This place has shuffleboard for free (yay!) and a decent whiskey selection. The food was cheap and tasted good for a sports bar. Happy hour drink prices were a little on the pricey side ($8 for basic drinks, whereas down at the Viceroy by the beach they're $7 for craft cocktails). Decent ambiance. read more

Never going here again. Used to come here a lot, was very popular and the vibes were amazing. Now it's all underage kids and the lines are extremely long, not to mention the bouncers are being paid to let these kids in. Surprised it hasn't been shut down yet. read more

Oh boy!!! Those chicken sandwiches are the one! They need a bigger size with the chicken skins because those are really good too. When I heard the name chicken skins I got so excited because I thought it was deep fried skin taken off the chicken, but it's made like pork rinds-still very good. Cant wait to go back and try the biscuits!! The only reason why they didn't get 5 stars is because the lemon zest on the chicken pieces. Very tedious, BUT I hate lemon, so it messed up my taste buds. I've already been twice in one week, and I live in Venice, so I must like them if I'm willing to take the 10 fwy JUST because. read more

Absolutely love this place!! Such good service and amazing vibes. Highly recommend. They have fun games in the back if you search. Did I already say highly recommend. Cause I highly recommend. read more

Thunderbird is a great bar and an awesome place for UFC bouts. The beer and food selection were great and the staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Meh. It looks way better on IG. perhaps my expectations were too high. It wasn't the worst, but given how many amazing brunch spots they are in LA...it could be i am not the target market read more

Finally, a place that knows how to make Texas style chips, salsa and queso. Love this place. Thank you!

Good Sunday funday spot. Never too crazy crowded and great tv situation. Friendly staff. The tortilla soup is low key fire. Highly recommend

This place took over what use to be Bar Food. This space always had such great potential and the new owners are taking it in the right direction. Friendly staff and good vibes definitely made my visit a pleasure. read more

Thunderbird - Sports Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place! Super cute, fun vibe, wonderful staff, delicious food, excellent cocktails. Truly a favorite!

Great new place on the westside! They have an amazing selection of craft beers, bourbon and tequila, as well as cool a cool cocktail list. The staff is very warm and friendly and they have tasty Tex-Mex fare. Much welcomed addition to the neighborhood! read more

This place is great. The staff is cool. Drinks are on point, and the food is good. I would recommend the breakfast tacos.

Great service even when it's super busy. Piccadillo taco is the best taco I've ever had.

I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Thunderbird. My girl and I planned a 40th birthday party for one of my oldest friends and Thunderbird was happy to host. We talked with John beforehand to make arrangements and worked with Pete onsite the night of the event. We were able to reserve a few tables on one side of the bar, had party-sized platters of wings and taquitos (much to all the guests' delight), and they even allowed us to play our own DVD on the TV monitors in our section. The entire evening was a blast and the birthday boy had an amazing night. We got there a little bit early to make sure everything was good-to-go and had ourselves a Breakfast Burrito and Breakfast Soft Tacos to fill up; WOW they were absolutely delicious! 5 stars all the way and a huge THANK YOU to John, Pete, and the wonderfully accommodating bar staff at Thunderbird for an unforgettable evening! Cheers! read more

Thunderbird is normally a local favorite for my friends and I but I had an exceptional experience post quarantine due to the bartender Ramisi. She made me the most amazing personalized drink I have ever had. They were very busy and I made such an obnoxious request to make me something off menu with cucumber and she exceeded my expectations with the drink and was the sweetest bartender I have ever met. I will be coming here more just because of the bartender Ramisi. If you see her make sure to request the Ramisi special which is a vodka lemon cucumber hibiscus dream!!! read more

This place is absolutely amazing! From the minute we walked in, we were met with friendly staff. We had one server who was right on it! It was such a pleasure. I don't know what's better, their drinks or their food. We will definitely be back! Loved playing Skee-Ball and their photo booth is fun as well. read more

Hubby and I went to newly openedThunderbird to check it out. We had no prob finding parking on a Saturday evening even though there was a good size crowd inside. I really liked the unique and intriguing decor. There are pictures and artwork throughout the bar which gives it a feel of historical Tex Mex atmosphere. There's plenty of seating either in booths, center tables with stools and in somewhat enclosed seating as well as a large bar with comfortable chairs. Bartender was nice and easy to talk to and was knowledgeable in suggesting cocktails and beers. The music playing was loud but not annoying loud I guess because I really enjoyed the vibe of the playlist. We shared the sweet potato tacos, nachos, carnitas tacos and the chicharones, all of which were tasty and had distinct savory flavors. I actually was craving the sweet potato taco the next day :) Overall taking into consideration the drinks and food we had, the attentiveness of our server and bartender in addition to the atmosphere and clientele, we enjoyed our evening and will def be back. read more

Cute space and love the skeeball and photo booth. They had a large assortment of beers and plenty of HD TVs for all our sports needs. It looks like they have great drink deals on Tuesdays as well. I would definitely recommend! read more

Love this spot! Have been coming since it first opened and it has only gotten better and better! The decor is simple and cute, Tex-mex theme, with amazing Mexican food to go along with it. Don't pass up the puffy tacos--you'll regret it! Anyways, this bar is perfect for casual dinner/drinks with friends or you can stay and dance the night away while playing games and meeting new people. Definitely my go-to spot if I'm going out, watching a sporting event or fight night. Love to bring my friends here for the great service and great time. read more

So fantastic that we finally have an awesome place to go in this little slice of heaven we call Brentwood. Thunderbird was several months in the making, and they opened up with a bang last fall, 2018. The place is fully renovated with a southwest theme, good music, 16 beer taps and mixed drinks for days. The menu has developed into quite a selection of Tex mex choices, and quite delicious. The onsite managers, Joe and Pete are very personable and make everyone feel comfortable and right at home. The staff they've hired are all fun, friendly and very good at their jobs. Every one of them. My only concern is that once the word gets out, I won't be able to get a seat at the bar. Well, that's selfish. I say, Cmon in and see for yourself, then spread the word. You're gonna like it... read more

An excellent new bar with an inspired concept. Drinks and food were both top notch. Skee ball is a great touch and the staff were very friendly. Tasteful and elegant decor, not overdone. I'll definitely be back. read more

Frankly, Thunderbird is excellent. The food is modern Mexican and is exceptional and well priced. Great beers on Tap, and a really pleasant clean, nice atmosphere. Feels like higher end modern Mexican meets quality neighborhood bar. Staff is super friendly. This place definitely passes the vibe check. I've heard the place is family owned and has a very good feel to it. Highly recommend for a casual date, or fun after-work evening. Cheers! read more

Went here for lunch today. Best Sweet Potato Taco I've ever had. The chef is an artist for sure - the flavor profile was mindblowing, this taco absolutely made my day. They make puffy tacos here which I'd never had before. They make the puffy tortillas in house from masa flour which is apparently quite a process from what they were saying. It shows in the flavor. This place is packed every night I walk by and now I know why. Glad they are a little less busy for lunch, I'm kinda shy :) I'll definitely be back here! read more

This place is pretty good. I wouldn't drive across LA for it, but if you need a place that isn't jam-packed and loud, then this is your stop. It replaced the old "Bar Food" (yes that was the actual name) that was never very interesting. This place did it right and put sports on several TV's...and 1 TV for movies which I'd rather be another TV for more sports, but whatever. There's a skeeball machine too. There's nothing that exciting or interesting about this place, but it is a nice wide-open bar with plenty of tables to meet up with friends. The food menu is very basic but gets the job done. The Frito Chilli pie or whatever it's called is pretty good. Glad they improved this place from the previous place. I hope it survives this time. read more

Very cool. Chill bartenders, classy decor, killer music. Also--not usually a Tex-Mex fan but that burnt cheese burrito is tasty. All around great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Worst bar I have ever been to. Worst management EVER. The management was SO RUDE. They told us we needed to leave for nooo reason they just didn't want us there..... read more

Limited menu. Good tacos. Guacamole was uninspiring and expensive. Drinks were solid. Nice spartan decor. Service slow. Well positioned TV's would be good for a game watching. They should probably give complementary chips. read more

Great spot and great addition to the neighborhood the food is wonderful and the service and bar selections were outstanding!

The place is super fun and the service is amazing. Cameron bartender Is really cool. Def come hang out

Thunderbird has incredible tacos, drinks, and ambience. It's the perfect balance of classy and sporty. I would highly recommend Thunderbird for brunch or happy hour. Most underrated bar in Santa Monica! Also... GET THE WET BREAKFAST BURRITO ITLL CHANGE YOUR LIFE read more

Came here on Taco Tuesday to watch the Champions League quarterfinals. Great open layout, great bartenders, and only $3 for enormous carnitas or spicy chicken tacos. Don't forget to ask for their house-made hot sauce! read more

Came here for trivia Sunday, literally had so much fun. It was actually pretty busy for a Sunday night but had amazing service. The cocktails are AMAZING!! read more

Expensive... This place continues to leave me feeling like I'm paying a lot for not much, especially since everything is just "okay". $14 cocktail - a bit high, but frustrating since the quality is so so. There are so many other options. Same for the food. Not bad but not great, considering the price and other options (still serving food in those metal trays that get ice cold in minutes). We come here for trivia but currently not much else since the area offers better value (better tex Mex - like Busbys, Cabo Cantina, etc - at the same or less cost). Glad they have more food options but hope the quality and value go up for what they're charging. At least the staff is always so great! read more

Great food and awesome service . Thunderbird is a perfect addition to the neighborhood.

This place is great. Bartenders are attentive and servers are on it. The food is super tasty. Definitely try the chicken tortilla soup. Deconstructed and you pour the broth on. Tacos and burritos amazing. And a sneaky good cheese burger. Sports on tv when something is going on, otherwise good movies or tv shows. Brunch great on weekends. Lunch great on weekdays. Would recommend this place for anyone on Westside read more

Cool place, but music was insanely loud. Loud enough to prevent me from coming back. Bartenders even said multiple ppl had complained and they did nothing about it. For a place where people were hanging out drinking and chatting, it doesn't make sense. read more

I was in her previously and wrote a negative review. The manager was very kind and replied to me. He asked me to come back in and ask for him. I decided to go back in and not say anything to see if I just had an unfortunate experience previously. It was just that. The staff was very pleasant. They were attentive and knowledgable. This could be a really good neighborhood bar. I suggest giving it a chance. read more

This used to be Bar Food, and I live around the corner so I am very happy it has reopened. The happy hour menu is decent, but the food is really bad, which is why I give it 3 stars. Everything they offer is centered around Fritos chips and really bad, cheap queso. If you want something decent to eat with your drink, unfortunately this place won't cut it. It's close and convenient though, and friendly staff, good drink specials, fun atmosphere. read more