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The Bowery
Categories: Nightlife Bars Restaurants American (New) Restaurants Burgers Bars, American (New), Burgers [Edit]
6268 Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90028
Neighborhood: Hollywood
(323) 465-3400
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 pm - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Fri, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
327 reviews for The Bowery
Review Highlights
"The one drawback for me is the english muffin."
(in 86 reviews)
"Andre cheese, bacon, red onion confit, and aioli sauce."
(in 16 reviews)
"The beer and wine selection is also great."
(in 7 reviews)
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327 reviews in English
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Review from Jules G.
Los Angeles, CA
1/14/2012
The Bowery Burger is consistently in my top three favorite burgers around L.A. To those who fret over the non-traditional English muffin spin, I say "don't."
Embrace it.
It's an innovation on the too-big, too-puffy, too-tasteless bun option that more often than not, obliterates the true taste of the patty and surrounding ingredients.
And speaking of patties, the Bowery ones are not afraid to shine. Juicy and smokey, and full of flavor.
I usually get avocado, blue cheese, and a fried egg on my burger and it never fails to make me happy. Yes, it does get messy, but that's a small price to pay for yum.
If you're looking for lighter options, their Bowery salad is your ticket. It sets itself apart from the herd of predictable salad offerings with the inclusion of asparagus and lentils amongst the usual greens/arugula and goat cheese scenario.
The fries are usually crispy, if maybe a bit over-salted at times. And if you add the short rib gravy and cheddar, you may just rocket into a different dimension. Which can actually be a coronary. But you'll die knowing you've lived. -
Review from Jean c. M.
Laguna Beach, CA
1/2/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I typically drop by the Bowery after catching a movie at the Arclight nearby.
It's usually busy, but you can almost always find a seat. It's a long, narrow bar with tables on one side and the bar itself on the other. They have a wide variety of beers here, including one of my favorites...Matilda. The cocktails are so-so.
My favorite menu items here are the:
corn and crab fritters (good);
gravy fries; and of course the
Bowery Burger with the works.
The burger is good (and reasonably priced) although I'm not a fan of the English muffin bun.
Overall, a good place. -
Review from Yvonne V.
Los Angeles, CA
12/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dropped by here for dinner the other night after a movie at The Arclight. I love the atmosphere and the service staff was very friendly and on top of everything.
I ordered the Burger since I hear that is what they are known for. I loved the flavor of the patty, but my burger was overcooked when I asked for medium. Not a huge deal, but could have made my burger a little better. Having it on an English Muffin was ok, but my burger kinda took it over and make it all soggy. This burger was probably one of the more greasier ones I have tried.
I really want to come back for a night of cocktails because the music was great and it just seem like a chill environment. -
Review from Christian S.
Palm Springs, CA
1/30/2012
Im giving the Bowery top notches for one of the best burgers i've had....it was amazing. Best sirloin patty I've had. But like most places in LA, service is sub par....
I will def go again though....plus don't forget to order sweet potatoe fries with your burger!!! -
Review from Jonathan C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/23/2012 5 Check-ins Here
The cocktails here are good - i particularly like the Eastside Martini. Great gastropub. It's usually busy, but i've never had a problem getting a seat. It's a great place to go alone and sit at the bar. Food is good - i usually order Steak & Fries or Mussels & Fries.
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Review from Brad K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Trendy New York style scene and the best burger I've had pretty much anywhere, pretty much in my entire life. Super thick and juicy, cooked perfectly, fresh delicious toppings piled high, just WOW! My mouth is watering just thinking about that burger. Only downside was it took forever for the food to come out.
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Review from Soul i.
Long Beach, CA
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Bowery is dark and intimate, open late, with amazing food and lots of alcohol. It's a bit expensive so I won't be visiting here too often, however, their White Bean Hummus and Green Lentil Falafel was orgasmically delicious (get it vegan by omitting the feta). I've never had such an amazing falafel in my life! Goddamn!
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Review from Alex S.
Burbank, CA
1/10/2012
Went there last night with 3 other co-workers. Picked the place at random, mainly looking for a spot to have a couple of beers and some grub.
The place felt fairly comfortable inside. A typical gastro pub decor, with a long bar in the center and smaller dining area. The beers are bottle only - and a fairly small selection (maybe 20 beers or so). Quite a few wine by glass choice - but none were tried. Beers were moderately priced and the selections ranged from PBR (at $4/bottle) to Chimay red ($7/bottle).
The service was fairly bare bones, and our waiter did not seem to be too interested in us. Took our order and then came by a few times to ask whether everything was ok or if we would order anything else - all with a stony, distant expression.
I had their flagship burger (with the works), a bottle of Joe's Premium American Pilsner (very good!) and a bottle of Stone IPA. Spent about 90 minutes inside. The place started to get crowded at around 8pm. The bill for 4 people (6 beers, 4 plates) came to about $81+tip.
Overall - I liked the place enough, but I doubt that I'd be back. It is not distinguishable enough IMO. -
Review from Sunny K.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 9/26/2011
"Midnight in Paris..." The comedic genius of Woody Allen never disappoints. My usual Girly Movie Night with my gal pal has been interrupted by a charming man. I'm not one to go on movie dates, in fact, I'm not one to go on any dates whatsoever but, this one? This one is special.
A short walk from The Arclight and you've got a great little bar to end the night after catching a flick.
A couple of Bowery Burgers, fries and cocktails, you'll find yourself reminiscing about the movie, having a few laughs and maybe some kisses.
"Midnight in LA" isn't half bad, as well. In fact, it's been pretty damn amazing these last couple of months.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/21/2010
More like 3.5
I actually like this laid back, cozy bar. The problem is, the service has always been… Read more »
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Review from Carla M.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
1/7/2012
Love the atmosphere. Tiny place with incredible cod fish and chips! My friend ordered the sliders and they were a tad dry but the FISH N CHIPS! Hello flakey steaming hot tender cod. Fun date spot but I wouldn't call it romantic. Think gastropub. Can't wait to go back!
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Review from Justin B.
Los Angeles, CA
The girl and I were hanging around hollywood and were craving a burger reaaalbaaad.. Checked out my Yelp app and this came up as one of the top choices and since it was really right down the street, we decided to make it our next stop.
We went around 7pm on a Saturday evening and opted for some Valet parking (seeing as 90% of the surrounding parking meters are max 1 hour parking and $2 per hour. I would rather pay the few extra dollars and have my car taken care of for me, parked in a private lot, and for as long as i'd like.. Valet was $7.
It a pretty little place, easy to miss if your not looking for it, and easier to think that your at the wrong spot once your out front. After stepping in, it really is a tiny little place, with a tall banquette seating and table along the left, a few booth type seats to your immediate right, and a bar down the right side to the back. Overall it was dimly lit, but pretty comfortable. I must say I was a sucker for the glossy black brick tiles that lined the wall and the over all olde english style they had going on (after all they are an english bar)
onto the food..
we both came here for the burgers so we both got the burgers. We also decided to split a side of the gravy fries which was an awesome idea. The burgers came out on their toasted english muffins with all the sides we included and they looked amaaaazing.. the only thing better was the taste
! These seriously were some of the juiciest burgers I've had in a while. They really know how to make it easy to gorge yourself on this thing.. no wonder their slogan is "Still LA's best burger".. I shouldnt even have to talk about the gravy fries, since the picture really speaks for itself, but if you need that reassurance, then by god, they were DELICIOUS..
Take the time to hit this place up the next time your in the area, you won't be sorry! -
Review from Poonam G.
Los Angeles, CA
11/2/2011
4 stars for being open till 2am every night! This is one of the few cool spots in LA that is open late on weeknights and filled with a good crowd!
The wine selection is good, and so is the burger. Do not get it without the red onion confit, though! -
Review from Chrissy P.
Los Angeles, CA
11/7/2011
I'm a bit torn over The Bowery. One one hand, your order will take for-e-ver to come out; on the other hand, the servers are good about keeping you hydrated while you wait. The food is somewhat hit or miss, but, when it hits, it hits the bullseye. It's not great for lunch if you're on any kind of schedule, but it is terrific for an all-afternoon hang with good friends.
It's small, so I'd skip it if you're looking for dinner, unless you're eating at an odd hour, but it's got a nice bar.
Pros: The build-a-burger - who doesn't want gruyere, an egg and God knows what else on her sammy? Also, the buttermilk onion rings are F-A-B, and the tomato soup is yummlicious, and comes with this nice little crostino topped with goat cheese floating in the center.
Cons: No veggie burger option. It's not just carnivores who want to pile the toppings on sky high! Also, the grilled cheese sandwich appears to be made with melted butter rather than spreading the bread with butter still in its solid state. Sounds like a minor deal, but the difference is huge. The melted butter penetrates the bread too far during cooking, and ends up cooking too hot and feeling/tasting too greasy.
Service tends to be quite good, and the location is pretty swell. There's street parking (if you can get it), or valet. The Arclight is also super close, so you can always park there, too (and if you see a movie or buy something at Amoeba, at least part of your parking will be validated). -
Review from Jennifer C. L.
Studio City, CA
10/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
A great place to walk-in and grab a drink. We walked-in with our buddies after eating at Tender Greens down the street.
My girlfriend looked at their full bar...
She pondered what she wanted...
Decided on something sweet...like a shot of chocolate cake.
The bartender didn't know how to make it and he seemed to improvise his own concoction.
My girlfriend made a face and a comment that it didn't fill her craving as intended.
He worked hard to fix the problem by looking it up and making her the real deal lemon-y sweet shooter.
All were happy after that. :]
Right next to Magnolia's. -
Review from Dave N.
Los Angeles, CA
Had dinner and drinks here before a show at the Palladium and I love this place. The Chicken French Dip sandwich is outstanding. The fries and apple crisp dessert were very good. They have good wine and excellent cocktails. The mint gin drink had me buzzed for half the show. Strong, but very tasty!
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Review from Phi T.
San Gabriel, CA
10/12/2011
I came here to have dinner before the lupe fiasco concert. I thought burger was very delicious. The patty was very flavorful, the english muffin felt like it was a little too small and didn't add that much to the burger itself. The sweet potatoes fries weren't that great, I would say Father's Office is much better.
Food did take a while to come out, but the great taste made up for it. The place is a little small, but the full bar selection is great. Overall, I like the place and would come back. -
Review from Kate R.
Los Angeles, CA
7/29/2011
If you're the type who enjoys little (or big) balls of greasyness, then this place is probably good... I personally, can't really hang. I felt really ill after eating (actually splitting with someone) a Bowery burger w/ blue cheese. It tasted alright.. pretty overwhelming.
I think the "gastropub" and I just aren't meant for each other. But if it's your thing I'm sure you'll think it's great. I do like the look of the interior. & beer selection = A.
(& since everyone's giving their favorite burger rundown: The best burger I ever had was one I made at home in my cast iron skillet w/ olive oil & pepper, organic grass-fed beef + thin slice of manchego + thick slice of heirloom tomato. For the same amount of $ two of us can eat it twice & not feel like puking after. But then, I have relatively simple tastes. I could live off of PB&J for the rest of my life & not get bored...)
P.S. I don't know that Bowery doesn't use organic grass fed beef (I can't find a note about what kind of beef they use), I'm just sayin that's what I use.
P.P.S. I'm just trying to emphasize that my review is really subjective. -
Review from Jessie M.
9/3/2011
Medium rare bowery burger with the works: gruyere, caramelized onions, bacon, and jalapenos. Super good. I was wary about the use of an english muffin instead of a bun but it turned out ok. It actually helped keep the burger from falling apart. This burger is pricey though... with a side of fries expect a $20 bill.
(PS came for lunch on a Saturday and the place was empty. Took almost a half hour for our food to come out, which sucked. But at least the burger turned out well!) -
Review from Haiku-Project H.
Los Angeles, CA
8/27/2011
Sodium city!
Where sugar is the mayor.
It's a two spice town. -
Review from jeff K.
Los Angeles, CA
11/4/2011
I have to get this off my chest. I want to make to sweet love to the British hostess there. Ok back to the review. The bartender got to me ASAP. I ordered a Bowery burger Medium Rare with St. Andre cheese, bacon, red onion confit, and aioli sauce. When the burger came out it looked impressive. I love the awesome presentation of this burger. The burger comes on a toasted English Muffin so the burger looks HUGE in contrast to those slivers of bread. When I got all those flavors together it was heaven. The sweet of the red onion confit, the pungent flavor of the St Andre cheese, the salty & smokey goodness of the bacon, and all accompanied with the crispiness of the English Muffin worked like an well flavored oil machine. Ill go back for one of these bad boys. Plus I wanna I see if I have a chance to shag miss sexy thighs.
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Review from Mary I.
Santa Monica, CA
9/6/2011 9 Check-ins Here
Great comfort food! Yummy grilled cheese/tomato soup. Haven't tried the burger. It's really hard to, with all of the amazing burger joints in a three block radius. The chicken french dip, though: fabulous. Never thought I'd try a chicken french dip. Really doesn't sound appealing, but believe me, it is! Don't try to eat healthy here because it's not nearly as tasty.
PA lunch pick-up note: They are always quick with the take out, but PAs beware! they do not secure the soup (or au jus). Also, a ten person order will have you leaving the restaurant with five bags, not super efficient. -
Review from Jamie G.
Los Angeles, CA
10/2/2011
I want to give this place 4 stars but the service just wasn't there.
I went to the Bowery with a friend on Thursday night. We were seated right away but it took forever to get to order our food and drinks. After we ordered them it took even longer to get those items. The saving grace? The food is AMAZING. I mean I was really impressed. I had the braised short ribs with spinach and my friend had the chicken french dip. We were very satisfied with the food. Drinks are decent as well.
I want to give this place the benefit of the doubt that they were short staffed but the service was really slow that night. If you have time to spare, visit The Bowery but plan accordingly if you have a movie or show to catch. -
Review from Christopher M.
Hermosa Beach, CA
8/22/2011
Rating this place is tricky. Everyone talks about the burger, and yes it is indeed amazing. But the STEAK FRITES are where it's at...one of the most gloriously savory things I've tried in quite some time.
From my experience, this is the best place to come before a show at the Palladium or any of the other nearby venues. It's quite small, so fitting in groups of more than 3 or 4 isn't likely, but the food makes it worthwhile.
5 stars for the burger, 5 stars for the steak frites, but this places loses a star for service. The last time I was there, we waited for a half hour for a table but were told that we couldn't sit there if we only ordering drinks and appetizers. The guy who informed us of this was really snotty about it, too. -
Review from Mike W.
Los Angeles, CA
7/11/2011
I used to come here at least 4 times a week, since I worked in the area. Now that I don't, I really miss this place.
It's tiny, dimly lit, and amazing. Food and drinks are moderately priced. The Bowery burger is delicious and, in my opinion, the best in town. Yes, better than Umami or Father's Office.
Bartenders/servers are friendly and attentive, which says a lot, since most servers in Hollywood are douchey wannabe actors. -
Review from Chuck S.
Industry, CA
6/4/2011
This is more of a bar and a place to kick back, with some good munchies thrown in. To be sure, there isn't much space, and it's very dim to little lighting at night. I guess that does wonders for their electric bill.
It was a Tuesday night, so not much trouble gettin' seats, though they seemed to be the last available as we entered. Everyone had their eyes plastered on the Heat VS Mavericks game.
The burger? Can I say best in LA? Well, I do love that it's on an English muffin. The patty is HUMONGOUS. I've eaten a lot of burgers, nothing rivals the monstrous beef patty served here, seemingly cooked medium by default. With all the fixin's.... red onion confit, fried egg, mushrooms, St. Andre cheese, I couldn't take a proper bite.
No, really, I would have to be a SS-Class porn star jaw-dislocating-boa-constrictor whore, to get my DSL lips around this burger. It's a monster.
So $9 for the burger, and $12.50 for the works. Pretty good deal.
I wouldn't necessarily compare it with Umami burger, or other restaurant burgers. The experience is different. Fattening and filling for sure, if that is bang for your buck. Umami burgers are more soft, delicate, refined, for lean appetites. I guess you could say that this is a man's man's burger. It's tasty. The best? You know, I don't know if I could say I have a favorite burger in LA, but if I had to pick for pound-for-pound value and style, it'd be the happy hour ($9) Truffle burger cooked medium rare at Fraiche. Best overall value? Hawkin's House of burgers in Watts. But if you like the bar vibe, you like the scene, you like Hollywood, I guess you could stick to The Bowery.
Service was okay. The waiter was busy, packed house after all, but he got our food, our drinks, some Malbec on spot. Since the dinner setting is pretty dark, I was warned about flash photography, as he claimed the manager would get his panties in a bunch soaked dark musty red like a week old Maxi pad.
But why should I care? I had a good time, and my lovely lady forcibly insisted she treat me to dinner. -
Review from Jenn C.
6/5/2011
I am pleasantly surprised!
The Burger: Huge patty. English muffin. Usual fixings (lettuce, tomato, pickles, and honey mustard sauce). Nicely seasoned. Cooked medium and it was still a bit pink in the middle.
Location: Small and cozy bar. They are two 27 inch TVs in front of the bar if you want to watch the game.
Service: It was OK since we got there before rush came in (6:30pm on a Sunday evening). There is 1 bartender, 1 waitress, and 1 busboy. Service will be a bit slow.
Verdict: The Bowery serves juicy and tasty burgers but I still think Umami has the edge on this.Listed in: This Ain't No Micky D's
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Review from Cesar R.
5/20/2011 6 photos
Oh dear lord.
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Allow me to explain.....
THE BOWERY BURGER WITH THE WORKS ($12.50)
It's an 8 oz. mini monster of grilled sirloin on a toasted english muffin with your choice of cheese and 3 garnishes (the works). Naturally, I opt for the medium rare...cheddar cheese, red onion confit, a fried egg and BACON....of course.
heres a shot of the red onion confit and bacon
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heres a shot of the cross section
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what's that? a sexy close up you ask? your wish is my command
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One bite had me mumbling profanity even more than I usually do because it was so gawdamn fu*king delicious......
That glorious mound of sirloin was hot, juicy, salty and oh so flavorful.....the red onion confit gave it a unique sweet component, the sharp cheddar was gooey and tangy, the egg was fried up just right, I tossed in some greens and tomato to pretend this is somehow healthy and the thick, smoky, crispy BACON was practically perfect. I loved how this was all held together by that lightly toasted english muffin that did not take anything away from all the other wonderful flavors.
Now, if you managed to click all of those pictures, read that description and NOT salivate even a tiny bit or even entertain the notion of eating a burger right now....congratulations, you may not be human and are probably an evil hamburger hating vegan yelp robot. -
Review from Matthew P.
Los Angeles, CA
7/26/2011
The Bowery is another great LA gastropub. Delicious food and craft beer (one of the best selections of Belgian ales) in a cool retro pub make it a must stop if your seeing a movie at the Arclight. My only complaints are that the place is a little too dark and the bench seat running along the wall isn't deep enough (I'm 6'2" for gosh sakes). Anyway, on with the burger.
The Bowery Burger 9/10
Ah, The Bowery burger. What a monstrous, juicy mound of sirloin that adorns this thing. The great thing about The Bowery burger is that it is totally customizable with an extensive choice of awesome toppings. Just get "the works" deal and you'll get to choose three toppings and one of three cheeses for $12.50. I recommend onion confit, bacon, and egg. It's really an amazing burger. The one drawback for me is the english muffin. It's not particularly soft or tasty, and the worst thing is it is just too small for the beef patty. Bowery has one of the fattest, juiciest, most flavorful beef patties in LA but the english muffin bun struggles to support it. Still, The Bowery burger rocks and makes it into my top five burgers in LA.
The Burger Tour
-Yuca's
7.75
-The Counter
7.25
-Chano's
6.5
-The Oinkster
8.25
-Father's Office
9.25
-The Foundry
9
Henry's Hat
6.75
-Slow Club (SF)
9.75
-Capitol Burger
7
-Cassell's
7
-8oz
8
-25 Degrees
6.5
-The Golden State
9
-Apple Pan
8
-CommeCa
8.5
-Fix
8
-26 Beach
7.25
-JNJ Burger Shack
8
-Master Burger
7.75
-The Bowery
9
-Fatburger
7.75
-Umami Burger
8.75
-Juicy Burger
8.5
-Oaks Gourmet
8.75* (*Maggie did not vote)
-Hawkins
7.25
-Irv's Burgers
7.75
-Rustic Canyon
9.5
(Maggie not voting below)
-5 Guys
8
-The Habit
8.5 -
Review from Lisette C.
Woodland Hills, CA
8/31/2011
Cool spot. I've been here 3 or 4 times for drinks and apps, so I can't comment on the dinner experience. Bartenders are heavy handed (gotta love that!) and the wine/beer selection is pretty decent. It's a great date spot or pre-Palladium concert spot. It's pretty small so I don't recommend it for groups, but that's never stopped any bachelorette parties from crashing perfectly decent evenings before...but I digress.
If you are in the area and looking for a spandex/stilletto-free place to have a drink in Hollywood, this is a solid option. -
Review from Monsieur I.
Los Angeles, CA
6/28/2011
After reading my review, you may be inspired to write one yourself. Don't. Really. For your own sake, don't. No one can be as knowledgeable, eloquent, and insightful as me. If people read your review right after reading mine, they'll think you're a dumbass. Even Yelp's computer will classify you as a moron and sort your review to the bottom.
Now that's clear, let me explain something else: The Bowery is a bar. Stop complaining about slow food service, you wusses. A bar is where people hang out with their friends and kill time over a cold Chimay or Delirium. If you don't like beer, they can pour you a good wine. When I was there this weekend, Bowery's chalkboard listed two outstanding econo-reds: Otter's Road Trip and Genuine Risk. They also have a nice selection of hard liquor if you don't have anyone to talk to. You're not obliged to drink, but the Bowery is a bar above all else.
Another thing, stop saying your cute Unami or Comme Ca burger is superior, you posers. The Bowery burger (which you can customize with fried egg, bacon, jalapenos, etc.) is too bulky and ugly to be featured in a foodie blog but it's wickedly tasty. The patty is thick and hearty. The bun is rough...after all, it's an English muffin. Bowery's decor is not pretty and my seat had a hole in the cushion. They play rock & roll. Posers can piss off.
Last thing...if you're still compelled to become a public fool by posting a review right after me, I must warn you there ARE ways to make even your doting mother believe she gave birth to a dipsh!t: that's by writing your review in the form of a letter to Bowery, as a poem, or by disagreeing with me. -
Review from Amy S.
Los Angeles, CA
8/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Don't get me wrong, I didn't NOT like the Bowery...I was just disappointed in their lack of weeknight specials. If I go out for a friendly drink on a work night, I expect to be getting SOMETHING for cheap. Not at the Bowery though.
I racked up a hefty bill on a Tuesday night. I was informed there were no drink specials but there were food specials. By that they meant there were non-menu items that the cook had on special (as in, not a special price).
My friend and I noshed on the tomato soup and the spicy tuna croustinis. Both very good for light dinner fare.
The server was attentive and we noticed that the lights kept getting dimmed more as each hour passed.
The crowd was good, but being mostly tables it wasn't much of a mingle-atmosphere.
Overall, just okay. I would be tempted to come in and try the burger, but with $8 well drinks on a Tuesday...I'll need some more persuasion. -
Review from Xavier L.
Ontario, CA
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here after shopping at Amoeba Music on Black Friday, I had a Dale Bros IPA in a can since this place is all Bottles and Cans Now CLAP YOUR HANDS! I ordered a Tuna melt I wanted a Burger but they were served on a English Muffin and that just didn't sound good to me. The Tuna melt was great, I will come back her again and maybe order a burger. The bathroom is kinda far away, I think they share with another place.
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Review from Rapha F.
4/29/2011 2 photos
Eater LA says this is the best burger in LA. I'm skeptical, yet intrigued.
I wasn't too hungry when I got there so I planned on eating half a burger. However, I soon realized eating half of such an amazing hamburger is downright un-American. It's almost like spitting on a bald eagle.
It comes on an English muffin with a bunch of toppings options. Whoever decided to put this huge burger on an English muffin must have been a genius, mad scientist. It soaks up the juiciness and ends up being great.
I got cheddar, bacon, and red onion confit 'cuz they're all awesome things. The patty was a perfectly cooked, hunkering wad of fatty juiciness. The incredible bacon was cut up in small, crispy strips, which ensures you get just enough in each bite. The onion confit brought nice sweetness. And overall, the burger was nicely salty.
The sweet potato fries were compulsively good, and the shoestring fries were grab-a-handful-and-stuff-my-face good.
My brother ordered the burger with all 8 toppings. Jesus. When I saw this devilishly beastly burger, apparently no phrase in the English language was capable of capturing my reaction because all I could think was "hijo de mil putas."
For all the above reasons, the Bowery is home to LAs third best burger.Listed in: Best Grub and Cheap Eats in LA, Best Burgers in LA
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Review from Stephanie C.
Los Angeles, CA
9/2/2011
NYC Ex-Pat? Drink Your Road Rage Away at the Bowery, Hollywood
The warm weather! The movie biz! The clogged traffic and gang violence! Los Angeles's unique attributes draw many an NYC convert to her sprawling, sun-drenched shores.
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If you too are an east coast Émigré and are missing the subway tiles and blackboard wine lists of home, then the Bowery Bar on Sunset and Vine is for you. Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the Bowry's namesake street can be found, used to be a tenement filled melting pot of immigrants, hoodlams and derelicts (kinda like Hollywood).
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Today it is a vibrant center of the NY food and music scene, hence the Hollywood Bowery's fine fare of succulent bistro favorites including their famous Bowery Burger.
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The Bowery is also a good destination for foreign tourists who come to LA and realized they should have chosen New York. Bring a visiting friend and pretend you are Broadway actresses after a show.
Have the waiter take pictures of you emoting more and more deeply as you down glasses of featured wines from the bar.
If you want to add some extra NYC flair to the end of your night, take a trip down into the Sunset and Vine metro stop right around the corner!
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Don't get on the train though, chances are it doesn't go anywhere near where you want to be. This is LA for God's sake. I dare you to find some decent public transportation. And how exactly does one hail a cab? -
Review from Meghan M.
Los Angeles, CA
11/25/2011
Best burger in LA! Regular fries & sweet potato fries, and aioli! No draft beers (sadly, which goes so well with burgers), but there are bottle beer options and a nice, simple wine selection. Nice interiors. The seat benches along the wall are not very deep, you have to sit kinda side saddle, so I would definitely choose a table next time. Service was swift. One of those places you are looking forward to coming back to, even before you have finished your meal.
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Review from Eunice J.
Norwalk, CA
8/25/2011
I came in here a few times and they have good items on the menu. The burger is great, but it's not the best I've ever had. I've also tried the Monte Cristo and the Chicken Breast French Dip.
The one and only time I ordered the Chicken Breast French Drip for lunch, I had to wait almost 50 minutes for my sandwich to come out. Maybe their sandwich is so fresh, they had to catch the chicken right as I ordered it.
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Review from Paul S.
Stanton, CA
6/27/2011
Honestly, what drew me to this place was how it's facade looked. It reminded me of the tiny restaurants in NYC... but this one is in LA! It's very cool inside as well, very modern.
After checking out some yelp reviews, I was determined to try out their burger and see if it really is good as everyone says it is. When my burger came out... it looked like heaven on a plate. My medium rare burger with melted gruyere, bacon, avocado and the red onion confit oozing out. It was intensely delicious. The price wasn't so bad either considering all the fixin's I had with mine. Seriously though, stop reading this review already and just go to the Bowery! Trust. Also, bring some good company along, it'll make the trip 5x as better.
Maybe next time I'll get a glass of wine, or some shots... -
Review from Renuka V.
Los Angeles, CA
11/11/2011
Had the burger ( the works) and ceasar salad - both were ok though unfortunately, it's hard to beat the burgers at The Escondite. Also had the peanut butter dessert & a whiskey cocktail -both were quite good indeed!Recommended if you're in the area!
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Review from Rachel R.
Umami, Father's Office, and Five Guys did not stand a chance to this establishment! On my quest to try every renowned burger joint L.A. has to offer, I found myself right smack in front of this place in the pouring rain. I was able to find a parking spot right in front of the restaurant (metered) and in a matter of seconds, I was seated inside and ready to order.
Very cozy and dark, perfect setting on a drizzly day, one would easily turn to comfort food. Their mac & cheese looked extra palatable but I tried my hardest not to forget what I came there for - THE Bowery Burger. Also, I ordered a side of aioli to go with my regular fries and the waiting officially began.
Waiting? We didn't do much of that but could have been the fact that we were one of two other small parties there. Nonetheless, fast service! Burger was massive, the english muffin that act as the bun looked baby-like. The two did not belong together but the juices of the burger slowly worked it its way into the muffin, which helped soften its texture. This was the only downside I could think of, because I normally don't think it's necessary to take the bun away from the burger. Needless to say, the english muffin worked. It really did.
All in all, undoubtedly one of the best in town. Well deserving of its name (popular street in New York City) and bragging rights to the title "Best Burger in LA". Bravo!Listed in: Best L.A. Burgers
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Review from I P.
Los Angeles, CA
7/7/2011
The have steak frites and Fernet Branca.
I like to sit at the bar.
I'm so easy.
