet garlic, micro cilantro, yuzu soy
The Ava$20.00
seared salmon, ponzu, micro greens, farmers market fruit, serrano truffle oil, magic
Amberjack$19.00
cilantro, peanuts, coconut chili lime

Sushi + Sashimi

Sea Urchin
- MP
Toro
- MP
Albacore$9.00
Fresh Water Eel$9.00
Halibut$9.00
Octopus$9.00
Red Snapper$9.00
Salmon$9.00
Scallop$9.00
Seared Tuna$9.00
Shrimp$6.00
Spanish Mackerel$9.00
Big Eye Tuna$9.00
Yellowtail$9.00
Sashimi Plate$38.00
13 pieces of sashimi selected by Chef Rain
Sushi Plate$35.00
11 pieces of sashimi selected by Chef Rain
Vegetable Sushi Medley$16.00
7 pieces farmers' market vegetable sushi

Specialty Rolls

Five-O$24.00
shrimp & crab, avocado, cucumber, white onions, tuna poke, house-made spicy eel sauce
Rain$24.00
shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, garlic, jalapenos, eel sauce, yuzu ponzu, amberjack
Sunburn$24.00
salmon, avocado, serrano, cream cheese, yellowtail, lemon, house-made eel sauce, pink salt, micro cilantro
Matador$24.00
spicy tuna, blue crab, shrimp tempura, spicy mayo, house made spicy eel sauce
Moon$25.00
halibut, yellowtail, gobo, cucumber, shiso, red yuzu kosho, citrus yuzu sauce, green onion, delight
Baked Crab$18.00
Japanese mayo, avocado, soy paper
Caterpillar$20.00
fresh water eel, avocado, eel sauce
Crunchy$19.00
shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, gobo, tempura flakes, eel sauce
Sakura$21.00
salmon sashimi, avocado, snow crab mix, cucumber wrap
Rainbow$23.00
"California roll," assorted fish, avocado
Spider$18.00
soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, gobo
Tiger$23.00
spicy tuna, salmon, avocado, yuzu, salt, green onions, grrrrrr
Greenie$16.00
baby arugula, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, almonds, truffle oil
Roulette$24.00
tuna, yellowtail, salmon, mango, strawberries, yuzu soy, cucumber wrap

Hand Roll + Cut Roll

California$11.00
snow crab, avocado, cucumber
Blue Crab$12.00
blue crab, Japanese mayonnaise
Cucumber$8.00
cucumber, sesame seeds (seaweed on the outside)
Salmon Skin$10.00
cucumber, gobo, radish sprouts, bonito
Spicy Tuna$10.00
avocado, cucumber
Salmon$10.00
avocado, cucumber
Scallop$10.00
avocado, cucumber
Tekka Maki$8.00
mini tuna roll
Shrimp Tempura$12.00
avocado, cucumber
Yellowtail$14.00
avocado, cucumber
Toro
fatty tuna, green onion
- MP
Tuna$14.00
avocado, cucumber
Freshwater Eel$13.00
avocado, cucumber

Bowls

Chirashi Bowl$30.00
Chef's finest sashimi over rice or salad
Tropical Poke Bowl$28.00
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, chili jam, truffle oil, watermelon radish, seasonal fruit over rice

Wabi Venice - Permanently Closed

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Additional information

Oysters

Oysters

Small Plates

Edamame$5.00

Miso Soup$6.00

Gyoza$10.00

Chicken Karaage$12.00

Crispy Rice$13.00

Stuffed Shishito Peppers$14.00

Rock Shrimp$16.00

Poke Tacos$18.00

Salads

Arugula$16.00

Wabi House$12.00

Sunomono$6.00

Seaweed$9.00

King$38.00

Grill

Japanese Eggplant$8.00

Asparagus$9.00

Bone in 12oz Rib-Eye$38.00

Chicken Skewers$16.00

Baby Back Ribs$18.00

Tenderloin Skewers$20.00

Miso Black Cod$25.00

Salmon Fillet$28.00

Grilled Shishitos$12.00

Signature Dishes

Wild Caught Tuna$21.00

Japanese Scallop Special$19.00

Yellowtail Special$18.00

The Ava$20.00

Amberjack$19.00

Sushi + Sashimi

Sea Urchin

Toro

Albacore$9.00

Fresh Water Eel$9.00

Halibut$9.00

Octopus$9.00

Red Snapper$9.00

Salmon$9.00

Scallop$9.00

Seared Tuna$9.00

Shrimp$6.00

Spanish Mackerel$9.00

Big Eye Tuna$9.00

Yellowtail$9.00

Sashimi Plate$38.00

Sushi Plate$35.00

Vegetable Sushi Medley$16.00

Specialty Rolls

Five-O$24.00

Rain$24.00

Sunburn$24.00

Matador$24.00

Moon$25.00

Baked Crab$18.00

Caterpillar$20.00

Crunchy$19.00

Sakura$21.00

Rainbow$23.00

Spider$18.00

Tiger$23.00

Greenie$16.00

Roulette$24.00

Hand Roll + Cut Roll

California$11.00

Blue Crab$12.00

Cucumber$8.00

Salmon Skin$10.00

Spicy Tuna$10.00

Salmon$10.00

Scallop$10.00

Tekka Maki$8.00