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Best Live Music Burgers Restaurants in Los Angeles

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Grill 'Em All
Only beachfront heavy metal burger joint with rock memorabilia and ocean backdrop

Notable Picks

$$ Long Beach Burgers
Heavy metal-themed burger destination relocated from Alhambra to Bay Shore Beach in 2024, serving half-pound patties with rock-inspired names. Food Network's Great Food Truck Race winner brings creative toppings from chimichurri-blue cheese to peanut butter-strawberry jam-bacon-sriracha, all served with craft beers and ocean views.
Must-Try Dishes: Ozzy Osbourne Burger, Napalm Death Burger, Long Beach Dirtbag
What Makes it Special: Only beachfront heavy metal burger joint with rock memorabilia and ocean backdrop
$$ Venice American, Seafood
Beachfront beer garden with BOGO-style happy hour windows and tacos on the all-day menu. Sunset timing brings a lively crowd for shrimp or veggie tacos paired with easy-drinking drafts.
Must-Try Dishes: Shrimp tacos, Veggie tacos, Chips and guacamole
What Makes it Special: Oceanfront HH energy with taco options and rotating drink deals.
$$ Santa Monica Burgers
This authentic British pub serves hearty lamb burgers and classic beef patties alongside pints until 2 AM nightly. The Beatles tribute nights and karaoke create a lively atmosphere that keeps locals coming back after the tourists clear out.
Must-Try Dishes: Lamb Burger, Classic Pub Burger, Fish & Chips
What Makes it Special: Only spot serving burgers until 2 AM in downtown Santa Monica
$$ Downtown LA American, Burgers
Tucked on an industrial side street east of Skid Row, The Escondite is a roadhouse-style bar known for over-the-top burgers, loaded tots, and one of downtown’s most relaxed happy hours. Since 2011 it has pulled locals to its patio for discounted drinks, bar-food specials, and live music under the skyline.
Must-Try Dishes: Captain Kangaroo Breakfast Burger, Nashville Hot Breakfast Sando, Baja Fish Taco Ensenada Style
What Makes it Special: A hidden, live-music roadhouse with indulgent burgers, long happy hours, and a downtown skyline patio.