Johnny's Pastrami West Adams in Los Angeles

Johnny’s West Adams

Not your average pastrami joint. If you visit Johnny’s, you might never recover from how obscenely delicious the food is. The modest, walk-up window in West Adams houses a menu of pastrami, burgers, sandwiches and sides. Their spacious, outdoor seating makes it great for groups with plenty of picnic tables and a cozy fire pit. Their connected nightlife venue, The Bar at Johnny’s, is a neighborhood favorite for cocktails and dance parties. You’ll never find another place in Los Angeles where you can dance your ass off while eating a sandwich. Protect Johnny’s at all costs.

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Lock & Key • Everson Royce Bar • Las Perlas

Johnny’s West Adams Details:

🍔 Food:
I don’t know how else to describe the food other than: you’ll be daydreaming about your meal for weeks after you eat it. The Pastrami Tacos are insane. The Johnny Burger feels illegal. Come hungry.

🍸 Drinks:
You’ll find basic beers and soft drinks at the walk-up window, but go inside to The Bar at Johnny’s to order a craft cocktail. They put their own twist on classics like margaritas, martinis, negronis and the like.

🎶 Music:
Inside The Bar at Johnny’s you’ll hear DJs spinning vinyl and there’s even full-on hip hop dance parties on weekend nights. On Friday night 7pm-9pm, there’s live music on the outdoor patio too.

✨Ambiance:
Vibes are immaculate. Plenty of seating outside for both large and small groups. The interior of the bar is a pleasant surprise, with high ceilings, leather seats, and alluring décor. The entire space is the perfect mix of humble and sophisticated.

📸 Photo Ops:
Snag a seat by the fire pit for a cool background. However, the real photo op is the food–your followers’ mouths will be watering from a snap at any angle.

🛎 Hotels Nearby:
The Shay • Aventura Hotel • Carlyle Inn

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Johnny’s West Adams Info:

📍 Address:
4327 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018

⌚ Hours:
Tues-Sun: 12pm-9pm

⌚ The Bar at Johnny’s Hours:
Sun, Tues-Weds: 5pm-10pm
Thurs-Sat: 5pm-12am

📱 Contact:
(323) 840-3048
info@johnnyswestadams.com

Pros:

  • Mind-blowing food
  • Plenty of outdoor seating
  • Connected bar with great vibes

Cons:

  • Wait for food can be long on weekends
  • Street parking is tough
  • A little pricey (but worth it imo)