Big Groups

Beethoven Market is a corner grocery turned restaurant in Mar Vista that's perfect for a fun group pasta dinner.

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This Mid-Wilshire restaurant has solid Mexican food, fun drinks, and room for every person you know.

With a full bar and banquet-style tables, Sadaf the SFV’s go-to for big Persian feasts.

Folks is a casual pizza spot in The Camp in Costa Mesa, with a lively dining room and beautifully charred pizza.

Casey's is a reliable Irish pub in DTLA with a huge brick patio downstairs and occasional beer pong games.

Carmel has solid Mediterranean food and an atmosphere that can switch from neighborhood hangout to wannabe clubstaurant in the blink of an eye.

This bustling SGV banquet spot is great for group meals centered around whole wok-fried lobsters.

Yang Chow is a Chinatown classic known for tangy slippery shrimp.

Carousel is a long-standing Middle Eastern restaurant in Glendale that always works for a fun dinner.

Quiadaiyn is an Oaxacan spot in Mar Vista with solid moles, colorful party decor, and a spacious back patio for group dinners.

Dulan's on Crenshaw is a South LA soul food icon. Drop by for a group meal on their sunny sidewalk patio.

Lola Rose is a gigantic Levantine restaurant in Palm Springs with good mezze and plenty of room for big groups.

Kiez Küche & Beer Garden is an indoor-outdoor beer garden in Highland Park with a German beer list, bratwurst, schnitzels, and more.

American Beauty is a new-school steakhouse in Beverly Grove that's the only sit-down restaurant at The Grove worth planning an evening around.

At this beer garden in Echo Park, you’ll find straightforwardly good German food and a truly excellent patio.

Lost is a picturesque rooftop in Downtown LA with solid cocktails and great skyline views.

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Thai Central Cuisine is a casual Thai Town spot where you can fit a big group and order from a big, regionally diverse menu.

Edgemar is a clubby restaurant in Santa Monica with decent food and really good cocktails.

With an enchanted forest, live music, and a top-floor tiki bar, a night at Clifton's in DTLA is unlike anything else in town.

Triple Beam is an excellent pizza-by-the-slice joint in Highland Park.