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Sunny Spot
What's Sunny Spot? Think roadside cook shop, where Roy Choi’s in the kitchen and every day's a holiday. Here you'll find sticky, crackling, double-fried jerk chicken, rum-glazed prawns and plates of fried pig's feet. Brown sugar short ribs scented with Old World spices will vanish under hungry hands while the plate is still hot-hot-hot. Fingers are to be licked, conversations are to be had later... because, for the most part, everyone’s here to EAT.
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72 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 72 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(42)
- fit for foodies(40)
- neighborhood gem(40)
- vibrant bar scene(39)
- good for groups(36)
- hot spot(30)
Sunny Spot Reviews List
Review 1 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun, quirky, & delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The simple, bright decor brings a smile to your face when you walk in. The food is well-prepared, great to share, & the staff is friendly & knowledgeable about the menu. We ate on the spacious, quiet patio. The noise in the bar area is quite loud, so the patio is a delightful respite from the indoor scene.
The service was wonderful."
The service was wonderful."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good food but.......
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second time at Sunny Spot and the food was amazing but the service was strange. They are very friendly and knowledgable about their food but both times had ti wait almost 25 minutes for a drink to the point of them getting there just ahead of the appetizers.I'll be back but next time I'm going to sit at the bar ."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene
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Review 3 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Carribbean in Venice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A really fun neighborhood spot -- a great happy hour menu with yummy five dollar specialties, like fried plaintain or sweet potato fries. The Carribbean vibe, complete with a rum-centered cocktail menu, fits well with the Venice neighborhood. The noise level is pretty loud, especially on weekends -- believe it or not the outdoor seating is actually a little quieter."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh. Food is pretty good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Meh. Food is pretty good, service is super bad, decor is downright ugly."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
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Review 5 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my second visit to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my second visit to SUNNY SPOT. The scene is vibrant along with the decor. The rum drinks are refreshing and compliment the Caribbean fare. The Jamaican roasted lamb is worth checking out."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fun atmosphere, friendly,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"fun atmosphere, friendly, good food"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Glowing Review of Sunny Spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After hearing amazing things about Sunny Spot from a number of friends I went last Saturday with a group of 4 girlfriends. We had a wonderful time! The service was amazing (LOVED our waiter), the food delicious and the drinks very tasty. Prices were also fairly reasonable, especially considering how upscale this place is. I will DEFINITELY be going back!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pretty good food, great atmosphere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our experience - loved the outdoor patio, enjoyed some fun drinks, thought that the service was very good but, sadly, the food was a bit disappointing. Our fried calamari were not hot and both the portion and presentation were pretty weak. Another appetizer we shared tasted quite odd and was not very pleasing to look at. Our entrees were pretty tasty but, again, lacking on the presentation. All in all, fun spot for drinks more so than dinner."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 9 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The staff was very pleasant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Not a place for a quiet conversation and the food was mediocre."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
No shade. No peace.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's a place for folks who like very loud music. The outdoor area has no umbrellas or shade."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went for Brunch and had a very good time. The food was great and the service was very friendly will be back to try dinner."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went with a colleague for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went with a colleague for a quick bite after work on a Thursday night around 7:30. The bar area was surprisingly pretty busy so we decided to eat in there for some people watching. I ordered the Jamaican Lamb, which was delicious! I would definitely recommend the Sunny Spot"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very mediocre. Shrimp cocktail was way over spiced. Mini burger was very greasy. Chairs were very uncomfortable. Bring back Beechwood!"
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Review 15 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had service issues throughout
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had service issues throughout our meal but the food and ambience were great!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Much love for Sunny Spot.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Much love for Sunny Spot. The only beef is that some of the seats are uncomfortable. Otherwise, it's a local favorite."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 17 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have now dined here twice.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have now dined here twice. Both times were excellent. However, this last time we went my wife ordered the chili prawns and they were nuclear hot, for her or anyone not a bonafide chiliholic. Aside from that, everything is excellent here."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved Sunny Spot. Great food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved Sunny Spot. Great food. Perfect place for a small gathering/birthday. Hip without trying to hard. I'll definitely go back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server was a goofball
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was a goofball and we could tell she was busy, but the service was a little slow. Otherwise, the food was fantastic! It was a great restaurant choice for two girls on Valentine's Day! :)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for a birthday.. The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for a birthday.. The staff was extremely accommodating and really made it seem like a birthday, on an otherwise quiet night!"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 21 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Caribbean Welcome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We found this place on Open Table. It is in our neighborhood, but we have overlooked it for years. What a treat. Everything was great. The drinks mixed by Alice were surprising and perfect for our individual taste. The time and care she gave to helping us choose was unexpected. Our server, Amanda, was full of knowledge and easily guided our dining experience. The food was perfect. Interesting combinations and takes on Caribbean favorites. Matt, the GM, stopped by to make sure everything was ideal. (I can't remember the last time I remembered the names of the restaurant staff two days later). This is a place that could work to be cool in that LA off putting way, but instead made us feel welcomed and special in the old Venice way."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 22 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food at Sunny Spot is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Sunny Spot is terrific. We had a new waitress who was thoughtful and attentive. The only thing I would ding this restaurant for is the seats. They are so uncomfortable it almost makes you want to leave faster. Is this incidental or part of the plan? Love the restaurant. Please invest in more comfortable seats for the sake of your customers. Thank you."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 23 for Sunny Spot
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and a fun atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and a fun atmosphere but the bar is Very loud so come to party or be prepared to shout at your date!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sunny Spot
Based on the average of (49) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
8 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic