Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

Name: Broken Shaker - Los Angeles
Address: 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90014-3002
Telephone: (213) 612-0021
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

383 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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An oasis in the heart of Downtown LA, Broken Shaker, located on our rooftop pool deck, offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and small bites. A James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award, Broken Shaker serves up delicious cocktails, infused with homemade elixirs and exotic ingredients, bringing the flavors of the beach to the center of the city.

Broken Shaker does not take reservations. We take guests on a first come first served basis.

A 4% charge is added to all checks to help cover the cost of health care benefits that we offer for our full-time employees. Thank you for supporting our staff. If you would like this charge removed, please let your server know and the charge will be removed.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(213) 612-0021
Website
http://freehandhotels.com/los-angeles/broken-shaker/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014-3002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
8th St and Olive St
Parking details
Valet and self parking available.
Entertainment
DJs, live music and entertainment on select dates.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Guacamole$16.00
with salsa roja and chips
Chips & Salsa$10.00
Carne Asada Fries$24.00
guacamole, sour cream, salsa guajillo, monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo
Falafel Salad$16.00
shiitake mushroom and parsley falafel, market greens, radish, cucumber, turmeric champagne vinaigrette
Fried Fish Tacos$17.00
red cabbage, salsa roja, chipotle mayo & corn tortilla
Fried Mushroom Tacos$16.00
guacamole, red cabbage, salsa roja, chipotle mayo & corn tortilla
Twice Fried Chicken Wings$18.00
with spicy garlic gochujang sauce and yuzu ranch on the side
Double Cheeseburger$16.00
american cheese, pickles, remoulade, grilled onions & lettuce served with fries
Tuna Sandwich$17.00
poached albacore tuna, lettuce, tomato, onion, herbs, comte cheese & remoulade served with fries
Falafel Burger*$16.00
mushroom & parsley falafel, guacamole, pickles, tomato, onion & lettuce on a sesame seed bun served with fries
Fries$10.00

Beer

Tecate$7.00
Beachwood Hayabusa Lager$8.00
Smog City White Ale$12.00
Modern Times Fruitlands Tropical Gose 16oz$12.00
Pizza Port Amber Ale$12.00
Ventura Light Lager$12.00
Stone Delicious IPA$9.00
Beachwood Citraholic IPA$12.00

Wine

Campo Viejo Cava$12.00
Gazela Vinho Verde$12.00
Après Sol Sparkling Rosé$14.00
The Beach Rosé$14.00
Sandy Giovese Sangiovese$14.00
Natural Wine
Boxie by Field Recordings Orange Wine$15.00
Natural Wine

Punch Bowl

Punch Bowl
Choose your spirit, fruit & botanical
- Serves 10-12$250.00

Daily Punch & Daily Sangria

Daily Punch & Daily Sangria$12.00

Cocktails

$18

PB & J Old Fashioned
peanut butter fat washed lot 40 rye, old forester bourbon, guava cordial, everything bagel bitters
Cruise Control
westward whisky, cinnamon infused lustau vermut, lo-fi dry vermouth, rhinehall plum brandy, peach bitters, saline solution
Seaweed Papi
roku gin, iichiko, kombu infused martini bianco, yuzu bitters
Extreme Thirst
el tesoro blanco, haus grapefruit & jalapeno, avua cachaca, charred meyer lemon juice, orgeat, grated nutmeg
L.A. Breeze
botanist gin, giffard framboise, dimmi, elderflower tonic, opal basil
Hibiscus Bliss
grey goose peach and rosemary essence, martini fiero, fennel sirop, lemon & grapefruit juice, topped with june shine hibiscus kombucha
Litty City
tromba blanco tequila, dubonnet, pomegranate juice, coconut chai tea cordial, lime juice & celery/coconut/pandan bitters
Spritz Me Away
aperol, apricot puree, herbs de provence, blood oj, topped with cava
Supernova Lava Burst
beefeater gin, chinola, ancho verde, pineapple cacao nib shrub, lemon juice
Thirst Trap
ilegal mezcal, suze, kiwi, sorrel sirop, lemon juice, white wine spritzer
Piledriver
absolut vodka, braulio, black currant balsamic cordial, lime juice, orange juice & absinthe droplets
Honeydew Collins (Canned Cocktail)
gin, coconut, honeydew, lime leaf, elderflower
Frozen Cocktail
rotating flavors made with el sativo tequila (ask your server for today's flavor)

What 383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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KarenP
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food3service1ambience4
Ambience and view was great. Service was horrible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food3service3ambience4
Service at bar could’ve been better. The guy who finally helped me was really nice, however the other bartender who was actually closer to me, never even acknowledged I was standing there. I’m not impatient, I don’t mind waiting, just don’t pretend like you don’t see me, it’s rude.
MR
MattR
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great spot for a drink, chat, bite and people watching
BP
BreeP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Really wanted to leave a review based on the service. Immediately when we walked in the hosts went above and beyond to accommodate our party. We originally had a reservation for 2 people, however by the time we got there we had a party 6. Instead of turning us away they did everything in their power to make it work for us. Absolutely would make me go back and tell others about this experience.
FZ
FraZaFraZ
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to unwind
TL
TryshaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Very nice location. Food was fair but drinks were very very light and there is a table limit, but they were very nice about it.
T
Thevelvetchancla
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always. Great drinks, great atmosphere, great music.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Didnt like the pop up that appeared with menu, very confusing and as a result my credit card info was compromised
J
Jackie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and tasty drinks in the heart of DTLA !!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
One of the best rooftop hangouts in LA❤️
l
locdog283
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food3service2ambience5
Interesting rooftop with a casual feel that has a nice menu and great views.
EK
EmilyK
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a fun date spot! The drinks were amazing and the staff was super nice.
P
Ps2123
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
They took our order as soon as we sat down before we even had a chance to fully look at the menu, but the drinks took a very long time to get to the table even though they only give us a 2 hour window and $45 minimum spend per person. Drinks were good though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting and will not be the last! Felt like we walked into a beachy oasis 😍 Staff was so friendly and accommodating- our app came out so fast! And the drinks were delicious. We went on a pretty cold weekday evening, and it was a very relaxed vibe and there were space heaters everywhere that really took the chill away! Overall lovely experience & highly recommend :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Broken shaker was a fun experience and wonderful restaurant. The food was great service was good and view was amazing ! Would definitely come again !
A
Alex
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience4
Food was inedible due to being very over salted (a couple of tables complained of the same issue). Servers were extremely rude and condescending about it.
LO
LilmoOC
Los Angeles
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Was all excited to try a new restaurant and celebrate Christmas with my friend. I drove all the way in, in 1 1/2 hour traffic from OC only to find out that they were closed. It would have been nice to have received a call, email or text letting me know they would NOT be open! Luckily we had a very nice lunch at the adjacent restaurant next door, The Exchange which was FABULOUS!!!!!
C
Cheli
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall2food1service1ambience2
The reservation process was very easy and straightforward. Once we arrived, we were seated immediately. However, it took a long time for a waiter to come to us. during the week, my party and I began looking at the menu through our phones. Once the waiter came, we had a few questions on the menu and he said we’re looking at an old menu. He also asked us where we found it! He left and returned to give us a menu. He started to walk away as I was asking him a question. The party and I felt very uncomfortable so we ended up just leaving.
M
Megaman
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall4food2service5ambience5
Service was excellent all around and friendly. Music a bit to hippie but not bad. The food was so so and a small food menu but drinks were excellent especially my Mojito.
VN
VNol
Montreal
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience2
Overall bof. Need to order for 45$ at least if you want to be by the pool
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went before sunset and loved it. The atmosphere was very energetic and the vibe was super chill.
J
James
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place to hang out!!! And servers are really cool!!!
A
Acruz
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience4
Very disappointed with my experience. I made a reservation to celebrate my birthday, it was noted on the reservation and nor the host or server acknowledged the special occasion. The Service was disappointing. Server was not hospitable, never introduced himself and was not attentive. Food and drinks were not special, everything seemed low quality. However, the view of Downtown LA is great! But if you are expecting great service, food or drinks I will recommend going to another place.
LH
LilHonu
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this location. The service was fantastic, the drinks were delicious as was the food however be prepared to spend some $$$. The servings & prices seem a bit unbalanced - the Tuna Tostada is $16 and that's all you get, one small tuna tostada however the Double Cheeseburger is a hearty size WITH a side of fries and that's $14. The tostada was delicious but I must admit a bit disappointing. At least throw in some chips & salsa as a side or something! Or it would have been nice if I had been warned that it's literally a small tostada when I ordered it as my main. I would have just ordered the Tuna Sandwich instead (which is also $14 and a proper serving.
EY
ErnestY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall5food3service5ambience5
Go inside the Freehand hotel and take an elevator to the rooftop R. Then it’s there! It’s a very cute and kitschy rooftop bar and the cocktail drinks are delicious. Come here for the drinks and view! The food looks whatever.
LA
LAW83
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
Not really a view on the rooftop, just looking up at taller apartment buildings. Dining by myself for lunch, a female in my 50’s, the waiter asked to hold a credit card before ordering; I noticed he didn’t ask an other couple or a young gentleman who arrived after me. A bit strange. Very limited menu and the tuna sandwich I ordered was extremely bland, some of it even tasted like chicken!
HG
HeyaGirl
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall2food3service2ambience2
I wouldn’t go back to this place the service was bland
B
Bruce
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience5
To my eyes, the views out over the city are the main draw to this rooftop bar. That, plus the casual, friendly atmosphere make it a fun and easy place to meet with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went out for a “first date” here. I was a little afraid that it might e a little too romantic but the vibes here were Perfect! Awesome place for a first date or just to have a drink with some friends! 10/10 would recommend!
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hntrm
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have heard many great things about Broken Shaker so I was excited to visit for date night. The service was AMAZING. The hostess (whos name I forgot, sorry) was so friendly, Terrance our server went above and beyond, and all of the staff was super friendly. The food was so bomb and it arrived so quickly! Cocktails were tasty and balanced. I cannot wait to come back!
K
Kristi
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience3
The staff didn't seem to know who was waiting on which tables. Several servers were not wearing masks, even the ones preparing drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just my little getaway down the street from where I live
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service . Loved the vibe on rooftop felt like I was on a vacation
IB
IbtisamB
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great roof top. Super cozy with amazing DTLA views.
JH
JuliH
Atlanta
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience2
Very casual. I thought it was odd that I had to give a credit card up front to order dinner at a reserved table. That’s something I would expect at a packed bar, not a table. Waitress was nice, but the credit card thing was very off putting so we decided to go elsewhere. Won’t be back and don’t recommend.
MN
MartinN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has been a pleasure to spend an evening this tuesday evening. The view was breathtaking, and the food was good. The juices were very good too. I definitely go back the next time I’ll come to Los Angeles.
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Sbee
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
The menu is extremely limited. I chose the tuna sandwich and it was flavorful and good. However, my mother had a cheeseburger that was over cooked and super salty. It really shouldn’t have been plated and served. The drink selection (cocktails) were also limited and just ok in taste. The ambience was a cool vibe and the employees were nice. It’s definitely not on my must return list but if invited I’d go again.
MS
MarisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good atmosphere and drinks! View is a little taken away by the surroundings but all In all great place!
DM
DaltonM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience5
Good place to sit back and chill. Not "Dinner" spot, maybe before or after. Bartender and waiter were awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2021
overall5food3service5ambience5
Cute place for drinks

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Broken Shaker - Los Angeles is rated 4.3 stars by 383 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Google Map for Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014-3002

Additional information

Cross street
8th St and Olive St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Californian, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet and self parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
DJs, live music and entertainment on select dates.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://freehandhotels.com/los-angeles/broken-shaker/
Phone number
(213) 612-0021

Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

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Additional information

Fried Fish Tacos

Fries

Double Cheeseburger

Food

Guacamole$16.00

Chips & Salsa$10.00

Carne Asada Fries$24.00

Falafel Salad$16.00

Fried Fish Tacos$17.00

Fried Mushroom Tacos$16.00

Twice Fried Chicken Wings$18.00

Double Cheeseburger$16.00

Tuna Sandwich$17.00

Falafel Burger*$16.00

Fries$10.00

Beer

Tecate$7.00

Beachwood Hayabusa Lager$8.00

Smog City White Ale$12.00

Modern Times Fruitlands Tropical Gose 16oz$12.00

Pizza Port Amber Ale$12.00

Ventura Light Lager$12.00

Stone Delicious IPA$9.00

Beachwood Citraholic IPA$12.00

Wine

Campo Viejo Cava$12.00

Gazela Vinho Verde$12.00

Après Sol Sparkling Rosé$14.00

The Beach Rosé$14.00

Sandy Giovese Sangiovese$14.00

Boxie by Field Recordings Orange Wine$15.00

Punch Bowl

Punch Bowl

Daily Punch & Daily Sangria

Daily Punch & Daily Sangria$12.00

Cocktails

PB & J Old Fashioned

Cruise Control

Seaweed Papi

Extreme Thirst

L.A. Breeze

Hibiscus Bliss

Litty City

Spritz Me Away

Supernova Lava Burst

Thirst Trap

Piledriver

Honeydew Collins (Canned Cocktail)

Frozen Cocktail

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