When I did my hotel stay at Hotel Erwin this past month, my contact Todd Metzner told me that the owners of both Hotel Erwin and Belle’s Beach House were great friends, so I asked if I could do a tasting there, and he set it up. Well, I am here to tell you that the food is really off the charts. Just incredible in every way possible.
You really feel like you could be anywhere in the South Pacific, with its wonderful tropical interiors. Seeing that you are a half of block from the Venice Beach, it is so perfect. There are tiki touches; and surfboards as well as Hawaiian posters; it’s all very lively and comforting at the same time.
Here’s What I Tried:
Cocktail:
High Tide, vodka, lime, blueberry, Salers, shiso, and coconut. This was so thirst-quenching, truly remarkable. I also loved the little shreds of coconut on the top of this brilliant cocktail.
Starters:
Crispy Rock Shrimp, spicy aioli, chives, and scallions. The sauce is what this dish is all about; for sure, a must have.
Spicy Cucumbers, garlic dressing, chili oil, shiso, and sesame. These are refreshing in a spicy way, and the micro shiso puts this dish over the top.
Salad:
The Tiki Chop, iceberg, nori chips, wasabi peas, tomato, shiitake bacon, mint, and sesame ranch. This is just the best salad ever, the additions of the shitake bacon and the nori chips is just everything you would want added to any salad; it’s just that terrific.
Noodles:
Garlic Butter Noodle, chili crunch, garlic butter, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and kalbi short rib. I would eat anything with kalbi short ribs, but these noodles add an extra mellowness that you would never get at a traditional Korean restaurant. So amazing!!
Sushi & Sashimi:
Shrimp Tempura, cucumber, yuzu kosho, asparagus, avocado, and baby shiso. A delicate sushi, and the asparagus rounds out all of the flavor profiles.
Yellowtail Sashimi, ponzu, serrano, and shiso. This fish was super fresh and flavorful, a real winner.
Sides:
Miso Eggplant, with den miso, and chive. Another delicious menu item; you really cannot go wrong with anything here.
Check on their website for all of their happenings each month; there are some very fun things going on at Belle’s Beach House.
Belles Beach House, owned by seasoned restauranteur Nick Mathers and Wish You Were Here Group, aims to transport guests from Los Angeles to a tropical destination whilst staying in the heart of Venice Beach. The venue boasts an impressive outdoor covered patio bar, indoor restaurant, as well as an additional alfresco dining area. The menu features Hawaiian-inspired bites with Japanese influence, vibrant craft Tiki cocktails, and a thoughtful wine list.
Belles Beach House is worth the drive from anywhere in Los Angeles, or beyond. Next time you’re in the mood for Asian style fusion, and sushi, and a wonderful beachy vibe try it, like me you will be so happy you did. It’s just the best retro tiki spot in Socal!
Belles Beach House
24 Windward Ave.
Venice, CA. 90291
Note: Some Content Was Taken Off Of Their Website.