Hamburger Mary’s
8288 Santa Monica Blvd (map)
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 654-3800
This place offers a lot to raise an eyebrow at — starting with the party vibe that’s subtly noticeable as soon as you walk in. Then there’s the menu, which is like most diner menus save for the crazy selection of burgers, including (in addition to your “normal” fare) buffalo, ostrich, and formerly an actual wild boar burger. (It’s gone now, alas.) Tuesday is all-you-can-eat tacos, Wednesday is Bingo, Thursday is Karaoke, the weekend crowd enjoys hangover-style brunch with mimosas and bloody marys, and Sunday is a drag contest. Too much to handle? You won’t find shelter in the bathroom — because, yep, it’s even a party in there.
The haiku version:
Urban-chic bar food
And if you think that is weird
Walk into the loo