Alisa wine & friends
Venice, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Alisa wine & friends is worth considering for a relaxed Abbot Kinney drinks plan, especially when wine and conversation matter more than a formal restaurant agenda. Choose Felix Trattoria for a dining-first Italian meal, The Butcher's Daughter for a lighter daytime Venice plan, or San Damián when seafood is the point.
About Alisa wine & friends
Alisa wine & friends is a Los Angeles venue with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. Its schedule is evening-focused Monday through Friday, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday. For details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, seating, and awards, check directly before building a visit around a particular dish or service style.
Choose it for a flexible Los Angeles plan with daily hours
Alisa wine & friends is open 5–11 PM Monday through Friday, 12–11 PM Saturday, and 12–10 PM Sunday. That makes it easier to consider for an evening visit during the week or an earlier weekend stop.
For a first visit, treat the venue as a smart-casual Los Angeles option and review current menu details directly before you go, especially if cuisine type, signature dishes, chef, price tier, takeout, delivery, bar seating, or special dietary accommodations matter for your plans.
Where it fits against other choices
If the group wants to compare options before choosing, Felix Trattoria is another named venue to consider. The better choice depends on the kind of meal, schedule, and atmosphere the group wants, so check current details with each venue before booking.
The Butcher's Daughter, San Damián, and Hama Sushi are other comparison points for diners considering Alisa wine & friends. Use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the baseline, then check each venue directly for menus, availability, and service details.
Planning details
- Location
- 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- alisarest.com
- Phone
- (424) 378-5003
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alisa wine & friends sits squarely in Abbot Kinney’s ingredient-forward, West Side logic, trading theatrical formality for a wine-first point of view. The kitchen and list operate in tandem: sourcing and producer relationships matter, and the dining room reads as unpretentious and relaxed rather than performatively formal. The place channels a European enoteca sensibility translated for the West Coast — focused, attentive to low-intervention and small-producer wines, and scaled for quieter, intimate gatherings. It favors thoughtful sipping and ingredient-driven plates over spectacle, creating a refined yet approachable neighborhood wine bar.
Best For
This is a spot for people who put wine at the center of a meal: curious diners, couples on a date, and small groups who want a focused, ingredient-driven dinner. The producer-led wine list makes it a natural stop for those interested in wine education and tasting-by-bottle recommendations, while the restrained, middle-register room suits special evenings that don’t demand formality. Evening dinner service is the clearest fit, when the kitchen’s lamb chops and branzino pair best with attentive, opinionated pours from the list.
Ordering Tips
Let the wine program steer your choices: staff are likely attuned to producer-driven, low-intervention bottles and can suggest pairings. Lean on recommendations from the list rather than defaulting to familiar regions; ask for guidance to match wines with the signatures (lamb chops and branzino are highlighted dishes). Plan to share plates and bottles with your table so you can sample more of the curated list and experience the venue’s wine-focused point of view.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming and stylish with white terracotta walls, Grecian pottery, pops of blue, and multiple dining spaces including a patio.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- lamb chops
- branzino
- tzatziki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
If the group wants dinner to be the main event, cross-shop Felix Trattoria. If the goal is a lighter Venice plan, cross-shop The Butcher's Daughter.
Restaurant context
How Alisa wine & friends compares in Los Angeles
Compared with Felix Trattoria, Alisa wine & friends is the easier choice for a casual, drinks-led Venice evening. Felix is the stronger call when Italian food is the reason for booking and the group wants dinner to anchor the night; Alisa is better when the plan can stay loose.
The Butcher's Daughter is the more useful alternative for a daytime or lighter Abbot Kinney plan, while San Damián makes more sense for a seafood-focused meal. Hama Sushi is the clearer pick when sushi is the brief and the group wants a defined cuisine decision.
For value, the choice depends on the goal: Alisa wine & friends is likely to feel efficient when the night is built around a glass or bottle, while Felix, San Damián, and Hama Sushi are better uses of planning energy when the food category matters more than the hang.
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Compare Alisa wine & friends
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisa wine & friends | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| Felix Trattoria | Los Angeles | Italian | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #132025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #142024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #112023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3 |
| San Damián | Venice | Mariscos / Pacific Coast seafood | No published awards |
| Alisa | Venice | , | No published awards |
| The Butcher's Daughter | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| Hama Sushi | Venice | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Alisa wine & friends?
Can I eat at the bar at Alisa wine & friends?
Contact Alisa wine & friends directly if bar seating or a particular seating style matters for your visit.
What are alternatives to Alisa wine & friends?
Felix Trattoria, The Butcher's Daughter, Hama Sushi, and San Damián are useful comparison points when choosing among dining options. Check each venue directly for current menus, hours, and booking details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Alisa wine & friends?
Alisa wine & friends opens at 5 PM Monday through Friday, 12 PM Saturday, and 12 PM Sunday. The hours support evening visits during the week and earlier visits on weekends. If you specifically want lunch, check current service details directly.
What should a first-timer know about Alisa wine & friends?
Plan around the hours: 5–11 PM Monday through Friday, 12–11 PM Saturday, and 12–10 PM Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Alisa wine & friends good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion. A smart-casual visit may fit some plans; check directly for details on tasting menus, private dining, and special occasion services.
