The Biggest Party of the Year: Eater Off Menu LA 2026 Tickets Are Finally Live
If you live to eat, clear your calendar for Saturday, September 19. Tickets for Eater Off Menu LA 2026 are officially on sale, marking the return of Los Angeles’s ultimate culinary event. Back for its second edition, this one-night-only festival transforms Eater’s iconic food reporting, trendspotting, and restaurant rankings into a massive, edible reality.
Hosted at the legendary, century-old Tam O’Shanter, this year’s lineup brings together the biggest names in dining to showcase what’s trending—from the British pub revival and steakhouse reinventions to viral Korean salt bread, premium tinned veggies, and epic spice bags.
Star-Studded Lineup: What to Expect on the Menu
Instead of standard festival fare, Eater Off Menu LA 2026 features exclusive riffs, off-menu experiments, and rare cross-country guest appearances:
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Michelin & Award Winners: Michelin-loved Holbox serving up fresh mariscos, alongside James Beard Award-winner Dave Beran’s team from Pasjoli flexing elevated steakhouse hits.
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Celebrity & Bicoastal Guest Chefs: Portland star Gregory Gourdet (Kann) dropping a rare Caribbean creation, plus NYC’s buzzworthy Dean’s bringing modern British classics.
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Viral Favorites & Mega-Desserts: Café Telegrama’s internet-famous ricotta pancakes and a jaw-dropping, record-length sheet cake crafted by Quarter Sheets’ own Hannah Ziskin.
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Cathay Pacific Gateway to Asia: A dedicated garden space featuring yakitori from Sumibiyakitori Kidori, crispy Peking duck from Ji Rong, and free-flowing champagne.
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Top-Tier Craft Cocktails: Punch-approved liquid creations poured by LA hot spots Thunderbolt and Night on Earth.
Event Details & Party for a Cause
Beyond endless bites and hidden surprises tucked inside the historic venue’s cozy nooks and patios, your appetite is supporting a vital global effort. Vox Media is donating 100% of net ticket proceeds directly to World Central Kitchen, helping provide fresh meals during humanitarian and climate crises worldwide.
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Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM
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Location: Tam O’Shanter (Atwater Village, Los Angeles)
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Tickets: Starting at $125 (Includes all food and drink access)
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Charity Partner: World Central Kitchen (wck.org)
Space at the historic landmark is strictly limited, and tickets for this powerhouse culinary showcase are expected to sell out fast.
