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Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, eggs, and sausage at Salt’s Cure.
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The 15 Essential Hollywood Restaurants

Where to eat in the heart of LA’s historic movie-making district

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Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, eggs, and sausage at Salt’s Cure.
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Just beyond the Walk of Fame and a stone’s throw from the touristy crowds around the Dolby Theater are dozens of restaurants worth battling tourists and traffic for. Hollywood has a little bit of everything, offering old-school haunts, new-school diners, Chinese dumplings, and so much more. Here now are 15 of the essential restaurants to taste in Hollywood.

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Clark Street Diner

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It’s never easy to replace a beloved eatery, but Zach Hall’s Clark Street Diner has improved upon the fabled 101 Coffee Shop with great coffee, fluffy pancakes, and patty melts, all served in a buzzy dining room.

6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 848-4438
(323) 848-4438

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Sincerely Syria (Hollywood Shawarma)

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Valley-based Sincerely Syria took over Hollywood Shawarma in late 2021, and Adham Kamal’s shawarma at this Hollywood outpost is as great as it is in Sherman Oaks. Order the shawarma wrap with rotisserie beef, lamb, or chicken. Every wrap gets a bit of tahini, diced tomatoes, and pickled cucumber spears before meeting the griddle.

6319 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Musso & Frank Grill

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Martinis done right and a menu that’s barely changed since 1919 has kept Musso & Frank relevant and running for over a century. Grab a booth and dig into continental favorites like mushrooms on toast, seafood chiffonade salad, and turkey á la king.

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-7788
(323) 467-7788
Beef tartare at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood.
Beef tartare at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood.
Cathy Chaplin

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Uka

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Located on the fifth floor of the expansive Ovation Hollywood complex, Uka at Japan House comes from decorated chefs Yoshitaka Mitsue and Shingo Kato. The refined nine-course kaiseki menu is priced at around $300 per person (before tip and tax), with wine and sake pairings available for about $120 per person.

Ovation Hollywood, JAPAN HOUSE, 6801 Hollywood Blvd Level 5, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(213) 808-2021
(213) 808-2021
An array of kaiseki dishes at Uka.
An array of kaiseki dishes at Uka.
Uka

Hui Tou Xiang

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It’s always great to have a go-to dumpling spot, especially when it’s the second location of San Gabriel’s Hui Tou Xiang. The namesake hui tou dumplings filled with pork or beef are nothing short of excellent.

1643 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 645-7272
(323) 645-7272
Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang.
Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang.
Cathy Chaplin

Mother Wolf

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Nab a table at Mother Wolf for a taste of chef Evan Funke’s ode to Rome. The room is boisterous and full of well-dressed diners, while the tables are topped with plenty of pasta and pizzas. Invite the amaro cart over for a post-dinner digestif to pair with Shannon Swindle’s unbeatable desserts.

1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 410-6060
(323) 410-6060
Several thin pizzas on a marble table inside a restaurant at daytime.
Roman pizzas at Mother Wolf in Hollywood.
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Ixlb Dimsum Eats

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Ixlb Dimsum Eats is considered one of the finest options for dim sum outside of the San Gabriel Valley. The takeout-only spot serves up Cantonese classics including har gow and sui mai, along with Taiwanese-style shaved ice for dessert.

5900 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 848-4766
(323) 848-4766

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Gwen

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Chef Curtis Stone’s Michelin-starred steakhouse, which operates as a neighborhood butcher during daytime hours, makes for a celebratory destination in the heart of Hollywood. Start with the house-made charcuterie before diving into fine cuts of beef, like the 30-day aged ribeye.

6600 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 946-7500
(323) 946-7500
Lamb ribs from Gwen in Hollywood.
Lamb ribs from Gwen in Hollywood.
Gwen

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Luv2eat Thai Bistro

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Luv2eat Thai Bistro stands out in a crowded Thai restaurant market for its well-executed southern cooking from chefs Noree Pla and Fern Kaewtathip. The Phuket-style crab curry, jade noodles, and hat yai fried chicken are popular with regulars.

6660 Sunset Boulevard P, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 498-5835
(323) 498-5835
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Luv2eat Thai Bistro in Hollywood.
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RoRo's Chicken

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RoRo’s Chicken has all the strip mall ambiance that an LA diner can hope for, from the faded menu board highlighting rotisserie chicken and kababs. The best bet for this longtime Lebanese restaurant is the half chicken plate, served with rice, hummus, and salad, and a steal at well under $14.

6660 Sunset Blvd ste c, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-9999
(323) 461-9999

Salt's Cure

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There’s never a bad time to swing into Chris Phelps’s all-day restaurant. The chef’s signature oat griddle cakes are served for breakfast and lunch, while dinner brings thoughtfully sourced and seasonally driven fare. The pork chop with apple sauce and brown butter is always a good call.

1155 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-7258
(323) 465-7258
Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, eggs, and sausage Salt’s Cure.
Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, eggs, and sausage at Salt’s Cure.
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Jones

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Even as developers transform Hollywood’s iconic streets, some places like Jones remain comfortingly unchanged. The menu of Italian American hits includes ravioli, bruschetta, thin-crust pizza, and of course, spaghetti and meatballs. It’s impossible to have a bad meal at this nearly 30-year-old restaurant.

7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-1726
(323) 850-1726

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Rao's

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New York’s legendary restaurant Rao’s has settled in nicely on the West Coast. The Hollywood menu is chock-full of Italian American classics including plump meatballs, veal Parmesan, and cheesecake. Dine with a crowd and sample a bit of everything.

1006 Seward St, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 962-7267
(323) 962-7267

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Mother Tongue Restaurant

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Find Mother Tongue perched atop the 75,000-square-foot, five-level fitness club called Heimat in Hollywood. Chef Fernando Darin draws myriad influences from Asia, South America, the Middle East, and more. (Heimat’s facilities and services can only be accessed by club members, the restaurant is open to the public daily.)

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
(213) 319-7850
A plated plate of crispy-skinned fish at Mother Tongue in Hollywood.
Brazilian moqueca baiana with striped bass and jiquitaia pepper.
Wonho Frank Lee

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Providence

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Two-Michelin-starred Providence serves one of the most elegant seafood-centric tasting menus in the city. The dining room is packed almost every evening thanks to chef Michael Cimarusti’s exceptional cooking which is only matched by Donato Poto’s warm and efficient service.

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 460-4170
(323) 460-4170
Dining area in Providence.
The main dining room at Providence.
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Clark Street Diner

6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

It’s never easy to replace a beloved eatery, but Zach Hall’s Clark Street Diner has improved upon the fabled 101 Coffee Shop with great coffee, fluffy pancakes, and patty melts, all served in a buzzy dining room.

6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 848-4438
(323) 848-4438

Sincerely Syria (Hollywood Shawarma)

6319 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Valley-based Sincerely Syria took over Hollywood Shawarma in late 2021, and Adham Kamal’s shawarma at this Hollywood outpost is as great as it is in Sherman Oaks. Order the shawarma wrap with rotisserie beef, lamb, or chicken. Every wrap gets a bit of tahini, diced tomatoes, and pickled cucumber spears before meeting the griddle.

6319 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Musso & Frank Grill

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Martinis done right and a menu that’s barely changed since 1919 has kept Musso & Frank relevant and running for over a century. Grab a booth and dig into continental favorites like mushrooms on toast, seafood chiffonade salad, and turkey á la king.

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-7788
(323) 467-7788
Beef tartare at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood.
Beef tartare at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood.
Cathy Chaplin

Uka

Ovation Hollywood, JAPAN HOUSE, 6801 Hollywood Blvd Level 5, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Located on the fifth floor of the expansive Ovation Hollywood complex, Uka at Japan House comes from decorated chefs Yoshitaka Mitsue and Shingo Kato. The refined nine-course kaiseki menu is priced at around $300 per person (before tip and tax), with wine and sake pairings available for about $120 per person.

Ovation Hollywood, JAPAN HOUSE, 6801 Hollywood Blvd Level 5, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(213) 808-2021
(213) 808-2021
An array of kaiseki dishes at Uka.
An array of kaiseki dishes at Uka.
Uka

Hui Tou Xiang

1643 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

It’s always great to have a go-to dumpling spot, especially when it’s the second location of San Gabriel’s Hui Tou Xiang. The namesake hui tou dumplings filled with pork or beef are nothing short of excellent.

1643 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 645-7272
(323) 645-7272
Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang.
Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang.
Cathy Chaplin

Mother Wolf

1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Nab a table at Mother Wolf for a taste of chef Evan Funke’s ode to Rome. The room is boisterous and full of well-dressed diners, while the tables are topped with plenty of pasta and pizzas. Invite the amaro cart over for a post-dinner digestif to pair with Shannon Swindle’s unbeatable desserts.

1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 410-6060
(323) 410-6060
Several thin pizzas on a marble table inside a restaurant at daytime.
Roman pizzas at Mother Wolf in Hollywood.
Eric Wolfinger

Ixlb Dimsum Eats

5900 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Ixlb Dimsum Eats is considered one of the finest options for dim sum outside of the San Gabriel Valley. The takeout-only spot serves up Cantonese classics including har gow and sui mai, along with Taiwanese-style shaved ice for dessert.

5900 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 848-4766
(323) 848-4766

Gwen

6600 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Chef Curtis Stone’s Michelin-starred steakhouse, which operates as a neighborhood butcher during daytime hours, makes for a celebratory destination in the heart of Hollywood. Start with the house-made charcuterie before diving into fine cuts of beef, like the 30-day aged ribeye.

6600 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 946-7500
(323) 946-7500
Lamb ribs from Gwen in Hollywood.
Lamb ribs from Gwen in Hollywood.
Gwen

Luv2eat Thai Bistro

6660 Sunset Boulevard P, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Luv2eat Thai Bistro stands out in a crowded Thai restaurant market for its well-executed southern cooking from chefs Noree Pla and Fern Kaewtathip. The Phuket-style crab curry, jade noodles, and hat yai fried chicken are popular with regulars.

6660 Sunset Boulevard P, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 498-5835
(323) 498-5835
Luv2Eat Thai
Luv2eat Thai Bistro in Hollywood.
Luv2eat Thai Bistro

RoRo's Chicken

6660 Sunset Blvd ste c, Los Angeles, CA 90028

RoRo’s Chicken has all the strip mall ambiance that an LA diner can hope for, from the faded menu board highlighting rotisserie chicken and kababs. The best bet for this longtime Lebanese restaurant is the half chicken plate, served with rice, hummus, and salad, and a steal at well under $14.

6660 Sunset Blvd ste c, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-9999
(323) 461-9999

Salt's Cure

1155 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

There’s never a bad time to swing into Chris Phelps’s all-day restaurant. The chef’s signature oat griddle cakes are served for breakfast and lunch, while dinner brings thoughtfully sourced and seasonally driven fare. The pork chop with apple sauce and brown butter is always a good call.

1155 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-7258
(323) 465-7258
Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, eggs, and sausage Salt’s Cure.
Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, eggs, and sausage at Salt’s Cure.
Andrea D’Agosto

Jones

7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Even as developers transform Hollywood’s iconic streets, some places like Jones remain comfortingly unchanged. The menu of Italian American hits includes ravioli, bruschetta, thin-crust pizza, and of course, spaghetti and meatballs. It’s impossible to have a bad meal at this nearly 30-year-old restaurant.

7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-1726
(323) 850-1726

Rao's

1006 Seward St, Los Angeles, CA 90038

New York’s legendary restaurant Rao’s has settled in nicely on the West Coast. The Hollywood menu is chock-full of Italian American classics including plump meatballs, veal Parmesan, and cheesecake. Dine with a crowd and sample a bit of everything.

1006 Seward St, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 962-7267
(323) 962-7267

Mother Tongue Restaurant

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Find Mother Tongue perched atop the 75,000-square-foot, five-level fitness club called Heimat in Hollywood. Chef Fernando Darin draws myriad influences from Asia, South America, the Middle East, and more. (Heimat’s facilities and services can only be accessed by club members, the restaurant is open to the public daily.)

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
(213) 319-7850
A plated plate of crispy-skinned fish at Mother Tongue in Hollywood.
Brazilian moqueca baiana with striped bass and jiquitaia pepper.
Wonho Frank Lee

Providence

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Two-Michelin-starred Providence serves one of the most elegant seafood-centric tasting menus in the city. The dining room is packed almost every evening thanks to chef Michael Cimarusti’s exceptional cooking which is only matched by Donato Poto’s warm and efficient service.

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 460-4170
(323) 460-4170
Dining area in Providence.
The main dining room at Providence.
Daniel Collopy

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