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With a menu that's more old-school than those at its neighbors in now-trendy Venice, this coastal hot spot seems just right for a seaside lunch or supper, inside or out on the patio. The menu focuses on American classics like meat loaf, chicken potpie, and fried chicken, but you can also find tuna tartare and shrimp tacos. If you're so inclined, sip your dessert wine between shots at the billiard table in a bungalow behind the patio. It's open until 1 AM Thursday-Saturday.

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