Summary: Vintage bar with live music.
Checker Hall, situated in a historic Masonic lodge, is a stylish Mediterranean bistro with a vintage bar and adjacent music venue, the Lodge Room. The restaurant boasts an airy upstairs dining area and a menu featuring casual bites like hummus and skewers, as well as more refined dishes such as daurade fish and hanger steak. The interior features a mid-century Dutch chandelier and tall booths overlooking Figueroa Street, providing a cozy atmosphere for both casual and upscale dining experiences. While cocktails tend to be sweet and the space can get loud post-9 p.m., the venue remains a popular Eastside spot for its lovely décor, intimate setting, and well-executed cuisine.