In-Restaurant Dining Banned in LA … Bars, Movie Theaters, Gyms Closed by Mandate

Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has announced a prohibition of in-restaurant dining effective midnight tonight thru March 31.

Restaurants will be CLOSED for dining-in.

Take-out, drive-thru and delivery still ok

Also to be closed: bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, gyms

Gatherings are prohibited.

Here is the full list of mandatory closures beginning at midnight tonight from the Mayor’s executive order:

Bars, movie theaters, performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades, gyms & fitness centers- CLOSED

Encouraging houses of worship to limit gatherings on their premises

I’m taking executive action to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Los Angeles by closing bars, nightclubs, restaurants (except takeout/delivery), entertainment venues and gyms until March 31 unless extended. Grocery stores will remain open.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, I’m taking executive action to temporarily close bars, nightclubs, restaurants (except takeout/delivery), entertainment venues, and other establishments in the city of Los Angeles. These orders go into effect at midnight tonight and will stay in place until March 31 unless extended. There is no food shortage and grocery stores will remain open. We’re taking these steps to help protect Angelenos, limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, and avoid putting a dangerous strain on our health care system.

This will be a tough time, but it is not forever. Angelenos have always risen to meet difficult moments, and we will get through this together.