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LA Bars & Restaurants with Their Own Parking Lot

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Le Great Outdoor

Location: Santa Monica

This perfect picnic style restaurant brings the community together for a backyard bbq atmosphere year-round. Welcoming a communal seating to mingle with new friends or private tables to enjoy with your date, Le Great Outdoors offers the freshest quality ingredients and meats cooked over a fire, great wine, and a warm welcome. Tucked away from the busy streets of Santa Monica, there is plenty of space to find convenient parking. 

Parking Situation:  Free parking lot

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Rosenthal Wine Bar

Location: Malibu

Perfect for sipping local wines, Rosenthal Wine offers a laid-back atmosphere with stunning views on their outdoor patio. Known for live music and events, this spot is great to unwind with friends or family tasting some of the highest quality grown grapes and extensive food list from their local food truck.

Parking Situation: Private Parking lot (Free Parking on Weeknights and early weekend mornings)

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Sara the Wine Bar

Location: Culver City

Sara the Wine Bar offers a specially curated wine list paired nicely with their small bites or delicious Italian pastas located right. Greeted with a warm welcome, this authentic Italian restaurant creates the perfect intimate atmosphere for a first date or a reunion with friends and loved ones. Be sure to try their Sausage Cavatelli and a glass of Violante Nero Di Troia red imported from Sicily.

Parking Situation: Private Parking Lot

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Pasta Sisters

Location: Culver City

This family-owned Italian restaurant offers homemade pasta and sauces at an affordable price. The cute cafe style stop-in spot during lunch or warm dinner spot turned into the night, the traditional Italian recipes offer you an experience made to feel at home. The food and culture of this restaurant brought this family together and will bring yours together too. Park behind the restaurant over in the Helms Bakery District and get yourself a spot by the fireplace for your next Italian dinner night. 

Parking Situation:  Free on-site parking

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Road to Seoul Korean BBQ

Location: Alhambra

Road to Seoul is known for its all-you-can-eat menu and energetic atmosphere. Perfect for groups or celebrations, this experience offers a range of meats and vegetables to grill at your table. Their focus is bringing customers an enhanced all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience paired with quality service. 

Parking Situation: Parking garage behind the restaurant with 4 hours of free parking

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Raffi’s Place

Location: Glendale

Glendale’s finest Middle Eastern cuisine packed with the most traditional recipes and authentic flavor that will keep you full for days and have you bringing your own family back. With valet parking in their lot out back or a short walk from the public parking garage a block down, you’ll become a Raffi’s regular too. The Koobideh Kabob and Ikra are a must try! 

Parking Situation: 90 minutes free parking in nearby parking structure

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Santa Monica Brew Works

Location: Santa Monica

Come enjoy Santa Monica’s only Brewery with the tastiest crafted beers and crisp ciders, perfect for the autumn season. Partnered with the brewery is award winning “must try” Detroit style pizza “Emmy Squared” perfectly paired with your brews. With seating outside right beside the free parking lot or inside both filled and decorated stainless beer barrels, this venue is ideal for large parties or a happy hour with colleagues. Find a parking spot and come mingle with your fellow Santa Monica crowd.

Parking Situation: Free onsite parking

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Pizzeria Bianco

Location: Downtown Los Angeles 

Famed for its artisanal wood-fired pizzas, Pizzeria Bianco brings Chef Chris Bianco’s passion and organic lineup to their DTLA location. A standout spot for their bold flavors and Signature pizzas like the Rosa and Wiseguy. This dining space has a rustic interior and semi-outdoor seating creating a casual dining atmosphere for a night out. The venue offers free 2 hour parking, so claim your spot and taste some of the most delicious and influential pizza in the city.

Parking Situation: Free 2-hour parking in the structure.

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The Brixton

Location: Santa Monica

Santa Monica’s lively gastropub offers live music, a full bar and small plates. This is your next go-to spot for an upcoming sports game, a happy hour offered 7 days a week, or a fun night out. The modern and simple aesthetic along with their warm and inviting energy provides the best experience for guests and large parties. Add The Brixton to your next brunch outing and get in on their incredible bottomless mimosa deal.

Parking Situation: Free lot behind the restaurant

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Kavahana

Location: Santa Monica

Kavahana is a nonalcoholic bar, lounge, and community space serving relaxing social drinks you can actually feel, inspired by the Pacific Islands and Hawaii. Enjoy 100% plant-based island food and drinks, including Kona coffee and ceremonial matcha before 5 PM, and Kava Nectar drinks all day. Perfect for remote work and study with excellent WiFi, or as a lively night spot for dates and friends.

Parking Situation: Parking lot behind the venue

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Reel Inn

Location: Malibu

Casual dining, great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating options, and an expansive menu. Choose your fish from among halibut, sea bass, ahi tuna, trout, mahi-mahi, and more, then choose how you want the fish prepared – grilled, sautéed, or blackened – and your two sides. Portions are generous, as are the wine pours and the pricing on pitchers of craft beer.

Parking Situation: Free Onsite Parking

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