41 L.A. restaurants offering free meals to fire evacuees

Though this restaurant and cheese shop remains closed for dinner service, the market portion will be open regular hours (Mon–Thu, 11:30am–9pm, Fri 11:30am–9:30pm, Sat 10am–9:30pm, Sun 10am–8pm) offering bottled water and boxed lunches for anyone displaced by the fires. “Please don’t hesitate to stop by!”

Firefighters, first responders and anyone else impacted by the fires are invited to stop by this newly opened biergarten for a free meal, no questions asked.

This vegan sandwich shop—one of the city’s finest—will be offering free sandwiches to evacuees and first responders throughout this weekend.

This neighborhood sushi restaurant on Raymond Avenue will offer takeoout bento meals to all customers on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12. Limit of two per household, while supplies last.

Anyone forced to evacuate their home is welcome to a free sandwich and soft drink at this longtime Scottish pub.

First responders and evacuees are welcome to a free pizza. Just stop by Wildcrust, which is currently only open for indoor dining, and ask.

This French-ish eatery and wine bar will be open for dine-in service tonight, albeit with a limited menu, and anyone who has been displaced by the fires is invited to come in for a free meal on the house—message Bar Etoile on Instagram for further details.

This Vietnamese staple on the border of Silver Lake and East Hollywood is offering free meals to any fire evacuees and first responders until 3:30pm. The affordable menu includes vegan and allergen-friendly options. The restaurant also plans to offer the same relief in the days to come as well.

First responders and evacuees can stop by the original location of this New York-style slice joint for a free whole pie on the house. As of Saturday, the Chinatown location is also coordinating deliveries of pizzas and sandwiches—reach out on Instagram to help with deliveries or if you know someone in need.

First responders and evacuees can pick up free bagels and spread from this longtime bagel shop on Beverly Boulevard. Just stop by to pick them up.

This breakfast and brunch tartine specialist is offering free coffee, burritos, toasts, and other menu items to first responders and anyone affected by the fires. Send a direct message on Instagram for more information or stop by either location from 7am to 3pm.

From now through January 12, this newly opened Mexican restaurant is offering a free meal to anyone who has been displaced by the fires. Just stop by the restaurant. The same deal is being offered at Descanso’s original location in Costa Mesa as well.

As of last night, this scene-y Sunset Boulevard brasserie was offering a Caesar salad and pasta bolognese, while supplies last, to all those displaced by the fire.

For those who have had to evacuate due to the fire (as well as first responders), Open Market is offering free meals from 8am to 5pm.

Pizza is on the house for evacuees and first responders at both locations of this pizzeria.

Anyone who has been displaced by the fire, as well as firefighters and first responders, are welcome to a free bowl of clam chowder, crispy fish sandwich and cookies at this West Hollywood seafood joint.

First responders and evacuees can stop by either of Daniel Holzman’s namesake pizzerias for pizza slices on the house, plus wholes pies on a case-by-case basis.

This Michelin-starred restaurant in the Arts District is opening its doors to anyone evacuated by the fire (or first responders) in need of a free meal, water or a phone charge. Kato’s Jon Yao is also contributing packaged meals for mass donation.

This Israeli-inspired vegan restaurant is offering two free dishes—hamin and Israeli salad—to anyone who’s been affected by the fires.

Chris Bianco’s two ROW DTLA restaurants, Pizzeria Bianco and Pane Bianco, are offering free pizza and drinking water to evacuees and first responders. Stop by Pane Bianco before 4pm and Pizzeria Bianco after that.

This newly opened fusion restaurant in the Arts District will be serving free lunch bowls to first responders and evacuees—but please call or send a direct message on Instagram in advance to coordinate pickup.

This halal burger joint in the San Fernando Valley is offering a free meal to anyone affected by the fires.

This vegan-friendly ramen shop in Studio City will be offering free meals to first responders and “anyone affected by the fire.” Those with additional funds are encouraged to pay it forward by purchasing meals for others.

This fusion-y dive bar joint will be open from 5 to 8pm tonight with a limited menu of burgers, fish sandwiches, fries and soup (vegan or chicken options available). All food will be free, no questions asked, but those with means are encouraged to donate to World Central Kitchen.

Those who have been displaced by the fires can head to this New Haven-style pizza joint for a free pizza meal, no questions asked. This deal also applies for first responders.

This farm-to-table Chinese restaurant in Alhambra is offering free meals to anyone in need—just reach out on Instagram if you or someone you know has been affected by the fires and needs help. Thus far, Yang’s has provided hundreds of meals to first responders and those sheltering at community center. Those who have been displaced are also encouraged to reach out via email: hello@yangskitchenla.com.