OUR INSIDER TAKE ON THE BEST SPOTS NEARBY
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd.
323-467-7788 | website
Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, a steak-and-cocktails joint formerly favored by Charlie Chaplin and Raymond Chandler.
La Poubelle
5907 Franklin Ave.
323-465-0807 | website
This vibrant eatery serves cocktails & French bistro classics into the wee hours, plus sidewalk seating.
Canter's Deli
417 N Fairfax Ave.
323-467-7788 | website
Landmark deli offering a huge variety of hearty sandwiches & baked goods around the clock.
Salt's Cure
1155 N Highland Ave.
323-467-7788 | website
Sleek, modern restaurant featuring California-sourced meat, produce & seafood, plus natural wines.
Gigi's
904 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | website
Gigi’s is an elegant neighborhood bistro serving Californian interpretation of French fare in the heart of Hollywood’s Sycamore District. Open late night.
Magari
1538N N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 310-256-3555 | website
The Japanese-Italian restaurant has been in the works since late 2021 and features a collection of award-winning chefs known for cooking Michelin-level food across the globe.
Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 | 323- 871-1717 | website
Farm-to-Table fare in the historic Beachwood Canyon, under the Hollywood Sign. Made-from-scratch American eatery with vegan & vegetarian options, plus wine & craft brews.
Bar Lis
1541 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 323-410-6210 | website
High above the heart of Hollywood sits Bar Lis. The crown jewel of the new Thompson Hollywood, this chic rooftop lounge captures the iconic spirit and style of the French Riviera and immerses patrons in a sophisticated mix of classic South of France culture and modern Southern California ease.
Superba Hollywood
6530 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 323-364-9844 | website
Across Los Angeles, Superba is known as a destination for daytime staples from salads and grain bowls to breads, pastries, coffee, and evening wines and farm-to-table entrees.
Mother Wolf
1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 323-410-6060 | website
Mother Wolf is Chef Evan Funke’s homage to the Eternal City and culinary heritage of La Cucina Romana.
Gwen
6600 Sunset Blvd.
323-946-7500 | website
Retail meat shop, in-house butchery & polished, full-service restaurant for tasting menus only.
Republique
624 South La Brea Ave.
310-362-6115 | website
Modern French plates served in a striking space with communal tables, plus a bakery & cocktail bar.
Avenue Nightclub
1601 Cahuenga Blvd.
323-593-7999 | website
The West Coast outpost of one of New York most sought-after nightclubs. 21+ only.
The Spare Room
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
323-769-7296 | website
Elegant, old-timey cocktail lounge & game parlor in the Roosevelt Hotel with polished wood bowling lanes & classic games.
Black Rabbit Rose
1719 N Hudson Ave.
323-461-1464 | website
Hideaway for unique drinks & Thai-Chinese bites, plus burlesque & magic shows on the weekends.
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd.
323-874-7924 | website
Mexian eatery dishing out fajitas, tacos & margaritas in a casual, colorful environment.
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave.
323-297-0101 | website
Acclaimed wood-burning-oven pizzas & antipasti in busy digs.
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson Ave.
323-465-1902 | website
Swanky, shadowy bar mixes sophisticated cocktails amid decor recalling the bygone days of Hollywood.