Capri Club

Joe and Helen Sams opened The Capri in 1963 in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. They were known for good food at a reasonable price and a nice cozy place to eat. They ran the restaurant for 30 years before handing over the reins to local regulars the Thiels. For years the parents ran the restaurant while their kids enjoyed the hot food and a new experience. In 2006 the son's Jeff and Jim Thiel took over the family business. They put their own spin on the menu and concept while operating the restaurant until 2019, when they decided to retire and focus on their health. After a major remodel and renovation of the historic space, "Capri Club" was brought back to life once again by restaurant industry veteran Robert Fleming. Paying homage to its long and storied past, Capri Club offers a pared-down menu of classic Italian Aperitivo fare and cocktails. The food menu was curated by Puglia-native Chef Francesco Allegro and pairs effortlessly with the long list of Amari, refreshing Negronis, and classic Martinis.