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Bower Surf Club

Venice · New American

2501 Colorado Avenue, 190, Los Angeles, CA, 90404Directions
4.1★★★★★★★★★★154 reviews

Private-club calm meets New American comfort.

Bower Surf Club is a $$ New American restaurant in Venice, Los Angeles. It has logged 84 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday midday; check ins are up 325% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”
“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”
“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”“atmosphere everything was perfect” · “Great private place” · “food employees atmosphere” · “food employees atmosphere everything” · “Great private place Service” · “Service is good”
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Why go

Bower Surf Club is a $$ New American spot with a private-club feel, reflected in Google reviews that talk less like restaurant dispatches and more like reports from a seaside escape. The public rating sits at 4.1 from 154 reviews, with highlighted reviews mentioning service, atmosphere, cabanas, and a day pass.

The food is described as satisfying rather than destination-level in one highlighted review, but the setting is a major part of the appeal: bathrooms, coolers and chairs allowed on the beach according to one reviewer, and a tucked-away arrival that rewards anyone who follows the road all the way back. For celebrations, cabana hangs, or an escape from NYC, reviewers make the case clearly.

editorial/ updated 15d ago

Fast facts

  • Google users rate it 4.1 across 154 reviews.
  • Reviews mention the private-place, day-pass, and member feel, along with an escape-from-NYC feel.
  • One reviewer says day-pass guests can bring coolers and chairs to the beach.
  • Cabanas and Tractor Beverages are specifically mentioned in a highlighted review.
  • A reviewer called the venue warm, homelike, and suitable for major celebrations.
editorial/ updated 15d ago

Did you know

Day-pass guests are told to follow the road all the way back; one reviewer says it is hard to find otherwise.

editorial/ updated 15d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “atmosphere everything was perfect”×2
  • “Great private place”×2
  • “food employees atmosphere”
  • “food employees atmosphere everything”
  • “Great private place Service”
  • “Service is good”
  • “Food is not”
  • “Food is not 5”
Great private place. Service is good and everyone is nice. Food is not 5 stars but it is satisfying. We got a day pass. It's hard to find where to go when you are not a member. Just follow the road all the way back. You can being coolers and chairs to the beach. It is a bit of…
Virginia Mott9 years ago
OMG this place is the very definition of beautiful. I can't wait for the season to start. GARY KNOW HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS!!!! Great menu coming and they Have Tractor BEVERAGEs !!!!!!! Go here get a cabana relax party and please eat lol
T.J Rooney2 years ago
The food, employees, atmosphere everything was perfect. I would recommend this beautifully comfortable homelike warm venue for any occasion. I am even thinking of joining next season. Having my comment ceremony, birthday milestone 50th birthday party there . Love love love.....
Staycee Sala6 years ago
Google reviews/ updated 15d ago

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Neighborhood

Venice

Last 30 days

68 check ins

+325% vs prior month

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Inside Bower Surf Club

Review signal

4.1

154 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 15d ago

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Inside Bower Surf Club

Why go

Bower Surf Club is a $$ New American spot with a private-club feel, reflected in Google reviews that talk less like restaurant dispatches and more like reports from a seaside escape. The public rating sits at 4.1 from 154 reviews, with highlighted reviews mentioning service, atmosphere, cabanas, and a day pass.

The food is described as satisfying rather than destination-level in one highlighted review, but the setting is a major part of the appeal: bathrooms, coolers and chairs allowed on the beach according to one reviewer, and a tucked-away arrival that rewards anyone who follows the road all the way back. For celebrations, cabana hangs, or an escape from NYC, reviewers make the case clearly.

editorial/ updated 15d ago

Review signal

4.1

154 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 15d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “atmosphere everything was perfect”×2
  • “Great private place”×2
  • “food employees atmosphere”
  • “food employees atmosphere everything”
  • “Great private place Service”
  • “Service is good”
  • “Food is not”
  • “Food is not 5”
Great private place. Service is good and everyone is nice. Food is not 5 stars but it is satisfying. We got a day pass. It's hard to find where to go when you are not a member. Just follow the road all the way back. You can being coolers and chairs to the beach. It is a bit of…
Virginia Mott9 years ago
OMG this place is the very definition of beautiful. I can't wait for the season to start. GARY KNOW HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS!!!! Great menu coming and they Have Tractor BEVERAGEs !!!!!!! Go here get a cabana relax party and please eat lol
T.J Rooney2 years ago
The food, employees, atmosphere everything was perfect. I would recommend this beautifully comfortable homelike warm venue for any occasion. I am even thinking of joining next season. Having my comment ceremony, birthday milestone 50th birthday party there . Love love love.....
Staycee Sala6 years ago
Google reviews/ updated 15d ago

Fast facts

  • Google users rate it 4.1 across 154 reviews.
  • Reviews mention the private-place, day-pass, and member feel, along with an escape-from-NYC feel.
  • One reviewer says day-pass guests can bring coolers and chairs to the beach.
  • Cabanas and Tractor Beverages are specifically mentioned in a highlighted review.
  • A reviewer called the venue warm, homelike, and suitable for major celebrations.
editorial/ updated 15d ago

Did you know

Day-pass guests are told to follow the road all the way back; one reviewer says it is hard to find otherwise.

editorial/ updated 15d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Bower Surf Club.

  • LOKL HAUS

    Santa Monica

    6MIN WALK
  • Le Great Outdoor Restaurant

    Santa Monica

    6MIN WALK
  • Milo & Olive

    Santa Monica

    11MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is Bower Surf Club?

Bower Surf Club has logged 84 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 325% over the past month.

When is Bower Surf Club busiest?

Bower Surf Club is busiest on Saturday midday, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Bower Surf Club serve?

Bower Surf Club serves New American cuisine.

How expensive is Bower Surf Club?

Bower Surf Club is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Bower Surf Club?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Bower Surf Club in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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