1Restaurants
RVR
Venice, United States
Points
610
RVR is Travis Lett's Japanese-California izakaya on Abbot Kinney, named Esquire's Restaurant of the Year for 2025. The small-plates format — ramen, yakitori, and a notably deep vegetable menu — makes it the most compelling new opening in Venice, CA. Booking is easier than the award profile suggests; mid-week tables are readily available.
