Los Angeles

[Poppy Davis]

OK, I'll take this on.

I'm going to need a lot of help with this one, as I'm sure a lot on this list is out-of-date. I'm still fleshing out a lot of the information. If you see mistakes, please post in this thread.

I have turned this into a Google spreadsheet, so you may sort the columns to your needs.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc ... E&hl=en_US


I'm posting the basic list here, but highly recommend that you go to the Google spreadsheet, as it is much more user-friendly.

Restaurant Name Neighborhood Corkage Fee Per Notes
8oz Burger Bar Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle
Admiral Risty's South Bay $12 bottle
Ado Santa Monica / Venice / Westside
AKA Bistro Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $15 bottle
Akasha Culver City $20 bottle no corkage on sundays, 1/2 price wed
Alegria Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Alejo’s Presto Trattoria Italia Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Angeli Caffe Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle
Angelini Osteria Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle one corkage waived for each bottle purchased off list
Animal Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle
Anisette Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle no limit on bottles
Ante's South Bay Free corkage if bottle bought from Off the Vine
AOC Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle waived if you buy a bottle off the list
Aroma Restaurant Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
Asia de Cuba Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $40 bottle
August Chris Cafe San Fernando Valley $2 bottle
Baby Blue's Barbeque Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $10 bottle
Baby Blue's Barbeque Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle
Bandera Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Barbrix Hollywood / Eastside $15 bottle waived if you buy a bottle
Barnacles Bar & Grill South Bay $0 bottle
Bashan Restaurant Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $15 bottle free corkage Tues-Thurs if bottle purchased at Rosso Wine Shop
Bazaar, The Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle
Beach City Grill South Bay $0 bottle
Beacon Culver City $15 bottle
Beckham Grill Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $2 bottle
Bellini Osteria Ventura / Oxnard / Thousand Oaks $10 bottle
Benihana's South Bay not allowed
Bistro 39 Downtown / South and East LA $10 bottle
Bistro 45 Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $20 bottle as long as it's not on their list
Bistro 767 South Bay $20 bottle waived if bottle purchased off list
Bistro de la Gare Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Bistro Provence Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $2 bottle
Bizou Grill Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $2 bottle
Blair's Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
BLD Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle
Bluewater Grill South Bay $10 bottle
BOA Steakhouse Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle waived if you buy a bottle
BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $25 bottle waived if you buy a bottle
Bollini's Pizzeria Napolitana Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
Border Grill Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle
Bottega Louie Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
Breadbar Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Breadbar Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Brentwood Restaurant and Lounge Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $25 bottle
Briganti Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $15 bottle
Buffalo Club Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $25 bottle 2 bottle max
Buona Vita South Bay $0 bottle
Buono Sera Ristorante South Bay $15 bottle
Ca' Del Sole San Fernando Valley $15 bottle
Cafe Beaujolais Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $15 bottle
Café Bella Roma SPQR Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $4 bottle
Café Bizou Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $2 bottle
Café Bizou San Fernando Valley $2 bottle
Cafe Brasil Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Cafe des Artistes Hollywood / Eastside $17 bottle $28 for Champagne; 3 bottles max
Café Pierre South Bay $20 bottle
Cafe Pinot Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle Corkage charged for events and large groups only
Cafe Sole Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Cafe Vida Malibu / Pacific Palisades $0 bottle
Caioti Pizza Café San Fernando Valley $0 bottle
Camilo's Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Campagnola Trattoria Italiana Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Campanile Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle
Canelé Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
Capo Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $25 bottle 1 bottle max, can't be on their list
Casa Bianca Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $5 bottle
Chablis Food + Wine San Fernando Valley $0 bottle
Chameau Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $18 bottle
Chart House Malibu / Pacific Palisades $20 bottle
Chaya Brasserie Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle
Chaya Downtown Downtown / South and East LA $20 bottle Free corkage on Sundays
Chaya Venice Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Cheebo Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle
Chez Jay Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle
Chez Melange South Bay $15 bottle $0 Tuesdays, waived for each bottle bought off their list
Chez Mimi Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
Chinois on Main Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $25 bottle 750ml bottle; 3-bottle max per table
Church & State Downtown / South and East LA $20 bottle One corkage waived for each bottle purchased off list
Cicada Downtown / South and East LA $15 bottle cannot be on their wine list
Ciudad Downtown / South and East LA $15 bottle as long as it's not on their menu
Cliff's Edge Hollywood / Eastside $15 bottle
Colori Kitchen Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
Comme Ca Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle 2-bottle max
Copper Room, The South Bay $10 bottle
Craft Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle free corkage on Sundays; cannot be on their wine list; 2 bottles max
Creme de la Crepe South Bay $0 bottle
Cru Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Crustacean Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle if bottle is not on their wine list; $50 if it is on their list
Cube Marketplace & Cafe Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle 2-bottle max
Cucina Bene San Fernando Valley $10 bottle
Cucina Rustica Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $12 bottle
CUT Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle if it's on their wine list, then it's list price
Daisy Mint Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 bottle
Dakota Hollywood / Eastside $25 bottle
Dal Rae Restaurant Downtown / South and East LA $20 bottle
Dan Tana’s Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $24 bottle or $6/person
Delius South Bay $25 bottle Can't bring wine if you go with their 7 or 10 course fixed meals.
Dining Room at The Langham Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $35 bottle 2-bottle limit
District Hollywood / Eastside $20 bottle
Divina Cucina Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Divino Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
Domenico Ristorante Hollywood / Eastside $18 bottle
Doughboys Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Drago Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Drago Centro Downtown / South and East LA $25 bottle
E. Baldi Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $40 bottle
Edendale Grill Hollywood / Eastside $20 bottle
El Caserio Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
Elements Kitchen Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 corkage on Wednesdays
Elf Cafe Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Farfalla Trattoria Hollywood / Eastside $15 bottle
Firefly Bistro Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle 2-bottle max
Folliero's Hollywood / Eastside $5 bottle
Ford's Filling Station Culver City $15 bottle
Foundry, The Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle but waived if you buy a bottle from their list
Fraiche Culver City $20 bottle $20 for first bottle, $10 for 2nd, max 2
Fraiche Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle $20 for first bottle, $10 for 2nd, max 2
Fritto Misto Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $2 person
Fritto Misto South Bay $2 person
Gaby’s Mediterranean Culver City $5 bottle
Gingergrass Hollywood / Eastside not allowed
Gio Cucina Napoletana San Fernando Valley $8 bottle
Giorgio Baldi Malibu / Pacific Palisades not allowed
Girasole Hollywood / Eastside $2 bottle
Gjelina Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Gonpachi Sushi Bar & Lounge South Bay $20 bottle 2 bottle per table max, request wines not be on their list.
Gordon Ramsay at The London Hotel Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle 2 bottle max
Green Field Churrascaria South Bay $15 bottle
Grill on the Alley, The Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle
Guelaguetza Downtown / South and East LA $4 bottle
Guido's Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $12 bottle
Gulfstream Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Gus's Barbeque Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Hatfield's Hollywood / Eastside $25 bottle
Houston's Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Houston's Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 bottle
Houston's Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Houston's South Bay $0 bottle
Hungry Cat Hollywood / Eastside $15 bottle waived if bottle purchased off list
i Cugini Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Il Capriccio Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle $15 for Champagne
Il Forno Caffé Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
Il Grano Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $30 bottle must not be on their list
Il Moro Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
Il Tiramisu San Fernando Valley $5 bottle
Indo Cafe Culver City $0 bottle
Ink. Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle no limit; 1 corkage waived for each bottle purchased from list
Inn of the Seventh Ray Malibu / Pacific Palisades $12 bottle
Ivy, The Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills not allowed
J Restaurant Lounge Downtown / South and East LA $25 bottle
James Beach Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $12 bottle must not be on their list
Jar Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle 2 bottle max, cant be on their list
Jiraffe Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Jitlada Hollywood / Eastside $8 bottle $4 if 20+ guests in group
Joe Greensleeves Inland Empire $12 bottle
Joe’s Restaurant Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle $25 second, fee waived for each bottle purchased off their list
Joselito's Mexican Food Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $8 bottle
Josie Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle waived if 2nd bottle purchased, free on Mondays with a 2 bottle maximum
Katana Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle
Katsuya Hollywood / Eastside $25 bottle no limit
Kendall's Brasserie & Bar Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
King’s Fish House South Bay $0 bottle
Kitchen, The Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
KT Kruang Tedd Thai Hollywood / Eastside $15 bottle
L'Opera Ristorante South Bay $15 bottle
La Botte Santa Monica / Venice / Westside not allowed
La Cachette Bistro Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle $1 corkage on Sundays (no limit); 2nd bottle $25; 3rd bottle and up $35
La Grande Orange Cafe Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 bottle First bottle is free; additional bottles are $5 each
La Scala Presto Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle
La Sosta South Bay not allowed
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle
Lazy Dog Cafe San Fernando Valley $0 bottle
Library Alehouse Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle 1 bottle max
Lilly's French Cafe & Bar Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Literati Cafe West Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
Little Door Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle $70 per magnum; can't be on their list
Lucas Trattoria Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 bottle
Lucques Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle waived if bottle bought
Luggage Room Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 bottle $0 for the 1st bottle; $5 each additional bottle
Madame Matisse Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle no longer open for dinner
Madeo Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $18 bottle
Malibu Seafood Malibu / Pacific Palisades $0 bottle
Manchego Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Mao’s Kitchen Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Mao’s Kitchen Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Marcello's South Bay $15 bottle
Marouch Restaurant Hollywood / Eastside $9 bottle
Mastro’s Steakhouse Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle
Melisse Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $30 bottle for the first 2; $50 for the next; 1 corkage waived if bottle purchased from list
Melting Pot Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $15 bottle
Metro Cafe Culver City $0 bottle
Michael's Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $30 bottle
Michelangelo Ristorante Hollywood / Eastside
Mike and Anne's Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Minestraio Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle
Morton's the Steakhouse Downtown / South and East LA $25 bottle
Morton's the Steakhouse Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle
Morton's the Steakhouse Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $25 bottle
Morton's the Steakhouse San Fernando Valley $25 bottle
Mr. Chow Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle
Musha Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle
Musso & Frank Grill Hollywood / Eastside $4 person unlimited
Nakkara on Beverly Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
NBC Seafood Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
Nick & Stef's Steakhouse Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
Nook Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle free corkage if bottle purchased at Wine Expo (Sun-Thurs only)
Ocean Avenue Seafood Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Oceanview Bistro Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $0 bottle
Osteria Angelini Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $20 bottle one free corkage for each bottle purchased off list
Osteria la Buca Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $10 bottle
Osteria Latini Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $12 bottle
Osteria Mamma Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
Osteria Mozza Hollywood / Eastside $20 bottle can't be on their list
Pacific Dining Car Downtown / South and East LA $40 bottle
Pacific Dining Car Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $40 bottle
Palate Food + Wine Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $18 bottle
Palm, The Downtown / South and East LA $25 bottle
Palmeri Ristorante Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Park, The Hollywood / Eastside $8 bottle
Parkway Grill Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $20 bottle 3-bottle max per table
Patina Downtown / South and East LA $35 bottle
Paul’s Cafe San Fernando Valley $4 bottle
Peppone Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $30 bottle
Petros South Bay $15 bottle
Piccolo Paradiso Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle
Pinot Grill Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle
Pizzeria Mozza Hollywood / Eastside $20 bottle can't be on their list
Pizzicotto Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $8 bottle
Polo Lounge Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $50 bottle
POP Champagne and Dessert Bar Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle still wine; $20 for sparkling; can't be on list; Thursdays 33% off wine bottles
Prego Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $12 bottle
Press, The Inland Empire $10 bottle
Primitivo Wine Bistro Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Providence Hollywood / Eastside $30 bottle Free on Mondays; for parties of 10 or less; no corkage for larger parties
Raffaello's Ristorante South Bay Free corkage if bottle bought from Off the Vine
Red O Restaurant Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle $35 for sparkling wines
Restaurant 2117 Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle

Rock 'n Fish South Bay $12 bottle can't be on list
Rosti Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Ruen Pair Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle request that you bring your wine receipt with you
Rustic Canyon Wine Bar Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $25 bottle 2 bottle max
Ruth's Chris Steak House Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle
Ruth's Chris Steak House Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $25 bottle
Ruth's Chris Steak House San Fernando Valley $25 bottle
Saam Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $50 bottle
Sabina's European Restaurant Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Sage Room Malibu / Pacific Palisades $20 bottle
Saint Amour Culver City $15 bottle
San Gennaro Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $10 bottle
Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Sapp Coffee Shop Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Sawtelle Kitchen Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $5 bottle
Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $15 bottle No limit
Sham Mediterranean Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Shiro Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $17.50 bottle
Sor Tino Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $8 bottle
Spago Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle per 750ml; 3-bottle max
Spanish Kitchen, The Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle as long as it's not on their list
Speranza Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
STK Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle
Strand House, The South Bay $30 bottle
Street Hollywood / Eastside $18 bottle
Sushi Central Culver City $0 bottle
Sushi Nishi-Ya Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $5 bottle
Sushi Nozawa San Fernando Valley not allowed
Sushi Sasabune Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
Taix French Restaurant Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
Tam O'Shanter Inn Hollywood / Eastside $10 bottle
Tangerine Cantina Y Cocina Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $10 bottle
Tanino Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle
Tasca Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle 2 bottle max
Taste on Melrose Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $15 bottle
Tavern Santa Monica / Venice / Westside
Taverna Tony Malibu / Pacific Palisades not allowed
Taylor’s Steakhouse Downtown / South and East LA $10 bottle
Taylor’s Steakhouse Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Terra Malibu / Pacific Palisades $20 bottle
Terroni Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $25 bottle
Teru Sushi San Fernando Valley $8 bottle
Tlapazola Grill Santa Monica / Venice / Westside
Toscana Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $18 bottle
Totoraku Teriyaki House Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $0 bottle
Traxx Downtown / South and East LA $15 bottle
Tutti Mangia Inland Empire $10 bottle
Two Boots Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Umami Burger Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $0 bottle
Upstairs 2 Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle $10 if bottle purchased from Wine House
Valentino Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $35 bottle 2 bottle max
Viet Noodle Bar Hollywood / Eastside $0 bottle
Vincenti Ristorante Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $20 bottle Free corkage on Wednesdays if you purchase a bottle at Moe's Fine Wines
Water Grill Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle free for 2010
Waterloo & City Culver City $15 bottle
World Cafe Santa Monica / Venice / Westside $15 bottle
XIV Mid City / West Hollywood / Beverly Hills $35 bottle per 750ml; 50% off wine bottles every Monday
Yujean Kang Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $10 bottle
Z Sushi Downtown / South and East LA $10 bottle
Zelo Cornmeal Crust Pizza Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank $8 bottle
Zucca Ristorante Downtown / South and East LA $0 bottle

[Denis von Banck]

Poppy,

Thanks for taking on this endeavor.

I just spoke to Anisette and the corkage is now $ 20 with no limit to the number of bottles.

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

The Dining Room at the Langham Hotel: $35, 2 bottle limit.

[Brian Bohr]

Both Docle in Mid-city and Melogranos in Hollywood are closed. The Bazaar is now charging $30 per bottle. Providence is also $30 per bottle but still free on Mondays. Nick & Stefs Steakhouse downtown also offers free corkage (as do many of the restaurants in the Patina group - with the exception of Patina).

[Charlie Fu (Online)]

The Dining Room at the Langham Hotel: $35, 2 bottle limit.

really!? Last time we brought 11 bottles O_O

[Charlie Fu (Online)]

Red O : $25 for wine, $35 for champagne.
also, Church and State is now at $20 a bottle.

[Audrey C]

Great list Poppy.

There is an old thread on Chowhound that might be useful (It is from 2008 and also links to the old RP discussion of corkage).

Just expand the list. The longest post is 12/3/2008 which I had copied and pasted at that time.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/568503 ... pic-568503

This list is always helpful.

Thanks,
Audrey

[Poppy Davis]

Thanks, Audrey. That list is what I started with and has been largely updated. I'm still updating things and fleshing out more of the data. I really encourage and thank people to send me updates, so we can get this list to be the most comprehensive list of LA corkage out there (I think it already is, but it could be better).

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

why does the list stop in the middle of the alphabet? wineboard software fail?

[Poppy Davis]

why does the list stop in the middle of the alphabet? wineboard software fail?

I fixed it... apparently I have to cut and paste twice as there is so much data. But I highly recommend everyone use the Google spreadsheet instead (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key= ... HeFE&hl=en ) as it is much easier to read, will have the most current data and is sortable and searchable.

[Brian Bohr]

District (Hollywood) - $20 per bottle.

[gary hatley]

Daisy Mint (Thai), Pasadena, 0 corkage

[Yoni O v a d i a]

Chablis Food & Wine in Encino = $0 Corkage fee.

[Yoni O v a d i a]

All Ruth's Chris in the LA area = $25/bottle

[Yoni O v a d i a]

Girasole now has a $2 corkage fee....

[Yoni O v a d i a]

Last one for now... Ca Del SOle in Toluca Lake - $15/bottle

[Poppy Davis]

Thanks all! I've updated everything.

Chablis Food & Wine in Encino = $0 Corkage fee.

Yoni - how is that place? It gets great reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately their website is down so I can't see if they have many veggie options.

[Veronica Castro]

The Greatest Crepe, Redondo Beach. Corkage: $0


Disclaimer: Owner is a friend.

[Charlie Fu (Online)]

Bazaar is now $35 a bottle and Saam (inside Bazaar) is $50 a bottle.

[johngonzales]

Bazaar is now $35 a bottle and Saam (inside Bazaar) is $50 a bottle.

Wow. BYOB is definitely getting more costly at the better LA restaurants. Kind of hard to figure as one would think they still feel the depressed economy. $35 is unfriendly but (IMO) not offensive. $50 is out-of-hand.

[Charlie Fu (Online)]

Bazaar is now $35 a bottle and Saam (inside Bazaar) is $50 a bottle.

Wow. BYOB is definitely getting more costly at the better LA restaurants. Kind of hard to figure as one would think they still feel the depressed economy. $35 is unfriendly but (IMO) not offensive. $50 is out-of-hand.

Yep. We were charged 250 for six bottles

[Bruce Leiserowitz]

Bazaar is now $35 a bottle and Saam (inside Bazaar) is $50 a bottle.

Wow. BYOB is definitely getting more costly at the better LA restaurants. Kind of hard to figure as one would think they still feel the depressed economy. $35 is unfriendly but (IMO) not offensive. $50 is out-of-hand.

As long as people keep flocking to certain "in" hip places, $50 isn't going to make a dent at all in their reservations. Frankly, how many people bring wine to a place like Bazaar/Saam in the first place? Or care about $20 vs. $35 vs. $50 for corkage?

Bruce

[Barry L i p t o n]

La Cachette Bistro is $1/bottle corkage on Sundays, no limit.

[johngonzales]

Bazaar is now $35 a bottle and Saam (inside Bazaar) is $50 a bottle.

Wow. BYOB is definitely getting more costly at the better LA restaurants. Kind of hard to figure as one would think they still feel the depressed economy. $35 is unfriendly but (IMO) not offensive. $50 is out-of-hand.

As long as people keep flocking to certain "in" hip places, $50 isn't going to make a dent at all in their reservations. Frankly, how many people bring wine to a place like Bazaar/Saam in the first place? Or care about $20 vs. $35 vs. $50 for corkage?

Bruce

SAAM might be able to get away with it, though there aren't many sold-out top-end places in LA these days. I'd imagine even they have some empties if they are open six days, which they might not be. I like Bazaar/Saam but just won't go as frequently at $35&$50. I still haven't gone to La Botte which doesn't allow BYOB, even though it's nearby. I realize that I'm in the minority, but like I said not many places would be wise to turn off even 5% of their customer base. The problem is it's hard for a place to realize the reasons that, and extent to which, people don't come.

[Bruce Leiserowitz]

SAAM might be able to get away with it, though there aren't many sold-out top-end places in LA these days. I'd imagine even they have some empties if they are open six days, which they might not be. I like Bazaar/Saam but just won't go as frequently at $35&$50. I still haven't gone to La Botte which doesn't allow BYOB, even though it's nearby. I realize that I'm in the minority, but like I said not many places would be wise to turn off even 5% of their customer base. The problem is it's hard for a place to realize the reasons that, and extent to which, people don't come.

John--Well, I'm with you, and I generally won't go to a place that has a $50 corkage fee. But I also realize that there are some places (even high-end places) that aren't really interested in catering to people like me who want to bring in a nice bottle of wine, even if that means not filling an otherwise empty table.

Bruce

[Veronica Castro]

The Greatest Crepe, Redondo Beach. Corkage: $0
Disclaimer: Owner is a friend.

Out of business :(

[Yoni O v a d i a]

Thanks all! I've updated everything.

Chablis Food & Wine in Encino = $0 Corkage fee.

Yoni - how is that place? It gets great reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately their website is down so I can't see if they have many veggie options.

Wow, haven't checked in on this thread in a while!!

The place is good, not fantastic. THat being said, the service is absolutely top-notch and the prices are great. I brought a few older Ridges to a dinner with Family and the staff (especially the owner) were amazing.

[Paul Danielson]

Vegan (and thus unlikely to be of interest to many board members), but Cru in Silver Lake is $0 corkage.

[T. Altmayer]

Blairs in Silverlake didn't charge any corkage the last few times we have been there.

[Charlie Fu (Online)]

Luggage Room in pasadena is no corkage first bottle and $5 for the rest

[A Wei]

It is their standard policy as they said "no corkage" when I called to ask. Nice move in my opinion!

Blairs in Silverlake didn't charge any corkage the last few times we have been there.

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

Waterloo & City in Culver City is $15

[ki punwar]

Bellini Osteria in Westlake Village-great food, $ 10 corkage. Giddy Up.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bellini-osteria-westlake-village

[Ken Rudman]

Elements Kitchen in Pasadena has free corkage on Wednesday. Not sure what they charge the rest of the week.

[Bruce Rudman]

STK in West Hollywood is $35...