dineLA is upon us again, and I for one am very excited. As Los Angeles’ version of Restaurant Week, it is a great opportunity to check out some of the best restaurants in the city, and there are several Venice restaurants taking part this time around.

If you are not already familiar with dineLA or know what Restaurant Week is, let me explain. For two weeks, hundreds of participating restaurants around Los Angeles offer multi-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at big discounts. It’s currently going on now, with Saturday excluded, through Friday, February 3rd. Restaurant Week’s a fun excuse to grab a meal at some of the best restaurants in town, arguably in the nation, without having to fork over half your paycheck when the bill comes.

A complete list of participating restaurants with menus can be found online, but here is a list of Venice restaurants participating:

• Chaya Venice
• Hal’s Bar & Grill
• Joe’s Restaurant
• Larry’s
• Lilly’s French Café & Wine Bar
• Mosto Enoteca
• Piccolo Ristorante

The Venice restaurants regularly attract people to the neighborhood, and are among a list of reasons why people love to live in Venice. Close proximity to the beach, art galleries, boutiques and these hot eateries make the Venice lifestyle unlike any in the area.

Will you be taking part in restaurant week? What are some of the Venice restaurants you would like to see participate next time? Please share your thoughts and experiences below.

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