663073 Wed Oct 28 13:30:58 -0700 2009 20 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5138141 Hey guys, Been eating out alone quite a bit these days, and looking for recommendations of restaurants (other than sushi) where a gal can eat by herself at the bar. I'd prefer a place that serves food (doesn't have to be the full menu) at the bar and has a good selection of drinks as opposed to a place where you take a number and the food is brought to your table. Some of my favorites that fit this category are Jar, Lucques, BLD, Cecconi's, Tavern ... but I'm open to all price ranges and types of food. I'm located in West Hollywood, but willing to travel for good food. :) Thanks!! P.S. I know there was a thread way back when about solo dining, but I can't seem to find it. Anyone know which one I'm referring to? Wed Oct 28 13:30:58 -0700 2009 27955 AngelaCh1 1 5138496 Too many to list. I'll stick to downtown and let others chime in on other areas: Water Grill, old school bartenders Steve and Peter will take good care of you. Church and State, young hip artisan cocktail vibe with great French The Must, little wine bar casual and friendly with good food. Wed Oct 28 15:32:48 -0700 2009 5138141 13554 cls 2 5139123 Nobody? OK, since this is one of my favorite ways to eat, I'll move West. First, forgot Botega Louie downtown For a whimsical decent Thai meal, try the bar at Krong Ted (sp?) on Hollywood next to Jumbo's clown room. Both the bars (raw and regular) at Hungry Cat, although their raw bar could use some improvement but it's a nice corner and easy to eat alone. Just down the street from Hungry Cat, is The Bowery on Sunset. Oh, I got more... Wed Oct 28 19:23:20 -0700 2009 5138496 13554 cls 3 5140809 Ah- totally forgot about Hungry Cat and The Bowery- two of my dependable faves in that area. Never heard of Krong Ted- how does it compare to Jitlada/Ruen Pair? Any other suggestions? Thanks so much! Thu Oct 29 12:10:48 -0700 2009 5139123 27955 AngelaCh1 4 5144325 Re Krong Ted: it doesn't really compare in food quality. The food is good (surprisingly) but it's the kitschy atmosphere that makes it. Forgot, Arnie Morton's is a good one for a bar meal too. I know it's a chain, but it's got good professional bartenders who will take good care of you. Fri Oct 30 19:08:45 -0700 2009 5140809 13554 cls 1 5139287 I think you can eat at the bar at Spago, Also Il fornaio in BH has a good bar to eat at. Westside tavern in west la would be good. Dont forget AOC on third Baby Blues BBQ has a decent bar to eat at too although for bbq i usually go elswhere. Fathers office in culver city, although getting a spot at the bar can be rough at times. Also great NYC pizza, at Joe's Pizza on sunset, or Vito's on La Cienega, I keep both in regular rotation Village Idiot is decent, but I wouldnt go there too late. Chaya Brasserie off robertson would be a great option The Tower Bar in that Hotel on sunset Lola's on fairfax is decent RH at the Andaz Hotel I have been wanting to try and have heard good things. and I even think Comme Ca does too, but I forgot. thats all i can come up with off the top of my head for now. Wed Oct 28 20:42:43 -0700 2009 5138141 157831 ldodb 2 5140815 Thanks for all the great suggestions- why not Village Idiot late night? Because it turns into a meat market scene? :) Thu Oct 29 12:12:06 -0700 2009 5139287 27955 AngelaCh1 3 5141401 exactly. which isn't necessarily bad, but if you're just wanting to eat. my advice would be to avoid that place in the later hours. Thu Oct 29 15:48:12 -0700 2009 5140815 157831 ldodb 3 5141445 and I think this link pertains to the last thread you were talking about. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=109286218657292788042.00043b37e99ca107a968f&z=10&om=1 Thu Oct 29 16:07:55 -0700 2009 5140815 157831 ldodb 4 5141624 Ooh, thanks so much!!! Thu Oct 29 17:26:09 -0700 2009 5141445 27955 AngelaCh1 1 5139409 Anisette, AOC, Luna Park and someone would have to confirm but maybe Blue Palms Brew House (I had good food there but at a table and I can't remember how the bar sitting situation is). Wed Oct 28 22:50:04 -0700 2009 5138141 19949 bad nono 2 5140819 I didn't know that Blue Palms served food? Will definitely keep it in mind next time I see a show at the Fonda. Thu Oct 29 12:12:51 -0700 2009 5139409 27955 AngelaCh1 3 5140943 The food is rather good. I only had specials there, but last time I was there a few week ago we spotted burgers that were really mouth-watering. Thu Oct 29 13:03:27 -0700 2009 5140819 19949 bad nono 1 5139726 Everywhere. But Lucques is the best. I've never not met cool people. Thu Oct 29 06:31:21 -0700 2009 5138141 151099 la tache burger 2 5140047 agree! Lucques is a wonderful place Thu Oct 29 08:25:33 -0700 2009 5139726 1120037 zhlmmc 1 5140083 One of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, and a great place sit up front at the bar if you are there alone, is Animal. Full menu available. Only wine and beer. Thu Oct 29 08:36:08 -0700 2009 5138141 108169 Servorg 2 5140831 I've wanted to go ever since they opened- curious about the poutine! :) I thought there were only like 4 seats available at the bar, though? Thu Oct 29 12:16:26 -0700 2009 5140083 27955 AngelaCh1 3 5140852 It's small. But not normally crowded as most everyone seemed to be sitting at tables when were there. Thu Oct 29 12:25:01 -0700 2009 5140831 108169 Servorg 4 5141425 Agreed! The times I've been at Animal, the restaurant has been full, the bar empty. When my co-worker and her husband go, they usually don't have reservations, and it works out! Thu Oct 29 15:59:35 -0700 2009 5140852 11765 cjla 1 5141781 I used to do this ALL the time, and I started a thread about this several years ago also. One place that I really like for this type of dining is Pizzeria Mozza. Really good and the pretty easy to get a seat at the bar as a single. Also, I second the recco for Water Grill's bar. Thu Oct 29 18:48:52 -0700 2009 5138141 10385 woojink 1 5142026 Grace on Beverly also serves a full menu at the bar and the bartender is lovely! Absolutely one of my gotos for a nice evening of good food on my own (we all need one sometimes!). Thu Oct 29 21:25:41 -0700 2009 5138141 26708 sidwich