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09/21/2026
Join us at LA Chef Conference 2026!
We’re excited to be part of this celebration of the LA restaurant community, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, operators, media voices and industry leaders for a full day of conversation, food, networking and connection.
Monday, October 5 at City Market Social House.
For more information, visit Brad Metzger Recruitment or www.lachefconference.com.
09/16/2026
ONE BITE AND YOU’LL UNDERSTAND WHY DAMA’S WHIPPED BEANS ARE A FAVORITE. ✨🌴
At DAMA, Chef Antonia Lofaso knows that an unforgettable meal can start with something beautifully simple—and the Whipped Beans are proof. Creamy, bold, rich, full of flavor, and made for sharing, this is the kind of dish that hits the table and suddenly everyone wants another bite.
Whether you’re joining us for date night, cocktails with friends, or dinner in Downtown Los Angeles, there’s one rule: don’t skip the Whipped Beans.
🌴 DAMA atmosphere
🍹 Handcrafted cocktails
✨ Chef Antonia Lofaso’s culinary touch
🤍 Whipped Beans
Reserve your table on OpenTable, bring your favorite people, and come taste what everyone’s talking about at DAMA.
09/12/2026
CELEBRATE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY AT DAMA! 🇲🇽
This Wednesday, September 16, we’re raising a glass to Mexican Independence Day with a special Guest Bartender Night featuring Bryan P. behind the bar at DAMA!
Make it a full DAMA experience: grab your friends, order your favorite dishes for the table, explore the cocktails, and celebrate Mexican culture, flavors, and hospitality with us.
🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day
🍹 Guest Bartender: Bryan P.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
📍 DAMA | Downtown Los Angeles
Bring your crew. Raise a glass. Celebrate with us. ¡Salud! 🇲🇽🥂
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09/11/2026
IF YOU KNOW DAMA, YOU KNOW THE CORN. 🌽 🔥
Bold, flavorful, perfectly prepared, and packed with the Latin-inspired flavors that make dining experience at DAMA so memorable. Our corn has become a must-order favorite for a reason. It’s rich, savory, incredibly satisfying, and the kind of dish the whole table says they’ll “just have one bite” of… until suddenly it’s gone.
Pair it with your favorite DAMA cocktail, order a few dishes to share, and experience what keeps guests coming back for more.
📍 DAMA | Downtown Los Angeles
🍹 Come for the cocktails.
🌽 Stay for the famous corn.
🔥 Leave planning your next visit.
Reserve a table on OpenTable and come see why this DAMA favorite deserves all the hype.
08/29/2026
CAZCANES TEQUILA HAPPY HOUR AT DAMA ✨🥃
Clear your Thursday night plans for a double header at Dama. Cazcanes Tequila is taking over Happy Hour at DAMA on September 3rd!
Join us from 5 PM–10 PM for an evening celebrating exceptional tequila, incredible food, handcrafted cocktails, and the unmistakable atmosphere of DAMA. 🌴
🥃 Cazcanes Tequila
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 5 PM–10 PM
📍 DAMA | Downtown Los Angeles
Reserve your table now on OpenTable and experience Cazcanes Tequila Happy Hour at DAMA!
08/21/2026
YOUR TABLE IS WAITING AT DAMA ✨
Chef Antonia Lofaso invites you to come experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of Los Angeles at Dama. 🌴🍽️
From bold, Latin-inspired dishes and shareable plates to handcrafted cocktails and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the city, DAMA is where incredible food and great company come together.
Whether you’re planning date night, dinner with friends, after-work cocktails, or a special celebration, come hungry and let Chef Antonia Lofaso and her team take care of the rest.
🔥 Incredible flavors.
🍸 Handcrafted cocktails.
🌴 Unforgettable atmosphere.
✨ One incredible night at DAMA.
We’ll see you soon!
📍 DAMA | Los Angeles Fashion District
🍽️ Make your reservation and experience DAMA for yourself.
08/11/2026
DINE LA IS COMING TO DAMA!✨🍽️
From August 14–28, 2026, experience DAMA during Dine LA Restaurant Week and discover why every detail—from the first bite to the final cocktail—makes dining here something special.
At DAMA, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Exceptional ingredients, bold Latin-inspired flavors, beautiful presentation, and meticulous attention to detail come together to create dishes designed to be remembered. Whether you’re planning a date night, dinner with friends, or simply looking for an excuse to experience one of Los Angeles’ standout dining destinations, Dine LA is the perfect time to visit DAMA.
🌴 Beautiful atmosphere
🍽️ Exceptional food
🍸 Handcrafted cocktails
✨ An unforgettable DAMA experience
Dine LA is only here for two weeks, so don’t wait until the last minute to make plans.
📅 August 14–28, 2026
📍 DAMA | Downtown Los Angeles
🥂 Reserve in OpenTable and experience Dine LA at DAMA!
07/24/2026
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT DAMA ✨
This holiday season, celebrate somewhere as unforgettable as the occasion. Located in the heart of the Los Angeles Fashion District, DAMA offers a sophisticated and vibrant setting for holiday parties, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations designed to impress.
Surrounded by stunning architecture and an effortlessly elegant atmosphere, your guests can enjoy exceptional cuisine by Chef Antonia Lofaso, handcrafted cocktails, and an award-winning w**e selection thoughtfully curated to complement every celebration. Whether you’re hosting an intimate holiday dinner, entertaining clients, gathering your team for an end-of-year celebration, or planning a larger private event, DAMA creates an experience that feels elevated from the moment your guests arrive.
🍷 Award-Winning W**e Selection
🥂 Holiday Parties & Private Events
🍽️ Exceptional Cuisine for Memorable Gatherings
🍸 Handcrafted Cocktails & Premium Spirits
✨ A Sophisticated Setting in the Fashion District
Holiday dates are limited and highly sought after. Inquire today about hosting your holiday party or private event at DAMA in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
07/07/2026
W**e Happy Hour is here at Dama! 🍷
This Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5pm, enjoy some amazing happy hour glasses of w**e, w**e flights, or w**e bottles at Dama. We are also featuring an amazing selection from Madera 5!
Reserve on OpenTable and come sip some vino with us!
📍DTLA | Dama
🍷 W**e Happy Hour
🍶 Featuring Madera 5
💃🏽 Reserve on OpenTable
**ehappyhour ☀️
07/06/2026
Michael Lay Guest Shift at Dama on July 8, 2026. Sponsored by Madre Mezcal.
Don’t miss an amazing evening here at Dama!
📍DTLA | Dama
🍋🟩 Michael Lay, Guest Shift
🥃 Sponsored by Madre Mezcal
💃🏽 Reserve on OpenTable
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Address
612 E 11th Street
Los Angeles, CA
90015
To get to the location on E 11th Street in Los Angeles, there are a few options for transportation:
By Public Transport:
- Take the Metro Blue Line to the Grand/LATTC Station
- Transfer to the DASH Pico Union/Echo Park bus and get off at Olympic Blvd. From there, it's just a short walk to your destination.
By Car:
- If coming from downtown LA, take W Olympic Blvd towards S Alvarado St.
- Turn left onto Alvarado St and then right onto Venice Blvd.
- Turn left onto S Bixel St and then turn right onto W 11th St.
- Continue straight until you reach your destination.
Parking:
There is street parking available around DAMA. Alternatively, there is a parking lot located on Witmer St between 11th and 12th streets which is within walking distance of the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
5pm - 10pm |
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What people say
DAMA is a Latin-American restaurant located in the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles, offering a 5-star dining experience. The menu features a fusion of new American and Latin American cuisine, with dishes like Crispy Potatoes with haricot verts, spicy mayo, parsley, basil, and chimichurri, and Bone Marrow with pickled serrano chili, garlic, and arugula. The restaurant also offers seasonal specials like Kanpachi-style Aguachile with red pearl onion, radish, lime, cilantro, chive & cucumber. DAMA's cocktails are equally impressive with their featured smokey Chipotle Margarita being a must-try. The ambiance is perfect for any occasion from a romantic dinner to a night out with friends. Reservations can be made easily through their website or mobile app. Overall DAMA is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in Los Angeles.
