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. 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 Sawa — temporarily closed until further notice
Camélia — reopening on Friday, June 13 from 12:30 to 6:30pm until curfews lift
De La Nonna — closing at 8pm
DS Night Market — closed for the weekend of June 13 to 15
Firstborn — temporarily closed as of Tuesday, June 10 (check Instagram for further updates)
Grand Central Market — closing at 7:30pm
Holbox (outside the curfew zone) — closing at 7pm
Holy Basil DTLA — closing at 7pm, Atwater Village location open regular hours
Hop Woo — closing at 8pm
Lasita — reopening on 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 — all restaurants and bars closed on Wednesday, June 11
"Out of respect for our Los Angeles community and in light of recent events unfolding across the city, Level 8 will be closed tomorrow. The safety and well-being of our staff and guests is always our top priority. We're taking this step out of an abundance of caution and solidarity during this time."
Nick + Stef’s — closing at 8pm
Philippe the Original — closing at 7pm
Pizzeria Bianco — closing at 8pm
Restaurant Ki — temporarily closed until further notice (check Instagram for further updates)
“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.”
Temaki Society — closing at 7pm
Tokigen — temporarily closed until further notice
Sonoratown DTLA — closing at 6pm
Sushi Kaneyoshi — temporarily closed until further notice
Downtown L.A. area bars affected
Arts District Brewing Co — closed due to area curfew
Bar CDMX — closed due to area curfew
Bar Jackalope — closed due to area curfew
Everson Royce Bar — closing early
Death & Co – closed through Sunday, June 15 (unless curfew lifts earlier)
Golden Gopher — closed due to area curfew
Level 8 — all restaurants and bars closed on Wednesday, June 11
Wolf & Crane — closed on Tuesday, June 10 (check Instagram for further updates)