663566 Fri Oct 30 11:49:29 -0700 2009 8 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5143446 HI all, My folks are visiting next week and I'd like to take them for a walk around the Venice canals and then for a nice lunch somewhere on Abbott Kinney. They have good taste, but will probably want a really nice sandwich, soup, or salad rather than a heavy meal. Also, they aren't cheapskates, but they won't let me pay and they live on a fixed income, so I'd rather something reasonably priced. Bonus points for sitting outside. Abbott Kinney is better, since I think they'll be charmed there, but Main Street in Venice is a great second option. Thank you! Fri Oct 30 11:49:29 -0700 2009 10035 jandazza 1 5143509 All on Abbot Kinney, and all with outdoor seating: Three Square Cafe might work for you. http://www.rockenwagner.com/3square-order-online.html Joe's isn't cheap, but their lunch/brunch menu is a pretty good deal. http://www.joesrestaurant.com/menu_brunch.php For a lighter meal, Jin Patisserie has nice sandwiches and salads as well as pastries, in lovely garden setting. http://www.jinpatisserie.com/ Fri Oct 30 12:20:43 -0700 2009 5143446 14819 cookie monster 2 5143632 Yea, I second Jin Patisserie. It's a really unique, charming place. And her chocolates are lovely works of art. Fri Oct 30 13:12:37 -0700 2009 5143509 11375 perk 2 5143738 These are all great recs and I'll also add the patio at Rose Cafe. Fri Oct 30 13:48:12 -0700 2009 5143509 12268 mollyomormon 1 5143894 Joes is the best deal all around, but your cant beat the price of Lily's $12 2 course daily special. http://www.lillysfrenchcafe.com/lunch.htm Fri Oct 30 14:59:34 -0700 2009 5143446 125536 luhkee 2 5144509 was going to recommend Lilly's as well. i also second 3 Square per cookiemonster above. if you end up in santa monica, there's always Bay Cities for a great sammie. Fri Oct 30 21:19:09 -0700 2009 5143894 15572 Emme 2 5145785 depending on the day of the week, i believe that lily's lunch deal is not offered on sundays (instead they offer a sunday brunch) don't know if they offer the special lunch deal on saturdays. Sat Oct 31 16:58:41 -0700 2009 5143894 11935 westsidegal 1 5162456 Sauce on Hampton all the way! Delicious, healthy (don't let this scare you), reasonably priced, sandwiches and salads! I've never had a bad meal there. Fri Nov 06 18:19:18 -0800 2009 5143446 21477 mstinawu 1 5162486 For Main Street in Santa Monica I'd recommend a very small restaurant called 'Amelia's' for wonderful sandwiches, soup and salad...my favorite for cappuccino. You could also take them across the street to our local, regional museum, The Heritage...the most current exhibit featuring Skateboarding. Fri Nov 06 18:34:22 -0800 2009 5143446 239340 latindancer