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Best Happy Hours Los Angeles


From appetizer specials to deals on drinks, these Los Angeles bars and restaurants offer some of the best happy hours to be found in the city.

View the Top 10 Happy Hours in Los Angeles

Westside
Beverly Hills/Hollywood/Midtown

Santa Monica/Venice
Downtown
San Fernando Valley
San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena

South Bay
Inland Empire


 

WESTSIDE

BLVD 16 American
No Rating
Dining Room at BLVD 16, Los Angeles, CA Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood
10740 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-7765 | Menu
Seasonal American cuisine at the Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood. More...

Casa Azul Cantina Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Casa Azul Cantina, Los Angeles, CA 10853 Lindbrook Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-209-0666
A fun, friendly restaurant serving regional Mexican specialties and killer margaritas. More...

Ford's Filling Station American Regional
13/20
Dining Room at Ford 9531 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310-202-1470 | Menu
Benjamin Ford brings to Culver City his vision of an American regional gastropub. More...

Il Moro Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Il Moro, Los Angeles, CA 11400 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-575-3530 | Menu
Stylish Italian with traditional dishes and extensive specials provides a welcoming escape with its terrace and airy dining room. More...

Napa Valley Grille California
14/20
Dining Room at Napa Valley Grille, Los Angeles, CA Westwood Center
1100 Glendon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-824-3322 | Menu
California cuisine with a home-cooking style that has charm and taste. More...

Pink Taco Southwestern
12/20
Dining Room at Pink Taco, Los Angeles, CA Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-789-1000 | Menu
Harry Morton's Pink Taco chain comes to Westfield Century City. More...

Robata-ya Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Robata-ya, Los Angeles, CA 2004 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-481-1418 | Menu
For a relaxing dinner savor simple Japanese dishes, such as salads, sushi, small plates and skewers from the robata bar. More...

BEVERLY HILLS/HOLLYWOOD/MIDTOWN

BLT Steak Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at BLT Steak, West Hollywood, CA 8720 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-360-1950 | Menu
A stylish steakhouse takes up residence in West Hollywood. More...

Cafe La Boheme California
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe La Boheme, West Hollywood, CA 8400 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-848-2360 | Menu
A more relaxed vibe prevails and chef Christine Banta’s cuisine still lives at the redesigned Café La Bohème. More...

Caffe Roma Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Caffe Roma, Beverly Hills, CA 350 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-274-7834 | Menu
A popular Beverly Hills Italian, revitalized under chef/restaurateur Agostino Sciandri. More...

The Cat & The Fiddle English
11/20
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-468-3800 | Menu
A Hollywood institution and a beloved watering hole serving English pub fare. More...

Lucky Devils American
13/20
Dining Room at Lucky Devils, Hollywood, CA 6613 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-465-8259 | Menu
All-American food, including Kobe beef burgers and deluxe grilled cheese sandwiches, in a high-tech setting. More...

McCormick & Schmick's----A Pacific Seafood Grill Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at McCormick & Schmick 206 N. Rodeo Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-859-0434 | Menu
If you're serious about seafood or happy hour, this Rodeo Drive resident is the place to satisfy your craving. More...

RH French
No Rating
Dining Room at RH, West Hollywood, CA ANdAZ
8401 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-785-6090 | Menu
Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients inform the cuisine at this ANdAZ hotel restaurant. More...

STK Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at STK, West Hollywood, CA 755 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-659-3535 | Menu
A high-energy steakhouse with a loungy ambience and a meat-centric menu. More...

Taste California
13/20
Dining Room at Taste, West Hollywood, CA 8454 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-852-6888 | Menu
California food at reasonable prices in a handsomely transformed house on Melrose Avenue. More...

The Roof Garden American
14/20
Dining Room at The Roof Garden, Beverly Hills, CA The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-975-2855 | Menu
Gorgeous rooftop dining at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. More...

Trader Vic's Lounge Fusion
12/20
Dining Room at Trader Vic The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-276-6345 | Menu
Exotic cocktails and a bite --- pork spareribs, prawns, sushi --- under the stars at The Beverly Hilton. More...

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Wolfgang 445 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-385-0640 | Menu | Photo
Wolfgang Zwiener brings his traditional New York steakhouse to Beverly Hills. More...

SANTA MONICA/VENICE

Bar Pintxo Spanish
13/20
Dining Room at Bar Pintxo, Santa Monica, CA 109 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2012 | Menu | Video
Joe Miller, chef-owner of Joe's restaurant, shares his take on Spanish tapas. More...

Border Grill Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Border Grill, Santa Monica, CA 1445 Fourth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1655 | Menu
Funky and colorful spot for Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Latin American cooking. More...

Canal Club Eclectic
12/20
2025 Pacific Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
310-823-3878 | Menu
An eclectic mix of flavors, including California and Pacific Rim influences. More...

Dukes, Malibu California
12/20
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-317-0777 | Menu
With 300 feet of windows, the view is a big draw at this Hawaiian surfing-inspired venue. More...

Larry's Gastropub
13/20
Dining Room at Larry 24 Windward Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
310-399-2700
A funky neighborhood spot with gastropub fare and more than two dozen beers on tap. More...

DOWNTOWN

Border Grill Downtown LA Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Border Grill Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 445 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-486-5171 | Menu
Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Border Grill offers the duo’s Mexican cooking to a downtown crowd. More...

Chaya Downtown Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at Chaya Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 525 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-236-9577 | Menu
A vibrant space from the Chaya restaurants family, where the menu offers sushi and global dishes with Japanese influences. More...

Corkbar Wine Bar
13/20
Dining Room at Corkbar, Los Angeles, CA Evo
403 W. 12th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-0050 | Menu
Downtown's Corkbar serves 40 by the glass and more by the bottle. More...

DRAGO Centro Italian
15/20
Dining Room at DRAGO Centro, Los Angeles, CA City National Plaza
525 S. Flower St., Ste. 120
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-8998 | Menu | Video
Celestino Drago’s passionate cooking brings haute Italian style to downtown L.A.’s cultural matrix. More...

Katsuya Downtown Sushi
13/20
Dining Room at Katsuya Downtown, Los Angeles, CA L.A. Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-747-9797 | Menu
Chef Katsuya Uechi teams up again with Philippe Starck, this time at L.A. Live. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
12/20
735 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-553-4566 | Menu
Chicago stakes its claim. More...

Nick & Stef's Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Nick & Stef 330 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-680-0330 | Menu
Sleek, contemporary downtown steakhouse. More...

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge Sushi
13/20
Dining Room at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge, Los Angeles, CA 811 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-236-9600 | Menu
Sushi and robata in a downtown penthouse with sweeping city views. More...

Trader Vic's Polynesian
13/20
Dining Room at Trader Vic L.A. Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A-120
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-785-3330 | Menu
The world’s most notorious tiki bar is back, bigger and better at L.A. Live. More...

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Casa Vega Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Casa Vega, Sherman Oaks, CA 13301 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-788-4868 | Menu
A popular Mexican eatery with strong margaritas, plus quesadillas, chile rellenos and oversized burritos. More...

Chadaka Thai Thai
13/20
Dining Room at Chadaka Thai, Burbank, CA 310 N. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-848-8520 | Menu
Memorable Thai food offered amid a modern décor. More...

Firenze Osteria Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Firenze Osteria, North Hollywood, CA 4212 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-760-7081 | Menu | Video
A somewhat trendy spot serving uncomplicated and tasty Italian cuisine and cocktails in the San Fernando Valley. More...

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/PASADENA

aka An American Bistro American
14/20
Dining Room at aka An American Bistro, Pasadena, CA One Colorado
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-564-8111 | Menu
Casual Old Town bistro offering a menu with wide-ranging appeal. More...

Bar Celona Spanish
12/20
Dining Room at Bar Celona, Pasadena, CA 46 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-405-1000 | Menu
A hip, contemporary scene in Old Pasadena serving reasonably authentic Spanish fare, Bar Celona offers a wide range of tapas to enjoy with a pitcher of sangría. More...

Carousel Armenian
13/20
Dining Room at Carousel, Glendale, CA 304 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203
818-246-7775 | Menu
A lavish Armenian/Middle Eastern restaurant with a dizzying array of meze, kebabs and shwarma. More...

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant Japanese
12/20
88 W. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-568-9310 | Menu
Sprawling corporate-style Japanese restaurant with quality sushi for the masses, emphasizing selection and value. More...

Noir Food & Wine Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Noir Food & Wine, Pasadena, CA 40 N. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-795-7199 | Menu
With respected Pasadena chef Claud Beltran at the helm, Noir offers a diverse menu of small plates and Pinot Noirs. More...

Parkway Grill California
14/20
Dining Room at Parkway Grill, Pasadena, CA 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-795-1001 | Menu
Handsome dining room featuring California cuisine, laced with both Asian and Latin influences. More...

Vertical Wine Bistro Wine Bar
13/20
Dining Room at Vertical Wine Bistro, Pasadena, CA 70 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-795-3999 | Menu
Old Pasadena wine bar offers California fare and an extensive wine list, including 60-plus selections by the glass. More...

Yard House American
12/20
Paseo Colorado
330 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-577-9273 | Menu
The 130 shiny taps on the stylish bar are paired with a "something for everyone" menu. More...

SOUTH BAY

Baleen American
13/20
Dining Room at Baleen, Redondo Beach, CA The Portofino Hotel & Marina
260 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-379-8481 | Menu
Dine at this location right next to the Pacific Ocean. More...

ROCK'N FISH Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at ROCK 120 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-379-9900 | Menu
A local treasure for southern-inspired steaks, seafood and pastas in a pleasant atmosphere. More...

Salt Creek Grille American
13/20
Dining Room at Salt Creek Grille, El Segundo, CA Plaza El Segundo
2015 E. Park Pl.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-335-9288 | Menu
This American grill restaurant offers distinctive Craftsman architecture and a wide selection of mesquite-grilled steaks, chops and seafood dishes. More...

INLAND EMPIRE

 

Casa 425 Lounge & Bar Small Plates
13/20
Hotel Casa 425
425 First St.
Claremont, CA 91711
909-624-2272 | Menu
A laid-back indoor-outdoor lounge at Claremont’s trendiest boutique hotel. More...

The Salted Pig Gastropub
13/20
3700 12th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
951-848-4020
Lively gastropub with an extensive menu and good selection of international beers. More...

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DINING ON A BUDGET

Check out GAYOT's lists for the best cheap eats in your areaSplurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area.