Best Happy Hour Hotspots Restaurants in Mar Vista
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Little Fatty
Taiwanese-American fusion where traditional recipes get playful LA twists, from vegan adaptations to creative cocktail pairings
Notable Picks
#1
Little Fatty
8
Chef David Kuo's Taiwanese-American kitchen delivers crowd-pleasing riffs on comfort classics—the orange chicken runs crispy and light, and the scallion pancakes hit that chewy-crunchy balance. The eight-table dining room shares a wall (and cocktail menu) with Accomplice bar next door, which means the vibe stays lively and tables stay tight. Works well for groups ordering family-style or couples who want drinks with their 3-cup chicken.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Scallion Pancakes, Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Taiwanese-American fusion where traditional recipes get playful LA twists, from vegan adaptations to creative cocktail pairings
Worthy Picks
7.9
A 17-year Mar Vista fixture where chef-owner Nick Nishi—who pioneered sushi happy hours at Chaya Venice—runs a tight izakaya focused on fresh fish from the chalkboard specials and Japanese small plates like Brussels sprouts and black rice risotto. The 5-7pm happy hour draws solo diners and regulars who sit at the bar, order omakase-style off the specials board, and leave with bills that feel like a different decade.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happy Hour Specials, Bento Box, Spicy Tuna Roll
What Makes it Special: Izakaya-style sushi bar with standout happy hour pricing and quality fish in Mar Vista
Mar Vista sports bar with reliably crispy bar-style wings, solid heat levels, and plenty of beer to match. The atmosphere is lively on game days, and the kitchen keeps pace even when the room fills up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Buffalo Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings, Korean BBQ Wings
What Makes it Special: A true neighborhood sports bar where wings and games share top billing.
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