Whether you owe the Tax Man a bundle or are expecting a big fat refund, we can treat today, Tax Day, as just another reason to eat and drink on the cheap. Whether it's a discount off of your entire dinner bill or just a $5 cocktail, here are some tasty ways to enjoy April 15.
Tax Day Specials!
Go Burger(01 of07)
Get half-off all beer, wines (by the glass or bottle) and cocktails all day long at the Hollywood burger spot. If you're a ESquared Group member cardholder, the first drink is on them (6290 Sunset Blvd.; 323-327-9355). (credit:Go Burger)
The Bowery(02 of07)
Not to be out-burgered or boozed, purchase an appetizer at lunch or dinner at the original Hollywood gastropub today and your favorite well drink is free (6268 Sunset Blvd.; 323-465-3400). (credit:Bowery)
Daily Grill(03 of07)
A burger combo (burger, fries, soda) is only $10.40 today, a $5 savings. Get it at any of the DG locations around town. (credit:Daily Grill)
Street(04 of07)
Let Susan Feniger pay your taxes! Ok, not really, but the restaurant will cover the taxes on your dinner bill tonight (a whopping 9% savings). There are always $5 cocktails at the bar from noon to 7 PM (Monday through Friday), so you can drown your sorrows or toast that tax refund (742 N. Highland Ave.; 323-203-0500). (credit:Street)
Napa Valley Grille(05 of07)
Grab a Bitter Send-Off (rye, Aperol, simple syrup, mint) or a Sweet Return (cachaca, fresh strawberries and lime) at the Westwood restaurant. There are always bar snacks like turkey meatballs, peperonata bruschetta and basil pesto flatbreads at the bar for $5-$7 from 3-7 PM and again from 9 PM to midnight (1100 Glendon Ave.; 310-824-3322). (credit:Napa Valley Grille)
Plan Check(06 of07)
There are two things that will make today better: a strawberry-tequila cocktail and donuts. These donuts. Two Tax Day drinks will be on special tonight ($8 each), including the aforementioned and the pisco Gamma Ray with midori, orgeat and citrus (1800 Sawtelle Blvd.; 310-288-6500). (credit:Plan Check)
1933 Group Bars(07 of07)
Get $1 cocktails at the five colorful bars across town from 7-9 PM. Each bar is featuring a signature cocktail: Damn the Man (whiskey, Hot Damn liqueur, Coca-Cola) at Bigfoot West; a rum old-fashioned at Thirsty Crow; the Triangle Revolt (house-spiced rum, apple brandy, lime, pineapple syrup, bitters) at Oldfield's; the Write-Off at La Cuevita (strawberry and basil vodka, lime, soda); and a Tax Day daiquiri at Bigfoot Lodge. (credit:Bigfoot West)