Sam’s Place

Where To Have A Fun & Affordable Dinner In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The mellow ‘70s-man-cave vibe at Sam’s Place—wood paneling, flannel curtains, candle lighting —makes it feel like you might need a password to get in. You don’t, and that’s good, because it's pretty much our ideal midweek drop-in dinner spot. The menu is fairly small, but you can order one of every dish on it—and throw in a few vermouth spritzes—for a group of two or three and stay under budget. Start with the salami plate with cornichon butter that’ll make you wonder where cornichon butter has been, spicy sweet potatoes mellowed by tahini, herb salad with a delicious sesame-hazelnut crunch, and an excellent bavette steak that somehow costs just $32." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder