Like steak with baked potatoes, late-night dining is baked into Southern California culture. “Twenty-four/seven has been part of the diner model for many, many years,” said Michael Colonna, president and chief operating officer of Norms Restaurants. Hotcakes are one of the signature dishes at Norms, known for its late-night dining, on Tuesday, Sept.

24, 2024 in West Hollywood. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) About 75% of Denny’s restaurants are open 24/7, according to the chain, including this one on Del Obispo in Dana Point. (Photo by David Bro, Contributing Photographer) A man eats dinner at Norms, known for its late-night dining, on Tuesday, Sept.

24, 2024 in West Hollywood. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) A man picks up food at Norms, known for its late-night dining, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in West Hollywood (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Norms, known for its late-night dining, is open 24 hours in West Hollywood on Tuesday, Sept.

24, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) People line up in the predawn hours outside a Denny’s restaurant in Irvine to get a free Grand Slam breakfast. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, The Orange County Register/SCNG) Ed and Kathy Moshaver, of Beverly Hills, share the Chef’s Sampler Platter at Norms, known for its late-night dining, on Tuesday, Sept.

24, 2024 in West Hollywood. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) C.