J Restaurant and Lounge
1119 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-7746

One of the jewels of the newly-gentrified downtown L.A., this posh spot offers a main dining area plus a 10,000 square foot patio that offers a fire pit, separate bar, VIP cabanas and a breathtaking view of the L.A. skyline. This is also where you’ll find the special cigar smoking section, one of the most glamorous in the city. The upscale casual restaurant offers classic American comfort food while the bar offers wines as well as an assortment of fine liquor. J Restaurant and Lounge is a cool place to gather with friends after work or for a fun night out.

The Winery Restaurant
The District in Tustin
2647 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
714-258-7600

If you’re going down south to Orange County, check out the Winery Restaurant, whose 300-square-foot humidor patio is adorned by leather sofas, Havana fans and plasma televisions. More importantly, the cigar selection offers an impressive array of brands including Bolivar, Cohiba, Macanudo and Fonseca. There’s also an impressive wine cellar that can accommodate up to 5,000 bottles. Oh, the food’s great, too, with delicious Italian dishes heavy on pasta and seafood. If you want to combine dining, drinking and enjoying a good cigar, this is the perfect place to do it.


Malibu Cigar Lounge
22525 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-8324

While the beaches of Malibu may seem like an unusual place to find a cigar bar, the Malibu Cigar Lounge is one of the best-known an most popular in the L.A. area. If you’re into cigars and just cigars, this is the place to enjoy them while also basking in the ocean breeze. Enter this sophisticated but unpretentious lounge, and be greeted by owner Rick Loher, who will escort you to his extensive humidor and introduce you to their amazing selection of cigars. After making your choice, retire to a comfortable couch and just kick back. A good cigar, a Pacific breeze and a cool SoCal vibe—what c