"First and foremost, I respect - and deeply relate to - your desire to celebrate your birthday on a budget. It's tough right now. The good news, though, is that L.A. is brimming with delicious restaurants and aesthetic bars that go easy on the pockets - both for you and your guests. And some even allow you to bring your own birthday cake."
"For a laid-back spot where you and your friends can sit at picnic tables and enjoy juicy pastrami sandwiches, loaded French fries and refreshing cocktails, check out Johnny's in West Adams. Senior food editor Danielle Dorsey recommends the spot in a guide to West Adams, calling the umbrella-dotted parking lot patio "the perfect al fresco setting." Because Johnny's has a walk-up service counter, its easy for your guests to come and go as they please."
"If you don't mind being indoors, my colleague Deborah Vankin suggests Far Bar in Little Tokyo, where she celebrated her birthday on the mezzanine with about 50 friends. "It was a cozy, but still roomy space that felt festive and provided the best people watching below," she says. "The price was beyond reasonable and, afterwards, a group of us walked down the street for dessert and karaoke.""
Many Los Angeles restaurants and bars offer budget-friendly options for hosting large birthday parties, including patios, mezzanines and bar takeovers. Johnny's in West Adams provides picnic-table patio seating, walk-up ordering for easy come-and-go flow, and charges a $35 cake fee for space reservations. Far Bar in Little Tokyo has a mezzanine that fit about 50 guests and can waive rental fees on slower weeknights. Several venues allow guests to bring their own cake. Avoiding peak nights can often eliminate rental fees. Casual spots with outdoor seating simplify bill-splitting and reduce overall costs.
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