Small Bites, Big Flavor: Sliders in L.A.

by Mar Yvette - Citysearch Editor - 321 Reviews - 9 Lists

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Updated: August 27, 2008

As seen on ABC 7 ... Sliders, the beloved three-bite burgers made famous by White Castle, began feeding the masses back in 1921. Today, these mini-meat stacks have re-emerged onto the dining scene with a decidedly more gourmet twist. From Kobe beef and broiled black cod to chicken and bison, these bite-sized favorites are back in a big way.

On this page:More Mini Musts, Top 7 Sliders.

More Mini Musts

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Next Vintage Wine Shop
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    3333 S Bristol St, Costa Mesa,, CA 92626 (map)

    Located in Bloomingdale's at the South Coast Plaza, this newcomer is where O.C. slider fans go for gourmet twists like Kobe beef, PBLT (pork belly, lettuce and tomato) and fried chicken slathered in sauce.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Watermark Restaurant
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    598 East Main St, Ventura, CA 93001 (map)

    Set in a restored historical building in Ventura, this restaurant not only offers seafood dining with placid ocean views, but its rooftop lounge, W2O, features sliders made with short ribs and blue cheese aioli served on sweet bread.

Top 7 Sliders

  1. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tart
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    115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    This charmingly rustic eatery at the Farmer?s Daughter Hotel serves new Chef Lauren Kyles? take on the go-to slider plate. In addition to the standard beef trio, folks can indulge in a tasty chicken version topped with mixed greens, tomatoes and the signature Tart aioli ($9). Better still: The mini-sized starters, along with all other apps, are half-off Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm.

  2. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended 8 Ounce
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    7661 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

    Celebrity chef Govind Armstrong?s new carnivorous Melrose coop is already making news with its Suds & Slider Sampler. Folks get three 5-oz. beers on tap paired with 3 sliders of bison, lamb and beef ($16).

  3. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Whiskey Blue
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    930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (map)

    Get Chef Monique's trio of mini Whiskey Blue Burgers piled high with caramelized onion and blue cheese, roasted mushroom and bacon-cheddar ($18). It's the ultimate gourmet mini-burger experience.

  4. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended BREADBAR Century City
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    10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (map)

    This artisanal bakery-bistro's Century City mall outpost offers consulting Chef Noriyuki Sugie?s new melt-in-your-mouth sliders in varieties ranging from Angus beef to black cod and beer-battered brie, served on freshly made fennel seed, toasted white sesame seed and poppy seed buns ($6).

  5. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Apple Lounge
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    665 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    This chic NYC-style club and bar brings a slice of the Big Apple to WeHo with Executive Chef Bryan Ogden?s oak grilled Kobe beef sliders ($8).

  6. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Luna Park
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    672 S La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Guests can enjoy an homage to the famous Popeye character, with this local favorite?s J. Wellington Wimpy?s Hamburger Platter: Three mini hamburgers with French fries ($5). It's oh-so-cheap and totally yummy.

  7. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gyenari Korean Bbq & Lounge
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    9540 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    This brand new restaurant located along Culver City?s bustling restaurant row is where Executive Chef Robert Benson offers his duo of handmade mini chuck burgers charbroiled to order with fresh mozzarella, arugula and roasted red peppers tucked into a soft Hawaiian bread bun ($7). During weekly happy hour from 4pm to 7pm, you can get the little guys for just $2 each.

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