San Damian - Damian Restaurant

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We are SAN DAMIAN, a contemporary seafood restaurant located on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, offering a culinary experience deeply rooted in Mexican culture, coastal traditions, and a modern gastronomic perspective.

Inspired by the Pacific Coast’s culinary heritage, our cuisine celebrates the bounty of the sea, seasonality, and the richness of California’s produce through thoughtful and refined execution.

San Damian’s beverage program centers on artisanal spirits and reflects the philosophy of our cuisine, allowing high-quality ingredients to stand out with clarity, balance, and character.

THE TEAM

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Like the Pacific itself, the team moves across borders, influences, and traditions with ease. Guided by chef founder Enrique Olvera, the kitchen brings together diverse experiences, shared discipline, and a lasting affection for the ingredients and cultures shaped by the western coast.

GALLERY

STARTERS

Botanas Tostadas Raspadas y Saladitas, Salsa de Aguacate, Xnipec
Oysters Half Dozen Kumamoto Oysters, Grated Turnip Salsa
Clams Queen Clam, Persian Cucumber, Salsa Macha
Aguachile Poached Shrimp, Lemon Cucumber, Sal de Gusano
Ceviche Vermilion Rockfish, Sea Urchin, Pico De Gallo
Cóctel Octopus, Sungold Tomato, Castelvetrano Olives
Tostada de Atún Leeks, Brown Butter, Shiro Dashi
Tostada de Cangrejo Cabbage Slaw, Avocado, Furikake
Quesadillas Fritas Quesillo, Epazote
Tlayuda Chorizo de Pescado, Caracol Xni Pec
Flautas de Papa Weiser Farms Potatoes, Creme Fraiche, Salsa Verde

MAINS

Prawns al Ajillo
Calamar a la Plancha
Kanpachi al Pastor Pineapple Butter
Pescado Asado Guacachile Amarillo
Pollo Frito Pasilla Glaze
Carne Asada Hanger Steak, Chiles Toreados

SIDES

Guacamole
Sikil pak
Ensalada Cesar
Orzo con Mole Pistachio Mole, Queso Fresco

DESSERTS

Flan de Naranja
Fresas con Crema Chantilly Cream
Helado de Yogurt Ataulfo Mango
Churros Chocolate Sauce
Helado de Limon

COCKTAILS

DE LA CASA
Margarita Mijenta Blanco, Dry Curaçao, Cocchi Americano, Lime, Yuzu, Sansho Salt
Negroni Condesa Gin, Aperol, Campari, Cocchi di Torino, Shiso, Strawberry
Paloma Don Fulano Blanco, Mezcal, Blanc Vermouth, Guava Tepache, Grapefruit, Topo Chico
Spritz Manzanilla Sherry, Lemon Verbena Mezcal, Peach, Crémant, Lemon, Soda

DE LA BARRA
Feliciano Lalo Blanco, Fino Sherry, Tomato Shio Koji, Queso Cotija, Olive Leaf, Lemon
Juventino Condesa Gin, Chamomile, Mezcal, Manzanilla, Mango, Clarified Coconut
Canuto Manojo Espadín, Suze, Carrot, Cucumber, Green Poblano, Lemon
Saturnino Grey Goose, Basil Eau de Vie, Blanc Vermouth, Crème de Cacao, Passionfruit, Coconut

TEPACHE
Piña-Shiso Pineapple, Shiso, Piloncillo
Guava-Hibiscus Guava, Hibiscus, Pink Peppercorn

The Pacific has never cared much for borders. It moves freely from Sinaloa to Baja to California, carrying smoke, citrus, salt, and long afternoons with it. Our menu follows that current: seafood close to the fire, bright things served cold, and dishes meant for sharing, or keeping to yourself.

Whether intimate or expansive, celebrations begin with a conversation. We’ll help shape the table together —the food, the rhythm, the feeling of the room. Count on us, and on a kitchen guided by the generosity of the Pacific: abundant, thoughtful, and meant for sharing.