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    Alphabet Bar & Grill

    Los Angeles

    Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Alphabet Bar & Grill is worth booking for a polished Pacific Palisades meal when the brief is comfort, convenience, and a good-looking room rather than a tasting-menu splurge. The James Beard Award-winning chef connection gives the California American grill format more credibility, while the Palisades Village setting makes it especially useful for lunch, dinner, drinks, families, and low-stress celebrations.

    About Alphabet Bar & Grill

    Alphabet Bar & Grill in Los Angeles is a direct choice when the goal is a casual Classic California American Grill meal. The planning details are simple: chef/owner Timothy Hollingsworth, a casual dress code, daily hours from 11 AM to 10 PM, and a price of $40 per person. The strongest grounded reason to consider it is the combination of a named chef/owner and familiar grill dishes in Los Angeles.

    A casual grill with a clear California American lane

    The kitchen is associated with Timothy Hollingsworth, and the cuisine is listed as Classic California American Grill. Named dishes include rotisserie chicken, a Wagyu cheeseburger, and baby back ribs, which gives first-timers a useful sense of the restaurant’s direction: familiar American grill staples rather than a formal fine-dining premise.

    That makes Alphabet Bar & Grill easiest to understand as a casual Los Angeles restaurant built around recognizable dishes. It is not necessary to approach it as a special-occasion restaurant with a complicated script; the available information supports a simpler proposition. Book it if the appeal is a relaxed grill meal with Timothy Hollingsworth attached, especially when the group would rather settle into something familiar than seek out a more formal or experimental dinner.

    basics for planning

    The confirmed dress code is casual, so the expectation should be relaxed rather than formal. The hours are also broad and consistent: Alphabet Bar & Grill is listed as open Monday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. That schedule gives diners a wider planning window, though specific service details should be checked directly with the venue.

    The price point is $40 per person, which positions it as a moderate Los Angeles grill option rather than a high-end splurge. For diners comparing it with other dining in Los Angeles, the clearest differentiators in the available record are the Classic California American Grill identity, Timothy Hollingsworth’s role, the casual dress code, and the listed signature dishes. Those facts are enough to set expectations: this is a place to consider for approachable grill cooking, not for a highly ceremonial meal.

    Who should book, and who should choose another night

    Book this when the group wants a casual Los Angeles grill meal and is interested in dishes such as rotisserie chicken, a Wagyu cheeseburger, or baby back ribs. It is also a practical candidate for diners who want a restaurant listed at $40 per person and open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. The fit is strongest when ease matters: a casual dress code, a clear cuisine category, and a menu direction that does not require much explanation.

    Choose another night if the occasion calls for something more formal, more luxurious, or more specifically defined than the available description supports. The strongest grounded case for Alphabet Bar & Grill is simpler: casual Classic California American Grill cooking in Los Angeles from chef/owner Timothy Hollingsworth.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1033 N Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, United States
    Reservations
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    Website
    alphabetpalisades.com
    Phone
    +1 310-909-8585
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Intimate, warm, and sophisticated aesthetic reminiscent of a London members' club, outfitted with olive green booths and retro patterned tablecloths.

    Tags

    Vibe

    SophisticatedCozyClassic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutDate NightGroup Dining

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Rotisserie Chicken
    • Wagyu Cheeseburger
    • Baby Back Ribs
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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    1033 N Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, United States
    Planning details

    Location

    1033 N Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, United States · Directions

    +1 310-909-8585

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Alphabet Bar & Grill?

    Go in expecting a Classic California American Grill in Los Angeles from chef/owner Timothy Hollingsworth. The price point is $40 per person, and the listed hours are daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.

    Can Alphabet Bar & Grill accommodate groups?

    If you are planning for a party, contact Alphabet Bar & Grill directly before relying on a specific setup.

    What are alternatives to Alphabet Bar & Grill in Los Angeles?

    If you want a different kind of Los Angeles meal, compare it with other local dining options based on your priorities. Alphabet Bar & Grill is best understood as a casual Classic California American Grill with Timothy Hollingsworth attached and dishes such as rotisserie chicken, a Wagyu cheeseburger, and baby back ribs.

    Is Alphabet Bar & Grill worth the price?

    It can be, if you want a casual Los Angeles grill at $40 per person. The grounded value comes from the Classic California American Grill cuisine, chef/owner Timothy Hollingsworth, and the signature dishes.

    Is Alphabet Bar & Grill good for a special occasion?

    It may work for a relaxed occasion if a casual grill meal is the right fit. For formal celebrations or plans that depend on specific seating, private dining, or service details, confirm directly with the restaurant.

    What are the signature dishes at Alphabet Bar & Grill?

    The confirmed signature dishes are rotisserie chicken, a Wagyu cheeseburger, and baby back ribs.