Chaya Venice
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Top Sentiments among Chaya Venice Reviewers
Spicy tuna tartare w\/avocado
Fresh sardine sushi
Imaginative dishes
Happy hour menu
Best filet mignons
Decent pricier dinner
Yummy goat cheese salad
Disappoint drinks
Typical fish dishes
Delicious scallops salad app
Customer Reviews (50 reviews)
fakhavan
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2009So 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 the filet... (more)
BWAusten
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2008If 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 to the... (more)
consultant35
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2008I 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 we had to... (more)
foodloversarah
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2008This 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 choices for an... (more)
kmh1124
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2008Serious 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... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2008i 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.... (more)
oceanpark
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2007To 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 I don't think I... (more)
fflterror
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2007With 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 colleagues had... (more)
divineconnoisseur
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2007Chaya 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 the... (more)
njrfilms
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2007The 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. (more)
chudjr
on Citysearch Jun 17, 2007The 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 food. I don't... (more)
notesman
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2007I 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 popular... (more)
elisehwall
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2007We 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 mind that we... (more)
martinikitty13
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2007It'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 excited about... (more)
alovrien
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2007We'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 a table opened... (more)
dmenkes
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2006I'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 underdressed... (more)
lucky801
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006this 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 (more)
aurorarichard
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2006I 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!! (more)
slemmens
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2006The 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 bother to check... (more)
shell
on Yahoo Jul 31, 2006not 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 romantic... (more)