Just about anyone who has walked, skated, jogged, or biked by the Venice Whaler has stopped for a sip and a bite. Anchoring its corner along the beach since 1944, it’s where you go for a beer just off the sand, cocktails at sunset, mimosas at brunch, or shots well into the wee hours. Smash burgers, fish tacos, or quinoa bowls (it’s still Venice!) fit the bill.