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17 Essential West Hollywood Restaurants

Where to eat in one of LA’s most storied neighborhoods

by Eater Staff Updated
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West Hollywood is best known for its glitzy celebrity hotspots, but scratch beneath the surface to find an impressive range of restaurants worth checking out. From old-school red sauce joints to some of Los Angeles’s best sushi, here now are 17 essential restaurants in West Hollywood.

Added: Catch Steak, Tail o’ the Pup, Irv’s Burgers, Madeo, WeHo Bistro

Removed: Ardor, Issima, Petrossian Restaurant & Boutique, E.P. & L.P.

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Night + Market

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Come into the original Night + Market for some superb Thai cooking. Chef Kris Yenbamroong’s menu includes Thai classics and lesser-known regional specialties. The pork toro is a must-order, along with the khao soi and crispy rice salad. Additional locations of Night + Market include Venice, Silver Lake, and the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.

9043 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9724
(310) 275-9724

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Dan Tana's

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This longstanding red sauce joint is as old-school as it gets. Although the restaurant’s conspicuous preference to seat regulars and celebrities over nobodies can make snagging a table difficult even with a reservation, the chicken parm and a strong martinis are worth the hassle.

9071 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9444
(310) 275-9444

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Pizzana

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Naples-born pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi continues Pizzana’s winning formula on a mostly retail stretch of Robertson. He uses organic, stone-ground Italian flour and a 48-hour fermentation process to produce traditional Neapolitan pies. The cacio e pepe and neo margherita are sure bets, while the lunchtime sandwiches are also fantastic.

460 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 657-4662
(310) 657-4662
Pizzana
Pizzana West Hollywood.
Wonho Frank Lee

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Sushi Park

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This quintessential sushi haunt is perched on the second floor of a West Hollywood strip mall. Don’t be fooled by Sushi Park’s humble surroundings because the fishes here are second to none. Sit at the bar and settle in for a world-class omakase experience, but be prepared to pay.

8539 Sunset Blvd #20, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-0523
(310) 652-0523

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Tail O' the Pup

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What could be more LA than getting a hot dog at a retro-styled stand shaped like an actual hot dog? West Hollywood’s iconic Tail o’ the Pup is officially back as of this summer, at a new location on Santa Monica Boulevard. And this time around, the playful menu offers, yes, plenty of hot dogs, but burgers, fries, soft serve, milkshakes, and beer and wine.

8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 527-0131
(424) 527-0131
A close up overhead photo of chili cheese hot dogs, fries, burgers, and more.
Dogs and burgers at Tail o’ the Pup.
Wonho Frank Lee

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Sushi Ginza Onodera

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Keep Sushi Ginza Onodera in mind for a celebratory splurge because the omakase experience at this two Michelin-starred sushi temple goes for $400. Those who can get pass the sticker shock will be rewarded with a dazzling array of oceanic pleasures.

609 La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 433-4817
(323) 433-4817
Sushi Ginza Onodera chef Yohei Matsuki
Chef Yohei Matsuki at Sushi Ginza Onodera.
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Tesse

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Raphael Francois brings French continental-inspired cuisine to Sunset Boulevard. Every table starts with an order of the house-made charcuterie — pâtés, terrines, rillettes, and saucisse — followed by larger plates of wood-fired meats and fish.

8500 Sunset Blvd ste b, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 360-3866
(310) 360-3866

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Catch Steak LA

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A night out in West Hollywood ought to begin at Catch Steak, a cavernous temple serving up red meat with a side of LA glamor. The potato croquettes with osetra caviar make for a tremendous starter before hulking down on main event. Feeling fancy? Splurge on the wagyu.

650 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 507-0101
(323) 507-0101
40-ounce prime tomahawk at Catch Steak in West Hollywood.
Prime tomahawk at Catch Steak.
Wonho Frank Lee

WeHo Bistro

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This 11 year-old bistro is charming in all the good ways. There’s a French-inflected menu that leans into comfort food classics like croissant French toast at breakfast, and cream of mushroom soup, tzatziki-topped lamb sliders, truffled mac and cheese, chicken fricasse for lunch and dinner. WeHo Bistro isn’t trying to be cool, so just grab a spot on the patio and dig into some really satisfying food.

1040 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 657-9696
(310) 657-9696

Madeo Restaurant

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After a long pandemic shut-down, the Sunset Strip’s glitzy Italian stalwart is back in all its truffle-topped glory. Expect white tablecloths, an extensive Italian wine list, and a menu that offers elegant takes on classics like osso buco and grilled branzino, as well as pasta like the iconic, tomato-slicked penne Madeo.

8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 859-4903
(310) 859-4903
A pounded flat, breaded chicken cutlet with spinach at Madeo Ristorante in West Hollywood.
Breaded chicken cutlet at Madeo.
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Merois

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Wolfgang Puck’s first LA restaurant in 10 years takes over the gorgeous penthouse floor at the Pendry West Hollywood, with near-unfettered views of the Southland. The food is classic Puck, fusing French and Asian flavors with plenty of flair and color. Try the crispy black bass with vegetable fried rice, then finish with the hazelnut dacquoise for dessert.

8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 918-3410
(323) 918-3410

Sunset Tower Hotel

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A whole new generation of aspirational Angelenos are rediscovering Sunset Tower’s energetic pull. Part see-and-be-seen destination, part Hollywood schmooze fest, part laid-back hotel bar, this is the spot to show off on a date or to cheers the latest work accomplishment. Just don’t be surprised if a few well-heeled celebrities are seated nearby.

8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-7100
(323) 654-7100
Sunset Tower Bar
Sunset Tower Bar in West Hollywood.
Wonho Frank Lee

Connie and Ted's

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Providence chef Michael Cimarusti serves classic New England-style dishes, pristine oysters, and a mean blondie sundae for dessert at Connie & Ted’s, which remains one of the top seafood restaurants in Los Angeles. The patio is an especially good place for people watching.

8171 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 848-2722
(323) 848-2722

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Irv's Burgers

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After a four-year shutdown, Irv’s has returned to its beefy glory at a new location on Santa Monica Boulevard. The meun offers beloved Irv’s burger, as well as a pared-down Just For You burger (with Thousand Island dressing and thick pickles on a seeded proprietary bun) and a few new items like thin-shaved pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs, tuna melts, and simple salads. This being a burger stand, there are fries and milkshakes, too.

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 650-2456
(323) 650-2456
A burger on a plate with a hand-drawn note of thanks.
An Irv’s burger.
Irv’s Burgers

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Madre

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For terrific Oaxacan food and one of the widest selections of mezcal in the country, it doesn’t get any better than Madre’s. Order the tlayudas, moles, and memelas and something strong to wash it all down.

801 N Fairfax Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 850-8518
(323) 850-8518
Deep fried masa or memelas with toppings from Madre restaurant in Los Angles, California.
Memelas at Madre in West Hollywood.
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Breakfast by Salt's Cure

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The best way to start any day is at Chris Phelp’s Breakfast by Salt’s Cure. The menu offers pure comfort in the form of griddle cakes, a breakfast sandwich stuffed with sausage, egg, and cheese, and a slew of sides that pair well with just about everything on the menu.

7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 848-4879
(323) 848-4879

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Jones Hollywood

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Jones has one of the coolest interiors in all of LA, thanks to a rock-and-roll sensibility and plush leather banquettes that gives it an old-school Italian restaurant vibe. The spaghetti and meatballs are a fantastic, while the apple pie served hot in a bubbling pool of caramel is downright legendary.

7205 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-1726
(323) 850-1726

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Night + Market

9043 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Come into the original Night + Market for some superb Thai cooking. Chef Kris Yenbamroong’s menu includes Thai classics and lesser-known regional specialties. The pork toro is a must-order, along with the khao soi and crispy rice salad. Additional locations of Night + Market include Venice, Silver Lake, and the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.

9043 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9724
(310) 275-9724

Dan Tana's

9071 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This longstanding red sauce joint is as old-school as it gets. Although the restaurant’s conspicuous preference to seat regulars and celebrities over nobodies can make snagging a table difficult even with a reservation, the chicken parm and a strong martinis are worth the hassle.

9071 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9444
(310) 275-9444

Pizzana

460 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Naples-born pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi continues Pizzana’s winning formula on a mostly retail stretch of Robertson. He uses organic, stone-ground Italian flour and a 48-hour fermentation process to produce traditional Neapolitan pies. The cacio e pepe and neo margherita are sure bets, while the lunchtime sandwiches are also fantastic.

460 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 657-4662
(310) 657-4662
Pizzana
Pizzana West Hollywood.
Wonho Frank Lee

Sushi Park

8539 Sunset Blvd #20, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This quintessential sushi haunt is perched on the second floor of a West Hollywood strip mall. Don’t be fooled by Sushi Park’s humble surroundings because the fishes here are second to none. Sit at the bar and settle in for a world-class omakase experience, but be prepared to pay.

8539 Sunset Blvd #20, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-0523
(310) 652-0523

Tail O' the Pup

8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

What could be more LA than getting a hot dog at a retro-styled stand shaped like an actual hot dog? West Hollywood’s iconic Tail o’ the Pup is officially back as of this summer, at a new location on Santa Monica Boulevard. And this time around, the playful menu offers, yes, plenty of hot dogs, but burgers, fries, soft serve, milkshakes, and beer and wine.

8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 527-0131
(424) 527-0131
A close up overhead photo of chili cheese hot dogs, fries, burgers, and more.
Dogs and burgers at Tail o’ the Pup.
Wonho Frank Lee

Sushi Ginza Onodera

609 La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Keep Sushi Ginza Onodera in mind for a celebratory splurge because the omakase experience at this two Michelin-starred sushi temple goes for $400. Those who can get pass the sticker shock will be rewarded with a dazzling array of oceanic pleasures.

609 La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 433-4817
(323) 433-4817
Sushi Ginza Onodera chef Yohei Matsuki
Chef Yohei Matsuki at Sushi Ginza Onodera.
Courtesy of MST Creative PR

Tesse

8500 Sunset Blvd ste b, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Raphael Francois brings French continental-inspired cuisine to Sunset Boulevard. Every table starts with an order of the house-made charcuterie — pâtés, terrines, rillettes, and saucisse — followed by larger plates of wood-fired meats and fish.

8500 Sunset Blvd ste b, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 360-3866
(310) 360-3866

Catch Steak LA

650 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

A night out in West Hollywood ought to begin at Catch Steak, a cavernous temple serving up red meat with a side of LA glamor. The potato croquettes with osetra caviar make for a tremendous starter before hulking down on main event. Feeling fancy? Splurge on the wagyu.

650 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 507-0101
(323) 507-0101
40-ounce prime tomahawk at Catch Steak in West Hollywood.
Prime tomahawk at Catch Steak.
Wonho Frank Lee

WeHo Bistro

1040 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This 11 year-old bistro is charming in all the good ways. There’s a French-inflected menu that leans into comfort food classics like croissant French toast at breakfast, and cream of mushroom soup, tzatziki-topped lamb sliders, truffled mac and cheese, chicken fricasse for lunch and dinner. WeHo Bistro isn’t trying to be cool, so just grab a spot on the patio and dig into some really satisfying food.

1040 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 657-9696
(310) 657-9696

Madeo Restaurant

8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

After a long pandemic shut-down, the Sunset Strip’s glitzy Italian stalwart is back in all its truffle-topped glory. Expect white tablecloths, an extensive Italian wine list, and a menu that offers elegant takes on classics like osso buco and grilled branzino, as well as pasta like the iconic, tomato-slicked penne Madeo.

8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 859-4903
(310) 859-4903
A pounded flat, breaded chicken cutlet with spinach at Madeo Ristorante in West Hollywood.
Breaded chicken cutlet at Madeo.
Courtesy of Madeo Ristorante

Merois

8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Wolfgang Puck’s first LA restaurant in 10 years takes over the gorgeous penthouse floor at the Pendry West Hollywood, with near-unfettered views of the Southland. The food is classic Puck, fusing French and Asian flavors with plenty of flair and color. Try the crispy black bass with vegetable fried rice, then finish with the hazelnut dacquoise for dessert.

8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 918-3410
(323) 918-3410

Sunset Tower Hotel

8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

A whole new generation of aspirational Angelenos are rediscovering Sunset Tower’s energetic pull. Part see-and-be-seen destination, part Hollywood schmooze fest, part laid-back hotel bar, this is the spot to show off on a date or to cheers the latest work accomplishment. Just don’t be surprised if a few well-heeled celebrities are seated nearby.

8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-7100
(323) 654-7100
Sunset Tower Bar
Sunset Tower Bar in West Hollywood.
Wonho Frank Lee

Connie and Ted's

8171 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Providence chef Michael Cimarusti serves classic New England-style dishes, pristine oysters, and a mean blondie sundae for dessert at Connie & Ted’s, which remains one of the top seafood restaurants in Los Angeles. The patio is an especially good place for people watching.

8171 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 848-2722
(323) 848-2722

Irv's Burgers

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

After a four-year shutdown, Irv’s has returned to its beefy glory at a new location on Santa Monica Boulevard. The meun offers beloved Irv’s burger, as well as a pared-down Just For You burger (with Thousand Island dressing and thick pickles on a seeded proprietary bun) and a few new items like thin-shaved pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs, tuna melts, and simple salads. This being a burger stand, there are fries and milkshakes, too.

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 650-2456
(323) 650-2456
A burger on a plate with a hand-drawn note of thanks.
An Irv’s burger.
Irv’s Burgers

Madre

801 N Fairfax Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90046

For terrific Oaxacan food and one of the widest selections of mezcal in the country, it doesn’t get any better than Madre’s. Order the tlayudas, moles, and memelas and something strong to wash it all down.

801 N Fairfax Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 850-8518
(323) 850-8518
Deep fried masa or memelas with toppings from Madre restaurant in Los Angles, California.
Memelas at Madre in West Hollywood.
Jakob Layman

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Breakfast by Salt's Cure

7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

The best way to start any day is at Chris Phelp’s Breakfast by Salt’s Cure. The menu offers pure comfort in the form of griddle cakes, a breakfast sandwich stuffed with sausage, egg, and cheese, and a slew of sides that pair well with just about everything on the menu.

7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 848-4879
(323) 848-4879

Jones Hollywood

7205 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Jones has one of the coolest interiors in all of LA, thanks to a rock-and-roll sensibility and plush leather banquettes that gives it an old-school Italian restaurant vibe. The spaghetti and meatballs are a fantastic, while the apple pie served hot in a bubbling pool of caramel is downright legendary.

7205 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-1726
(323) 850-1726

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