Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Hollywood
19 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Palm & The Pine
Double-fried, sauce-focused wings served in a true sports bar.
Notable Picks
8.7
The Palm & The Pine is a Cahuenga Corridor sports bar built around double-fried chicken wings, cocktails, and big screens. Dry-aged and sauced-to-order wings anchor watch parties, weeknight meetups, and late-night hangs in central Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-aged buffalo wings, Lemon pepper club wings, Honey garlic wings
What Makes it Special: Double-fried, sauce-focused wings served in a true sports bar.
8.5
Birds is a long-running Franklin Village bar and rotisserie-chicken café where jumbo wings share the menu with classic American comfort food. The Hitchcock-inspired space, strong drinks, and late hours make it a neighborhood mainstay for pre- and post-show hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Large jumbo wings, Rotisserie chicken plate, Chicken pot pie
What Makes it Special: Hollywood bar institution serving jumbo wings and rotisserie chicken.
#3
Electric Owl
8.3
Perched along a former rail line, Electric Owl is a compact American bistro-bar known for cocktails, burgers, and patio seating that works for casual dates or after-work hangs. The menu leans into upgraded comfort food while the bar turns out serious drinks without feeling overly formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
House smash burger with fries, Spicy vodka rigatoni, Grilled chicken sandwich
What Makes it Special: Railside American bistro-bar pairing strong cocktails with elevated comfort food and a compact patio.
8.3
Theater Row mainstay since 2012 serving artisanal brunch with bottomless mimosas and house-made potato chips. Fresh-baked bread delivered daily elevates sandwiches and breakfast plates in a welcoming, buzzy atmosphere that draws the Hollywood production crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry Pistachio Waffles, Breakfast Club Sandwich, Avocado Toast with House Chips
What Makes it Special: Bottomless mimosas pair with artisanal breakfast in a theater district hub
8.2
Just off Hollywood & Vine, El Zarape Vine is a sibling-run cantina built around tacos, ceviches, and a deep agave list. It feels more like a neighborhood bar than a tourist stop, with late hours, strong margaritas, and a menu that leans hard into birria, tinga, and shareable nachos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria, Ceviche Mixto, Carne Asada Fries
What Makes it Special: Sibling-run agave bar with a full taco, birria, and ceviche lineup.
8.2
Jemma Hollywood brings a polished, Italian-American playbook—think garlic bread, crisp pizzas, and comforting pastas—to a stylish room just off Hollywood and Vine. It balances nostalgia with modern touches, making it a crowd-pleasing option for pre-show dinners or relaxed date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Rigatoni, Margherita Pizza, Chicken Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: A modern take on classic red-sauce Italian with dialed-in pizzas and pastas.
8.2
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Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Stout Burgers & Beers is a Cahuenga Corridor staple where craft beer flights and chef-y burgers share equal billing with seasoned, loaded, and sweet potato fries. It feels like a proper gastropub, but most tables end up covered in fry baskets built for sharing over a couple of pints.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasoned fries, Loaded fries, Sweet potato fries
What Makes it Special: Beer-friendly seasoned, loaded, and sweet potato fries in a true burger bar.
#8
Salt's Cure
8.1
A whole-animal butchery operation that built its reputation on oatmeal griddle cakes and Jonathan Gold-endorsed pork chops, all sourced from California farms and processed in-house. The Highland Ave location handles the full-service brunch crowd with a patio-forward, industrial-casual setup that gets energetic on weekends. Works best for diners who want craft-forward breakfast proteins without the production of a trendy scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Griddle Cakes, Oatmeal Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs
What Makes it Special: House-cured meats and whole-animal butchery with breakfast items made from scratch daily
8.1
Tribute Hollywood is a neighborhood sports bar and cocktail spot on Cahuenga that upgrades game-day food with better burgers, wings, and bar snacks. Multiple screens, a long bar, and friendly staff make it a regular stop for locals who want to actually eat well while watching a match.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smash-style cheeseburger, House buffalo wings, Loaded fries or tots
What Makes it Special: Game-focused bar where cocktails and elevated bar food get equal attention.
#10
Elbow Room
8
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.
8
Te’kila has been pouring tequila and rolling burritos on Hollywood Boulevard since 2010, blending sports-bar energy with a full Mexican menu. Between happy hour margaritas, game-day crowds, and late-night service, its steak and shrimp burritos function as sturdy fuel for a long night on the Walk of Fame.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Steak Burrito, Shrimp burrito, Bean & cheese burrito
What Makes it Special: Tequila-heavy sports bar with full burrito plates and late hours.
Worthy Picks
#12
Pink Pepper
7.9
Pink Pepper is a long-running Hollywood Thai restaurant just off the Walk of Fame, with a slightly dressier room than many Thai Town spots. The menu mixes familiar curries and noodles with steak and seafood plates that skew a bit more upscale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crying Tiger Ribeye, Green Papaya Salad, Green Curry Salmon
What Makes it Special: A decades-old Hollywood Thai spot with a cocktail-friendly dining room and a menu that suits both pre-show bites and full dinners.
7.9
Trejo’s Cantina brings Danny Trejo’s playful take on tacos, bowls, and margaritas to a lively corner of Cahuenga. The menu leans toward healthier-leaning Mexican with vegan options, while the space functions as a buzzy hangout for pre-bar hops and casual meetups. It’s less chef-driven than some neighbors, but the branding, music, and crowd keep it feeling current.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas taco or street tacos trio, Cauliflower or jackfruit taco, Trejo’s nachos
What Makes it Special: A celebrity-backed cantina with colorful tacos, margaritas, and a lively soundtrack.
#14
3rd Base LA
7.8
3rd Base LA is an upscale sports lounge and restaurant on Cahuenga, with multiple zones that can be reserved for private events, watch parties, and birthday dinners. Elevated bar food, bottle service, and built-in screens make its private areas a natural fit for casual group dining that still feels like a night out in Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
3rd Base Nachos, Crispy Wings, Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
What Makes it Special: An event-ready sports lounge where semi-private and private sections transform into turnkey group dining and game-watching setups.
#15
Sunset & Vinyl
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.
A long-running British pub on Highland Avenue that draws crowds for its patio as much as its kitchen—pints and shepherd's pie under string lights with a proper pub cadence. The menu sticks to British standards executed with enough care to hold a 4.5-star average across 850+ reviews, and the private lot off Waring Ave means you skip the Highland parking fight. It works best as a group landing spot where the outdoor space and familiar comfort food do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Scotch Egg
What Makes it Special: Long-running British pub on Highland with one of Hollywood's most beloved patios for pints and proper pub fare
7.7
Chef Katsuya Uechi's Japanese-fusion flagship built around the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna — the dish that defined a category across LA and spawned a multi-location empire from this Hollywood Blvd original. The scene runs loud and camera-ready, which works for groups splitting shareable plates but fights against the date-night pitch once the weekend crowd fills in. Expect polished execution on signature items at a price point that asks you to pay for the room as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Wagyu Ishiyaki
What Makes it Special: Chef Katsuya Uechi's Japanese-fusion concept built around the original Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna — the dish that launched over two million bites and defined a category across LA.
7.7
The Sunset outpost of Wokcano operates as a late-hour pan-Asian lounge with a full sushi menu, sake, and cocktails in a sleek multi-level space. While the menu ranges beyond Japanese, it’s a practical option for groups wanting rolls, drinks, and a buzzy atmosphere under one roof.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dragon or Spider Roll, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Baked Salmon Roll
What Makes it Special: A loungey, late-hour spot for sushi, cocktails, and pan-Asian plates.
7.6
Mr Tempo Cantina is a high-energy Hollywood Boulevard spot where oversized cocktails, loud music, and colorful Mexican plates define the experience. Expect a party-forward vibe with everything from tacos and ceviches to brunch dishes served late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Belly Bites, Ceviche Duo, Steak and Eggs
What Makes it Special: Lively cantina where big cocktails and Mexican plates meet nightclub energy.