Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Hollywood (90028)
3 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Lemon Grove
8.3
Perched atop The Aster at Hollywood & Vine, Lemon Grove is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with citrus trees, skyline views, and a menu that leans Italian-California. It draws pre-Pantages crowds, industry meetups, and brunch groups who want cocktails and a polished but relaxed patio scene. The food is solid, but the setting and views are the main event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short rib rigatoni, Smash burger or steak frites, Bougie chips or tuna tartare
What makes it special: A rooftop terrace with Hollywood-sign sightlines, citrus trees, and pre-theater energy.
#2
Elbow Room
8.0
A lively Hollywood‑bar with wood‑fired pizza, craft beers and a 3‑8pm daily happy hour. Locals pick it for both pre‑show drinks and late‑night eats.
Must-Try Dishes:
20‑inch East‑Coast style pizza, Garlic fries, Truffle mac & cheese
What makes it special: Pizza and beer combo during extended daily happy hour.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A hidden vinyl‑themed speakeasy above a pizzeria at Sunset & Vine; offers $5–6 drink specials during early evening happy hour and draws a retro crowd for records and cocktails after 7pm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build‑your‑own pizza downstairs, Mezcal ‘Dance or Die’ cocktail, Classic draft beer
What makes it special: Vinyl‑record library and retro décor above a pizza bar.