Plan Check Kitchen + Bar

"It seems some people aren’t totally aware that one of LA’s best casual restaurants, Plan Check, has a downtown location. Well you do now, and that means their first-rate beer list and excellent bar food is ready your after-work needs. Come Happy Hour, which runs weekdays 11:30am-7pm, there’s $5 select draft beer and house wine, $8 cocktails, and a $9 jidori chicken sandwich that’s easily our favorite in town." - Brant Cox

"“Wait, there’s a Plan Check on Sawtelle?!?” is a pretty common response whenever we suggest this spot for a drink and a burger in the area. It may be the least-known of this local chain’s three locations, but they’ve got all the things that makes Plan Check great. That means excellent cocktails and one of LA’s best cheeseburgers, the Plan Check Burger, which involves ketchup leather and Americanized dashi cheese. Also important to note: Their $7 Old Fashioned during Happy Hour might be the best drink for the price in the city. " - brett keating

"There are two ways to order bottomless brunch here. For $35, there’s the option to order micheladas, mimosas, and brass monkeys. For an additional $5, there’s the option to include bloody marys and bloody marias, made with tequila instead of vodka, to the mix. There is a 90 minute limit either way." - Virali_Dave

"Welcome to the best first date spot in the city. Plan Check’s vibe strikes that crucial middle ground of being laid-back, but also sexy at the same time. Prices are reasonable, the food delicious (seriously, that burger), and you look really hot in that dim lighting. Thank us tomorrow." - brant cox

"COVID-19 Update: Open for pickup. Plan Check is primarily known for the Plan Check Burger (PCB), which pairs a juicy patty with their signature ketchup leather (it’s like ketchup-flavored fruit leather). With the burger hogging the spotlight, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the restaurant also serves what’s arguably one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. The secret is that they cold smoke and brine the chicken before it’s fried—the perfectly crispy, flavorful result is served with pimento cheese, duck breast ham, and crunchy pickles. There are two other locations, on Fairfax and Downtown. COVID-19 Disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations."