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The Black Cat

A 21+ Silver Lake bar and restaurant with late hours, patio seating, and a dedicated no- and low-alcohol menu.

Silver LakeArtsyRomantic$50–100First DateLong-TermNew CoupleEveningLate NightTonight
Address3909 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Venue typeHistoric bar and restaurant
Price level2

The Black Cat combines a full restaurant with the flexibility of a neighborhood bar. It can carry a complete dinner, one drink, or a shorter meeting where neither person is locked into a long plan.

How to use it for a date

Reserve if you want certainty, or keep it spontaneous with a walk-in. A dedicated no- and low-alcohol menu makes the bar format more useful when only one—or neither—person is drinking.

Know before you go

The venue is strictly 21+. The kitchen and patio close earlier than the bar, so a late arrival changes what kind of date is available.

Best for

Cocktail dates, late-night dates, history buffs

Avoid if

You are under 21 or want a quiet dinner

What to wear

Smart casual

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