Los Angeles Restaurant Offers

Updated: March 09, 2008

Visit some of the hottest restaurants Los Angeles has to offer without breaking the bank. Your weekly guide to L.A.'s best dining deals features cheap drinks, daily specials, off-menu delicacies and upcoming culinary events.

On this page:Limited-Time Offers, Weekly Specials, Ongoing Bargains.

Limited-Time Offers

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oliverio
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    9400 West Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (map)

    "Drink The Vote" this election season at the Blue on Blue with signature candidate drinks the "Obamarita" and "McCainaide". Cast your vote anytime from October 1st to November 4th and servers will keep a tally to predict the next Commander-in-Chief. The good news about this election--you can vote as many times as you want.

Weekly Specials

  1. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dominick's Restaurant
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    8715 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048 (map)

    Flash back to the Rat Pack era at this Italian classic for its famed $15 three-course menu on Sundays. Perfect for a late weekend date, the simple fare goes well with a bottle of the house Dago red or white wine for just $10, or a Moretti beer for $2.

  2. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Il Grano Restaurant
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    11359 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (map)

    Okay, so it might not be a bargain, but "Crudo Tuesdays" is a culinary bonus. Chef Sal Marino creates an all-raw tasting menu with dishes like his signature sashimi-like fish starter, as well as meats and veggies. It's priced at $49 for five courses, $75 for eight courses or $125 12 courses.

  3. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mc Cormick & Schmick
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    633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (map)

    Widely touted as perhaps the best happy hour in downtown it also starts before most on Friday's--3pm to 10pm

  4. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Edison
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    108 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)

    Start the weekend early for under a dollar. The Edison offers it's "1910's" era Martini for a price that's from the same era every Thursday--35 cents.

  5. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Big Wangs
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    1562 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Get raised in a barn at this themed bar that offers a $4 build your own Bloody Mary everyday after 10pm and $2 Frozen Margaritas every Tuesday.

  6. 7 2 Star Rating: Below Average Nine 0 One Club
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    2902 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (map)

    Where to go weekly: this famous USC watering hole that offers two-for-one drinks everyday, except for during USC games. So check it out any day but Saturday from 4pm to 8pm

  7. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Allston Yacht Club
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    1320 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (map)

    Every day at this edgy Eastside eatery the $15 at 15 early evening special lets you dig in to a wholesome three-course meal for just $15, of course. Check it out any day of the week from 5pm to 7pm

  8. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bistro Garden At Coldwater
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    12950 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)

    Sunday nights at this elegant Studio City spot offers a three-course dinner for $39 (regularly $64) starting at 5:30pm. Also, on Tuesday nights, all bottles of wine are half price.

  9. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stand
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    17000 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 (map)

    After 5pm on Mondays, these gourmet Valley hot dogs are offered at only $1 including as many toppings as one can load onto the toasted buns. Those thirsty after their sausages can enjoy 20-ounce standing ale for a mere $2.

  10. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tinto
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    7511 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Escape to Spain every Monday night at this West Hollywood tapas joint. Enjoy traditional tapas like spicy fried potatoes with aioli or mussels topped with bell peppers and red onions at the bar for only $5 a plate. (People a mere three feet away in the dining room might be paying twice as much for the same dish.) This same $5 deal is also offered as a happy hour special 5pm to 7pm on all other nights.

  11. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Citizen Smith
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    1600 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    For one of the best deals in town, head over to this swank late-night Hollywood hangout for 50 percent off all food items Mondays for lunch (12pm to 3pm) and dinner (6pm to 2am). Continue saving money by returning Tuesdays for half-off of all wines by the bottle.

  12. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bacaro
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    2308 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (map)

    Located in L.A.'s historic West Adams District, visit this boutique wine bar's new wine club every Saturday at 1pm for lessons on regional wines, pairing wine with food and wine tasting. Prices start at $10 per meeting.

  13. 14 3 Star Rating: Average Murano
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    9010 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    WeHo's super chic dining lounge features "12 Tuesdays" with a full menu of pizzas, paninis and pastas offered at $12 a pop. These same dishes cost $14 to $22 dollars on other nights.

  14. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dolce
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    8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Romantic and modern Italian ristorante offers a great start to the week, with 50 percent off all food items on Mondays. Though its moment in the A-list spotlight has come and gone, classic dishes like the Gorgonzola risotto and prime-rib make this spot worth the Monday night trip.

  15. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Violet Restaurant--CLOSED
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    3221 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    This quaint Pico eatery offers a "7 Before 7" special Tuesday through Thursday--get any combination of seven select small plates before 7pm for just $7 each. Chef Jared Simons also offers a three-course Sunday night menu for $25, plus bottomless house wine for $10 extra.

  16. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tacos Baja Ensenada
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    5385 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (map)

    Baja-style fish tacos are only 99 cents on Wednesdays at this East L.A. taco haven. Just be forewarned: The drop in price from about a buck-and-a-half brings thicker crowds of loyal Eastsiders and a line sometimes out the door.

  17. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Taste on Melrose
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    8454 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Adventure to this upscale-rustic bistro on Sundays for a pre-chosen appetizer and entree for just $16. The special dishes are listed the week before on the restaurant?s website. Add a glass of house wine for only $5 more.

  18. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jiraffe Restaurant
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    501 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Every Monday, this low-lit, low-key Santa Monica French fave goes bistro, with a $24 three-course meal and $7 carafes of wine.

  19. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Melograno
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    6541 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Celebrate "Hump Day" every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at this Hollywood ristorante with signature cocktails (think watermelon mojitos) and Italian wines with complimentary appetizers.

Ongoing Bargains

  1. 21 3 Star Rating: Average Gordon Ramsay at the London
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    1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    What better place to enjoy afternoon tea than at the London West Hollywood everyday at 3pm. For $35, patrons can enjoy a wide selection of fine teas, scones and finger sandwiches with the crust cut off.

  2. 22 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gyenari
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    9540 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    Dynamite comes in small (and cost-effective) dishes at this Culver City new-comer where Executive Chef Robert Benson offers his duo of handmade mini chuck burgers charbroiled to order with fresh mozzarella, arugula and roasted red peppers tucked into a soft Hawaiian bread bun ($7). During weekly happy hour from 4pm to 7pm, you can get the little guys for just $2 each.

  3. 23 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oliverio
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    9400 West Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (map)

    "Kick the Blues" poolside during happy hour at this retro-modern Beverly Hills hotel restaurant featuring tapas-style specials like tuna and mango crudo with cilantro cream for $6 each or three items for $15. The tapas specials--as well as $8 drink specials--are available weekdays from 4pm-7pm.

  4. 24 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended One Sunset--CLOSED
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    8730 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Re-Tox Happy Hour daily from 6pm-8pm at this larger-than-life Sunset lounge features $8 tempting treats for your palate like glazed salmon skewers, calamari and mini-cheeseburgers. There's also $7 signature drinks like the "Naughty Schoolgirl" made with premium vodka, lemonade, raspberries and a lollipop.

  5. 25 3 Star Rating: Average Opus Restaurant
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    3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (map)

    Sophisticated and stylish Koreatown eatery offers a three-course tasting menu for less than you'd spend on just an entree at many restaurants. For $30, you get three dishes of chef's choice including a light starter like sashimi or a salad, a main dish (usually meat), and a dessert like the pineapple pie with vanilla ice cream.

  6. 26 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cafe Rodeo
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    360 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

    Spent too much being a ?Pretty Woman? on Rodeo? The Luxe Hotel dining room offers the most affordable lunch on this chandelier-lit street. The bento lunch box comes in a disposable container perfect for the on-the-go businessman. For $21, enjoy a main course like herb-roasted chicken breast, Greek salad, a side of roasted fingerling potatoes and a dessert such as mango coconut bread pudding.