The top Los Angeles Happy Hour locations make an appearance on the blog this month.
We want to make sure that if we’ve tried out places you guys get the 411 on what to do, where to go, & of course the details on eating and drinking.
Ok, let’s get into it. Here are 8 of our favorite happy hour spots in LA, what we recommend trying off the happy hour menu, and other vital details on what to expect at each place.
Pro tip: When you make a reservation, remember that most places have dress code requirements. No joggers and sweatpants, beachwear, athletic tops and t-shirts, flip flops, or slides.
Mercado
Food: Mexican
Menu: Try the jicama shrimp tacos and margs. Salud!
Happy Hours: Tue-Thu 5-7 pm, Fri-un 4-6 pm
Parking: Valet parking Tue-Sunday ($8), street parking is free after 8 pm
Atmosphere: Casual
Reservations: https://www.cocinasycalaveras.com/mercado-la-reservations
Toca Madera
Food: Mexican Steakhouse
Menu: Their Rosé sangria goes well with manchego truffle fries, and guacamole and plantains for the table!
Happy Hours: 3 pm-6 pm
Parking: No parking close by (Über it, or park further away and walk)
Atmosphere: Warm, upscale
Reservations: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/tocamaderawesthollywood
Robata Jinya
Food: Robatayaki style of Japanese cooking (everything is grilled over an open flame)
Menu: Our favorite: shishito peppers, California hand roll, and Tebasaki (Chicken Wings) with a Sapporo
Happy Hours: 2 pm-6 pm
Parking: Free parking is available
Atmosphere: Casual, and busy
Reservations: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/robatajinyahollywood
E.P. & L.P.
Food: Southeast Asian and Californian-style flavors
Menu: Burger (cheeseburger or Impossible burger), Calidad Mexican Style Lager
Happy Hours: Monday-Friday, 4 pm -6 pm
Parking: Valet and parking garage available
Atmosphere: Restaurant and rooftop bar, casual and upscale
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/la/epandlp?date=2023-01-28&seats=2
Belles Beach House
Food: Cocktails and Hawaiin grub
Menu: Prosecco with mochiko chicken nuggets, crispy rock shrimp, and avocado crispy rice
Happy Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 pm – 6 pm
Parking: Multiple parking lots and street parking are available
Atmosphere: Casual, relaxed space with lots of tropical plants
Reservations: https://www.bellesbeachhouse.com/reservations/
La Boheme
Food: American-Mediterranean fare
Menu: Spicy margarita and buffalo cauliflower or chicken wings is our go to
Happy Hours: Thurs-Frids 5 pm – close
Parking: valet parking is available
Atmosphere: Indoor, and outdoor seating, romantic atmosphere, smart casual
Reservations: https://labohemeweho.com/#reservations_open_table
De Buena Planta
Food: Plant-based Mexican food, fine mezcals, and organic margaritas
Menu: Flaquita margarita with guacamole and chips
Happy Hours: Weekdays 4 pm – 10 pm
Parking: Parking lots close by and street parking
Atmosphere: Pop-up created by The Butcher’s Daughter, situated outside in a converted parking lot, twinkling string lights, casual
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/vnc/de-buena-planta?date=2023-01-28&seats=2
Issima
Food: European-inspired fine dining
Menu: Paloma, and wood fire wild mushroom flatbread, chargrilled shrimp skewers,
Happy Hours: Tues – Friday, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Parking: Valet or nearby street parking
Atmosphere: Dine poolside, upscale, inspired by luxury beach vacation
Reservations: https://www.issima.la/venue/
