So you're tired of standing in the brunch line at Sqirl, waiting 45 minutes for a table at Gjelina and wondering why everyone is taking so long to finish their French toast at EAT. Real problems, guys. Thankfully, there are a couple new brunches—boozy or otherwise—in town, and their newbie status likely means shorter wait times. Check out these restaurants where you can now score an eggs Benedict, some quality pancakes and a much-needed mimosa.
1. Charcoal Venice (Venice): Charcoal Venice is hopping on the brunch train with both sweet and savory dishes—but first, of course, you'll need to start with some cocktails. Try the Charcoal Bloody Mary or the Charcoal Cold Brew Cocktail before moving on to ricotta toast, huevos rancheros, smoked short rib hash or the steak and eggs (while there are a couple vegetarian options, the menu is definitely meat heavy). Sat & Sun 10:30am-2:30pm
2. Fogo de Chao (Downtown and Beverly Hills): Both locations of this Brazilian steakhouse have launched Sunday brunch, featuring savory dishes like braised beef rib hash and pão de queijo egg bake, along with the sweeter bolo de fubá—a cornmeal cake served with whipped caramelized banana crème. There's also a brunch beverage bar offering made-to-order passion fruit mimosas, Brazilian-spiced Bloody Marys and more. Sun 11:30am-2pm
3. Hanjip (Culver City): First happy hour, now brunch—Hanjip is satiating our modern Korean BBQ needs throughout the day. They've recently launched an AYCE brunch deal, featuring two options for mid-day noshing. Dine on an assortment of banchan, brisket, bulgogi, pork belly, marinated pork belly and steamed rice for $19, or bump it up with additional marinated short ribs, octopus, kimchi fried rice and marinated pork shoulder for $25. Sat & Sun 11:30am-4pm
4. Napa Valley Grille (Westwood): After a recent renovation, Westwood's Napa Valley Grille is now offering brunch—and you'll definitely want to stop by for their oxtail hash, shrimp grits and brunch board boasting local cheeses, cured meats and smoked trout. Sun 11am-3pm
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