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    401k Food and Wine, Restaurant in Venice
    Restaurant300Points
    Wine Spectator 2026

    401k Food and Wine

    Venice

    Restaurant in Venice, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Book 401k Food and Wine when gluten-free confidence matters as much as the wine. The Venice spot is strongest for relaxed small-plates dinners, casual dates, mixed-diet groups that want a full menu rather than a few modified dishes. It is not the pick for a formal tasting-menu night, but it is an easy yes for a cozy, wine-led dinner.

    About 401k Food and Wine

    401k Food and Wine is a casual Venice option for a gluten-free wine bar and small plates meal. The details are direct: the venue is listed as Gluten-Free Wine Bar & Small Plates, with a $$ price point, casual dress code, evening-focused hours Wednesday through Sunday.

    For diners comparing Venice restaurants, the clearest reason to choose 401k Food and Wine is its gluten-free small-plates identity. Plan for a relaxed meal centered on known dishes in a wine bar setting.

    Book it for gluten-free small plates and a wine-bar pace

    The known dishes give first-timers a useful sense of the menu: gluten-free focaccia, mini corn dogs, mac and cheese, churros, gluten-free fries. That points toward comfort-leaning small plates in a gluten-free wine bar setting.

    The wine-bar identity is part of the venue’s confirmed description, 401k Food and Wine has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. For a first visit, the practical move is to treat the meal like a casual wine-bar dinner: share several plates and consider the known signatures.

    Dress is casual, the schedule is limited to Wednesday through Sunday service: Wed–Fri from 5–9 PM and Sat–Sun from 3–9 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Since no lunch hours are listed, plan around the posted afternoon and evening windows in Venice.

    Who should book, who should skip

    Book if someone at the table is specifically looking for a gluten-free wine bar and small plates in Venice, or if the group wants a $$ casual meal built around shareable dishes. Skip it if the priority is a format or service detail that is not included in the confirmed information.

    The strongest ordering strategy is to start with the known signatures when available. Gluten-free focaccia, mini corn dogs, mac and cheese, gluten-free fries, churros outline the comfort-food side of the restaurant and give the table a grounded way to approach the menu.

    For broader planning around the area, use Our full Venice restaurants guide, Our full Venice hotels guide, Our full Venice bars guide, Our full Venice wineries guide, Our full Venice experiences guide. For other Venice dining, compare the overall fit, schedule, price point against what you want from the night.

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    Planning details

    Location
    2553 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
    Website
    401kfoodandwine.com
    Phone
    (310) 751-6368
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, welcoming wine-bar atmosphere with long dinners and a relaxed, cozy feel; reviews also describe it as a place for wine-focused evenings and pleasant staff-guided dining.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyTrendyIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Natural Wine

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • gluten-free focaccia
    • mini corn dogs
    • mac and cheese
    • churros
    • gluten-free fries
    Planning details

    Location

    2553 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 · Directions

    (310) 751-6368

    401kfoodandwine.com

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is lunch or dinner better at 401k Food and Wine?

    Dinner is the safer pick because 401k Food and Wine is open Wed–Fri from 5–9 PM and Sat–Sun from 3–9 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. No lunch hours are listed in the schedule.

    Is 401k Food and Wine worth the price?

    It can be, especially if the table wants a gluten-free wine bar and small plates in Venice at a $$ price point. The venue also has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.

    Does 401k Food and Wine handle dietary restrictions?

    The cuisine is Gluten-Free Wine Bar & Small Plates, so gluten-free dining is part of the venue’s identity. For any other dietary need, confirm directly with the restaurant before booking.

    Can I eat at the bar at 401k Food and Wine?

    Bar seating details are not part of the information for 401k Food and Wine. Plan around the confirmed Venice location, casual dress code, $$ price point, posted service hours.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at 401k Food and Wine?

    A tasting-menu format is not part of the information for 401k Food and Wine. The confirmed appeal is gluten-free small plates and known dishes such as gluten-free focaccia, mini corn dogs, mac and cheese, churros, gluten-free fries.