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Little Fish applies for beer and wine license on Sunset Boulevard

Little Fish applies for beer and wine license on Sunset Boulevard

Rule Changes Los Angeles, CA local

Los Angeles seafood group seeks type 41 license at 1700 W Sunset Blvd

October 8th, 2026: Little Fish files beer and wine license application

Overview

Updated Oct 9

Little Fish, the Los Angeles seafood group known for fried fish sandwiches, has applied for a beer and wine license at 1700 W Sunset Blvd. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) lists the application as pending, with Anna Ceci Inc. named as the license holder.

The record is only an application, not an approval. It shows the restaurant wants permission to sell beer and wine with food at this address, but it does not show whether the location is open or when any license might be issued. Little Fish closed its original Sunset Boulevard window in May 2026 and said it planned a larger Echo Park space.

Why it matters

If approved, the license lets Little Fish serve beer and wine with food at its Sunset Boulevard address.

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Key Indicators

Type 41
License type applied for
On-sale beer and wine at an eating place, served with food.
Pending
Application status
Filed with the California ABC and listed as applied for, not yet issued.

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People Involved

Anna Ceci
Anna Ceci
License holder named on the application
Applicant through Anna Ceci Inc.

Organizations Involved

LF
Little Fish
Restaurant group
Applicant for beer and wine license at Sunset Boulevard address

Los Angeles seafood restaurant known for fried fish sandwiches with multiple locations.
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
State regulatory agency
Reviewing Little Fish's license application

State agency that issues and regulates alcoholic beverage licenses in California.

Timeline

May 2026 October 2026

2 events Latest: October 8th, 2026 · 1 month ago

  1. Little Fish files beer and wine license application

    Latest Regulatory filing

    California ABC lists a type 41 license application at 1700 W Sunset Blvd, held by Anna Ceci Inc.

  2. Little Fish closes original Echo Park window

    Restaurant operations

    Little Fish closed its walk-up window at Dada Market on 1608 Sunset Blvd. It said a larger Echo Park space with indoor seating and an expanded menu would come later; no date was announced.

Scenarios

1

California ABC issues Little Fish's beer and wine license

Likely Resolves by Apr 8, 2027

Discussed by: Standard ABC licensing process; type 41 applications for eating places are commonly approved when requirements are met

The ABC processes the type 41 application for 1700 W Sunset Blvd. If the application is complete and the location complies with zoning, public notice, and other conditions, the agency issues the license. Little Fish would then be permitted to sell beer and wine with food at the address.

2

Little Fish's license application stalls or is withdrawn

Unlikely Resolves by Apr 8, 2027

Discussed by: ABC records; applications can be withdrawn, denied, or held up by objections

The application could be withdrawn by the applicant, denied for non-compliance, or delayed by local objections. Public notices and ABC hearings are common friction points. If the application drops off the licensing list or is marked denied, Little Fish would not receive the license.

3

Little Fish opens a Sunset Boulevard location with beer and wine service

Possible Resolves by Apr 8, 2027

Discussed by: Restaurant trade coverage; the group's existing Melrose Hill venue shows an expansion pattern

If the license is issued and the restaurant completes other approvals, Little Fish could begin serving customers at 1700 W Sunset Blvd with beer and wine. This would be visible through the restaurant's own announcements, review coverage, or live reservations. The licensing record alone would not confirm the opening.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2020s

Little Fish Melrose Hill all-day seafood spot (2020s)

Little Fish opened an all-day location in the Melrose Hill area of East Hollywood. Eater LA described it as the group's biggest splash yet, with a menu of comfort dishes and a focus on West Coast-style seafood.

Then

The Melrose Hill venue expanded Little Fish from a sandwich counter into a full-service restaurant model.

Now

The venue helped establish Little Fish as a recognized name in LA seafood, supporting further expansion.

Why this matters now

The Sunset Boulevard license application is part of the same expansion pattern that produced the Melrose Hill location.

2020s

Little Fish's fried-fish-sandwich rise (2020s)

Little Fish built its reputation on fried fish sandwiches, becoming a locally known seafood brand in Los Angeles before expanding into full-service dining.

Then

The sandwich following gave the group a customer base to support larger venues.

Now

The brand recognition underlies each new location, including the Sunset Boulevard application.

Why this matters now

The beer and wine license supports Little Fish's shift toward fuller table-service dining at new addresses.

Sources

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California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Eater LA The Infatuation Eater LA