The Proud Bird
Food court · Westchester
11022 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Highlights
Planes, playground, and diverse food options make this a family favorite
Planes, playground, and diverse food options make this a family favorite
"It’s important to be straightforward about one thing: Food is the secondary attraction at Westchester’s food hall Proud Bird. Sure, there’s barbecue sold under the Bludso’s name, which is good enough if not quite as good as the original, and also rotisserie chicken, burgers, and pizza. But the reason most parents are here is not the food court and its mercilessly long single line (only the bar counter takes orders for each stall) — it’s the massive playground right outside its doors. Regulars know to have someone wait to order food while the kids let out some energy on the jungle gym before eating." - Eater Staff
"It’s important to be straightforward about one thing: Food is the secondary attraction at Westchester’s food hall Proud Bird. Sure, there’s barbecue sold under the Bludso’s name, which is good enough if not quite as good as the original, and also rotisserie chicken, burgers, and pizza. But the reason most parents are here is not the food court and its mercilessly long single line (only the bar counter takes orders for each stall) — it’s the massive playground right outside its doors. Regulars know to have someone wait to order food while the kids let out some energy on the jungle gym before eating." - Nicole Adlman
"If you’re under the impression nothing can drown out your toddler’s hell-shattering scream, try a 747 flying overhead. The Proud Bird is an LAX-adjacent food hall (don’t worry, you don’t have to enter the airport to eat here) featuring six different vendors including Bludso’s BBQ, plus stalls serving cocktails, teriyaki bowls, pizza, and more. On top of several decommissioned fighter planes your kid can gawk at, they can also burn off some of that energy at the full outdoor play area complete with slides, tunnels, and the muffling roar of nearby airplanes." - brant cox
"The Proud Bird is an LAX-adjacent food hall (don’t worry, you don’t actually have to enter the airport to eat here) featuring six different vendors including Bludso’s BBQ, plus stalls serving cocktails, teriyaki bowls, pizza, and more. On top of several decommissioned fighter planes your kid can gawk at, they can also burn off some of that energy at the full outdoor play area complete with slides, tunnels, and the muffling roar of nearby airplanes. " - Brant Cox
"The Proud Bird is a seriously impressive food bazaar near LAX that pays homage to the history of aviation. Pay at the front, then take as many trips as you'd like to the various stations, which offer the gamut: chicken and waffles, barbecue, rotisserie chicken, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, Asian dishes, and, of course, pizza. Every stall has its own distinct, delicious flavors. After your meal, go outside and have a hands-on experience with the vintage planes behind the bazaar; you can even sit in a cockpit." - Mel Kaspin Blume
