Since last Friday, much of L.A. has been in uproar over widespread immigration raids, with many Angelenos taking to the streets to protest and others still turning to grassroots organizations to make an impact through donations, grocery drop-offs, reporting suspected ICE activity and other mutual aid efforts. In the city’s hospitality industry, where a sizable portion of the workforce is made up of immigrants, restaurants and bars have been preparing for the possibility of ICE raids.
Now, with the nightly curfew Mayor Karen Bass imposed on greater Downtown L.A. last night, restaurants, bars and other businesses in the area have been forced to adjust their hours, with some closing entirely out of an abundance of caution, either due to the ongoing raids or due to the possibility of civil unrest. Others, aware of confirmed ICE activity in the area, have opted to close their doors temporarily to protect immigrant communities. It’s important not to underestimate the gravity of these business decisions; between the wildfires and the lingering impacts of the slowdown in the entertainment industry, many places in L.A. have already been quietly struggling with fewer guests.
In alphabetical order, here is a confirmed list of restaurants, bars and other food-related businesses in and around the nightly curfew zone—which includes Chinatown, Little Tokyo, the Arts District and parts of Boyle Heights—which have either closed or announced curtailed hours to allow workers and guests to get home safely, without police interference. Interestingly, as of Friday, both Bavel and Bestia have opted to keep their regular hours and released a statement, saying “Nothing has happened or is happening in our area. Yes, we have spoken to LAPD and you can come here at any time we are open for business and they do not care.”
On Thursday, June 12, the Independent Hospitality Commission also released an Instagram story statement geared towards restaurant operators: “Patrons are allowed to enter your venues before 8pm but are required to leave immediately after they finish patronizing. Make sure to keep your receipt as proof.” When applicable, I’ve included any statements related to the closures and truncated hours.
Downtown L.A. area eateries with confirmed schedule changes
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Baroo — temporarily closed as of Tuesday, June 10 (check Instagram for further updates)
Bar Amá — open from 5 to 7pm with a limited menu
Bar Sawa — temporarily closed until further notice
Café 2001 — open from 8am to 6pm through Sunday, June 15
Camélia — reopening on Friday, June 13 from 12:30 to 6:30pm until curfew lifts
Camphor — temporarily closed until curfew lifts
De La Nonna — temporarily closing at 8pm
DS Night Market — closed for the weekend of June 13 to 15
Father’s Office – temporarily closed until further notice
Firstborn — temporarily closed through Friday, June 13 then reopening for weekend brunch 10am–2:30pm
Grand Central Market — closing at 7:30pm
Happies Hand Made — temporarily closed through Sunday, June 15
Holbox (outside the curfew zone) — closing at 7pm until curfew lifts
Holy Basil DTLA — closing at 6:45pm on June 12, Atwater Village location open regular hours; temporarily closed through Sunday, June 15
Hop Woo — closing at 8pm until curfew lifts
Joyce — closed for dinner service, but will remain open for lunch (11:30am to 2:30pm)
Kato — temporarily closed on June 12 and 13; may reopen on Saturday, June 14
Lasita — reopened as of Thursday, June 12 with adjusted hours (Tue–Sun 1–6pm) until further notice
"Out of an abundance of caution, we've made the difficult decision to close our doors tonight due to the ICE raids happening near the restaurant. Closing up shop today wasn't what we anticipated, but the safety of our team, our guests and our community comes first. We are actively taking steps to ensure a safe environment before reopening and will keep you updated with any changes."
Level 8 — Friday, June 13: open to the public; Saturday, June 14: hotel guests only; Que Bárbaro and Brown Sheep will be open 3 to 8pm
Little Jewel of New Orleans — open 10:30am to 2:30pm; Evangeline Swamp Room temporarily closed
Nick + Stef’s — closing at 8pm
Philippe the Original — closing at 7pm
Pho 87 — closing at 3pm on Friday, June 15 and closed on Saturday, June 14
Pizzeria Bianco — closing at 8pm (last seating at 6:30pm)
Propaganda Wine Bar — open from 3 to 8pm
Redbird — temporarily closed through Sunday, June 15 (check Instagram for further updates)
Restaurant Ki — temporarily closed but reopening with a 4:30pm seating on Sunday, June 15
“Due to our somewhat hidden location, we fortunately did not suffer any physical damage. However, several nearby shops and restaurants were not as fortunate and experienced significant looting and destruction. We extend our deepest sympathies to our neighbors who were affected, and we stand in solidarity with our community as we work to recover together. Our team is carefully assessing when and how to reopen, with the safety of our staff and guests as our top priority. We will share an update as soon as the situation stabilizes. In the meantime, we hope everyone remains safe and that recovery comes swiftly.”
Rossoblu — temporarily closed through Sunday, June 15; owners Steve and Dina Samson will be offering the restaurant’s greatest hits at Superfine Pizza & Bar in Playa Vista
Temaki Society — closing at 7pm
Torigoya — temporarily closed until further notice
Sonoratown DTLA — closing at 6pm
Sushi Gen — temporarily closing at 8pm
Sushi Kaneyoshi — temporarily closed until further notice
YESS — temporarily closed until further notice
Downtown L.A. area bars affected
Arts District Brewing Co — temporarily closed
Bar CDMX — temporarily closed
Bar Jackalope —temporarily closed
Everson Royce Bar — open on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 from 2 to 7pm
Death & Co – temporarily closed through Sunday, June 15 (unless curfew lifts earlier)
Golden Gopher —temporarily closed
Level 8 — Friday, June 13: open to the public; Saturday, June 14: hotel guests only; Golden Hour will be open 1 to 8pm
Melody Lounge — temporarily closed until further notice
Wolf & Crane — temporarily closed through Saturday, June 14 (check Instagram for further updates)
The Wolves — temporarily open 3 to 7pm