Best Happy Hour Mediterranean Restaurants in Los Angeles
15 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Checker Hall
Part restaurant, part cocktail den, Checker Hall pairs Mediterranean-leaning plates with a dramatically lit 1920s Masonic hall setting.
Notable Picks
#1
Checker Hall
8.6
Checker Hall transforms a restored 1920s Masonic hall into a Mediterranean-leaning supper-and-cocktails room with shareable mezze, skewers, and composed plates. The menu blends California produce with dishes like labneh, seared halloumi, and harissa-spiced vegetables, so it works as well for a full dinner as it does for snacks with drinks. A buzzy bar, balcony views over Figueroa, and ties to the Lodge Room music venue make it a fixture of Highland Park nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roasted Harissa Carrots, Seared Halloumi Salad, Baja Shrimp Skewers
What Makes it Special: Part restaurant, part cocktail den, Checker Hall pairs Mediterranean-leaning plates with a dramatically lit 1920s Masonic hall setting.
8.4
Modern Greek spot pairing mezze and grilled mains with a thoughtful wine list in a stylish Abbot Kinney room. Go for a date-night pace, knowledgeable pairings, and shareable plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled octopus, Lamb chops, Horiatiki salad
What Makes it Special: Greek-leaning menu with dialed wine guidance by the glass.
#3
Bacari
8.4
Venetian-inspired small plates from Chef Lior Hillel featuring Mediterranean and Italian influences in a rustic downtown setting. The Kronfli Brothers' eighth location excels at shareable tapas, craft cocktails, and their signature 90-minute open bar special.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sea bass with tarragon aioli, Glazed pork belly, Lamb hummus
What Makes it Special: House-baked bread with roasted garlic olive oil sets the tone for creative small plates
8.4
Venetian-inspired small plates from Chef Lior Hillel create shareable Mediterranean experiences across multiple dining spaces. Natural wines and craft cocktails complement creative dishes from lamb hummus to truffle mac, all served in a rustic-chic setting with courtyard seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Hummus, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Glazed Pork Belly
What Makes it Special: 90-minute open bar special and innovative Mediterranean small plates perfect for sharing
8.4
Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant features tree-house-like outdoor patios with rustic Mediterranean decor throughout multiple levels. Chef Lior Hillel crafts Mediterranean tapas alongside rotating small-production wines, creating a neighborhood favorite since becoming the Kronfli Brothers' fifth LA location.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Hummus, Pear and Brie Pizza, Brussels Sprouts
What Makes it Special: Multi-level outdoor patios with rustic Mediterranean charm and 90-minute open bar special
8.4
Family-owned since 1999, this Belmont Shore mainstay follows Mama Rodou's traditional recipes using first cold-pressed Greek olive oil and hormone-free New Zealand lamb. The Friday night Kleftiko special features lamb slow-roasted for eight hours, while Thursday evenings bring live Greek music from local legend Sotos Kappas.
Must-Try Dishes:
New Zealand Lamb Chops, Kleftiko (Friday Special), Saganaki Flaming Cheese
What Makes it Special: 26 years of family recipes handed down from grandmother to daughter Nicky
8.3
This Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant brings Mediterranean street food to Beverly Hills with a 90-minute open bar special and charming sidewalk patio. Chef Lior Hillel's tapas-style brunch features everything from Mediterranean corn to truffle mac and cheese in a casual bistro setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacari Burger with Fried Egg, Brussels Sprouts, Jidori Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: 90-minute unlimited wine and beer special for $32
Delphi Greek has anchored Westwood Boulevard for years with classic Hellenic cooking and a flexible space often booked for private parties, fundraisers, and community events. Platters of souvlaki, gyros, and meze translate naturally to family-style menus, while the bar and semi-private areas can be configured for anything from student banquets to milestone birthdays.
Must-Try Dishes:
Delphi Greek Salad, Gyro plate with tzatziki and pita, Lamb chops with roasted potatoes
What Makes it Special: A long-running Greek restaurant that leans into family-style platters and configurable private event menus.
Worthy Picks
#9
Norma
7.9
Chef Christopher Leal's coastal California restaurant brings inventive twists to American classics in a sophisticated 1930s-inspired space with DJs spinning vinyl. The Santa Barbara crab fried rice and lobster benedict showcase the kitchen's seafood expertise alongside creative cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Barbara Crab Fried Rice, Lobster Benedict, Grilled Sea Bass
What Makes it Special: Coastal California cuisine meets vintage glamour and DJ vibes
#10
Javan Restaurant
7.8
A charcoal-fired Persian grill that has held its corner of West LA since 1986, built on koobideh kababs with visible char and slow-cooked stews served over crispy tahdig rice. The family combo platters make it a natural fit for group dinners where everyone wants to share across the table. Free subterranean parking and moderate noise levels keep it practical for weeknight visits, though weekend evenings with live music run louder.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Koobideh Kabab, Ghormeh Sabzi Tahdig, Beef Soltani
What Makes it Special: West LA's longest-running Persian grill, open since 1986, built on charcoal-fired kababs and slow-cooked stews with crispy tahdig rice
7.8
Berlin-style döner kebabs built on halal-certified meat slow-roasted on a vertical broiler, wrapped tight with house sauces that locals describe as addictive. The board-game-stocked dining room and dog-friendly patio give it a late-night hangout identity that most counter-service Mediterranean spots lack. Nearly two decades and five LA locations later, Spitz still draws repeat visits for the same reason it started—oversized wraps at neighborhood prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Döner Wrap, Gyro, Mediterranean Bowl
What Makes it Special: Berlin-style döner kebabs served late-night in a board-game-stocked Arts District hangout
7.8
A neighborhood Greek taverna built for sharing—mezze platters, tableside flaming saganaki, and Sunday patio BBQ with spit-roasted kontosouvli draw groups who want to linger over wine and dips. The open garage-door setup gets loud during peak hours, so plan for lively conversation rather than intimate dialogue. Works best when you commit to the shareable format with a few friends and let the dip platter set the pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Char Grilled Octopus, You Dip We Dip, Flaming Saganaki
What Makes it Special: Greek taverna with Sunday patio BBQ featuring spit-roasted kontosouvli and tableside flaming saganaki
#13
Cafe Rich
7.7
A late-night Mediterranean lounge that pairs a social hookah-and-cocktail scene with a menu of shareable plates. Come for the atmosphere first, then settle into dependable mezze, grilled bites, and easygoing bar food built for groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed mezze platter, Chicken shawarma wrap, Kofta kebab
What Makes it Special: Mediterranean plates inside a true lounge-and-hookah hangout.
#14
Spitz
7.7
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Pet Friendly Paradise
Established in 2012 by Occidental College grads serving California-Mediterranean fusion with German döner influences and craft beer on tap. The halal-certified meat program, loaded street cart fries, and family-friendly vibe with board games make this a neighborhood staple for casual group dining and happy hour hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Berliner Döner Wrap, Street Cart Fries, Döquitos
What Makes it Special: German-Mediterranean fusion with halal meats and creative loaded fries
#15
Vespaio
7.7
Chef Agostino Sciandri's Tuscan kitchen draws pre-concert crowds with house-made pastas and whole butterflied branzino, backed by 45 years of LA Italian restaurant credentials. The 1,800-square-foot patio with retractable awnings delivers atmosphere for date nights near Disney Concert Hall, though execution can vary on busy theater evenings. Prices run premium for the Bunker Hill location—expect expense-account positioning rather than neighborhood value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pappardelle, Paccheri Bolognese, Whole Butterflied Grilled Mediterranean Branzino
What Makes it Special: Chef Agostino Sciandri's Tuscan kitchen with house-made pastas using organic flour and wood-burning oven pizzas, steps from The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall