Best Live Music Restaurants in South Los Angeles
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Carmine's Restaurant & Bar
Old-school Italian-American supper club with a Rat Pack atmosphere that has kept West LA regulars coming back for decades
Notable Picks
An old-school Italian-American supper club that trades on Rat Pack-era atmosphere and a deep-cut comfort menu built around red-sauce classics and stiff martinis. West LA regulars have relied on it for decades as the kind of place where the toasted ravioli and the dim lighting do equal work. Expect supper-club volume on weekends — quieter tables come earlier in the week.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bolognese Sauce, Toasted Ravioli, Martini
What Makes it Special: Old-school Italian-American supper club with a Rat Pack atmosphere that has kept West LA regulars coming back for decades
Worthy Picks
Vibes:
Live Music Showtime
Late Night Legends
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
A Westwood fixture since 1983 that doubles as a Lebanese supper club on weekends, with live DJs, international singers, and professional belly dancers turning dinner into a full-scale production. The weeknight experience is a different restaurant entirely — calmer, table-focused, better for actually tasting the lamb shank and shared mezze. Come for the spectacle with a group, but set expectations around a polarized review profile that reflects the entertainment-first identity more than kitchen precision.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Shank, Chicken Kabob, Mixed Kebabs
What Makes it Special: A Westwood institution since 1983 pairing Lebanese cuisine with full-scale weekend entertainment — live DJs, international singers, and professional belly dancers