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Kobe Bryant & Javier's
For Kobe Bryant, the Lakers were the Forum and the Staples Center - and the family dinner was always Javier's.
Lakers career 1996-2016; jersey retirement at Staples Center December 18, 2017
Fan Eats
Javier's
Los Angeles, CA
About Javier's
Upscale Mexican restaurant; the Newport Beach original was Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's family dinner spot for years.
Address: 20 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (with Century City location at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles), Los Angeles
Tags: celebrity-favorite restaurant
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Planning a Fan Trip Around Javier's
Javier's works as a pregame and recovery food anchor in Los Angeles. The nearest tracked event anchor is 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025 — close enough to build a full trip around. FanTravel maps 6 fan weekend ideas across Los Angeles you can pair with it.
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About Javier's
Upscale Mexican restaurant; the Newport Beach original was Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's family dinner spot for years.
Javier's is located in Los Angeles, CA. Address: 20 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (with Century City location at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles).