Sometimes you want something uncomplicated. No reservations, no fussy deconstructed food and … well, no kids. You can get all that with a side of za’atar fries at Sabell’s in Riverside Village. The brightly colored bungalow is home to a bar and restaurant, with a dog-friendly patio and plenty of spots to have a salad, a cocktail and some adult conversation. It’s the kind of place you can hear yourself think, and hear your companion too. If your kids are really craving one of Sabell’s chicken sandwiches (can’t blame them), you can bring them in before 6 p.m. — which is when happy hour ends — or place a takeout order.
Best Place to Eat Without the Kids
