Best Sports Bar American Restaurants in Palms
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Lobster & Beer
A lobster-focused casual spot that builds its entire menu around one ingredient, from rolls to quesadillas to grilled cheese
Notable Picks
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A single-ingredient concept that actually delivers—ten years of building an entire menu around Maine lobster, from butter-drenched Connecticut-style rolls to a grilled cheese and tomato bisque combo that regulars treat as a standing order. The all-day happy hour and craft beer list turn it into a low-key game-day hangout where the lobster-to-bun ratio stays honest and the price stays below most LA competitors. Loud, compact, and unapologetically casual—show up for the lobster, not the ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Lobster Tacos, Lobster Grilled Cheese
What Makes it Special: A lobster-focused casual spot that builds its entire menu around one ingredient, from rolls to quesadillas to grilled cheese
Worthy Picks
7.8
A Palms neighborhood pizzeria that pairs specialty pies—like the Spicy Bear—with a rotating craft beer lineup and a daily happy hour anchored by bar seating and a communal table. It works best for groups splitting shareable starters and pitchers on a weeknight, with weekend brunch adding a second reason to show up. Outdoor seating and a laid-back sports-bar energy keep it functional without trying to be more than the corner spot it is.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Knots, Brussels Sprouts, Spicy Bear
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizzeria pairing creative pies like the Spicy Bear with craft beer and daily happy hour at the bar and communal table.
7.8
A converted auto shop in Palms that commits to the sports bar format with 28+ screens and ping pong, then surprises with a gastropub menu that goes beyond standard bar fare — coconut red curry pub wings and mushroom-burrata flatbread signal a kitchen actually trying. It works best as a group landing spot where the food holds up to repeated visits and nobody has to shout over the TV to justify ordering another round.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coconut Red Curry Pub Wings, The Garage Burger, Short Rib Sliders
What Makes it Special: A converted auto shop with 28+ screens, ping pong, and gastropub food that punches above bar-grade — the coconut red curry wings alone justify the trip.