Aug 11, 2026
The Virgil
Cocktail bar and live venue in Virgil Village with comedy, DJs, and live music.
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Budget: <span>Under $50</span>
Aug 11, 2026
Pine & Crane Silverlake
A casual Taiwanese restaurant in Silver Lake with counter ordering, loose-leaf tea, and a flexible first-come format.
Aug 11, 2026
Silverlake Wine Thursday Night Flights
A Thursday wine flight with four pours, a casual arrival window, and pizza available separately out front.
Aug 11, 2026
HomeState
HomeState on Hollywood Blvd serves authentic Texas breakfast tacos, queso, and margaritas in a casual, friendly setting near Los Feliz.
Aug 11, 2026
LaSorted’s Silver Lake
A neighborhood pizzeria on Sunset Boulevard serving whole pies, sandwiches, salads, and wings.
Aug 11, 2026
1642 Beer & Wine
Low-key Echo Park bar with live music most nights, craft beer, and natural wine. No signage, just follow the sound.
Aug 11, 2026
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory offers free admission, stunning sunset views of LA, free telescope viewing, and planetarium shows -- one of the best free date spots in the city.
Aug 11, 2026
Spirit House at Sticky Rice
Moody Thai-inspired cocktail den hidden inside Sticky Rice. Creative drinks, dim lighting, and occasional live music in Echo Park.
Aug 11, 2026
Bar Flores
Latina-owned cocktail bar on Sunset Blvd with market-fresh drinks and indoor-outdoor seating. Try Margarita Wednesday.
Aug 11, 2026
The Semi-Tropic
Echo Park's go-to bar with craft cocktails, fire pits, weekend brunch, and daily happy hour. A perfect low-pressure first date spot.