San Damián
A river-adjacent dining room where Cal-Mediterranean plates and a deep natural wine list turn a quiet stretch of Frogtown into a destination.
The open kitchen sends out charred flatbreads and silky pastas built for sharing, while the wine director steers guests toward small-production bottles most menus overlook. Concrete floors and warm task lighting keep the room feeling more like a friend's well-appointed loft than a restaurant, and the patio fills early with regulars who've made San Damian their standing Thursday reservation.
Best for: Long dinners with a bottle of something unfamiliar and a view of the LA River
- Does San Damián take reservations?
- Yes. San Damián books through Resy. Tap Reserve to go straight to its booking page.
- How expensive is San Damián?
- San Damián is an upscale spend, around $$$ on our scale.
- What should I order at San Damián?
- Regulars go for the Wood-fired flatbread with stracciatella and calabrian chili, Grilled octopus with white bean puree, House-made tagliatelle with lamb ragu and Blood orange and fennel salad.
- Where is San Damián?
- San Damián is in Venice, Los Angeles. Tap Directions for the exact address and a map.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Location
1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
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