Inclusive Restaurants for Group Dining & Events
At the heart of LA’s communities simmers the universal language of food – the powerful connector of cultures, stories and traditions. Here, it's about nourishing the body and the soul for everyone from locals to visitors to meeting and convention attendees.
When planning professionals and groups choose conscious dining at socially inclusive restaurants in Los Angeles, they not only enjoy some of the world’s best food but also enrich their experience and become a part of something bigger. Good food and doing good—it’s a win-win.
LA is full of inclusive restaurants and communities for group dining and events. Discover a sampling from the list below.
1010 Wine and Events
Inglewood's first and only wine bar
Serving the largest selection of Black-owned wines in California
Official supplier of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) Business Connect program
Full-size bar and full-service kitchen for private events
5 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Near unique hotels and major venues in the Beach Cities/LAX region
Owned and operated by sisters Leslie and LeAnn Jones
asterid by Ray Garcia
Reception capacity: 220
Full restaurant buyout available; indoor and outdoor lounges; outdoor patio
2 miles from the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) and L.A. LIVE campus
At The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall
Owned and operated by Chef Ray Garcia
Bludso’s BBQ
Bludso’s cookbook was one of "The Best Cookbooks of 2022" by The New York Times and LA Times
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Catering available
Minutes from Hollywood’s unique venues
Owned and operated by Chef and Pitmaster Kevin Bludso – TV personality, James Beard Award-winner and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award-winner
Bon Vivant Market and Café
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Catering available at any location or rentals of Bon Vivant Market and Café in Atwater Village, Boardner’s in Hollywood, Dave’s Bar in Glendale and The Sportsman’s in Kernville
Minutes from Hollywood’s unique venues
Owned by Tricia LaBelle
Candela La Brea
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Max capacity: 350 seated guests; 800 standing guests
Spaces include a main room, lounge and patio
Availability for half-room rental for smaller gatherings
Owned and operated by The Piovra Group
Darrow's New Orleans Grill
Down-home cajun cuisine down in Carson, California
4.7-star average rating from 799 Google reviews
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Catering available for corporate parties, meetings and more
Owned by Norwood J. Clark Jr.
Dulan’s on Crenshaw Soul Food
Deep commitment to enriching the local community, regularly engaging in charitable initiatives and local support activities
James Beard Award-nominee
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Banquet hall and full-service catering options for large groups and events
Located in South LA
Owned and operated by LA native Gregory A. Dulan – proudly carrying on his father Adolf Dulan's legacy as the "King of Soul Food"
Flavors From Afar
Recognized with the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand designation and one of LA Times’ 101 best restaurants two years in a row
Refugee Culinary Training Program coordinated by Julie Vautrot
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Catering showcasing a rotating menu curated by refugee and asylum-seeking chefs
Located in East Hollywood, minutes from Hollywood’s unique venues
501(c)(3) non-profit Tiyya Foundation, which works with refugees, indigenous individuals, immigrants and displaced Americans
Guelaguetza Restaurant
Recognized by the James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classics award and featured in notable publications such as LA Times, The New York Times and Travel + Leisure
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Catering available
Located in the heart of Koreatown
Owned and operated by Paulina, Fernando Jr., Elizabeth and Bricia Lopez
Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
Community hub fostering creativity and connection within the neighborhoods served
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Catering and private event space available
Located in the diverse neighborhoods of Slauson, Inglewood, Eagle Rock and Downtown LA
Co-owned by Yonnie Hagos, Ajay Relan and actress, writer and producer, Issa Rae
Joyce Soul and Sea
Celebrating family, connection and joy through reimagined Southern cuisine
Kitchen led by Michelin-award-winning Chef and co-owner Sammy Monsour (formerly of LA’s Preux & Proper)
Catering available
Located in Downtown LA
Founded and operated by Prince and Athena Riley
Lavender Blue Restaurant & Lounge
Exceptional live jazz and blues performances paired with delicious food
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Available for catering on-site and for external venues
Flexible private event space includes the Main Room, Lounge Room and VIP Room
Located in Inglewood; 6 miles from LAX
Near unique hotels and major venues in the Beach Cities/LAX region
Founded and owned by Marsha Tekeste
M Grill
Highly regarded for its traditional and authentic Brazilian Churrasco style BBQ and over 100 wines by the bottle
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Large event availability and a private room for intimate gatherings
Located in Koreatown
Owned by Manny Kim
Martin's Cocina y Cantina
Full-service restaurant and lounge
Live music and nightlife
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Located in Downtown Inglewood
5 miles from LAX
Near unique hotels and major venues in the Beach Cities/LAX region
Owned and operated by the Martin family
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
One of the most popular dinner theater franchises in the U. S.
European-style castle features a soaring tower, elaborately decorated Hall of Arms, the Knight Club, an outdoor courtyard, an extensive gift shop, Museum of Torture and an indoor stable area
Offering shows 365 days a year
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Inside Capacity: 1,100; buyout available
Redbird
James Beard Award-winner Pastry Chef, Dahlia Narvaez
Event spaces include the main dining room, lounge and various unique private rooms available on multiple floors
Several rooms feature private open kitchens, great for cooking classes, cocktail demonstrations and first-hand interaction with Chef Neal Fraser and his team
Capacities: 27 inside; 150 outside; 225 reception
2 miles from the LACC and L.A. LIVE campus
Located inside the former rectory building of Vibiana
Owned by Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser
Socalo
Award-winning restaurant located in Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
First women to receive the Julia Child Award from The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
Seating capacity: 35
2 private room options available; 2 spacious outdoor patios
Owned and operated by Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken – both James Beard Winners of the “Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America” awards; Events & Operations Manager, Brianna Gallardo
Zapien's Restaurant Group, Inc.
11 miles southeast of Downtown LA
Seating capacity: 100
Dining room available for private banquets
Community involvement includes food and supply donations, sponsorship, youth mentorship and more
Official supplier of the LASEC Business Connect program
Owned by the Zapien Family
