On The Waterfront Cafe
- 205 Ocean Front Walk
- Venice, CA 90291
- 310-392-0322
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Swiss flags crackle and pop in the ocean breeze, suspended over tables full of tourists and locals--folks united in their quest for a 17-ounce ale and bratwurst. Friendly staff and pool tables are certainly a big draw here, but the real attraction is being seated on the patio at the exact moment when the sun kisses the ocean each night and a round of applause breaks out.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Rose Ave.
- Parking:
- On Site. They have their own lot, accessible from Speedway Alley, behind the restaurant.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Mon. 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- American Traditional and Classic, Bar Food, Burgers, and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Erdinger Weizenbier and Bitburger on tap.
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Restaurant Style:
- Cafe
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Laid Back Casual, Dive, Family Friendly, and Tourist Spot
- Games:
- Foosball, Pool Tables, and Video Games
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Romance Factor:
- Strictly Platonic
- Features:
- People Watching, Scenic View, and Happy Hour. Sports on TV also.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Average Drink Price:
- $6
- Specialties:
- Authentic Swiss dishes: bundnerteller (dried beef and cheese), bratwurst, raclette (cheese served melted onto potatoes), Zrcher gschntzlets (chicken in mushroom sauce with rsti)
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa




