# Dive bars with steak in California > A dive bar that serves a proper steak dinner instead of just reheating something frozen behind the counter. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/best-dive-bar-steak ## Places (7) ### 1. The Alley Piano bar blends smokey bistro style with nostalgic, jazzy vibes and secret cubby tables. Diverse crowd enjoys live piano performances and lively, artistic atmosphere. Decorated walls and large seating create a funky, local hangout with a dated but charming aesthetic. - Address: 3325 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheAlley6 ### 2. Art's Bar & Grill Dive bar with old-fashioned vibes and a smoking patio offers a family atmosphere and a locals' bar feel. Live music plays on weekends, creating a lively atmosphere filled with conversations and games. Interior is dated but the place remains a beloved staple with a **heartwarming dive-bar charm. - Address: 3357 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Art's-Bar-Grill ### 3. Royal Lounge Dive bar with retro vibe and game day energy featuring multiple TVs, a DJ stage, and a dance floor. Crowd is diverse and laid back, enjoying darts, pool tables, and karaoke. Offers affordable drinks and hearty food in a spacious, safe setting with CCTV surveillance. - Address: 210 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/RoyalLounge ### 4. The Branch Office Dive bar with old interior and wobble tables creates a low-budget kick back environment. Regulars form a tight-knit community where everyone knows your name. Cash-only spot features pool and ping pong tables and opens early like bars of the past. - Address: 2320 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheBranchOffice ### 5. Chez Jay Small dining room with romantic booths and a bar in the same space creates a lively, sometimes loud atmosphere. Outdoor patio called The Backyard offers live music and a chill vibe. Interior blends old school dive bar charm with a unique, cozy mood. - Address: 1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ChezJay ### 6. HMS Bounty Traditional American restaurant with a nautical theme and dim lighting creates a cozy, old dive bar vibe. Red vinyl booths and wood panel walls add to the nostalgic atmosphere. Patrons often watch games at the bar while a jukebox plays classic standards quietly in the background. - Address: 3357 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/HMSBounty ### 7. Sunset Room Local dive bar offers a dark dive-bar atmosphere with good music and video games like Street Fighter. The vibe is friendly and lively but often quiet before peak times. Burgers and salmon stand out as amazing food options amid a mostly empty space on some nights. - Address: 2029 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/SunsetRoom ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.