Best Live Music Showtime Restaurants in Venice
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Waterfront Venice
Oceanfront HH energy with taco options and rotating drink deals.
Notable Picks
8.3
Beachfront beer garden with BOGO-style happy hour windows and tacos on the all-day menu. Sunset timing brings a lively crowd for shrimp or veggie tacos paired with easy-drinking drafts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp tacos, Veggie tacos, Chips and guacamole
What Makes it Special: Oceanfront HH energy with taco options and rotating drink deals.
#2
Townhouse
8.2
Century-old Venice cocktail haunt offering a daily 5–7pm happy hour upstairs, with the Del Monte speakeasy downstairs on show nights. Strong classics, a lively bar, and proximity to the Venice Sign make it a dependable meetup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Espresso Martini, Mojito, Negroni
What Makes it Special: Daily HH in a historic cocktail space steps from the Venice Sign.