THE L.A. TIMES FOOD BOWL — L.A.'S CAN’T-MISS FOOD FESTIVAL — IS BACK!
Join us for the L.A. Times Food Bowl at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica for an epic weekend of all-you-can-eat food, award-winning chefs and culinary creativity October 23-24, 2026. For the first time, this year’s Food Bowl will feature the electrifying countdown on Friday night of the 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, The Times’ most anticipated annual list!
Every ticket comes with all-inclusive food and drink from 40+ top-tier restaurants per night, plus live entertainment like cooking demos and book signings from top culinary personalities and the hottest up-and-comers. Go VIP for even more exclusive perks, or choose a weekend pass so you never miss a bite.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 (21+)
101 BEST RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES
Presented by OpenTable and Square
- VIP Hours: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- GA Hours: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Experience the L.A. food scene’s biggest night! Taste your way through L.A. alongside a who’s who of SoCal dining. This is your chance to experience the electrifying countdown to the No. 1 restaurant in Los Angeles LIVE — for the first time in Food Bowl history.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 (21+)
SATURDAY NIGHT FLAVOR
- VIP Hours: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- GA Hours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
You’re invited to an epic party celebrating SoCal’s unrivaled food & beverage scene. Enjoy demos and signings from your favorite chefs, and feast on unlimited food and drink from the best bars and restaurants in L.A.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A valid, government-issued photo ID is required to enter for all attendees.
- The name on the ID does not need to match the name on the ticket.
- All events are 21+ only.
- Alcoholic beverages are served at all events.
- Attendees can line up one hour prior to the hours listed on their ticket.
- All tickets are non-refundable.
- Attendees can only access the event on the date/time listed on their ticket.
- Lineups, stage schedule, demo schedule, and participating restaurants are subject to change without notice.
- Parking is not included in the price of admission and must be reserved ahead of the event, while supplies last.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Visit the FAQ page at lafoodbowl.com or email eventinfo@latimes.com