GENERAL
Boardwalk 11, 100433 National Blvd. Evite.com reviews.
Cheviot Farms Market, 10433 National Blvd. (310) 836-5333.
Harvey’s Pastrami, 3505 Motor Ave.
Overland Cafe, 3601 Overland Ave. Citysearch.com reviews.
BRAZILIAN
Cafe Brasil, 10831 Venice Blvd. 310-837-8957. (Zagat listed.) Citysearch.com reviews.
Zabumba, 10717 Venice Blvd.
CARIBBEAN
Bamboo, 10835 Venice Blvd. 310-287-0668. (Zagat listed as 4th-best Caribbean restaurant in L.A.) Evite.com reviews.
CHINESE
ABC Fast Food, 3120 Sepulveda Blvd.
Golden China, 9018 Venice Blvd.
Hong Kong, 11128 Palms Blvd. (take-out only)
Hu’s Szechwan, 10450 National Blvd. 310-837-0252. (Zagat listed.) Citysearch.com reviews.
Rice, 3300 Overland Ave.
San Hing, 11135 Palms Blvd.
COFFEE AND TEA HOUSES
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 10401 Venice Blvd. at Motor
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 3470 Sepulveda Blvd. at Palms
National Bakery Cafe, 10433 National Blvd.
Rex’s Coffee, 3831 Hughes Ave.
Starbucks, 8985 Venice Blvd.
CUBAN
Versailles, 10319 Venice Blvd. (Zagat listed.)
 If you've lived in Los Angeles for even one year, you already know about the Cuban restaurant Versailles. . . . I've been going to Versailles for over 30 years. The original L.A. location is on Venice Blvd. at Motor Ave. in Palms.
I remember when they opened, we all flocked there for the inexpensive Cuban chicken, laced with a citrus marinade, garlic and smothered in onions. They still serve the exact same chicken recipe, with plaintains, rice and black beans on the side. It's delicious.
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FRENCH
Tatin & Co. Gourmet French Deli, 9624 Venice Blvd. 90232 (310) 287-1772.
FILIPINO
Kabahayan Restaurant, 10020 Venice Blvd.
HALAL
Asian Kitchen, 10406 Venice Blvd.
HIMALAYAN
Katmandu Kitchen, 10855 1/2 Venice Blvd. (310) 836-9696.
ICE CREAM
Baskin-Robbins, 3130 Sepulveda Blvd.
Baskin-Robbins, 11127 Venice Blvd.
Penguin’s, 11146 Palms Blvd.
Gelato Fantasia, 10422 National Blvd.
Chairs, framed by a bike rack, await customers for the fancy Italian ice cream at Gelato Fantasia, 10422 National Blvd. It's yummy.
The shop just west of Motor Ave. was opened in summer 2005
by Kimiko Wachi.
You can get coffee there, too, but why bother?
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INDIAN
Katacut Tandoori Restaurant, 10863 W. Venice Blvd. Zabiha.com review.
India Sweets and Spices, 9409 Venice Blvd.
Taste of India, 10408 Venice Blvd.
INDONESIAN
Indo Cafe, 10428 National Blvd. 310-815-1290. (Zagat listed.)
IRISH
Irish Times, 3267 Motor Ave.
ITALIAN
Bona’s, 11140 Palms Blvd.
Brooklyn Bridge, 10436 National Blvd.
The Coop, 10006 Exposition Blvd.
Cristina’s, 3405 Overland Ave.
Cucina Paradiso, 3387 Motor Ave. (310) 839-2500.
Giovanni’s Trattoria, 10026 Venice Blvd.
Julie's, 11140 Palms Blvd. (east of Sepulveda)
Lucia’s Pizza, 9030 Venice Blvd.
Mama’s Original, 3309 Motor Ave.
Pizza Hut, 3002 Sepulveda Blvd.
JAPANESE
Awa-Ya Cafe Sushi, 3272 Motor Ave.
Miyako, 10020 Venice Blvd.
Niki-Niko, 10837 National Blvd.
MEDITERRANEAN
Gaby’s, 10445 Venice Blvd.
MEXICAN
Campos Famous Burritos, 9609 Venice Blvd.
Campos Famous Burritos, 10352 Venice Blvd.
Coppelia’s Restaurant and Grill, 10825 Venice Blvd.
Fidel’s Authentic, 10855 Venice Blvd.
Gloria’s, 10227 Venice Blvd.
Guelguetza Oaxacan, 11127 Palms Blvd. (Zagat listed.)
Cafe Los Primos, 10953 Venice Blvd. (310) 558-0225
Mrs. Garcia’s Tacos al Carbon, 9905 Washington Blvd.
El Nopal, 10426 National Blvd.
El Pollo Loco, 3008 Sepulveda Blvd.
El Pollo Loco, 9909 Washington Blvd.
El Pueblo Viejo, 10309 Washington Blvd.
SOUL FOOD AND SOUTHERN
Smitty’s Famous Fish and Chicken, 9032 Venice Blvd. at Culver
Western Smoke House, 10640 Woodbine at Overland
THAI
East Wind IV, 10200 Venice Blvd.
Emerald Royal Thai Cuisine, 9315 Venice Blvd.
Natalee Thai, 10101 Venice Blvd. (Zagat listed.) Citysearch review.
Thai Dishes, 9901 Washington Blvd.
Thai Original Barbecue, 10020 Venice Blvd.
VEGETARIAN
Govinda’s, 3764 Watseka Ave.
Juice It Up, 8985 Venice Blvd.
The Vegan Joint, 10438 National Blvd. at Mentone. (310-559-1357.)
FAST FOOD
The Bagel Factory, 3004 Sepulveda Blvd.
Burger King, 3520 Sepulveda Blvd.
Del Taco, 9000 Venice Blvd.
Howard’s Famous, 11127 Venice Blvd. Review below.
In-n-Out Burger, 9245 Venice Blvd. (Zagat listed as Best Fast Food, Best Hamburger, and second-best Late Dining.)
Jack in the Box, Overland Ave. and Venice Blvd.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Exposition at Hughes Ave.
McDonald’s Overland Ave. and Venice Blvd.
Noah’s Bagels, 8985 Venice Blvd.
Phil’s Place, 9418 Venice Blvd.
Quizno’s Subs, 9006 Venice Blvd.
Rally’s, 9829 Venice Blvd.
Royal Donuts, 11138 Palms Blvd.
Subway, 8511 Venice at La Cienega
Subway, 10401 Venice Blvd.
Togo’s, 8985 Venice Blvd.
Tom’s No. 5 Chiliburgers, 9004 Venice Blvd.
U.S. Donuts, 9002 Venice Blvd.
Winchell’s Donut House, 10833 National Blvd.
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HOWARD'S GETS A THUMBS-UP FROM CHICAGO TRAVELER
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 Reviewed by Sweet Willie at www.flyertalk.com on Mar 1, 2004
I’m at the intersection of Venice and Sepulveda debating if I should forgo the warming comforts of the sun on my face for soothing effects that the dark interior of my car would have on my eyes. I then spy Howard’s.
The sign above the storefront proclaims "Howard's famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers" and “Famous” to boot?!!?, I’m there.
Howard’s is a dive, probably has not changed much since 1971 when they opened. The same owners since ’71 are still there as well.
I place my order off the menu board that has been updated simply by painting over old sections. One Bacon Avocado Burger and fries please.
5 minutes later I’m looking a wonderful looking burger, Big thick crisp bacon sliced poking out of some VERY VERY fresh produce and lots of avocado.
It is a yummy burger for sure and I can feel the fuzzyness slowly slipping away.
The overall verdict, I would not go out of my way for Howard’s, but if you are near the airport or on Sepulveda, Howard’s will sure satisfy.
Howard’s Famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers
11127 Venice Blvd at Sepulveda
West Los Angeles, CA
310.838.9111
Open 10am – 8pm Mon-Sat, closed Sunday
[Note: Besides being a frequent flyer, Sweet Willie of Chicago is a frequent poster to www.flyertalk.com].
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