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For three star Asian, try Chaya Venice in Venice. This mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 14 years. Situated in the Venice neighborhood, it's one of the popular places to eat in the area. It's known for its eclectic offerings. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This place is open late and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food always top-notch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I also came here for the DineLA menu - a three course meal for $25 (special price for their anniversary), which I thought was a good deal overall. I had the shrimp tempura sushi roll, braised short...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came for DineLA and got the Prix Fixe dinner items $25 Prix Fixe items that I had:Appetizer-Shrimp Tempura Sushi RollEntree-Pinot Noir Braised Short Ribs, Haricot Vert, Yukon Gold Potato Puree...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and good service. Nothing too spectacular, but nothing bad either. Came here for a Sunday brunch for my cousin's post graduation lunch and had the calamari with curry mayo, crab cakes in a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a few words for this place, because it really speaks for itself with these reviews. If you're in the mood for a few sushi bites and some other yummy foods hit up this spot. It's delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
good, fun happy hour -- i prefer the bar area to the actual dining area. i went there for lunch once, and the food was mediocre and the service was quite poor.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an upscale, trendy restaurant with a reasonably creative menu. It is also very expensive. French Fry Review: The fries were thin (but not ultra-thin) fries with some skin, prepared with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Closed on Labor day? What are you a bank?
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cute place- the food was really good!! I know that I had something with lobster or fish. For 2 people at dinner the bill was like $90 so its normal LA. My date and I shared a gimlet drink- but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*Strictly for the Happy Hour*My friend and I came here last night to check out their happy hour from 5-7 pm. We walked iin at 5:02 pm and there were already 6-7 other people there. Dang, what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour was a fun even with pops and my little brother--good customer service and most of the food was good. However, I had the clams and they were BAD.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't a review of the restaurant because I've never been, but it is a review of their catering service which is essentially their restaurant food.Pretty damn delicious. My brother-in-law got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! It's hard not to give it 5 stars but the old Patina was a 5 star experience so it wouldn't be fair to put it on the same level. Anyway back to Chaya. I have been going to this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food - 2/5Service - 4/5Price - 2/5Atmosphere - 3/5Best Dish: Fried CalamariI came here expecting a lot, especially hearing quite a few good things about the place. However, Chaya Venice is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First I would like to say that I would really enjoy trying the other Chaya places if it's as good as Chaya Venice. It's a really nice place, well done with decoration and it doesn't look cheaply made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Happy Hour spot, but it gets packed easily. The food is great, but I love love love their Lychee Martini $6 at HH :) Yummy!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upgraded from four to five stars. Oyster dynamite not traditional but it is delish! The lychee martini gave me a nice, rare buzz. Waitress super sweet, hostesses quite friendly, finding a table for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The happy hour and late night sushi specials at Chaya are great. My fave is the spicy tuna tartare, which is a very generous portion. Everything is fresh and tasty... except for the male patrons....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rolled in here late in the evening unexpectedly. Having had a late lunch... 10:30 p.m. found me looking for food. What I found was quite a delight: HAPPY HOUR SUSHI at this hour? Yes, indeed,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fun tore up night here with my yoga mentor a bit ago. Great food, great vibe, and good times...Chilled at the bar for a little and the bartender was liberal with the pours and you could actually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sat at the sushi bar and ordered a Sapporo,edamame, Spanish mackeral,ahi tuna salad with a fantastic gingery garlic dressing, and a spider roll that was massively big ......all very very good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Chaya. From the sushi, to the filet mignon, the mango sorbet, calamari, and even the mini-sliders... every meal I've eaten there has been great. If you have th oppotunity, go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to guarantee yourself a terrible Saturday night, come here. I was here with my girlfriends. I think there was ONE guy in the whole bar area, and he was over 60 with a snail trail on his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Los Angeles is a world away from the Bay Area. Much of the time, I am thankful for that. I love the Bay Area and for the most part, it "fits" me better than Socal.....but... there are those times...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous Japanese Californian fusion cuisine. It was my favorite spot in Santa Monica area.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like fur clothing? Because there are enough cougars in this joint to make a whole new wardrobe. For somebody big, like Shaq. But really tho...So Chaya is a cool-looking bar, with a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite seafood restaurant - Their fish is ultra fresh, haven't had a bad meal here.Sushi is incredible too. I haven't checked out happy hour but this place is always crowded - make a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I work in the neighborhood. This place is a great place to take colleagues and clients for business lunches.The food is fairly priced and exceptionally good, except for the sushi. It is way overrated....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi anywhere in LA and the freshest catches are listed on the chalkboard above the sushi bar. Mmmmm... fatty toro sashimi...There are delicious options for diners of every preference and all of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
what do i say about this joint...hm...i can't help it if nothing pops out at me, right?i think the food is good...not spectacular...good. um...i think the service is good...umm...i think it's a safe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing place. I forget that you westsiders have a lot more style than the rest of LA, so I felt really under-dressed and out of place. Coming straight from work was really a bad idea for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's crowded in the bar area...but in a good way. Their drinks are always delicious...and so is their bar menu. But it's never a bad thing to grab dinner here, too...and their sushi is very fresh....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
May have been too carried away by my fabulous date to remember all the delicious food we ate but trust this - it was GOOD. Wait... ceviche appetizer, tuna tartare... the hazy epicurean fantasy is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how the mighty has fallen.... you've been relegated to an LA cliche, a restaurant with all the glamour and non of the substance. The white linen, modern architecture, attentive wait staff, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes, this place is terrible now! I went here with my girlfriend and a few business associates of ours. The service was horrid and the food was just lousy. They even screwed up the desserts, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars & a high 5 for Chaya Venice. For my friends & I, probably the most frequently visited restaurant on Main St. For many reasons listed below it outshines the rest on this street. The service has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi happy hour is a great deal, and it's EVERY DAY (yes, weekends too!) from 5 to 7 p.m. on most days.Parking is metered until 6 along Main Street, although these spots are hard to come by....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only experience at Chaya thus far as been their happy hour sushi, and I have no complaints about that. Seemed like it got fairly crowded, but if you get there early and snag a spot at the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times. One for lunch, one for dinner, and one for happy hour sushi. Lunch and dinner were great. Can't remember what I ordered for lunch. For dinner, I've ordered a hamburger -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sure you could ask for more from a resteraunt, reliable service, great extended hours, delicous consistent food, resonable prices, lively atmosphere, easy parking arrangement, and almost all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. Though Chaya is fairly pricey entree-wise, their sushi is well priced and quite delicious. They have a great menu with lots of options and everything is nice quality and super tasty. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I almost don't want to say this cuz i don't want y'all silly hoes crowding up the sushi bar. But since I'm such a loving person, I'll share.Chaya Venice has the best happy hour in town. First of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little dissapointed. Maybe I had too high expectations, but I just felt like Chaya didn't come through. It wasn't a bad meal...just not that great. My girlfriend and I started with the Spider...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ode to Chaya Venice: You look me up and down as I stumble in from the seasidetasting of salt and wine and this Brazilian I know. You feed me healthy food strong cocktailsflattering service.I like you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi happy hour! Nice little happenin' spot. Parking is tough, but it all works out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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So I only went to this restaurant once, but I am crazy about ceviche and get it everywhere that i can and their salmon ceviche was AWESOME. It was citrusy and spicy and tangy - i could eat it for days. I got...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place on Thursday evening; missed the happy hour crowd, but my girl friend (female friend) and I had a great time. Great food, great atmosphere, great wine selection and great crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have loved the Happy Hour here since the 80's. Always a great Venice crowd. High End dinning which is what adds just the proper balance with the local beachie crowd. A Beach Finds favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My darling mother managed to snag a couple free brunch tickets to Chaya, so we trucked out to Venice for a truly lovely meal. As it turned out, the tickets entitled us to non-alcoholic beverages, two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a foodie in training, it is to my eternal regret that I only managed to visit ONE place during the month long DineLA extravaganza...(don't cry for me).Still, if I have to live with only one dineLA...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*** lovely Venice happy hr...old Santa Monica adjacent. ***if i'm free near Rose & Main St around 5pm, i alwaysgo to Chaya. from fried calamari to sushi, good eats.pretty actors, active cougars and a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last Sunday I sold my kids and took the wife to Chaya Venice. I So loved it. We started with two beautifully excuted appetizers. The Fried Calamari with the Curry Mayo, the Curry Mayo is the magic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've long been a fan of Chaya BH and had wanted to try the Venice namesake for some time now, although I rarely find the time or occasion to venture out to my old stomping grounds. This weekend the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here for DineLA week, otherwise it would've been a little out of my price range for a casual lunch spot. I ordered the seaweed and organic green salad; pretty good though I was expecting more seaweed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live a few blocks from this fine Venice establishment. Same bartenders forever ! Very friendly and they always know your name (like Cheers). Happy hour is top notch but get there early 'cause it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's the difference between like and love? If we're still talking about Chaya Venice I would say inventiveness and noise keep me on the 'like' side of the fence. The menu is a nice mix of sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent fish and sushi...and worth the price! and the wait....wasn't so enamored with happy hour that everyone raves about; but for dinner it is excellent!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because I'm a fan of M Cafe, I decided to roll the dice on Chaya Brasserie in Venice for Valentine's day.At first blush I was a little put off by the thumping music and considerable din, but as soon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burger #114: A Japanese-ish BurgerMy work lunch crew and I came here last week for DineLA's $22 lunch. The space was pretty nice, typical close to the beach Asian fusion looking. I think there may...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Dine LA with my coworkers for lunch. Don't pay for street parking ... park in the structure on Navy, they validate!The bread they started us off with was tasty but I wasn't into the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Same weekend (in mid-January) that my sister Judy was visiting from Chicago...during our one night stay in Santa Monica we went out to this restaurant for dinner. It's very nice and you can definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's already been a lot said about Chaya, and I can see why the restaurant has such a great overall review. I went with two friends for DineLA and we had the albacore salad and the seared tuna as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, we got some pretty interesting "dinner theatre" with our meal last Friday. We came in for DineLA and my three dining companions and I enjoyed our meal. As we were getting ready to leave, we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cha-YA? How about Chay-HELL to the NO! One of the most memorable--memorably BAD that is--dining experiences I have ever had.Service: -3 starsFood: 2 starsAtmosphere: 4 starsI went here for LA dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinners here are exemplary and don't need much review so I'm writing about that mysterious sushi bar...We went for dinner but decided the sushi bar looked like a better idea since we were both dressed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A westside classic... When I was in art school and interning down the street, I would always look forward to clients coming in because it meant ordering Chaya Venice. The lobster ravioli was my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for dinner and lunch. My impression was "A-OK" for both times.I did not find anything interesting on the menu for dinner. The service was (again) OK. One of my friends at the table had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love LA restaurants, a lot. My experience here was terrible and ruined my anniversary. The service was slow and very inattentive. The bread served had all sorts of nuts, to which my boyfriend is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great late night happy hour! I love their lychee martinis.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Japanese/French PlaceNice Atmosphere and Bar Scene (Lots of Cougars)Cool Sushi Barand many nice and tasty Fish dishesThis Chain (This one In Venice and one in West Hollywood) are USA Branches of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya is quite possible one of the best resturaunts in Venice. I've been going here for years. The layout of Chaya is simple, clean, and nice. However, depending on what time of day you go, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After not really liking this place, I must say it has grown on me. Dropped in the other night with a friend and had a Side Car, she had Pellegrino. Ordered a few plates of misc. sushi, all very good....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for lunch with my coworkers a few weeks ago. so yeah, i've only been here once, but i think once is enough. the food was good, but not THAT good. overall, i think it's pretty overrated. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like how this place seems to have a laid back, relaxed feel, yet still manages to deliver a top notch meal. We came here for dinner, and I had my first celebrity sighting! Bob Saget! Once I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two quick things about me: (1) I love food; and (2) I love brunch. Chaya Venice has awesome brunch food. This was also my first three-course brunch experience. I'm sold, baby.Appetizer: Spicy Fried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys have GREAT appetizers! Whenever I've a chance, I pay them a visit, whether I'm in Venice or in Beverly Hills. The atmosphere's beautiful. The only thing I'd love them to improve is their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here with the bf.got there a lil earlier than our reservation time so we went ot the bar and it was happy hour!so i got a juicy cocktail? it was fruity and strong enough for me. bf had beer. we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I love this place? Let me count the ways ... Happy hour, late supper, and combined: it's really the food!I come here for the tuna tartare. I can have endless plates of those. The slingchi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been visiting the Main Street area of Santa Monica for well over 6 years and had never been to this restaurant until last night, when I had the good fortune of attending a business dinner there....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're ever in Santa Monica, go here. Very well done food. Calamari and popcorn shrimp weren't outstanding, but weren't bad by any means. Sushi was excellent. It helps having the fish that CA does,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate at Chaya Venice last week, and it was for sure the best meal I've had in awhile. The food was excellent. Granted, I think anything smothered in peanut sauce is my idea of heaven, but the shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Bento Box Lunch Spacial! I come here for Happy Hour and Lunch a lot... Dinner always seems to be too busy for me. The staff is always to nice and the food is Delicious! MY YUMMY LIST:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always loud, and usually crowded - Chaya is none the less a good safe bet for an enjoyable meal with friends. The food is usually very good; as is the people watching. It is a hip crowd, and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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If food matters to you, skip this place. It's incredible that they can get away with these prices for such mediocrity. It's too salty, too sweet, too heavy.. bad food from the 80's with 21st Century prices. Go...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya is always a safe & great place to take "nice" guests from out-a-town!Foods good and atmosphere's happening! Wonderfully trained staff too~
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely loved the place. Had my birthday dinner here with some friends. The food was nothing short of fantastic. I had a group of about 10 people, and everyone throughly enjoyed their meals. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Happy Hour, 5-7 monday-Friday and Sunday nights.Small Happy Hour menu of Tuna tartare, sushi, fires, etc, but great prices. Service is good but not great. I'll be back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been for happy hour.. the drinks and apps are awesome! I love the tuna tartar. Gets super crowded though, get there at 5:00 on the dot for a seat!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service. Went there around 7 for drinks/appetizers and hostess could not have been more rude. When I put my name down for a bar table, don't get upset when I ask how long it will take for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple times, Get here by happy hour start or you might as well not bother coming and getting a seat. The happy hour isnt much of a happy hour when you feature rolls which you claim...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's a beautiful space but if you're going for sushi, then i think you can definitely get better elsewhere and it won't be that expensive. prices are a bit much for rolls/sushi but i think you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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A great place for a romantic dinner. Food is decent since I felt my entree didn't come hot enough, but the service was excellent. The atmosphere is very nice. Your date will be impressed.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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They have one of the best happy hours in town. The food is always good and the service is good despite their being so busy.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Chaya...... love the ambiance, FOOD and amazing drink selections. So FUN! Make sure that you make reservations because there usually is a wait however no worries.... there's a fun bar where...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're starving and it's past every other normal persons bedtime, but a bag of Cheetos or a quick roll through Jack in the Box isn't particularly your fancy, you should go here. My best friend came...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place came highly recommended so I decided to give it a shot and I'm very glad I did. As I arrived I thought the place was pretty cool. They have some cool sea themed giant lamps hanging from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
dinner is overpriced and good but not excellent ... some of the items such as the coconut shrimp are terrible ... but the calamari are to die for and the drinks really good .... go there for happy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour at Chaya makes me very happy! The ambiance is relaxing, the sushi is good, and the martini's are nice after a long day at work.I have eaten here TONS of times and its consistantly good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. The place was nice, great atmosphere, attentive waiters, and excellent food. I think they had sushi on the menu, but we opted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is my last choice restaurant to go to on Main Street. Seriously. The sushi is overpriced and overrated. There were shady, annoying men nearby the bar when we just wanted to be left alone. So much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here for my birthday. This place is totally cute and trendy. My raspberry mojito was great, the food was delicious! We had calamari to start with and for my entree I ordered the sea...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent happy hour place where I will go with girlfriends, sip martini's,share a selection of rolls and relax. The place gets packed, so make sure you make reservations. Or stay in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, and good food. I went off a reference, and was not dissappointed. We during happy hour to get a light bite to eat. The bartender was friendly and shot out some suggestions that were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya Chaya Cha Cha Cha.This place is a lot of things to a lot of people. For me it's happy hour.The happy hour is good for ordering food in the bar. I don't even remember if there were booze happy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sirloin burger andlavender margaritaat table in bar
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite, "must stop by" restaurants when I'm in Los Angeles. It's a romantic setting: upscale, chic, interesting decor, attentive service, and divine food. What more could you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsOk food menu for happy hour, but drink specials are limited to 2 cocktails! Not even a beer special!! Albacore sashimi salad and spicy tuna tartare were pretty good, but the tuna tartare...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya Venice has a hot happy hour of cool locals everyday from 5pm to 7pm, but you have to show up as early as possible to even have a hope of getting one of the bar tables (either that or throw blows...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay! Apparently if you send your friends in to get the table life is good at Chaya. The other reviews mention an evil hostess. I didn't interact with her, but my friends didn't say anything about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a friend from out of town... and we wanted to try out something new. The faire is Asian Fusion with California American style. Reservations worked out nicely. I can't remember what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant. I love the drinks, the bread, the seafood, and the steak dishes. Fabulous decor, great employees. Only criticism is don't go on Valentine's day - it's a sapfest and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food is just average. Staff is attentive. The sushi rolls and appetizers in my opinion are better than the main courses. Went on a Sunday with five friends, there was no problem getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got a table on a Saturday night with no reservation. Pretty good, except it was 7:30 and we were at a 2 top in the middle of the room. My hubby loved the atmosphere, I wish I could say as much for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took my sister here for her birthday and boy, we were glad we did! Everything was delicious, from the scallop appetizer to the tempeh entree! The banana dessert was especially to die for! Even the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We waited for a longer than comfortable time to eat here but I think it was worth it. We had dishes from the happy hour menu, and were pleased with everything that was ordered.Considering how we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite "trendy" restaurants in Los Angeles, that has truly stood the test of time. I usually stick to a few appetizers and infused-vodka cocktails. Especially wonderful are the lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple of time and have been hapy both times. I love the "Late Supper" Special. The spicy tuna tartar is great. I also recomend the calamari and spicy tuna roll. All were between...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very trendy more so in santa monica than venice I would say. Our waiter was very attentive, but his suggestions were not that great, but when we told him that we weren't happy with one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place feels like the result of a focus group effort. The owners wanted to appear to be something more than to just be it. The sushi lacks imagination, and the decor says...well...nothing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very good but not incredible. The last time I went we unfortunately had a seat next to the bathroom which ruined the end of the meal. So make sure you get a seat in the front!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not romantic but food is wonderful: it could be a romantic place to dine but the noise level is so high that it's difficult to hear each other without yelling or leaning closer - which might induce...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour Review.Happy hour from 5pm to 10pm on Sunday? Small relatively accurate sushi dishes made by Mexican sushi chefs for $4 or $5 each? A signature flavored martini with a generous portion of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good happy hour. A lot of older men cruisin' for a bruisin'. Loving the steak salad and the bread. Great decor, and a good place to start the night out at.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I came here the other night because for some god-awful, unknown reason, the Firehouse was closed. On a Saturday. (?!?!?!?????) Apparently they close at 5pm on weekends? Who knew?But...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ahhh chaya, would get higher rating but I only like one dish here, and it is SUPERB, lobster ravioli, do I have to say anymore?
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya Venice has a lively buzz to it that captures you the moment you walk by it's glass walls. However, you may find the strange mix of 80s decor (posters of Chaya events, questionable "art")...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch with a group from work. The food was fabulous. As soon as we stepped in the stress seemed to just melt away. The service was great and we were in and out in under an hour. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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I was there on a Friday night with a couple friends and the place was packed. We were able to get reservations only an hour or so before arriving. Our reservation wasn't available right when we got there, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour but they got rid of the Potato Leek Miso soup which used to be available only during happy hour and was world class. I used to go there just for that soup and tell everyone about it....
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All around a nice place and everything was good. The problem is nothing really excited me. The salmon skin roll was good, but I prefer the one at Asakuma. The mahi mahi was good, but no doubt I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
***bitchy, snobby hostesses***I went here for the first time a couple weeks ago during Restaurant/Dine LA Week with my boyfriend. I was very excited and had heard great things about the restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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This place is very trendy more so in santa monica than venice I would say. Our waiter was very attentive, but his suggestions were not that great, but when we told him that we weren't happy with one of his...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Serious time for a menu revamp! Sushi quality has gone south and the service - snot and a half. Flippant server, Safeway brand filet and hostess with no appreciation for customer service whatsoever. My mashers...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've actually always been a big fan of Chaya Venice. I come here when I know I can take a longer lunch. The menu is nice because it has a little bit of everything, and for the most part, you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've eaten here a few times and it's almost always great. not cheap but a good place to take people, out-of-towners have always been impressed. it can be a bit crowded and noisy so don't come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**Restaurant Week Review**A big resounding ENH. The food here isn't good or bad so I can't really complain but it's nothing to rave about either. My friend had been to Chaya in Beverly Hills and loved...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for DineLA week and started our night in the bar area as we waited for our tables to be ready. I was DD so wasn't drinking but the scene was lively. There were some crazy drunk ppl at the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Susan J. and I were super excited to try out a new spot by participating in this past week's Dine Out LA event. We skimmed the list of participating restaurants at Open Table and decided on Chaya...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
***Excuse me while I bitch for a moment***Bitchy hostesses who are pretentious bitches make for no good DineLA evening. One bitchy hostess can ruin your whole evening and that's what happened....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food - 3.5Service - 2.5Ambience - 2.5In town for a quick business meeting, so I met up with a girlfriend for dinner before flying out. She chose Chaya Venice so that she could try it out at a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could marry a fish, that fish would beThe miso sea bass, in a wasabe spreeBut not before I taste the tuna tartareWho is that cougar, eyeing me from afar?All drank much before eating, although we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya Venice (don't be fooled by the Beverly Hills imposter--their chefs are all paparazzis trying to get a good shot of Katie Holmes eatting lettuce while nursing) will transport you to New York days...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service are wonderful and i especially enjoy their happy hour specials..but it can be really pricey after happy hour! The martinis from the small drink menu here are kick ass though -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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i love this restaurant. they do have great sushi and soups. the service is decent, and the location is great. I would recommend going early if you want to get the best experience and prices.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had a bad meal here and I've probably eaten here 20 times over the last 15 years or so. The food and the presentation is always perfect. The only thing I don't like is that I'm never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friend's birthday, and decided to stake out a huge section of the bar area for oh, me and about 10 of my not so closest friends. Anyways, the food was pretty good, I guess. Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a counterpart at work from our Vegas office in town for the month of Dec, helping our team out (we are down 2 managers). I offered to take her out for a drink because she's been so helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night brought the first storm of the season down on us. In anticipation we had planned a stay home weekend, but at the last minute we decided on a night out. Drop in for dinner at Chaya Venice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chaya Venice is a fusion of Japanese, French and California food and decor. They have Asian inspired fish entrees, delicious red meat, such as their rib eye steak or miniature Angus steak and don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an awesome happy hour menu and the seating area is not squished and uncomfortable like many other places. We had the spicy tuna tartare (delicious but not spicy), fried calamari (ehhh),...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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To be completely honest, it was not the food that turned me off of this place, but the rude hostesses and servers. I have been here many times before and tried to give it a second chance more than once now and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh my family really enjoys this place. I've been here 3 times, and loved it each visit. The sushi is really good and fresh, and they have a good selection of exotic appetizers to share. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE! and I'm not a sushi fan! Everything on the menu is fabulous, tasty and brought to you with a smile! The pomegranate martinis are a must have, and save room for desert! The location is great,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I went for happy hour and it was just what I needed after a case of the Mondays. We arrived at 6pm and there was plenty of room in the bar and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food happy hour is the best time to go. For me since I am a very picky sushi/sashimi eater i thought their sushi was just okay. They don't have any fancy rolls and their sashimi was just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the last night of my visit to LA this past weekend..and after a disappointing Saturday night out (see previous reviews)...my GF suggested Chaya for dinner. I obliged..because I knew I can count on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The following scene takes place inside Chaya Venice, on an unassuming weeknight:Me: So how is the butterfish?Waiter Man: I HATE the butterfish. Worst thing we serve here.Me: Ohhh, okay. Um, how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good, but I think it depends on what you order. I was in a salad-y sort of mood when I joined some friends here, so decided to get the steak salad as an entree. Mistake. While in theory an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's tradition for me to take my mom for a hot fudge sundae on her birthday and I had heard that Chaya Venice served a pretty good one. We went for lunch and it was kind of quiet, but the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! It is Japanese cuisine but it incorporates some unique items. The posh decor is not too overwhelming. The design is simple yet interesting. The food is great here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been here once. Didnt really like it. Not sure what else to say.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Happy Hour selection. Decent pricier dinner. For Happy Hour, the sushi is great as well as the substantial miso soup. Martinis are yummy too. Does get crowded though and the wait can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Chaya well the food at least. The best sushi in Venice. I went to Chaya a few months ago for happy hour with a meet up group. I am marking it down one star for the a-holish manager...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it can be a little loud & even w/ a reservation you might have to wait a bit - but if you're not rushed, it's a pretty good place. i love the raspberry mojito and there's a lot of selection so you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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With no previous knowledge of Chaya, I stopped in for lunch with colleagues from out of town and we all had a great lunch. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I had the Ahi Tuna Burger and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth it at happy hour, if you can snag one of the few tables, but probably not at other times. The spicy tuna roll was clearly made with inferior leftover bits of fish. Tuna tartare was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good. It is very upscale. Serves sushi, seafood, etc. You will see celebrities frequent this place. Parking is a little tough, but they do validate. I can only afford this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Chaya is a great place to have a romantic dinner but, perfect for a tasty happy hour...vibrant and classy but, still low key and fun. Friendly service but, be prepared for the rush! The rolls are delicious and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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The sushi during happy hour is a steal and always good. Once it bumps up to full price it isn't as worth it, as better sushi awaits elsewhere. Never tried the full menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mucho deliciousness. I've been wanting to try Chaya forever and finally decided last Thursday that I would take my brother there to celebrate him moving here. I called at 7:30 and snagged a 9 PM...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place... Chic and the food is amazing. Yes it is $30 for an entree but man is it tasty more like a place to celebrate or to impress someone. Definately look spiffy here. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happening bar scene on a Friday night. I dined here around 7:30 on a Friday. The whole place was packed. I had the chicken risotto. My friend has the salmon. My dish was a little plain. Should of done...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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The food is just okay. Nothing amazing. The sea bass was good, the rib eye steak average, and the crispy butterfish okay. The place is loud. Lots of attractive people eat here. It took a long time to get our...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the great wine selection and appetizers were topped only by one of the servers telling us in inappropriate detail about how he used to wear pantyhose to keep warm as a bike messenger in SF. (he...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE happy hour here!! I took one star away because of the long wait to get a table. Anyways, the sushi is yummy, but you must get the miso potato soup!! Mmmmm it's soo good!! I love the scene here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I've never been disappointed eating here, but I guess I never stray from my favorite dish so it's hard to be disappointed. It's a place where I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A sake, cocktail AND wine list? How on Earth do you expect me to choose? One from each seems a good plan. And this was before appetizers...Before you send me to AA to beg for poker chips, I should...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When in SF, Chaya is one of my fav places in all of the city.Chaya Venice is no exception in terms of the menu selection, ambiance, & service. So why 3 stars? Well I had to be the jackass that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Graet food here. Everyone talks about the sushi, but most dont even get a chance to try the food! Highly recommend the fish of the day and their house salad. I know...house salad..... but until you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place- ambiance, decor, and food! The appetizers were decent, but the main entrees were delectable, especially the bouillabaisse. I've been here twice so far and I got it both...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night with my boyfriend for dinner. We didn't have reservations but they were able to seat us in about ten minutes. The lobster enchiladas were EXCELLENT, but my main course of two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The happy hour food is amongst the - if not the best - in Los Angeles.The potato leek miso soup doesn't accentuate the miso, but the potato isn't too starchy and the leek makes it hearty without...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the LA high falooten place everyone loves to hate but just can't bring themselves to. The prices are moderate for the experience, the atmosphere is great and the food will make that special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMIt's a bit loud but the lobster enchiladas and miso-marinated white sea bass always make me happy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great date place w/o pretentiousness
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a staple to the Venice area that I'm not sure why I am reviewing it. Oh yeah, its because I think the ratings on this place are a bit too overzealous. Recently, I ordered the Crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give it 4.5 I would. I love Chaya's HH's, they have the 7 days a week from 5 to 7 and then the late night one which is my fave Mon-Thurs 10:30pm to 12am and Friday and Saturday 11pm to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We don't have restaurants like this where I now live, so it's a treat to go somewhere where you have a choice of fairly imaginative dishes (at least to me - seared ahi is still considered cutting edge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting to see a Southern California version of Chaya. I used to frequent the Chaya location at the Embarcadero in San Francisco. This Venice Beach hip restau-bar is large, spacious, trendy in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly service, though slow at times. Their Asian inspired menu is delectable. With beautifully prepared dishes from pork chops in a port wine sauce to NY strip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live about 3 blocks from here and is one of my favorite happy hour spots in the area. I always tend to order the Tuna Tartar with a Raspberry Mojito. If you're a Mojito fan, you must try it!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I'm the pickiest sushi eater, and this place was great! I've never been fond of spicy tuna, but they have a spicy tuna tartar that I could order 2nds and 3rds of. I've only ever been there for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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I had not been to Chaya in a while, but decided to give it a try again after finding the recommendation online from City Search! I didn't have a reservation and didn't get in right away--as expected at any...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi is even better during happy hour. If you have the means, get there early and have a seat at the bar. Oh, you can make a reservation and sit in the dining area, but what's the fun in that?...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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We headed here with a group and no reservation, and were still seated in 30 minutes. Our server was very patient with us (being that we already had a few drinks in our systems) and he was quick. He did not...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this past weekend was my first experience here. it was great! a friend of mine had been telling me for sometime to try it, and i am glad i did. we had reservations for 8pm, and we arrived just before....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I read up all the previous Yelp reviews before coming here. I actually hadn't heard of this restaurant (gasp) until this evening. Still, I had high expectations from the reviews and also the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Guys be prepared to answer questions like, what do you drive and how much you make. If you want some action, 200k, Director and Ferrari.Over crowded with Hollywood wannabes and gold diggers, that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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It's been a while since I've been to Chaya Venice, and I have to say that little has changed - the place is still very crowded, loud and fun (when you are in the mood for that). I've never been particularly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour here is just packed. You come at the wrong time (which is smack in the middle) and you're screwed. You'll be lucky to get seated before the hour is no longer Happy. Many times we've given...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes this place annoys the shit outta me with their snobbish smilesthough the food is decent.Bars with infusion specials can make or break the place.Bad infusions are as nasty as my niece's dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Your on the West Side - Your looking for a fun, quality spot to dine, its past 9pm... OH CRAP!Chaya - I think its Chinese for "open late"Plus' - Hours, Bar, Sushi, Sweet diningroom energy, hot crowd,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, it was okay. I had the bento box and the best thing on it was the chicken caesar salad and the fish (I can't remember what type it was for the life of me). I do have to mention that everything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating here at least 200 times over the last 10 years, I'd be remiss if I didn't write a review.Let me start by saying that most of my dining experiences have been at lunch time. The place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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We've been to Chaya 5 or 6 times and just had an experience that will prevent us from ever going again. We checked in early (so unLA) and let the hostess know that we were ready and waiting and at the bar when...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and I were cruising PCH in the summer of 2002, and as I recall that event, we hit Venice Beach and ended up eating at Chaya and grabbing a few drinks before heading back to the OC. This...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good sushi. love the garlic fried rice that comes with the korean ribs. you can ask for a side of it! and the martinis and mojitos are delish--just like eating candy!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go there for happy hour. Just do it.3.50-4.50 for sushi rolls and tuna tartar. You can't beat the price or the quality. Yes, it's crowded. Yes, it gets noisy. But really, if you want good fish, then...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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I've been here a few times and can honestly say the best part about it are their desserts. I have yet to have a good lunch or dinner here. It's every bad stereotype about LA restaurants: self-important...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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this is a great date place...the food was amazing. This location is much better than the one in Beverly Hills. I had the sea bass and it melts in your mouth
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really great. Not just another sushi bar but a true fusion experience. My friend got the sushi chef to make a special blend of his choosing and it was excellent. So were the garlic fries...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
how does this restaurant not average 5 stars? yelpsters, i gotta wonder. this is just plain awesome, i've eaten up and down their menu a dozen or so times and i have never, ever had a single dish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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I had the sea bass and it was devine, my friend had the red snapper that was really good as well. The service was good. I cannot wait to go back!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great meal here last night. The first time I went, I was underwhelmed, so I'm glad that I went back to give them another chance. Everything we had was amazing and all of the staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous sushi happy hour, to be sure!LOOOOOOVE me some fresh Ahi for 3 dollah.Tuna does help produce serotonin, the happy chemical in the body, so it is truly a "happy hour"!Warning- Happy hour is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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The service at this place is absolutely awful... not only did we wait 20 minutes for our drinks, but our food took over an hour to get. We had to ask the bus boys to check on our food since our waitress didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi is great! the cooked food is better!they are opening on downtown too!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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My meal here was pretty impressive: a yummy, big goat cheese salad and then some kind of a Cajun-marinated fish. I thought it was all tasty (but I'm glad I wasn't paying). The desserts, though, where the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll need to dress up a little bit...cause the trendy crowd dines here. The sushi is top notch...the best in the city. They have unique versions of miso soup...with mushrooms or clams. Don't pass...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get here early for happy hour! There is no where in the world that has tuna tar-tar like Chaya! It's worth the wait and fun to hang out with friends here. Plus you can shop before and after on Main or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mighty fine sushi. Don't give me any lip for liking California roll when I tell you that this is the best I have ever had. The happy hour prices make it even better. Arrive close to 5pm or you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy, happy hour! I've been going here for years and completely forgot to Yelp about it. Well the happy hour food is great and priced well below the dining room menu. Most are $3-4 an order! Last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool place. i like the scallops, the tuna salad, and the lobster bisque.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Great drinks, great crowd, great atmosphere and most importantly FANTASTIC FOOD! Lobster enchiladas for an appetizer is a great way to start it off! So far I have ordered callops wrapped in new york steak,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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I went here for the first time for the happy hour sushi on a Monday night. It was very crowded, considering it was a Monday and if you come here with more then 2 people you will be waiting awhile. The sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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Chaya has some the freshest and best-priced sushi in town at happy hour (5-7pm every night). Get there by 6pm to get a seat - it fills up quickly as the week progresses. Try the Spicy Tuna Tartar - well more...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Everything about this restaurant is excellent: The food, ambience, service! Certainly the place to go for any special occasion.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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A first timer and severely under-whelmed. Four minutes late at Chaya and the 5 of us were made to feel like we needed to seek penance. In sharp contrast, a recent visit to another high-visibility, high-end...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is decadent. I love this place it is kinda high-brow formal but they have a great sushi-happy hour on either tuesday or thursday, I would call for details. This places has gotten the highest...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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A lot of new places come and go but Chaya Venice is still hot after over 15 years! They must be doing something right! in fact they are doing everything right!! The food is a wide variety of Japanese and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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I went for the highly rated happy hour and got very disappointed. First of all, the parking is usually free with validation but $3 flat rate for dinner. They charge happy hour parking for dinner rate. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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Happy hour sushi is very affordable here at Chaya Venice, but if you really want to try the real sushi, you have to sit at the bar and chat with sushi cheff. You may get the best of best 'neta' - sushi topping...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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I've come here a couple times and it's really fun. The weekend crowd is super friendly and outgoing and the staff like to hook up tables of people. The appetizers are so tasty and the main courses are pricey...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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It could be that I'm getting older but I find this place to be a bit pretentious. The music is really loud and though the lighting was nice (dim and with a tan hue) the tables were not well situated. The crowd...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2005
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This used to be my favorite place to go, but the last few times have been mediocre. Appetizers and desserts are always top-notch, but the daily specials are hit-and-miss. The regular sea-bass on the menu is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Went to Happy hour and placed our name on list for table in the bar. When the party that came in after us was seated before us we were outrgaged. We complained and we got snobby attitude from the hostess that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2004
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Fun environment with some really great food! The waitstaff is knowledgable and in good spirits! All of the specials looked great and the appetizers were delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2004
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Great happy hour with a great crowd! The food is just as beautiful as the crowd! It's a good thing that the food tastes as good as it looks! :) You HAVE to try their lobster ravioli or their lobster enchilada...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2003
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Dinner is delicious here, but if you're on a budget, go when someone else is paying (boss, parents, date with a trust fund...you get the picture). However, it's the happy hour that's really happenin'....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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we went for the sushi happy hour a few days ago. some of the rolls and the tuna sashimi are worth while. some, as far as the happy hour value of it, were very basic. i would rather just pay the extra money and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2003
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The appetizers were great - we ordered some salad and a roll. The roll was delicious, the salad was interestingly good. The entrees were disappointing, however, as it seemed like they were trying to hard to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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Great bar scene, and the happy hour is the best in town. With cheap but good quality sushi. Its a great place to hang after work. The food is good but not as good as the original. Great atmosphere, people...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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To be honest, I don't really know what to think of Chaya...I thought it had a great location, fun atmosphere, innovative menu and the food was good - I would especially recommend the salad with the white...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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one of my favorite places- great happy hour sushi deals and a great crowd. This place gets jammin on a Thursday or friday night with a young Urban professional crowd...(yuppies)! Fun food- and fun drinks
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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if you ever wondered where hollywood big shots like to unwind, then this is the place for you. nestled in the trendy main street district, it has some of the best crowd-watching seats on the westside. the...
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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you'll find plenty of high-style bistro fare here...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this lively and chic restaurant offers something for everyone from its international seafood dishes and a full sushi bar to great steaks and chicken along with a full service bar...
opentable.com - user review
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this haven of the "in crowd" around the santa monica bay offers modern, hip decor in a bright and airy setting and an eclectic japanese menu with a california slant...
epinions.com - user review
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if youire looking for sashimi and sushi, chaya venice is the place. the menu has a number of other excellent options such as sesame-crusted tuna, chicken dijon, paella, and steak with peppercorn sauce. the...
10best.com - user review
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the ultimate venice hangout, chayais patrons are a mix of local artists, yuppies who patronize them and the occasional brat pack showbiz type. seafood is the main focus here, with variations that range from...
gayot.com - user review
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lunchmon.fri.; dinnernightly. talk about a jumpin' joint. happy hour's a mob of the sleek and chic at this asia moderne happening, and the food is always top-notch...
lamag.com - user review
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This lively and chic restaurant offers something for everyone from its international seafood dishes and a full sushi bar to great steaks and chicken along with a full service bar.
opentable.com - user review
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