410895 Tue Jun 12 22:53:14 -0700 2007 63 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2655023 Why is this so hard to do? Tue Jun 12 22:53:14 -0700 2007 101467 eberhard49 1 2655030 TONS of options. which part of LA do you find lacking? Tue Jun 12 22:58:50 -0700 2007 2655023 76025 mojoeater 2 2655037 Downtown Tue Jun 12 23:00:31 -0700 2007 2655030 101467 eberhard49 3 2655065 OK. Perhaps downtown is tougher than other places. But late night driving is easier, and good dining is only a few minutes away. Other than Thai (TOI on Sunset is open til 4am every day), you've got Fred 62 diner food in Los Feliz open 24 hours, House of Pies until 2 or 3am, Weiland Brewery (Downtown) serves food until 1:30am. The list goes on and on. Try CitySearch and search by neighborhood and then Late Night. You'll find a lot of options. Tue Jun 12 23:15:37 -0700 2007 2655037 76025 mojoeater 4 2655068 And Bossa Nova down the street from Toi is also open until 4am. Tue Jun 12 23:17:27 -0700 2007 2655065 50350 SauceSupreme 4 2655071 Fred 62 sucks Tue Jun 12 23:19:30 -0700 2007 2655065 101467 eberhard49 5 2655098 You didn't say you were looking for anything in particular, just a place to eat after 10pm. Be more specific and we can help you more. Tue Jun 12 23:32:03 -0700 2007 2655071 76025 mojoeater 5 2655446 I sort of agree, but they do some things really well. They have a veggie bowl with rice that is really good, and i love the pop tart dessert. Wed Jun 13 06:43:50 -0700 2007 2655071 11279 Burger Boy 6 2655687 How are their (Fred 62's) burgers? Wed Jun 13 08:02:57 -0700 2007 2655446 10864 sel 3 2655910 Pacific Dining Car - Open 24/7 downtown (also in SM, but you asked for Downtown). After 10PM, they are serving dinner AND breakfast. Their breakfast is one of the best kept late night secrets in L.A. You can eat like a king for about twenty bucks. Wed Jun 13 09:09:11 -0700 2007 2655037 12524 techbod 4 2656177 Yes indeed. (The serve breakfast 24 hrs/day, I think.) A couple of weeks back, the Missus was out of town, and after spending all day Sunday in the office, I stopped in on my way home (around 7 p.m.) for a baseball cut sirloin and some sauteed spinach. A couple of tables down, there was a young guy tucking into a full breakfast spread -- bacon and eggs, hashbrowns, toast, etc. Just seeing it made me happy. (Of course a belly full of sirloin didn't hurt either.) Wed Jun 13 10:23:05 -0700 2007 2655910 10134 David Kahn 1 2655040 Hollywood Thai Town AND North Hollywood Thai Area have many good to excellent to spectacular places that are open far later than I have EVER eaten a meal! Tue Jun 12 23:03:16 -0700 2007 2655023 10864 sel 2 2655062 a few places in Chinatown, The New Won Kok, good, till 3 AM, i believe. Tue Jun 12 23:14:14 -0700 2007 2655040 11279 Burger Boy 3 2656219 Also Phoenix in Chinatown, till 2am. Wed Jun 13 10:33:04 -0700 2007 2655062 13957 slacker 3 2657061 I'd think twice about the Won Kok. They are not up to par with Health Standards. Wed Jun 13 13:32:32 -0700 2007 2655062 104078 jocey 3 3143621 I second Won Kok, especially their house chow fun. GF likes their Hong Kong style chow mein. I don't stay up late anymore, but this place at midnight is like heaven. Tue Nov 20 15:55:10 -0800 2007 2655062 62188 Ogawak 2 2655063 Same with Koreatown and Hollywood, both catering to hungry bar hoppers and other nocturnal types. Just near the Arclight Theater, there's Magnolia, Bowery, Fabiolus, Hungry Cat, the Arclight Cafe, Citizen Smith... In the Fairfax area, you've got Dupars as well as Canter's open 24 hours a day. Tue Jun 12 23:14:26 -0700 2007 2655040 50350 SauceSupreme 3 2657688 yeah our go to places are k town, china town, fat burger, in and out, norms, and if we're desperate and it's the closest (depending on who has been drinking and if the dd doesn't want to drive relatively "far"), dennys.... yeah it's not great, but when usually at that point in time when it comes down to that decision, my friends don't care where they eat... hahaha just NOT pinks.... Wed Jun 13 16:21:44 -0700 2007 2655063 89020 kinipela 1 2655061 Do a search for "late night" or "late + eats" or "open + late" and you'll turn up tons of recent threads. Tue Jun 12 23:13:48 -0700 2007 2655023 15572 Emme 1 2655107 Depends upon what you want. There is everything from full service meals, steaks, and breakfasts 24 hrs at the Pacific Dining Car (1310 W 6th St, 90017, Phone: (213) 483-6000) to excellent tacos at El Gran Burrito until at least 3 a.m. (Santa Monica/just W. of Vermont). Edited to add the answer to the original poster's question: in Los Angeles, bars shut down at 2 a.m., but mainly close at 1:30, and many close at midnight. Los Angeles does NOT have a late night dining culture like New York. That does not mean you can't get good eats in your 'hood late. You need to be more specific about what you want, and where, late night. Mostly, you will find what you are looking for. Tue Jun 12 23:38:15 -0700 2007 2655023 11028 DanaB 2 2662081 Los Angeles bars close down at 2am not because of a city regulation but because of STATE law. All bars in California (and yes that includes SF and SD) close down at 2. All you transplanted NYers like to think that it's all LA's fault.If you want the bars open later, then blame Sacramento. Thu Jun 14 20:39:42 -0700 2007 2655107 10905 Normal Garciaparra 3 2662180 You can always go dancing at an after-hours club. No alcohol (eheh...eheheheh...eheheheHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... sorry...) but the vibe continues, usually until 4 or even 6 AM. At which point it's time for T-bone and eggs at Pacific Dining Car. Thu Jun 14 21:40:56 -0700 2007 2662081 10811 Das Ubergeek 1 2655772 I know it isn't hard, because I eat in downtown after 10 all the time. Daikokuya, Pete's Cafe, Carnitas Michoacan, the aforementioned Weilands, along with places that I haven't been to, like Pacific Dining Car. You're not going to have as many options as other areas of LA, but it's primarily a business area. Wed Jun 13 08:29:53 -0700 2007 2655023 76461 MeAndroo 2 2656152 Any specific recommendations at Weiland's? I've always bypassed it and didn't realize it was open late either! Wed Jun 13 10:14:43 -0700 2007 2655772 103119 Vikzen 3 2656254 Well, their happy hour restarts at 10 and runs to close, so I'm usually eating their garlic fries, chicken wings, quesadillas or calamari. Everything's 2-5 bucks on the happy hour menu, plus $2.50 microbrew pints. Wed Jun 13 10:42:20 -0700 2007 2656152 76461 MeAndroo 1 2656142 OK, before someone else mentions this option, I will bring it up. La Cabana in Venice (Rose/Lincoln) is open until 3AM. Lots of people seem to like this place and from what I can tell, they fall into three camps: the people who love the late hours, the people who are sentimental because this place has been there for years, and the people who like the bar scene (i.e. the girls). I, for one, fall into none of those camps. In fact, I cannot stand this place. When I see the food, all I can think is that they took some Mexican combo plates from Acapulco's twenty years ago, froze them, and now they're reheating them with a fresh layer of cheap cheese on top. And the margaritas taste more like margarita mix than margaritas. This place is one of the inner circles of Hell in my mind. But it's open late and you asked about places that are open late. Wed Jun 13 10:11:57 -0700 2007 2655023 13350 glutton 2 2656213 lol! "one of the inner circles of hell" I'm still laughing! Thanks for making me laugh. Wed Jun 13 10:31:32 -0700 2007 2656142 13957 slacker 2 2656394 i completely agree with you about the slop they serve. i thought i was the only one who felt this way. Wed Jun 13 11:10:59 -0700 2007 2656142 11935 westsidegal 3 2656441 No you are NOT... We used to go there because it down the street from the softball field and the beers are cold... that was IT... I never figured out how folks could like it so... :P Wed Jun 13 11:22:13 -0700 2007 2656394 10659 Dommy 4 2656684 While I can't vouch for anything else on the menu; their quesadillas aren't bad. They make their flour tortillas in front of you. Wed Jun 13 12:14:38 -0700 2007 2656441 12984 love2eat 2 2656796 Do they have somebody making flour tortillas at 3:00 AM??? I know my little boy will get a big kick out of seeing tortillas being made (and no, I'll get him there before 3!). The quesadillas have to be at least OK using those flour tortillas, right? Wed Jun 13 12:40:28 -0700 2007 2656142 16238 Scotty 3 2656872 There are enough other places in LA that make their own tortillas that you needn't expose him to the horrors of La Cabana just to get the sideshow of tortilla makers. Wed Jun 13 12:57:44 -0700 2007 2656796 13350 glutton 4 2657140 LOL! This is the post of the DAY... --Dommy! Wed Jun 13 13:48:09 -0700 2007 2656872 10659 Dommy 4 2658000 There's a whole tortilleria in Grand Central Market, which has much more chow credibility than the Mexican Food of the Damned. Wed Jun 13 18:03:34 -0700 2007 2656872 10811 Das Ubergeek 1 2656357 Since we're expanding this to areas beyond downtown, both locations of Swingers are open late. Wed Jun 13 11:03:23 -0700 2007 2655023 12268 mollyomormon 1 2656694 For something a little more upscale - Lucques (after 9:30pm) and Table 8 have late-night bar menus. I think Lucques serves till 11pm at the bar and Table 8 even later. For table seating, BLD serves until 11. Wed Jun 13 12:17:09 -0700 2007 2655023 12984 love2eat 2 2657219 The steak frites on the Lucques late night bar menu kicks ass! Wed Jun 13 14:02:24 -0700 2007 2656694 10134 David Kahn 3 2657289 So true about the steak frites at Lucques!!! Other items on the bar menu are great, too -- if you're up for a serious calorie-fest, try the pasta carbonara.... BLD is also open after 10. www.infinitefress.blogspot.com Wed Jun 13 14:19:46 -0700 2007 2657219 70658 hungrygirl106 4 2657763 I take back the BLD recommendation. Just had lunch there -- the food continues to wallow in mediocrity, the prices are unjustifiably high, and the service is an abomination. I'm so over it. Too bad it's so close by -- which is why I keep getting sucked back into the vortex of lame that is BLD. I'd rather go to a 24-hour IHOP (which I haven't been to since I was, like, 7) than waste more money at BLD. (Sorry -- I will calm down and, once I forget my rage, will probably end up eating at BLD again because of it's convenience to where we live. But right now I'm feeling deeply unsatisfied by my latest experience. Grrrrrr.) Wed Jun 13 16:43:52 -0700 2007 2657289 70658 hungrygirl106 5 2657791 Yeah, I really don't get the bad service, in particular. Went in once at 3 on a Sunday, the place was practically empty, and the service was still terrible. It's almost like it's deliberate or something. Wed Jun 13 16:56:32 -0700 2007 2657763 10134 David Kahn 6 2657815 I know! We had a late lunch today around that time and it was the same deal. If they were crowded or completely empty, I'd understand, but with a manageable number of tables, there is no excuse. Wed Jun 13 17:06:51 -0700 2007 2657791 70658 hungrygirl106 5 2658414 For all of the reasons you stated, I also will not return to BLD. Would prefer a BLT at a coffee shop than a BLT at BLD. Give me servers in sensible shoes with no attitude and an honest meal at a fair price. Wed Jun 13 20:51:02 -0700 2007 2657763 67720 maudies5 6 2659750 I just had a good BLT (with avocado) at Magnolia for lunch, but they're open late and have a nice couchy kind of vibe going on. Thu Jun 14 10:04:03 -0700 2007 2658414 50350 SauceSupreme 1 2656697 As far as late night eats in Downtown LA, here are some suggestions (in no particular order): Pete's Cafe http://petescafe.com/ Pacific Dining Car http://pacificdiningcar.com/ J Lounge http://www.jloungela.com/ E3rd Steakhouse http://www.eastthird.com/ 416 Cantina http://416cantina.com/ Redwood Bar & Grill http://www.theredwoodbar.com/ Wed Jun 13 12:17:25 -0700 2007 2655023 11583 ipsedixit 2 2658018 Yes, I second Redwood, soon they will have food service until 4 am. Also not mentioned yet: Suehiro in Little Tokyo until 2 or so Nadpob in Silver Lake until 4 or so Brite Spot in Echo Park - 24 hours Full House Seafood in Chinatown -- after midnight Wed Jun 13 18:11:04 -0700 2007 2656697 12460 Chowpatty 3 2658394 I heard that Full House has a different (or limited?) menu after midnight. Wed Jun 13 20:43:33 -0700 2007 2658018 11583 ipsedixit 1 2657325 Tommy's Original Hamburger at Beverly & Rampart, open 24 hours greatest chili cheese fries! but you may regret it the next day... Wed Jun 13 14:29:56 -0700 2007 2655023 81098 LisaStitch 2 2666818 Oh yes!!! Wow a blast from my past. I live in San Francisco now for 10 years and I am really enjoying this thread.. the OP has now been enlightened to all the great late night eats.. SF has nothing compare to LA's late spot. Tommy's hangovers were worth it. Sat Jun 16 16:17:33 -0700 2007 2657325 52212 Lori SF 3 2667650 I remember late night steak soup at Pam Pam in SF -- is it gone now? The greatest after-hours food I've ever known. Sun Jun 17 01:55:50 -0700 2007 2666818 34983 coldwind 1 2658420 There's always the Pantry which has a loyal following. I'm not part of that following. I really wanted to like this place, in fact I like everything about it except for the food. And I LOVE diner food, especially for breakfast. They're open 24 hours right near Staples Center. Wed Jun 13 20:52:40 -0700 2007 2655023 11738 writergirl 2 2666808 oh I miss the Pantry.. I have not seen that word in a long time..sign the best hash browns ever.. I now live in SF. Sat Jun 16 16:10:51 -0700 2007 2658420 52212 Lori SF 1 2666531 I have to agree that Pacific D.C. is one of the best meals at any time of the day. Silver Lake is only about three miles from Downtown, and there is a newish French restaurant open until two a.m., right after Silver Lake Blvd. and then Westerly, on your left. I've had the savory crepes, which was pretty good and so was the lamb. They seem to specialize in martinis, but I found them under-chilled. The mojitos were fine, though. Sat Jun 16 13:39:53 -0700 2007 2655023 105785 fergusmccool 1 2666532 Did you know at Norm's that you get soup AND salad? Sat Jun 16 13:40:26 -0700 2007 2655023 105785 fergusmccool 2 2666772 i do like norm's! they have pretty good late late nite belgian waffles with strawberries... Sat Jun 16 15:54:40 -0700 2007 2666532 89020 kinipela 3 2668434 I like Norms too, mostly because I can be left alone to do my work at night there. Sun Jun 17 12:56:07 -0700 2007 2666772 105970 lllamlll 1 2666811 there are many and one I remember I liked very much a decade ago was Fred 62 Sat Jun 16 16:12:56 -0700 2007 2655023 52212 Lori SF 1 2668357 Tonny's in Pasadena is open 24 hours and has delicious soups and carnitas, among other things. Be sure to ask for the red and green sauces -- the sauce that comes with the chips is not as good. (Search this board for more discussion of Tonny's.) Sun Jun 17 12:19:40 -0700 2007 2655023 77350 sbritchky 2 2668432 I love the Brite Spot in Echo Park, mostly for the old lady waitress who walks really fast. Sun Jun 17 12:55:09 -0700 2007 2668357 105970 lllamlll 2 2669574 Somebody posted recently that Tonny's was no longer open 24 hours a day. Sun Jun 17 22:38:40 -0700 2007 2668357 10864 sel 1 2831504 Ordonez in Monrtebello, they are open 24 hours, Oder the #8, chilaquiles, carnea asada, two eggs, and beans. Good Salsa, good food, good service. Thu Aug 09 20:42:33 -0700 2007 2655023 117563 iknowfood64 2 3139823 They recently remodeled because it looks very different from the outside. Not sure if they've changed much inside but I'm assuming that the food remains pretty consistent. Mon Nov 19 14:48:13 -0800 2007 2831504 22375 snooze button 1 3143575 A lot of the Chinese restaurants are open until 3AM on weekends. I don't think Alhambra/Monterey Park is that far from downtown at that time of night w/o traffic. Tue Nov 20 15:36:27 -0800 2007 2655023 46671 notmartha 1 3145101 Since this topic has been revived and I had the same question about something closer to WLA - what are the best spots open until at least 11 pm or later in SM/WLA/Brentwood area? I can submit one I know: Sasaya Japanese Restaurant 11613 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 477-4404 This is a pretty good Izakaya restaurant. It's right next to the Terried Sake House, which may also qualify - not sure when that closes. Wed Nov 21 07:45:14 -0800 2007 2655023 102873 karamazov 2 3145359 Just went to Joe's Pizza at SM this past weekend and noticed that they are open past midnight on weekends. Wed Nov 21 09:04:57 -0800 2007 3145101 46671 notmartha