LA TIMES: Belles Beach House, a vibey new restaurant and bar, is headed to Venice

A new tropical restaurant and bar that’s big on patio seating is coming to Venice. Restaurateur Nick Mathers of Wish You Were Here Group — the hospitality team behind Élephante in Santa Monica and Eveleigh on the Sunset Strip, among others — expects to open Belles Beach House this month with Hawaiian izakaya-inspired dishes such as yellowtail sashimi with ponzu, char siu pork ribs and karaage chicken, plus DJ sets, orchid-topped cocktails and views of the Venice Boardwalk in the 10,000-square-foot-space that was formerly home to Larry’s. Belles will open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday.