Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar

Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar is a restaurant at 417 Washington Blvd in Venice, Los Angeles, known for breakfast dishes served at night. It serves breakfast fare during evening hours, pairing comfort food with cocktails. Restaurateur Jeremy Fall conceived Nighthawk as a rebellion against conventional dining hours, drawing inspiration from Edward Hopper's well-known painting to create a moody, nocturnal gathering place. Originally launching in Hollywood in 2016 with strict after-8pm service, Fall's vision attracted national attention, earning features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and recognition as one of Eater's hottest restaurants.

The concept's success led to its current Venice incarnation, where Fall, the first chef signed by Jay-Z's Roc Nation, continues pushing hospitality boundaries. Chef Greg Schroeppel, formerly of Wolfgang Puck's well-known Spago, crafts the menu with the precision expected from best restaurants Los Angeles. The menu turns breakfast classics into shareable dishes suited to late-night dining. Schroeppel's signature housemade pork sausage breakfast sandwich arrives on a soft pretzel bun with scrambled eggs, Gruyère, arugula, and three-peppercorn aioli.

The show-stopping Benedict Fries transform the classic eggs Benedict into a decadent shareable plate featuring hand-cut fries topped with ham, peppers, raclette cheese, smoked paprika, hollandaise, and a perfectly fried egg. Biscuit baos stuffed with pork belly and drunken French toast showcase the kitchen's playful sophistication, while candied bacon provides the well-suited cocktail accompaniment. This represents fine dining reimagined for the nocturnal crowd seeking both comfort and creativity. The sultry interior channels modern Victorian elegance through vintage globe chandeliers, tin ceilings, and contemporary wallpaper, avoiding typical diner kitsch.

A resident DJ energizes the space while the aroma of bacon mingles with craft cocktails. The beverage program has achieved cult status, particularly the nationally acclaimed spiked cereal milk cocktails that capture childhood nostalgia in sophisticated form. Bloody Marys, Tang-powder Mimosas, and Micheladas with MSG salt complement an extensive gin selection, creating a bar program as innovative as the food. Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar reservations are essential for experiencing this distinctive intersection of gastronomy and nightlife.

The bustling, energetic atmosphere suits groups seeking animated conversation over food and cocktails.