Larry's is just steps from Venice's famous Ocean Front Walk

Venice's famous canals are a short walk away from Larry's

sunset over Venice Beach as seen from Hotel Erwin

The historic buildings of Venice still retain their original details

Artful Dining At Larry's

Right around the corner from Hotel Erwin is Larry's, a new restaurant just a few months old that is already packing them in with that magic combination of great food and drinks, buzzy atmosphere, and hip location in very much in vogue Venice Beach. Just a few metres from Ocean Front Walk, Larry's teases the palate with flavour combinations served in just-right portions. Amazingly, nothing on the menu costs more than 15 dollars, and just as Hotel Erwin seems to attract a demographic that can afford prices a lot higher than the ones it charges, so too does Larry's appeal to a sophisticated crowd who can easily pay more for lunch or dinner elsewhere but chooses to come to Larry's instead.

The restaurant's name comes thanks to artist Larry Bell, who has lived in Hotel Erwin for decades and now splits his time between LA and New Mexico. Larry, the artistic embodiment of the Venice Beach ethos, imbues this fun-loving and happening restaurant with a lively spirit of its own. From the outdoor fireplace to the convivial staff, Larry's embraces its visitors with a warm welcome.

And then there's the menu, an eclectic selection of tasty items ranging from simple salads with surprising ingredients to gourmet pizzas as only California can produce. The drinks menu is just as original, so kick back and enjoy the quintessence of Venice Beach while sneaking a peek of actress Anjelica Houston's enormous house just across the street.

When flying to LA, V Australia gets the gourmet going with a sophisticated menu in Business Class that amply shows off the talents of Australian chef Luke Mangan, whose creative culinary inventions are bound to impress even the most demanding LA-bound traveller.

Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
www.hotelerwin.com