Los Angeles
Natural Wine & Sustainable Dining
Los Angeles guide to organic, biodynamic & low-intervention wines
What to Expect
Natural wine is made with minimal chemical or technological intervention—organic or biodynamic grapes, native yeasts, and little to no added sulfites. In LA, it's paired with sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine.
Eastside — Echo Park, Silver Lake & Los Feliz
The essential LA natural wine bar. Dimly lit, sexy, and sparse with an almost exclusively California-focused list served primarily on tap. Wine expert Josh behind the bar guides you through local producers from Santa Barbara to Mendocino. Flea market chic meets serious enology.
Founded by Echo Park locals, this all-natural wine bar showcases California producers in an all-terracotta aesthetic. Curated small plates include trout dip and seasonal bites. The sidewalk terrace is prime for people-watching with a glass of zippy pét-nat.
A Euro-style wine bar with a moody, Berlin-esque atmosphere. Brick walls, candlelit tables, and handwritten menus on reflective back walls. Small-production chilled reds and funky oranges flow while old-school tunes spin on the record player. Gets packed with locals mixing and mingling.
LA's original natural wine haven. Flea market chic ambiance with waxy candles and a relaxed atmosphere. The wine selection spans the color spectrum with gems by the glass. Staff favorites include off-menu surprises from the friendly bartenders—ask for their current obsession.
Natural wine flows alongside fermented foods and sourdough-crust pizzas. Walls of natural wine on display behind the bar with an ever-rotating selection from Austria to New Zealand. The covered patio and interior sea of overhead vines create a clean, warm atmosphere.
A neighborhood wine bar in a converted bungalow with rotating chef pop-ups. One night it's De La Nonna pizza, another it's Malli's Mexican-Jewish cuisine. Garden vibes make it feel like hanging at a friend's backyard. Natural wine focus with an ever-changing menu.
"Vegetables, cocktails, natural wine, and good times." Founded by food writers, this restaurant focuses on local, sustainable sourcing with no refined sugars or industrial agriculture. Seasonal vegetable-forward dishes paired with an excellent natural wine list. The patio under string lights is magical.
A wine shop and bar hybrid focusing on small producers and minimal intervention bottles. Regular tastings and events featuring female winemakers and rare imports. Casual, knowledgeable staff demystifies natural wine for newcomers while impressing aficionados with obscure finds.
Westside — Venice & Santa Monica
A wine and oyster bar hybrid within sight of the beach. Sustainable seafood sourced daily by the restaurant's own fishing boat. Natural wines pair with ocean views on the sprawling street-side patio. Known for having one of LA's best burgers alongside rockfish and kanpachi sashimi.
A tiny, scrappy seafood counter recognized as a Certified Green Business. All shellfish from regenerative ocean farming; nothing from Monterey Bay Aquarium's "avoid" list. Chef Brian Bornemann (formerly of Michael's) serves bright crudo and tuna tartare toast with organic wines in a cozy parklet setting.
Located inside The Butcher's Daughter, this buzzy natural wine and hi-fi bar features large windows and natural light. Curated selection of low-intervention bottles with vegan and gluten-free small plates. Upstairs, the hidden Force of Nature rooftop focuses on women-owned wine and spirits brands.
Housed in a heritage building with a sophisticated yet approachable wine experience. Curated selection of 250 bottled and 20 by-the-glass wines categorized by taste rather than region. The spacious wrap-around patio catches salty Pacific air. Sundays feature rotating flights of four wines.
Half vintage store, half wine bar. Browse vintage coats and jewelry while sipping hand-selected organic and biodynamic bottles. The back patio boasts granny-chic vibes with Gucci wallpaper and hanging greenery. Gourmet cheese plates and Italian bar snacks accompany the carefully curated wine list.
Matthew Kenney's plant-based restaurant with one of the most beautiful patios in LA. The entire menu is vegan with organic and biodynamic wines selected to pair with innovative vegetable-forward dishes. A perfect choice to experience how natural wine elevates plant-based cuisine.
Downtown & Arts District
A natural wine shop and bar with quirky decor near the Level Hotel. Upbeat vibes on the front patio with tropical greenery wall and live DJ. Happy hour 2-6pm Tuesday-Friday features $9 daily pours. Monthly wine club subscriptions available for those who can't make the trek downtown.
A locally-loved gathering spot for pizza, Italian tapas, and natural wine. Navy walls, industrial exposed beams, and bohemian tiled bar set a cozy scene. Daily Somm Tasting features three-pour flights from the sommelier. Always searching for the latest organic and biodynamic vintages.
From Jill Bernheimer (Domaine LA) and Julian Kurland, this neo-bistro channels chic Parisian dining rooms with zinc-topped bars and sexy banquettes. Chef Travis Hayden serves California comfort cooking: steak tartare, rotisserie chicken with persimmon béarnaise, and steak frites. Wine list spans natural producers from California to France.
A two-Michelin-Star restaurant offering natural wine pairings with Italian and Japanese-inspired tasting menus. Chef Josef Centeno's refined approach matches the meticulous wine selection. An elegant choice for special occasions with serious natural wine credentials.
Hollywood & Mid-City
Female-owned by Nicole Dougherty with partner Zach Negin, this community-driven bar showcases women-made wines and bottles from underappreciated regions. Exposed brick, candlelit tables, and a record player create a cozy NY-meets-LA vibe. Small back patio for summer nights. 20 rotating natural wines by the glass.
A stunning Mexican restaurant named one of North America's 50 Best Bars. Beverage director Max Reis runs a zero-waste cocktail program using "nogave" unrefined sugar syrup instead of unsustainable agave sweeteners. Agave spirits from small-scale sustainable producers. Multi-level open-air dining around a central tree.
Not strictly a wine bar—it's a pizzeria—but they've mastered pairing fabulous natural wines with wood-fired pies. Independent California producers with strong ethos feature heavily. Weekly "Women in Wine Wednesdays" offer 30% off bottles from female winemakers. Casual, neighborhood vibe on Melrose.
The first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the USA. Chef Tara Punzone creates Southern Italian vegan dishes with organic, sustainable ingredients. Natural and biodynamic wines flow alongside house-made vegan cheeses and Neapolitan-style pizzas. Multiple VegNews award winner.
