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A Handy Guide to Hotel Restaurants in Los Angeles

by Matthew Kang@mattatouille Jun 24, 2013, 3:00am PDT

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by Matthew Kang@mattatouille Jun 24, 2013, 3:00am PDT

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This week, Curbed LA takes a look at hotels around town as part of Hotels Week. To chip in, Eater examines some of the best restaurants inside hotels and highlights the food coming out of their kitchens.

Most of the time, eateries in hotels are meant to only serve guests that don't have a chance to wander outside of the neighborhood. But in L.A., restaurants need to serve more than eggs Benedict in the morning to be relevant. Hotel chefs have the opportunity to highlight the unique cooking that's endemic to L.A., with farm fresh produce and polished techniques. Herein, Eater presents some of the best hotel restaurants in Los Angeles.

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Scarpetta

Scott Conant's modern Italian restaurant inside the Montage executes his elegant cuisine to a high standard, with classic dishes like the tuna crudo and spaghetti standing out on the menu.

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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The Hart + The Hunter

This upstart from two young chefs has struck a chord with LA diner, melding fresh, seasonal produce with the flavors of traditional Low Country cooking for a result that's both inventive and comforting.[Photo]

7950 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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The Bazaar by José Andrés

Jose Andres' whimsically designed restaurant inside the SLS is one of the city's odes to avant garde gastronomy. The traditional and modern takes on Spanish cuisine by chef Joshua Whigham is marked by the tomato and watermelon salad and the Yukon gold "gnocchi," along with Jose Andres' classic Philly Cheesesteak with air bread.

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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CUT by Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck's streamlined steakhouse inside the Beverly Wilshire is still one of the best places to get steak in the city. Executive chef Ari Rosenson makes Wagyu beef short ribs with Indian spice for something a bit less conventional. The bone marrow flan is still the appetizer to get.

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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FIG Santa Monica

Chef Ray Garcia makes sure that all of his produce comes from the nearby Santa Monica farmer's market, and the freshness of everything on the menu shows at this restaurant inside the Fairmont in Santa Monica. The lunch sandwiches are great, as is the pasta-less lasagna.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Caulfield's Bar & Dining Room

Chef Stephan Kalt's market-driven menu at this restaurant inside the Thompson hotel has dishes and styles from all over, but the result is something polished and well-conceived. Menu highlights include salmon caviar latkes with creme fraiche and roasted duck breast with gaviota strawberries.

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9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air

Wolfgang Puck's refined restaurant inside the Hotel Bel-Air does high-end takes on the chef's Californian cuisine, as executive chef Sonny Sweetman does dishes like the sweet pea tortellini, Alaskan halibut with baby asparagus and spring pea ragout, or Cantonese roasted duck with cherries, pea tendrils, and Schechuan pepper.

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

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Culina

Chef Mette Williams handles the kitchen at this classy, modern Italian restaurant inside the Four Seasons on Doheny. She makes a great crab and herb ricotta tortellone as well as Amanranth Chitarra pasta using tomatoes, capers, olives, basil, and chili.

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300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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25°

Chef Tim Goodell's enduring burger joint inside the Hollywood Roosevelt still makes massive handheld meals any time of the day in a bordello-type room that's always full of energy. The Number One burger is still the best order on the menu, along with the boozy shakes.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Oliverio at Avalon Beverly Hills

Chef Mirko Paderno does a fine job with classic Italian cuisine in a stylish environment spread out along the bottom floor of the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. His risottos are nearly perfect.

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9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Bar Marmont

This dark celebrity hangout inside the legendary Chateau Marmont has a surprisingly good pub menu. The burger is probably the best thing to order.

8171 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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WP24 by Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck's Asian-influenced restaurant on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton in Downtown boasts one of the best views in the city. Prawn toast, chicken dan dan noodles, and whole roasted duck are the menu highlights.

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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Cleo

This Moroccan restaurant with modern digs inside The Redbury has a myriad number of mezzes and small dishes that use plenty of unique spices, including the chickpea fritters, roasted lamb, and chicken tagine.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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The Churchill

This farm-to-table all-day restaurant inside the Orlando Hotel has lost a little steam from chef turnover of late, but the familiar cooking is a respite for those overwhelmed by the number of restaurants on West Third. The breakfast dishes are worth getting.

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Whist at Viceroy Santa Monica

Chef Tony DiSalvo's massive menu at this boutique hotel in Santa Monica has something for everyone in a space spread out with outdoor dining that's ideal for the spring and summer.

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1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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NineThirty

Chef Dakota Weiss' cooking at this restaurant inside the W Los Angeles - Westwood is a little tongue-in-cheek and off the cuff, with things like thick cut bacon and drunk mussels with white wine, chipotle, and hominy as notable dishes. The desserts are a must-order.

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930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood

Gordon Ramsay might not be around this location, but the cooking is still at a pretty high level at this restaurant inside the London that bears his name. The miso black cod, prime rib cap steak, and beef wellington for two stand out.

1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Tower Bar

This old-school celebrity hang inside the Sunset Tower hotel might not have the most inventive food, but the scene is undeniably cool. Plus the service is unparalleled.

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8358 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

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Mr. C Beverly Hills

This new restaurant inside the glorious ode to Mid-Century Modern that is Mr. C. hotel does the Cipriani classics like pasta and bellinis for the type that doesn't think too much about price.

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1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

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Public Kitchen And Bar

Tim Goodell's gastropub inside the Hollywood Roosevelt uses plenty of great produce along with solid cooking that makes it easy to meet people staying here from out of town. The roast chicken is excellent.

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The Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Scarpetta

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Scott Conant's modern Italian restaurant inside the Montage executes his elegant cuisine to a high standard, with classic dishes like the tuna crudo and spaghetti standing out on the menu.

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Visit Website

The Hart + The Hunter

7950 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

This upstart from two young chefs has struck a chord with LA diner, melding fresh, seasonal produce with the flavors of traditional Low Country cooking for a result that's both inventive and comforting.[Photo]

7950 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Visit Website

The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Jose Andres' whimsically designed restaurant inside the SLS is one of the city's odes to avant garde gastronomy. The traditional and modern takes on Spanish cuisine by chef Joshua Whigham is marked by the tomato and watermelon salad and the Yukon gold "gnocchi," along with Jose Andres' classic Philly Cheesesteak with air bread.

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Wolfgang Puck's streamlined steakhouse inside the Beverly Wilshire is still one of the best places to get steak in the city. Executive chef Ari Rosenson makes Wagyu beef short ribs with Indian spice for something a bit less conventional. The bone marrow flan is still the appetizer to get.

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

FIG Santa Monica

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chef Ray Garcia makes sure that all of his produce comes from the nearby Santa Monica farmer's market, and the freshness of everything on the menu shows at this restaurant inside the Fairmont in Santa Monica. The lunch sandwiches are great, as is the pasta-less lasagna.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit Website

Caulfield's Bar & Dining Room

9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Chef Stephan Kalt's market-driven menu at this restaurant inside the Thompson hotel has dishes and styles from all over, but the result is something polished and well-conceived. Menu highlights include salmon caviar latkes with creme fraiche and roasted duck breast with gaviota strawberries.

Open in Google Maps

9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Wolfgang Puck's refined restaurant inside the Hotel Bel-Air does high-end takes on the chef's Californian cuisine, as executive chef Sonny Sweetman does dishes like the sweet pea tortellini, Alaskan halibut with baby asparagus and spring pea ragout, or Cantonese roasted duck with cherries, pea tendrils, and Schechuan pepper.

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Visit Website

Culina

300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Chef Mette Williams handles the kitchen at this classy, modern Italian restaurant inside the Four Seasons on Doheny. She makes a great crab and herb ricotta tortellone as well as Amanranth Chitarra pasta using tomatoes, capers, olives, basil, and chili.

Open in Google Maps

300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

25°

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Chef Tim Goodell's enduring burger joint inside the Hollywood Roosevelt still makes massive handheld meals any time of the day in a bordello-type room that's always full of energy. The Number One burger is still the best order on the menu, along with the boozy shakes.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Visit Website

Oliverio at Avalon Beverly Hills

9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Chef Mirko Paderno does a fine job with classic Italian cuisine in a stylish environment spread out along the bottom floor of the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. His risottos are nearly perfect.

Open in Google Maps

9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

Bar Marmont

8171 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

This dark celebrity hangout inside the legendary Chateau Marmont has a surprisingly good pub menu. The burger is probably the best thing to order.

8171 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Visit Website

WP24 by Wolfgang Puck

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Wolfgang Puck's Asian-influenced restaurant on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton in Downtown boasts one of the best views in the city. Prawn toast, chicken dan dan noodles, and whole roasted duck are the menu highlights.

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Visit Website

Cleo

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

This Moroccan restaurant with modern digs inside The Redbury has a myriad number of mezzes and small dishes that use plenty of unique spices, including the chickpea fritters, roasted lamb, and chicken tagine.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Visit Website

The Churchill

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

This farm-to-table all-day restaurant inside the Orlando Hotel has lost a little steam from chef turnover of late, but the familiar cooking is a respite for those overwhelmed by the number of restaurants on West Third. The breakfast dishes are worth getting.

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

Whist at Viceroy Santa Monica

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chef Tony DiSalvo's massive menu at this boutique hotel in Santa Monica has something for everyone in a space spread out with outdoor dining that's ideal for the spring and summer.

Open in Google Maps

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit Website

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NineThirty

930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Chef Dakota Weiss' cooking at this restaurant inside the W Los Angeles - Westwood is a little tongue-in-cheek and off the cuff, with things like thick cut bacon and drunk mussels with white wine, chipotle, and hominy as notable dishes. The desserts are a must-order.

Open in Google Maps

930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Visit Website