Restaurants Still Offering Free Meals or Discounts to Wildfire Evacuees
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The Los Angeles wildfires have scorched more than 57,000 acres, reportedly displacing over 200,000 residents since they ignited in January. And as communities have begun the long and difficult road to recovery, the city’s resilience is on full display. In a show of solidarity, local restaurants have been stepping up to support those impacted, offering free meals and discounts to evacuees and first responders.
For those in need, this list provides a starting point — though not exhaustive, it serves as a resource for anyone seeking a warm meal and a reminder that LA stands together in times of crisis.
Atwater Village
Tam O’Shanter
The historic Scottish-inspired establishment is offering free sandwiches and choice of beverage to emergency responders and evacuees.
Beverly Hills
Lawry’s
The renowned steakhouse is providing free prime rib sandwiches in the bar area for those affected, while supplies last. Make sure to check in the manager on duty when you arrive.
Spago
The iconic fine-dining establishment is serving free meals to emergency personnel.
Brentwood
Ospi
The coastal Italian eatery is providing free meal drops to fire stations upon request and has set up a Venmo for donations, with 100% of the funds going toward relief efforts. Additionally, a line item has been added to receipts, allowing customers to contribute directly to fire relief, with every dollar donated going to the cause.
Culver City
Maple Block
The acclaimed smokehouse is offering 50% off meals for first responders at both its Culver City and Downtown locations.
Los Feliz
All Time
The cozy café is offering free meals to those displaced by the fires. (not verified)
Downtown
Danny Boy’s
The beloved neighborhood eatery is offering free pizza to firefighters and first responders.
Fairfax
Jon and Vinny’s
The Italian hotspot, as well as Cookbook Market and Carmelized Productions (two other businesses in the restaurant group’s portfolio) are distributing gift baskets and meals to different outposts in need throughout Los Angeles. Make sure to reach out through Instagram to secure delivery.
Hollywood
Jitlada
The vibrant Southern Thai bistro is offering free meals for firefighters and first responders until the end of the month.
Detroit Pizza Depot
The Detroit-style pizzeria is providing complimentary meals to evacuees, firefighters, and first responders.
Jemma
The Italian-American eatery have added a few items to their menu with proceeds going toward fire relief efforts, including meals for first responders and support for those affected.
Inglewood
Sunday Gravy
Siblings Sol and Ghazi Bashirian are offering ongoing free meals of Spaghetti Marinara or Bolognese, served with Caesar salad and garlic bread, to first responders and those affected by the fires.
Los Angeles (General)
Budonoki
The izakaya hotspot is pledging 20% of proceeds from merchandise sales of sweatshirts and t-shirts to fire relief efforts.
Burger 3000
The futuristic burger spot is offering free meals, with staff available to deliver food to shelters.
Bé Ù
The Vietnamese eatery is offering complimentary meals for evacuees and first responders for the foreseeable future.
Melrose Hill
Ètra
The stylish Italian restaurant is offering free meals to displaced people and donating meals to first responders and evacuees.
Santa Monica
Papille Gustative
The colorful cafe is offering cookies and milk, to locals displaced by ongoing fires.
LaSorted’s
The eastside pizzeria is providing complimentary meals for emergency responders and evacuees.
Botanica Restaurant
The seasonal restaurant & market is providing meals by request.
West Hollywood
Otus Thai Kitchen
The authentic Thai bistro is offering complimentary meals for firefighters in uniform.
This list is continually updated to reflect current offers
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