Issue 120419 BARNEY'SARNEY'S BEANERYEANERY B B WWW.BARNEYSBEANERY.COM EST. 1920 Our 9th Decade! SANTA MONICA WEST HOLLYWOOD PASADENA BURBANK WESTWOOD VILLAGE REDONDO BEACH 1351 3RD ST 8447 SANTA MONICA BLVD 99 EAST COLORADO BLVD 250 NORTH FIRST ST 1037 BROXTON AVE 100H FISHERMAN'S WHARF SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 PASADENA, CA 91105 BURBANK, CA 91502 WESTWOOD, CA 90024 REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 PHONE (310) 656-5777 PHONE (323) 654-2287 PHONE (626) 405-9777 PHONE (818) 524-2912 PHONE (310) 443-7777 PHONE (424) 275-4820 BREAKFAST OMELETTES OR SCRAMBLES served all day three eggs served with hash browns & toast

BARNEY’S BREAKFAST -MOSH three eggs / hash browns eggs / salami / bacon / toast OR tortilla 10.5 onion / spinach / mushroom / hot pepper hash browns / toast OR tortilla 13.25 english muffin / canadian-style bacon / two RANCHERO poached eggs / hollandaise / chives / hash browns chorizo / / bell pepper / queso fresh strawberries on the side 14.5 fresco / salsa / guacamole / sour cream ranchero sauce 12.75 EGGS FLORENTINE PILATES english muffin / spinach / two poached eggs egg white / chicken breast / mushroom hollandaise / chives / hash browns / fresh spinach / quesa fresco 16 strawberries on the side 14.75 VEGGIE BREAKFAST BURRITO spinach / mushroom / tomato potato / bacon / onion / chile verde / cheese bell pepper / onion 13 two / sour cream / salsa 11.75 CALIFORNIA avocado / bacon / tomato / chile verde CHILAQUILES sour cream / cheese 13.5 tortilla chips / three scrambled eggs / cilantro EGG WHITES ONLY +1.75 queso fresco / red chile sauce / rice / refried beans / sour cream / guacamole / salsa fresca 13.5 FROM THE GRIDDLE HUEVOS RANCHEROS three sunny-side up eggs / bell pepper onion / cilantro / queso fresco / rice WAFFLE COMBO refried beans / sour cream / guacamole two eggs / bacon corn tortillas 13.5 pork or turkey sausage 13.75 BREAKFAST QUESADILLA PANCAKE COMBO three scrambled eggs / cheese / jalapeño two eggs / bacon grilled onions / potato / cilantro / chives pork or turkey sausage 13.75 sour cream / salsa fresca / choice of protein cheese 12.75 | chorizo 13.75 | bacon 14.75 BUN FRENCH TOAST COMBO pork OR turkey sausage 14.75 | ham 15 two eggs / bacon pork or turkey sausage 13.75 BREAKFAST NACHOS tortilla chips / black beans / cheese / three any BLUEBERRY STUFFED CINNAMON BUN style eggs / cilantro / chives / sour cream salsa fresca FRENCH TOAST cheese 13.25 | chorizo 14.25 | bacon 14.75 / blueberries pork OR turkey sausage 14.75 | ham 15.5 syrup / bacon 12.75 THREE BREAKFAST TACOS FRENCH TOAST SOLDIERS cheesy taco shells with choice of flour or corn powdered sugar / syrup over easy eggs / refried beans / cilantro strawberries 10.5 queso fresco / ranchero sauce 11.75 MEXICAN BREAKFAST three eggs any style / refried beans / rice BREAKFAST SANDWICHES guacamole / sour cream / salsa fresca cheese 13.75 | veggie 15 | chicken 16.25 pork 14.75 | beef 16.5 | shrimp 19.5 ON THE TROLLEY english muffin / hash brown / arugula TOAD IN A HOLE pork sausage / / two fried two fried eggs / cheddar jalapeño bread eggs / strawberries on the side 10.25 cheddar / bacon / hash browns 13.75 PROTEIN & TWO EGGS BREAKFAST BAGEL toast OR tortilla / protein choice / hash browns two scrambled eggs / bacon / melted carne asada 14 | chicken 13 | chorizo OR bacon 12 | cheese / hash browns 11 corned beef hash 11.75 | chili 11.75 sirloin steak 22

CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF -BORNE ILLNESS. APPETIZERS

HOT WINGS the following are half off during happy hour 6 wings 9.75 / 12 wings 17.75 / 15 wings 22.5 buffalo | sweet & spicy | el diablo barney’s honey glaze | lemon pepper HALF TIME NACHOS +2.5 tortilla chips / black olive lettuce / cheese / classic chili PERFECT FOR SHARING sour cream / guacamole / salsa 12 BARNEY’S APPETIZER PLATTER chili cheese fries / onion rings IRISH NACHOS jalapeño poppers / mozzarella potato / cheese / sour cream cheese sticks / chicken fingers 19.5 guacamole / salsa chili OR beans 11.5 QUESO WITH CHILI & CHIPS fireman's chili / spicy cheese sauce jalapeño / queso fresco / cilantro jalapeño salsa / guacamole / chipotle cream corn tortilla chips 13 chicken OR beef & pickle 10.25

NACHO MAMA’S NACHOS! MAC & CHEESE WEDGES tortilla chips / black beans / cheese marinara 10.25 sour cream / guacamole / salsa chicken 13.75 carne asada OR chipotle beef 16.75 MOZZARELLA STICKS marinara sauce 10.25 CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS 12.5 french fries +2.75 tossed or on the side +1.75: FRIED PICKLES buffalo | el diablo | sweet & spicy housemade ranch 8.75 barney’s honey glaze PRETZEL STICKS JALAPEÑO POPPERS ranch 11 honey mustard 10 | cheese sauce 11.25 CRISPY CALAMARI cocktail sauce / herb tartar sauce CHIPS & SALSA lemon 13.5 5.25 | guacamole +5

FRITO PIE fritos / salsa / cheese / sour cream POTATO SKIN classic chili 7.75 bacon / cheese / sour cream 10.25 mushroom / cheese / grilled onion 9.5 cLassic chili / cheese 11.25 SPECIALTY FRIES SLIDERS PASTRAMI three per order steak fries / melted swiss cheese / grilled onions / chopped pickles / barney’s sauce 11.25 BARNEY’S caramelized onion / pickle / BARNEY’S lettuce / tomato / barney’s sauce 12.25 steak fries / american cheese / pickles chopped hamburger / tomato / caramelized BBQ PORK onions / barney’s sauce 11.25 pulled pork sliders / coleslaw 12 PIZZA french fries / mozzarella / pepperoni SHAVED PASTRAMI marinara sauce 10.75 swiss cheese / pickle / barney’s sauce 12 CHILI CHEESE CRISPY CHICKEN french fries / choice of chili / cheese spicy mayo / lettuce / tomato 12 classic, turkey OR vegetable 10 texas-style OR fireman’s 11 CRISPY FISH CARNE ASADA cheddar cheese / tomato / herbed tartar sauce carne asada / steak fries / guacamole lettuce 12 sour cream / cheddar & jack cheese chopped tomato / cilantro / jalapeño BUFFALO CHICKEN queso fresco / refried beans 13.5 bleu cheese / buffalo sauce / lettuce 12

2 WE HAVE A $5 MINIMUM PER PERSON WHEN SEATED AT THE BAR OR AT A TABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE. SANDWICHES HOAGIES choice of side choice of side

DH'S BEST BBQ ON BUTTERMILK BUN SPICY GROUND TURKEY coleslaw / bbq sauce / chipotle mayo pepperoncini / peppers / onions beef, pork OR chicken 14 jack & cheddar / barney’s sauce 13

ROASTED VEGETABLE ON TOASTED JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR LOAF BEEF PHILLY CHEESE STEAK mushroom / bell pepper / onion zucchini / bell pepper / red onion / avocado / arugula jack / cheese sauce 14.25 pickled carrot / pickled onion / cream cheese 14 CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESE STEAK TUNA SALAD ON WHEAT & HONEY LOAF mushroom / bell pepper / onion shredded lettuce / tomato / avocado 14.5 jack / cheese sauce 14.25

SOURDOUGH TURKEY ON SOURDOUGH LOAF bacon / grilled onion / avocado / swiss 12.75 MELTS choice of side SOURDOUGH CHICKEN ON SOURDOUGH LOAF bacon / grilled onion / chile verde / jack 12.75 AVOCADO ON MARBLED RYE LOAF avocado / grilled onion / tomato jack 11.75 BUFFALO CHICKEN ON BUTTERMILK BUN breaded chicken breast / mayo / lettuce / tomato 14 CHICKEN ON MARBLED RYE LOAF chicken / cajun spices / jack BARNEY’S REUBEN ON MARBLED RYE LOAF grilled onion 13.75 sauerkraut / swiss / 1000 island pastrami OR corned beef 13 TUNA MELT ON MARBLED RYE LOAF double up pastrami OR corned beef 18 grilled onion / american 12

SPECIALTY GRILLED CHEESE ON COUNTRY BUTTERMILK LOAF PARMESAN BRIE ON SOURDOUGH LOAF jack / cheddar / swiss 13.5 chicken breast 13 Choice: braised chicken | braised pork | braised beef | bacon bits +4 SOURDOUGH BOWLS SOUP & HALF SANDWICH 11.25 with house salad Choice: chicken noodle | barney's french onion n.e. style clam chowder | chili +2.75 NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM Choice: CHOWDER, CHICKEN NOODLE OR pastrami reuben | roasted veggie | blt sourdough turkey | tuna salad | tuna melt BARNEY'S FRENCH ONION 11.75

CLUB SANDWICHES CLASSIC, VEGETABLE OR choice of side TURKEY CHILI 12

CLASSIC ON TOASTED COUNTRY BUTTERMILK LOAF TEXAS-STYLE CHILI OR turkey / bacon / cheddar / tomato / lettuce barney’s sauce 14.5 FIREMAN’S CHILI 13

SUPER SWISS ON TOASTED MARBLED RYE LOAF ham / turkey / swiss / tomato / lettuce SOUPS barney’s sauce 14.5 NEW ENGLAND STYLE B.L.A.T ON TOASTED JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR LOAF CLAM CHOWDER bacon / lettuce / avocado / tomato barney’s sauce 14.5 CHICKEN NOODLE BARNEY'S FRENCH ONION FRIED CHICKEN ON TOASTED COUNTRY BUTTERMILK LOAF bacon / cheddar / tomato / lettuce jumbo 7.75 | bowl 6.75 | cup 5.5 barney’s sauce 16.5 Our Soups Are Not Vegetarian ASK ABOUT OUR LUNCH SPECIALS

CHOICE OF SIDE: Tomatoes, Cottage Cheese, Black Beans, Refried Beans, Onion Rings, Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Hash Browns, Sautéed Veggies, Barney's Rice, Seasoned Fries, Steak Fries +2.25, Sweet Potato Fries +2.25, Baked Potato +2.5, Mac & Cheese +2.5, Strawberries +2.5 3 HAMBURGERS choice of side

Hamburgers are served on toasted buttermilk bun unless otherwise specified. BURGER PATTY CHOICE INSTEAD OF BEEF +3: black bean patty, turkey patty OR chicken breast

PATTY MELT CALI BURGER [spicy] grilled onion / cheddar cheese guacamole / bacon / cheddar cheese / jalapeño toasted marbled rye loaf 12 lettuce / barney's sauce 14.25 BLEU BURGER BARNEY’S BURGER stuffed with bleu cheese / caramelized onion two beef patties / pickle / caramelized lettuce / barney's sauce 14 onion / american cheese / tomato / lettuce / mustard / barney’s sauce 10.75 THE GOBBLER [turkey patty] Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions roasted tomato / red onion / cheddar crisp chipotle mayo / arugula / lemon 14 MEXI BURGER chile verde / grilled onion / avocado BLACK & BRIE black bean patty / brie / barney's sauce / onion tomato / lettuce / queso fresco chipotle mayo 13 straws / iceberg lettuce / tomato 13 CHILI BURGER ULTIMATE BURGER choice of chili / lettuce / tomato applewood smoked bacon / caramelized onion classic, turkey OR vegetable 12.75 tomato / arugula / bleu cheese texas-style OR fireman’s 13.7s5 barney’s sauce 15.25 DBC BURGER JUICY LUCY BURGER two burger patties / bbq sauce stuffed with american cheese / grilled onion straw / applewood smoked bacon onion / tomato / lettuce / barney’s sauce 13.5 american / tomato / lettuce Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions barney’s sauce 18 FAMOUS CHILI FOOT LONG HOT DOGS nathan's all beef hot dogs & choice of side

CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST THE “CLASSIC” SINCE 1920 chili / cheese / hot dog / toasted ​buttermilk all beef chili perfection / tortilla chips bun / bottle of dom perignon 275

9.5 jumbo | 7.5 bowl | 6.5 cup CLASSIC CHILI CHEESE toasted ​buttermilk bun 14.5 TURKEY pinto beans / corn / roasted pasilla chile LA STYLE tortilla chips bacon wrapped / grilled onion / grilled bell 9.5 jumbo | 7.5 bowl | 6.5 cup pepper / mayo / toasted ​buttermilk bun 14.5

VEGETABLE NY STYLE summer vegetables / black bean / tomato sauerkraut / deli mustard / grilled onion tortilla chips toasted ​buttermilk bun 14.5 9.5 jumbo | 7.5 bowl | 6.5 cup CHICAGO STYLE tomato / / onion / pepperoncini TEXAS-STYLE mayo / toasted ​buttermilk bun 14.5 beef / chili / beer / tortilla chips

10.5 jumbo | 8.5 bowl | 7.5 cup CHILI SIZE FIREMAN’S chili / black beans / choice of patty braised beef / black bean / tortilla chips tortilla chips / soup OR salad 15.5 10.5 jumbo | 8.5 bowl | 7.5 cup CHILI CHOICE PATTY CHOICE TOPPING CHOICE CHILI SAMPLER classic hamburger sour cream +2 onions / sour cream / cheese / two sides turkey turkey +3.5 no beans +2 choose three: classic | fireman's | texas turkey | vegetarian 20.5 vegetable chicken +3.5 cheese +2.25 CHILI WITH SPAGHETTI & BEANS texas-style +1.75 black bean +3.5 avocado +MKT soup OR salad 12.75 [+1.25 sub texas or fireman's fireman’s +1.75 hot dog +3.5 guacamole +MKT chili]

CHOICE OF SIDE: Tomatoes, Cottage Cheese, Black Beans, Refried Beans, Onion Rings, Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Hash Browns, Sautéed Veggies, Barney's Rice, Seasoned Fries, Steak Fries +2.25, Sweet Potato Fries +2.25, 4 Baked Potato +2.5, Mac & Cheese +2.5, Strawberries +2.5 PIZZA SALADS & SALAD WRAPS homemade pizza sauce

MARGHERITA CLASSIC COBB

tomato / basil / mozzarella bacon bits / avocado / tomato / chopped eggs

parmesan / olive oil chicken / bleu cheese / mixed greens bleu cheese 16" pan 16.6 | 10" pan 11.5 salad 12 | wrap 13.5 ROUTE 66 COMBO CALIFORNIA CHOPPED

pepperoni / sausage / bell pepper turkey / avocado / bacon / tomato / brie onion / mushroom / mozzarella jack / cheddar / mixed greens housemade ranch 16" pan 23.5 | 10" pan 15 salad 12 | wrap 13.5 HAWAIIAN SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN canadian-style bacon / pineapple / mozzarella corn / onion / cucumber / bell pepper 16" pan 21.5 | 10" pan 13.5 carrot / mixed greens / honey mustard

salad 14 | wrap 15.5 MAGIC MUSHROOM [white pizza] BARNEY'S CAESAR button & portobello mushroom / caramelized tomato / crouton / parmesan onion / mozzarella / parmesan / ricotta romaine lettuce / caesar dressing 16" pan 21.5 | 10" pan 13.5 salad 11 | wrap 12.5 cajun chicken +3 PEPPERONI BARNEY’S HOUSE SALAD 16" pan 19.5 | 10" pan 12.5 seasonal fresh vegetables 6.75 JOHNNIE’S FAVORITE GRILLED VEGETABLE

pepperoni / mushroom / fresh jalapeño portobello mushroom / zucchini / red onion spinach / sun dried tomato / bell pepper cilantro / mozzarella parmesan / arugula / lemon vinaigrette 16" pan 22 | 10" pan 14 salad 12 | wrap 13.5 BBQ CHICKEN ITALIAN CHOPPED salami / olive / tomato / roasted pepper red onion / mozzarella / bbq sauce / cilantro basil / sun dried tomato / parmesan 16" pan 23 | 10" pan 14.5 mixed greens / italian dressing

salad 11.5 | wrap 13 GRILLED VEGGIE FIESTA portobello mushroom / onion / bell pepper chicken / tomato / olive / cilantro zucchini / roasted garlic / mozzarella cheese / guacamole / sour cream / salsa sun dried tomato tortilla chips / mixed greens / ranch 16" pan 23 | 10" pan 14.5 salad 12 | wrap 13.5 ROCKET BUFFALO CHICKEN [white pizza] grilled chicken / red onion / tomato breaded chicken breast / buffalo sauce pine nut / roasted red pepper / arugula / bleu cheese ranch lemon vinaigrette 16" pan 23 | 10" pan 14.5 salad 14 | wrap 15.5

REGULAR PIZZA TOPPINGS 16" PAN 3.25 EACH | 10" PAN 2.75 EACH

Mushroom • Onion • Bell Pepper • Fresh Tomato • Zucchini • Garlic • Fresh Basil Extra Cheese • Pineapple • Jalapeño • Olive • Cilantro • Broccoli • Scallion • Spinach

SPECIAL PIZZA TOPPINGS 16" PAN 4.25 EACH | 10" PAN 3.75 EACH

Pepperoni • Bacon • Chicken • • Salami • Roasted Pepper • Anchovy • Ground Beef • Sausage Canadian-Style Bacon • Bleu Cheese • Sun Dried Tomato

Strawberries 4.75 Barney's Rice 4.5 Black OR Refried Beans 4 Hash Browns 5.5 Onion Rings 6.25 Mac & Cheese 5.75 Bacon, Pork OR Turkey Sausage 5.25 Mashed Potatoes 5.5 Seasoned Fries SM 4.5 LG 5.75 Tomatoes 3.25 Sautéed Veggies 5.5 Sweet Potato Fries SM 5.5 LG 6.5

SIDES Cottage Cheese 3.5 Baked Potato 5.5 Steak Fries SM 5.5 LG 6.5 SOUTH OF THE BORDER

TACO lime / cilantro / cabbage / corn tortilla grilled vegetable 4.25 ea. grilled chicken 4.75 ea. Roasted grilled beef 5.25 ea. Pineapple +1 grilled shrimp 7.25 ea. } 7.25 ea.

BRAISED CHIPOTLE TACO grilled scallion / avocado / cabbage / cilantro / onion / corn tortilla chicken, pork 5 ea. beef 6.25 ea.

TOSTADA crispy tortilla / refried beans / avocado / onion / cilantro / lettuce / tomato / queso fresco / sour cream grilled vegetable 5 chicken, pork 5.75 grilled beef 6.25 grilled shrimp 8

QUESADILLA cheese / sour cream / flour tortilla grilled vegetable 10.25 chicken, pork 11.75 grilled beef 12.25 grilled shrimp 14.25

BURRITO potato / onion / cheese / red chile sauce / sour cream / flour tortilla / black beans barney's rice grilled vegetable 9.5 chicken, pork 11.25 grilled beef 11.75 grilled shrimp 14.75

FAJITAS onion / bell pepper / cilantro / tomato / choice of corn or flour tortillas grilled vegetable 11.25 chicken, pork 12.75 grilled beef 13.25 grilled shrimp 14.25

TRES red chile sauce / cheese / corn tortilla / sour cream / guacamole cheese 10.75 grilled vegetable 11 chicken, pork 12.5 grilled beef 13 grilled shrimp 15

CHIMICHANGA [fried burrito] potato / cheese / sour cream / refried beans / barney's rice grilled vegetable 11 grilled OR braised chicken, pork 12.5 grilled OR braised beef 13 grilled shrimp 15

Refried Beans & Barney's Rice +3.25 | Fresh Avocado OR Guacamole +MKT | Roasted Pineapple +1 | Fresh Jalapeño +1.5

6 50% DISCOUNT ON FOOD ITEMS FOR MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES (IN UNIFORM ONLY) THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. HOUSE SPECIALTIES

FISH & CHIPS HALF BBQ CHICKEN herb tartar sauce / lemon / soup OR salad 16 topped with bbq sauce / baked potato cole slaw / soup OR salad 19.25 MAC ATTACK mac & cheese / soup OR salad 15.75 fresh OR pickled jalapeño +2.25 | roasted peppers +2.5 BBQ BABY BACK RIBS topped with bbq sauce / baked potato ham, bacon, sausage +3.5 | bbq chicken +4 cole slaw / soup OR salad full rack 28.5 | half rack 23.5 CAPTAIN'S PLATTER battered fish / skewered cajun-style shrimp fried calamari / herb tartar sauce WING DINNER cocktail sauce / lemon / two sides 22 12 wings tossed with choice of sauce one side / soup OR salad 23.5 GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK buffalo | sweet & spicy | el diablo top sirloin / / veggies / baked potato barney’s honey glaze | lemon pepper soup OR salad 26.25 BEVERAGES GRILLED TACO PARTY PLATTER [BUILDS 24 TACOS] beef, pork & chicken | shrimp +14

cabbage / onion / cilantro / roasted jalapeño / roasted pineapple / scallion lime / corn tortillas / four coronas 56

CHILI SAMPLER onions / sour cream / cheese / two sides choose three: classic | fireman's | texas | turkey | vegetarian 20.25

BEVERAGES DESSERTS

WE PROVIDE ALL SODAS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE ROAST YOUR OWN S'MORES 11.5 DESIGNATED DRIVER. graham cracker / marshmallow / chocolate CAUTION. OPEN FLAME. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. COKE & DIET COKE 3.75 ROOT BEER 3.75

ORANGE SODA 3.75 SPRITE 3.75 SUNDAE BOAT 8.5 ALE 3.75 CLUB SODA 3.75 vanilla ice cream / chocolate sauce / caramel sauce strawberry sauce / whipped cream / maraschino cherry LEMONADE 3.75 TONIC WATER 3.75 BARNEY’S WARM APPLE PIE 9 GINGER BEER 6.25 pie / melted cheddar / ice cream ICED TEA 3.25 WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE 8 CRANBERRY JUICE 3.5 TOMATO JUICE 3.5 BANANA SPLIT 10 banana / vanilla ice cream / chocolate sauce 3.5 MARTINELLI'S APPLE JUICE maraschino cherry PINEAPPLE JUICE 4.5 12 (perfect for sharing) GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 5.5 WAFFLE SUNDAE belgian style waffle / vanilla ice cream 100% ORANGE JUICE GLASS 5.5 fresh strawberries / whipped cream strawberry sauce / chocolate drizzle SAN PELLEGRINO 4.25 BOTTLED FLAT WATER 3.25 MILKSHAKES OR MALTS 7.25 REGULAR OR SUGAR FREE RED BULL 5.25 vanilla or chocolate

HOT CHOCOLATE (WHIPPED CREAM) 3.25 HOTSY TOTSY MILKSHAKE 8.25 HOT TEA 2.75 chocolate ice cream / chocolate swirl / graham cracker & toasted marshmallow / whipped cream REGULAR OR DECAF COFFEE 2.5 THE BEST 8.25 ICED COFFEE 3.25 vanilla ice cream / milk / all natural strawberry ESPRESSO 2.75 puree / fresh strawberries / whipped cream

CAPPUCCINO 4.25 LOCO IN THE COCO MILKSHAKE 8.25 VANILLA LATTE 4.75 vanilla ice cream / coco lopez / fresh banana graham cracker crumble / whipped cream MAKE ANY ESPRESSO DRINK A DOUBLE +2.25 111 THE MAKING OF A LANDMARK111 Los Angeles, California. A sort of Sirens lair from which songs of opportunity, notoriety, fame and fortune have beckoned adventurous dreamers for generations. Dreamers of a different order for certain, but all with one thing in common. They had to eat. Barney Anthony knew that when he moved his upstart beanery into the little bungalow built at the edge of a Poinsettia field. A good meal for a fair price, terrific service and some genuinely friendly conversation. In these respects, Barney’s has not changed much in eighty or so years. In other ways, though, Barney’s has evolved along with society’s needs of an eating and meeting house.

The original structure was just an ordinary California bungalow converted into a small restaurant. Burgers and coffee shared the menu with the chili that would become a mainstay. There was no bar at that time and the spirits were not served until after prohibition was repealed. When that happy day arrived, Barney built a bar in the breezeway against the western exterior wall of a neighboring warehouse. The restaurant’s dining customers' drinks were handed to waitresses through an open window. As time and capital allowed a roof was added and walls pushed out to create the tavern. The bar has long since been replaced by the very functional, well used, wooden edifice that we belly up to today. The welcoming exterior has never been subjected to Urban Renewal’s atrocious facades. Wide and low, it sits unashamed in this very modern community of high-rises and chic’ strip malls. It gives the impression of a wizened elder at some sort of Rites of Passage ceremony. It has a look I can only describe as “genuine.” Upon entering, you immediately notice the decor. A delightful motif that has become intentionally recognized as classic American. Let’s call it American. Let’s call it Roadhouse Realist’ique. I say internationally recognized because the renowned pop artist Edward Kienholz once immortalized Barney’s bar area in mixed media. The magnificent work is on display at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The front porch was once used to signal waiting chauffeurs of the rich and famous. It seems that a blinking sequence would signal that a table was ready, or that their party was finished and would be emerging shortly.

It is a well-known fact (around here at least) that famous people like cooking as much as the rest of us and despite the prospect of rubbing elbows with the likes of me, the list of celebrities that have made Barney’s a regular stop is long and glamorous. Sweet Norma Jeane Mortenson, more commonly known as Marilyn Monroe, made a point of coming here for the chili. I was told that Marilyn was a regular during the filming of “Some Like It Hot.” I can somehow picture her, more beautiful than she ever was on film, sitting with some friends or co-workers enjoying one of life’s simple pleasures. The legendary Jim Morrison is recalled as being another local fixture. Once when asked by a karma seeking fan which barstool was Morrison’s favorite, the barkeep just said “pick-one.” It is commonly known that The Snake had a particular fondness for liquid inspiration, and Barney’s was just one of his wells. The great Steve McQueen is remembered as enjoying his beer over ice. Shelly Winters and Warren Oats have all bent an elbow under the warm glow of the neon lights herein. It is supposedly here at Barney’s that Desi Arnez gave William Frawley an ultimatum concerning a certain behavior and his continuing on as a cast member of “The I Love Lucy Show.” Janis Joplin. Ah, Pearl, now there was a lady that could wail. If you are as big a fan of J.J.’s as I am, you will need to see the table that bears her signature and the two-digit date, 70. Janis was a regular at Barney’s. Her famous car was parked in front of the Beanery on the last night of her life. Someone would, at some point, say that it was “the coffee that killed her” and I think if Janis had heard it, she would have laughed the loudest. I have read somewhere that Barney’s was featured in a sketch that graced one of Janis’ albums. The album is “Cheap Thrills-Big Brother and the Holding Company.” The Beanery is shown in the second drawing from the bottom right. Barney’s was also a favorite hangout of Peter Falk. The actual Beanery shows up in quite a few Columbo episodes. (although in later years a studio set filled in for the famous eatery) Yes, film and television Personalities have, for as long as many can remember, been part of Barney’s mystique, but the real magical presence here is that of music. To say “Rock and Roll lives at Barney’s” is simply true. Really! I wonder what it’s like to hear yourself on the jukebox? I wonder if Jimi did? Jimi Hendrix used to frequent this rock icon of a tap house when he lived above the Whisky A Go-Go just a few blocks away.

Mr. Irwin Held, is the hard working industrious man that bought the place from the original owner in the early nineteen seventies. Irwin operated the Beanery for nearly thirty years and is considered by some to be a pioneer in many hospitality industry trends. Barney’s had at one time as many as forty-seven beers on tap when most places had only two or three. Irwin’s experience as a beer salesman helped him read the indicators that would allow him to usher his business right to the threshold of a new century. Irwin sold the well-established business in 1998 and is enjoying a well-deserved retirement.

Since this story is more of a cultural or color report than a restaurant review, I have not dwelled upon the gastronomic delights offered on the 1000 item menu. Suffice it to say, “come hungry!” You can’t go wrong. If you want to scan the place for tidbits of rock and roll history, the best time to visit is early afternoon. The dining room quiets down a little bit after lunch, and the walls are laden with interesting lore. -Courtesy of Route 66 Magazine 8