While many restaurants in the affected areas are forced to close temporarily due to the fires or evacuations, numerous others in neighboring areas are stepping up to provide relief. These restaurants have become critical support systems for evacuees, first responders, and firefighters, offering free meals, shelter, and comfort during this difficult time.
Here’s a rundown of some of the restaurants across the city that are opening their doors to support those impacted by the wildfires.
Atwater Village
- Bar Sinizki — Offering free jambon beurre sandwiches to Angelenos and first responders as of January 13.
- Proof Bakery — Open as of January 13, donating 100% of proceeds for the day.
Beverly Hills
- Crustacean — Providing free pho and garlic noodles to evacuees and first responders.
- Spago — Offering free meals to first responders throughout the weekend.
- The Hideaway — Offering free meals to evacuees and first responders from January 10 to 17.
Central Coast
- Bell’s — Raffling off dinners to raise funds for firefighters. Donations benefit World Central Kitchen and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
Chinatown
- Steep — Open as of January 13, offering free tea and chicken rice for first responders and evacuees.
Culver City
- Fat & Flour — Offering free bread and coffee to those in need.
Downtown LA / Arts District
- Baroo — Donating 10% of proceeds during the week of January 13 to World Central Kitchen.
- Shiku — Offering free meals to first responders and evacuees.
Echo Park
- Gra — Open as of January 9, providing free to-go meals for firefighters, first responders, and evacuees.
Fairfax
- Trophies Burger Club — Offering free burgers to firefighters and first responders starting January 9.
Hollywood
- Hard Rock Cafe — Offering free meals to first responders and donating to World Central Kitchen.
- Mother Wolf — Providing free pizza to firefighters and first responders starting January 10.
Inglewood
- Sunday Gravy — Open as of January 9, offering free meals to evacuees and first responders.
Jefferson Park
- Harold & Belle’s — Providing free meals to first responders starting January 9.
Koreatown
- MDK Noodles — Offering free knife-cut noodles to first responders and firefighters.
Love Hour — Providing free meals to firefighters and evacuees starting January 9.
Los Feliz
- Desert Rose — Offering free sandwiches to firefighters starting January 9.
Melrose Hill
- Bar Etoile — Open as of January 10, offering free meals for those in need.
Multiple Locations
- Wake & Late — Offering free breakfast and coffee for first responders at Hollywood and Downtown LA locations starting January 9.
- Maple Block — Open and offering free meals to first responders at Culver City and Downtown locations.
- Bacari — Offering 50% off meals for first responders and donating to the Los Angeles Food Bank.
- Jon & Vinny’s — Delivering pizzas to first responders and firefighters starting January 9.
- Ospi — Offering free pasta for first responders and evacuees at Brentwood and Venice locations.
- Highly Likely — Providing free meals for first responders and those impacted by the fires at Highland Park and West Adams locations.
Goop Kitchen
- Meal delivery to firefighters and first responders.
Detroit Pizza Depot
- Providing free meals to evacuees and firefighters at Hollywood and Downtown locations.
Tatsu Ramen
- Offering free hot meals to first responders and displaced Angelenos at the Melrose and Sawtelle Japantown locations.
Simpang Asia
- Offering free meals to first responders and firefighter crews at Palms and Venice locations through Sunday, January 12.
Blu Jam Cafe
- Providing free meals to all firefighters and first responders at Blu Jam locations and accepting donations.
Bread and Breakfast
- Offering free breakfast to firefighters and first responders at its Burbank location.
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
- Offering free coffee or tea to first responders from January 10 to 17.
Sweetfin
- Offering complimentary meals to first responders at all locations.
North Hollywood
- Ozzy’s Apizza — Providing free meals to evacuees, firefighters, and first responders as of January 9.
Pasadena
- Saucy Goat Chick Mafia — Offering free meals to first responders and 20% off meals to those impacted by the fires.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
- Offering free meals to first responders and as a place of refuge for displaced locals.
Santa Monica
- The Lobster — Offering 50% off meals to firefighters, relief workers, and evacuees.
Silver Lake
- LaSorted’s — Offering free meals to first responders and evacuees starting January 9 at Silver Lake and Chinatown locations.
Pijja Palace
- Offering free Desi smash burgers and peri peri fries on January 15 and 16.
Studio City
- OyBar — Offering free meals to those in need and donating proceeds to World Central Kitchen.
Venice
- Night + Market Sahm — Cooking meals for first responders at its Venice location.
Virgil Village
- Bé Ù — Offering free meals to evacuees and first responders for the foreseeable future.
West Adams
- Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine — Offering free hot meals to first responders and displaced Angelenos.
West Hollywood
- Benny’s Tacos and Rotisserie — Offering free meals to all first responders with valid identification.
Westwood
- Danny Boy’s — Offering free pizza to firefighters and first responders at Downtown and Westwood locations.
Los Angeles Real Estate Market Impact
The ongoing wildfires are undoubtedly impacting many aspects of life in Los Angeles, including the real estate market. As the city deals with widespread damage, buyers and sellers may face challenges, including disruptions to property showings and open houses, not to mention temporary evacuations. However, the resilience of the LA community—including local businesses, firefighters, and residents—is a testament to the strength of this city in the face of adversity.
If you’re a homeowner or a potential buyer in Los Angeles, understanding how the fires may affect property values and availability is essential. Whether you’re interested in selling or buying a property in areas such as Brentwood, Santa Monica, or Malibu, working with an experienced real estate agent is crucial during these uncertain times.