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    Glory Burger

    4.4 (83 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The front is just a counter with outside benches
    Araceli A.

    First time at Glory Burger. It's just a windows with 3 picnic benches and 1 cafe table. The ambiance is DTLA streets. I ordered a double Cheese Burger no onion, my friend got a Backyard Burger and my other friend got a double Glory Burger. Between the 3 of us we got regular fries and Sweet potato fries. The burgers were all good. I would recommend making it a double since the bun is a bit bigger than the burger. The bun is really good! Between the fries and Sweet potato fries I would go Sweet Potato next time. The regular fries are thin fries with seasoned salt and although not bad, a bit salty. We had a bit of a incident. There was a burger mix up with one of my friends' food and some other customer. She ordered before me and 5 other people but everyone else got their food before her. They eventually called her name and handed her a bag of food, but when she took a bite of her burger it wasn' what she ordered. She was disappointed because she waited so long and her food was given to someone else, but she went up to the counter and let them know and they made her another one. Other than her food taking 20min, everything else went well.

    Double Cheeseburger
    Frank P.

    I was walking around after my paternity test. I stumbled around this place. I would recommend it. I got a double cheese burger it was pretty juice. The only thing I would say it's a little oily but other than that so good. There are no restrooms and a few tables def would come again in I'm back in Cali

    Backyard Burger
    Frank H.

    I ordered Glory Burger on Grubhub for lunch because I've driven past their location so many times and have been told it was really good. I ordered the Backyard Burger and a side of fries. When it showed up, the packing was kinda meh; everything was just smashed into the white Glory Burger bag, so it didn't look super appetizing right out of the gate. The burger itself was solid and had great flavor. The brioche bun was complimented this burger so well; soft, a little sweet, and held together perfectly. I had ordered a double, so the patties were somewhere between juicy and dry, so right in that "eh, but still tasty" zone. Flavor was solid, just nothing wildly different from other bbq burgers I've had. Almost to the point that I really couldn't tell the difference. The fries were your classic shoestring style with some seasoning. Totally fine, nothing that's gonna change your life, but they worked well with the burger. Size-wise, the burger is a little small, but for the price, it's a fair deal and still filling. I'd come back (or order again) just to try some of the other burgers on the menu. This is a great, affordable, solid burger spot that is worth the money if your in the area.

    Celine C.

    I have random cheeseburger cravings and decided to check out Glory Burger. The staff is friendly. Price is budget-friendly and competitive with In-n-Out. It's great to have a friendly neighborhood burger joint in DTLA. Food was average. I like plain cheeseburgers with grilled onions only. If a burger is tasty plain with just cheese and patty, then it's good in my book. Glory Burger's cheeseburger was really bland without its sauce (I asked for sauce on the side bc I don't really saucy and wet burgers) and fries were overly seasoned and salty.

    Backyard Burger (single patty) and sweet potato fries (I already ate over half the bag)
    John P.

    Do NOT order through Yelp/GrubHub. I repeat do NOT!!! order through Yelp/GrubHub. Go to their website: https://gloryburgerla.com/ and place your order there, which is technically via DoorDash: https://order.online/store/-32344665 On their website, a Backyard Burger is listed at $5.50 and sweet potato fries are $3.85 and that's exactly what I paid placing the order via their website/DoorDash (plus tip). Ordering via Yelp/GrubHub the Backyard Burger is $7.50 and sweet potato fries are $6.85 !!!! That's $5.00 more. Yelp/GrubHub just "stole" your soda money, or your second fries, or the server's tip money. Is it the best burger you ever ate? Of course not! It's a $5 burger (or $8 if you ignored me and still ordered through Yelp/GrubHub). But it IS a pretty damn good burger, and it certainly satisfied me. The sweet potato fries were also very good. Not super crispy (which is how I prefer them, but I overlooked the option to request them extra crispy), but they were NOT soggy, and only lightly seasoned, so they were still great. I ate over half the bag on my walk back to the office, so no, that is not "all the fries" you get. I did get just two ketchup packets (as others have noted) but I didn't even need them. The fries tasted great without ketchup. (I actually checked "No utensils or condiments" but they put them in anyway.) Again, not haute cuisine, but for $10 you cannot go wrong. Or $15 if you still ignored me and insisted on wasting your money and ordering through Yelp/GrubHub.

    Original Glory Burger
    Daniel P.

    Heard the hype, saw the signs and stopped into a Glory Burger. The seasoned fries were great. The onion rings were soft and crispy and the onion fell apart on first bite. The house made brioche and burger were tasty. I need to try the other burger styles next time I visit. Everything we tried was flavourful. There was a lot of outdoor seating to eat and they are also open late. Service was nice and efficient, next time you're in the mood give Glory Burger a try.

    Owner was amazinggg! Me and my best friend got the frozen margaritas I got strawberry and she got mango and they were 10/10 she even gave us another one on the house we also split some buffalo wings and they were soooo amazing will be back ASAP!!

    Anthony S.

    Great burger and friendly staff! The patty is thick and seasoned. And the fries portion is generous

    Susie C.

    Found this place by chance on a walk, and I've been coming back ever since. It's an affordable burger spot for downtown, and the people working there are great. I like their 'Backyard Burger'--it's savory, a little sweet, and has good BBQ sauce. While the 'Boss Burger' didn't quite hit the spot for me. It's also worth noting the fries taste unseasoned.

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    Aaron G.

    Really tasty cheeseburger and fries for $10. Probably one of the better burgers at this price point in the area. Service was friendly and efficient. Will be back!

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    Stephanie W.

    Order through the window. Picnic tables outside for seating, with metered street parking. Convenient eatery if you're going to The Orpheum for a show. Nice bun, good flavor burgers, pretty solid burger if you're nearby.

    Cheeseburger with tomato, side of onion rings, delicious!
    Noah N.

    If you are DTLA, hopscotch on over to Glory Burger in the Fashion District. So glad I stumbled across this chill lil' burger stand in the heart of downtown. Fresh, hot food, served with pride for a more than fair price. My meal more than survived my commute and was still very warm despite a couple stops. The onion rings were battered thick, and packed in plentiful, top tier imo. I opted for the single cheeseburger and was very happy with the burger overall: nice bun to filling ratio, lovely burger sauce, smokey carmelized onions, melty cheese, crunchy pickles, perfection. I feel full for just under $10 (before tip). Feeling boozy? They got you! Want some wings? Say less! Shoutout to the sweet staff working the window and cooks hustling hard in the back. Glory Burger is a real vibe. Looking forward to digging through the menu and trying the adjoining pizza spot next door. Thank you!

    Burger, fries, marg!

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    WOW, Thanks for such a Nice review :)

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    Thank you for the great review !!!!

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    From all of us here at Glory, Thanks for such a Nice review :)

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    Very good food , friendly people stop by and say hi. Good drinks as you sit outside. A little sugar shake.

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    beautiful review, Thanks !

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    Great food @ a great price I would highly recommend to people on lunch break at work or even after a couple drinks and they have beer

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    The cheeseburger was so good. Love the picnic benches. It was easy to ride up and order.

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    The Lucky Tiki - Whatever floats your boat was also delicious.

    The Lucky Tiki

    4.5(46 reviews)
    5.8 miHighland Park

    I have always loved tiki bars because I love themed experiences. But recently, that love has ramped…read moreup a notch. I've been going to them more and more, and The Lucky Tiki was one I definitely had to try out. First off, I have to praise 1933 group because I have loved every single bar they have revitalized and this one is no different. In keeping with their MO, The Lucky Tiki is a speakeasy with a vintage vibe. I won't give away how to get in but let's just say, it's near the front of Highland Park Bowl. My husband and I didn't have a reservation, but we were able to put our name in and got seated about an hour or so later. I was amazed as soon as I walked in the door! It's just floor to ceiling decorated with everything tiki. So many fun details and even interactive elements that turn on when a particular drink was ordered. That was probably my favorite part honestly. We ordered the Tiki Diablo, which is a large tiki drink with a flaming volcano. And yes it does have an interactive element. It was really good. Very fruity and strong, but not overly so. Service was excellent. Our waitress was on it and even waited to make sure my husband was back from the bathroom before lighting our drink on fire. We didn't try any food this time, but a lot of people were ordering the Hawaiian pizza. Do with that what you may. Will definitely be back ti try more drinks and food. Was the perfect spot for a lively date night!

    FYI this place requires reservations, yet they apparently do not honor reservations…read more I have friends coming into town from Greece, so I made a reservation because they love tiki but have no way of experiencing it in Greece, and so they even got aloha shirts to wear. So after having a reservation for weeks, I get a text from this place saying someone booked a private event so my reservation is cancelled. How about instead of accepting $$$ for a private event that will deny customers their reservation, they make the private event work around what is available? Terrible way of doing business, but I hope they get lots of $$$ and engagement for the privileged private event attendees.

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    The Lucky Tiki - Funky & cool décor.

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    The Lucky Tiki - The Diablo was delicious and it does say for two. But really it's good for one person.

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    The Diablo was delicious and it does say for two. But really it's good for one person.

    Wolf & Crane Bar - Don't Be Shy-Pisco, Pear,Gruner,Citrus, Lychee,Jasmine Green Tea,Bubbly Water, Sage, Bachelor Button.

    Wolf & Crane Bar

    4.2(820 reviews)
    0.9 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    Sleek cocktail bar located smack dab in the center of the high foot traffic area of Little Tokyo…read more A great selection of whiskey and a solid cocktail menu with good happy hour specials. It's not surprising given the neighborhood and decor, but I think they lean towards more Japanese spirits and beers. For someone like me who's never been to Japan I feel like there's a traditional Japanese theme going on inside with lots of wood. A few friends and I came here on a holiday before dinner. Happy hour specials were still going on. I'm not sure if they thought they were gonna get that much business on a holiday but I think there's only maybe one or two people behind the bar. Since it was early when we got there, it was still not that crowded. I got the special which was a shot of Japanese whisky and a beer. Great price! Haha. I've walked by before where this place is really crowded so I assume there's a lot more people working behind the bar during the regular busy hours. Just a great place to grab drink drinks.

    We were at Little Tokyo over the weekend and saw this business with the catch-y name and had to go…read moreinside. You must be 21 to enter. No exceptions, as I witnessed a family who really wanted to come in but had an 18 yr old so they weren't allowed in and because they had a minor with them they couldn't even sit outside in their seating area. Always good to know. Inside the bar got super busy. The inside was a bit dark but again it is a bar. I like the decor and the bar seating was packed. The drinks were good if you like whiskey they have it along with lists of beer options. Nice spot to try out.

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    Florentín Rooftop Bar

    Florentín Rooftop Bar

    4.5(111 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown

    I absolutely loved this place and will definitely be going back! I went at night, and the…read moreatmosphere and the view from the rooftop were amazing. The service was also pretty fast. As for the drinks, I had their Long Island, carrot margarita, and paloma. All three were excellent and tasted wonderful, but the carrot margarita was my favorite. The people I went with loved it too, so be sure to try it when you're there. Overall, this was a great spot to hang out with friends and have a good time. Whether you want to dance or just sit and chill, you can't go wrong coming here.

    Hi, I don't usually leave reviews, but after three separate visits, I felt it was necessary to…read moreshare my experience. A group of my friends and I have come here three different times, really wanting to like this place because the atmosphere is beautiful and lively. Unfortunately, each visit has been consistently disappointing due to the same bartender--a shorter male with visible tattoos and facial hair, who seems to regularly work one side of the bar. On all three occasions, we experienced being ignored while trying to order, even as other guests who arrived after us were served first. The first time, we were eventually told "you guys can wait" in a rude tone of voice while he continued taking other orders. The second time, we were never helped at all and had to move to another part of the bar, where a female bartender provided much better service. The third visit was the most concerning. When we tried to get his attention, he responded in a dismissive and rude tone, and as he walked away, we overheard him make an inappropriate comment about us under his breath calling us out of our name and we felt very disrespected so much so that we just left. We completely understand that weekends can get busy, but consistently dismissive and disrespectful service--especially across multiple visits--is not acceptable and we've also seen him be rude to other guests as well. Aside from this issue, the venue itself is great, which is why we gave it multiple chances. I really hope management can address this, as it impacts the overall appearance and experience of the establishment. Thank you.

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    The Mulberry - Cheesecake

    The Mulberry

    4.1(101 reviews)
    11.0 miSawtelle

    Absolutely LOVE this place. The Mulberry is a very warm and intimate place where you can enjoy…read moremodern Korean comfort food. All dishes are carefully crafted with its colorful details, and its simple but bold flavors prepared for you through an open kitchen. This place gets busy the minute they open their doors so make reservations prior. 1. Korean Aguachile: fresh tilefish sashimi with finely sliced cucumber and white floral decor simmered in ice cold kimchee broth they pour at the table. Soooo good. Must order. 2. Soy Marinade Blue Prawn: My favorite dish of the night. Huge raw blue prawns (head attached) marinaded with soy sauce. Served with barley rice topped with Ssam jang (type of bean paste sauce), and seaweed paper. You wrap all ingredients in the seaweed paper to make a hand roll. Soooooo delicious. Can't walk out without trying this. 3. Beef short ribs: good but nothing unique in its flavoring . Beef steak(medium rare and super tender) that's lightly marinaded/glazed (so not overly sweet) with kbbq/short rib sauce. This is one of their fan favorites so I suggest you try it.. 4. Chilled Acorn Noodles: chewy cOLD noodles made with acorn (just like the acorn jelly side dish we eat). The noodles are seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu-jang (Gochujang paste), crispy cucumber slices, loads of dried seaweed flakes, and perilla oil. And you just mix them all together. Sooo good and paired well with the short ribs. Incredible. 5. Bluefin tuna and trout Bibimbop: like a poke bowl but so much better. Rice at the bottom with loads of lettuce strips, bluefin tuna sashimi, radish slices, and cavier. Seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu jang (Gochujang paste with a twist of vinegar). Very good as well. For drinks we tried the shikhye slush (shikhye is a Korean sweet rice drink dessert). They used a slushy shikhye base with warm cinnamon and ginger spices and pisco for a kick. Also tried the Sujinggwa manhattan which is sujunggwa (traditional Korean cinnamon ginger dessert tea served cold) and a single malt. This was fabulous. Overall fantastic experience. Fantastic food, cool ambiance's. And great service. Highly highly recommend this place!

    Parking: street parking can be rough to find during peak dinner time on weekends but not bad early…read moreevening on weekdays Reservations: Limited availability on Resy makes it seem harder to get though we were able to make one. Tables looked available around 5pm though so walk-ins could be possible. Ambiance: Outside was nice and inside looked dimly lit and romantic. We were seated promptly and service was good. Food: Rice slushy had a strangely strong cinnamon-like taste to it that traditional rice punch doesn't have which was so overpowering, it made it difficult to go back for more sips. Oysters - good though small, enjoyed the kelp mignonette Korean Aguachile - Delicate tilefish completely overwhelmed by cold kimchi broth with actual icy slush in it and small amounts of fish Steak Tartare - The hot stone bowl seemed to defeat the purpose of a tartare, as it cooked the steak once mixed. The perilla leaves were also cut in large strips relative to the beef. Chilled Acorn Noodle - The perilla oil was nonexistent in flavor though the dish didn't need it and was good without. Overall, portions were small for the price and dishes weren't well-executed so despite being excited for more Korean options in West LA, I'd much rather make the drive to Koreatown for better portions, prices, and flavors.

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    Salad, had too much white lettuce which was very bitter 7/10

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    The Obscure Distillery - First drink on the wall.

    The Obscure Distillery

    4.5(205 reviews)
    1.3 miArts District, Downtown

    Obsessed with this place. It's giving spooky, moody, slightly witchy vibes,, in a willow-era Taylor…read moreSwift kind of way. Cocktails are strong and actually well done, but what makes it stand out is the experience. There's a learning component woven in, which makes it feel more intentional than your average bar. It's one of those spots you go to when you want something different... not just another loud bar.. something immersive and a little mysterious.

    I had such a great experience and definitely worth checking out! The overall vibe was amazing, and…read moreyou can tell they really care about the experience from start to finish. The drinks were strong (in the best way ) but still super smooth and enjoyable. Shoutout to Rich for being such an incredible host--he made our group feel welcomed, taken care of, and really elevated the whole experience. A couple things to note: there is parking available, but it is paid (you can either text to pay or use the kiosk machines). The experience itself lasts about 40-60 minutes, which felt like the perfect amount of time. The only downside for me was that the bathroom is shared for both genders. For safety reasons, I personally wish they were separate--so ladies, I'd recommend going with someone just to be safe. You just never know. They also give you a little treat afterwards, which was a really nice touch and a sweet way to end the visit! Overall, I'd definitely come back and recommend it to others

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    Library Bar

    Library Bar

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
    $$

    Took some friends here who were visiting and wanted a Speakeasy experience…read more It was maybe 9:30/10pm on a Friday and it wasn't super busy. We were able to get a seat on the coach and order drinks from the bar relatively quickly. Prices were pretty typical of LA ($18-25 a cocktail) but I would say I probably won't come back this late as it's in a shadier part of town. They have a bouncer and it was fine inside, but it's not a place where you can bar hop if that's what you're looking for as the area is seedy. Would be interested to try the food next time, but again, the safety and comfort of the light of day.

    NOVEMBER 26.2025…read more I've been through many iterations of The Library Bar over the years... from small and cozy secret bar for those that work in the looming skyscrapers of Downtown LA to being some noisy urban hip hop affair that served godawful drinks (see my past review!), and on back to being a calm and casual neighborhood bar again. The interior never changes... dark... illuminated by candlelight... the bust of Shakespeare over the fireplace, the shelves of old books-- all of it remains intact. But this latest Library Bar seems to have finally dialed in what was always sorely missing in that it showcases a conscientious staff that all seem to know how to mix drinks while treating the customer well by leaving them be. On one night my date and I share a "Black Manhattan," basically a Manhattan with the generous addition of Averna, and it's terrific. On another night, I go for Happy Hour and a few pints of Guinness on draft that are surprisingly proper and go well with their excellent and, I'm told, homemade Hummus & Veggies Plate. The music at this current Library Bar is pretty much on point and is never so loud as to interfere with the conversations that patrons seem to come here for... something you should come here for too, and maybe at Happy Hour specifically if you're looking for a nice bump in your day and to spend an hour, well, happily.

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    Library Bar - The Black Manhattan ~ the classic with the addition of Averna... delicious.

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    The Black Manhattan ~ the classic with the addition of Averna... delicious.

    The Green Room - Cocktail lounge hidden inside Castaway with stunning views

    The Green Room

    4.6(683 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$$

    We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

    The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

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