Belles Beach House brings a retro beach-bar take on tiki to Windward Avenue in Venice, pairing hand-crafted cocktails with a menu the house describes as Hawaiian izakaya. The concept nods to both classic tiki bars and artist Larry Bell, but the feel is more West Coast beach energy than nostalgia museum.
That mix is what makes Belles distinct: tropical drinks, Hawaiian-influenced food with Japanese touches, and a dining room built for groups, long lunches, and evenings that lean more social than ceremonial. It is a useful stop for anyone looking for a lighter, coastal version of the genre in Los Angeles.