Say goodbye to cooking on Friendsgiving.
All your best friends are back in town for the Thanksgiving holiday and it's time to get together for the first time in what seems like forever. Spend less time cooking and more time catching up with the crew for Friendsgiving. We're telling you all about the best places in the Valley to rekindle with your friends and make the most memorable Friendsgiving yet.
Plus, you can enter to win the ultimate Passport to LA thanks to our friends at Stella Artois. We're giving away a $500 restaurant package so you can treat your friends and an AWAY suitcase for that flight back home.
Photo credit: The Woodman FB
13615 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Pull out a tree-trunk stool, order a load of bacon burgers and get some pitchers of local ale or sour beer to get your Friendsgiving going. The Woodman not only has one of the best happy hours in town but also screens football and other sports to keep the vibe lively and fun.
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14058 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
A prohibition-era pub with a hip Cali vibe makes for the ideal spot for a Friendsgiving hang. Make a reservation today and you'll be greeted by football games, Laker games, farm-fresh cuisine, specialty beers and flavorful dishes. Bring your appetite, because once you start it's going to be pretty hard to stop.
Photo credit: Tipsy Cow FB
15005 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Freshly ground burgers, buffalo cauliflower, tarragon deviled eggs, and short-rib poutine fries? This isn't your typical Friendsgiving meal, but hey, we don't make the rules here! Tipsy Cow is a vintage art-deco bar that not only serves mouth-watering meals but pours some of the most interesting beers in this part of town. Take your friends here and we promise you won't regret it.
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14633 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Walk down a few blocks and find yourself at The Sherman. From the outside, it may seem like an old Western dive, but step inside and be taken back by the upscale eatery. The Sherman is the place for Valley locals and visitors alike. Host your Friendsgiving here and dig into wings, burgers, tacos, salads, burgers and more. You'll leave happier than when you arrived.
Photo credit: Stanley's Restaurant FB
4336 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Now entering a new zip code! Stanley's is a Valley icon. Any dinner or lunch that you have here is bound for greatness. From signature salads, such as the Chinese Chicken and the Amy's Grapefruit, to great burgers, pastas, pizzas, variety of sides and homemade desserts, you can have your 3-course Friendsgiving meal as its intended.
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11612-11616 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Every day is a good day to gather your friends and head to Jalapeno Petes. Friendsgiving is the perfect excuse! Make it a late night and come with your group from 9pm - 2am to catch the BOGO happy hour, because we all know that Friendsgiving is where the party is at.
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11136 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
So you're in charge of making reservations for Friendsgiving? We have the perfect spot to impress your group of friends. The Renegade is a brand new two-floor restaurant and bar in the heart of NoHo's Arts District with a warm atmosphere and indoor/outdoor feel. The food and drinks are on point (we recommend ordering the delicious Renegade burger) and will leave you wanting more.
5303 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Plan on having a large party for Friendsgiving? Head out to The Federal in North Hollywood! The atmosphere on the multi-floor, multi-roomed gastropub is both casual and stylish with a comfortable intimate ambiance. Friendsgiving is all about catching up with your pals and its especially fun when you're digging into burgers, pies, fish and chips and not to mention strong cocktails.
Photo credit: The Front Yard
4222 Vineland Ave,
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Keep the cozy vibes going all Fall when you bring your Friendsgiving to The Front Yard. It's a neighborhood dining experience that will make you feel like you're in your own yard. Cozy up next to the fire place with friends and simply enjoy the comfortable and casual atmosphere as you reconnect with friends. Not too bad, right?
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11938 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Friendsgiving at a pub? Count us in! Laurel Tavern is a local favorite with a friendly vibe and even better drinks. Rally up all the friends in town and head over for some bar bites. We recommend ordering family style and enjoying as much as the tavern has to offer. Stay long enough and transition into the club feel. The party is just getting started.
