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Los Angeles has no shortage of great food and live music venues.
Check out some of my favorite restaurants with live music almost every night of the week.
Firefly
Firefly is a romantic cocktail bar and restaurant. They bill themselves as the most romantic bar in all of Los Angeles. On the weekends, they typically have live music playing on the patio. Call ahead to confirm. The menu is upscale American cuisine. The music encompasses a wide range of genres, ranging from pop to jazz.
Location: Studio City (in the Valley)
Address: 11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
When is Live Music? On the weekends.
Perch
Perch is a rooftop bar and restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. Live music nightly at this upscale rooftop bar. Flamenco to indie to jazz.
Location: Downtown
Address: 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
When is Live Music? Every night!
The Escondite
They have live music a few nights of the week on no fixed schedule. This is a neighborhood bar in the heart of downtown. They’ve got sports, burgers, and a patio with bands, songwriters, and DJs performing all week. Check The Escondite’s Instagram for show information. It’s usually up to date.
Location: Downtown
Address: 410 Boyd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
When is Live Music? Sporadically throughout the week.
The Dresden
The Dresden is a Hollywood classic. An old steakhouse vibe with big booths and a long wine list. Live cover bands Wednesday and Thursday nights play for guests. It’s a great Hollywood experience.
Location: Hollywood
Address: 1760 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
When is Live Music? Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Bandera
Due to its hidden signage, most people might overlook this sophisticated, dimly lit restaurant that has live music every night of the week. Live jazz cuts through the room as it mingles with the sounds of steaks sizzling and cocktail glasses clinking.
Location: West Los Angeles
Address: 11700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90025
When is Live Music? Every night has live jazz.
Vibrato Grill
Vibrato Grill is worth the long drive through Beverly Glen’s winding roads. The Glen Centre jazz club, founded by jazz legend Herb Alpert, hosts live music six nights a week on a stage at the front of the restaurant. An American dinner menu has steaks and unique vegan options.
Location: Beverly Glen
Address: 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077
When is Live Music? Live jazz every night except Monday.