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A plate of bucatini with tomato sauce and a parmesan crisp on top at Mr. T. in Hollywood. — Bucatini at Mr. T in Hollywood.

The 15 Best Restaurants in Hollywood

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

by Eater Staff and Mona Holmes Updated Jun 4, 2024, 12:07pm PDT

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Bucatini at Mr. T in Hollywood.

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by Eater Staff and Mona Holmes Updated Jun 4, 2024, 12:07pm PDT

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 are 15 of the essential restaurants to taste in Hollywood.

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Clark Street Diner

It’s never easy to replace a beloved longtime 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 bright retro dining room.

6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Lemon Grove

Chef Marcel Vigneron’s rooftop stunner sports idyllic views of the Hollywood Hills and the Capitol Records building, bananas foster pancakes for brunch, steak frites with turmeric brown butter, and a chitara lemon pasta. All pair well with a paloma made with hibiscus tequila.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

A dining room with banquette seating, wood tables, and plants throughout at Lemon Grove in Hollywood. — Lemon Grove.

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Jemma

Chef Jackson Kalb makes things easy at his Hollywood Italian American spot. Jemma’s menu features dishes from the chef’s other SoCal restaurants, including fresh pasta, sandwiches, pizzas, and pork osso bucco. The house-made ranch, marinara, and vodka sauces — perfect for crust dipping — are a draw for kids, but adults love them too.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Pizza bakes in the wood-fired oven at Jemma Hollywood. — Jemma Hollywood.

Sincerely Syria (Hollywood Shawarma)

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

6319 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Musso & Frank Grill

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

A platter of beef tartare with a salad at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood. — Beef tartare at Musso & Frank Grill.

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Uka

Located on the fifth floor of the expansive Ovation Hollywood complex, Uka at Japan House comes from decorated chefs Yoshitaka Mitsue and Shingo Kato. Multiple menu options are available, including a nine-course kaiseki 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

An assortment of artistic-looking Kaiseki dishes at Uka in Hollywood. — An array of kaiseki dishes at Uka.

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Shirley Brasserie

It’s a journey through history when visiting the Hollywood Roosevelt. This was the site of the first Academy Awards which accompanied a steady stream of famous guests and excellent restaurants like Shirley Brasserie. The French California menu includes charcuterie, a raw bar, Gruyere fondue ravioli, and wood-fired meats. The Sunday-only three-course dinner showcases France’s national dish pot-a-feu dish for $55 per person.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

A bright look at a two-tiered seafood tower with shellfish and more on ice against a table at the new restaurant Shirley Brasserie in Los Angeles. — Shirley Brasserie.

Hui Tou Xiang

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

Eight long hui tou dumplings on a platter at Hui Tou Xiang in Hollywood. — Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang.

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Mother Wolf

Nab a table at Mother Wolf for 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

A restaurant dining room with rich red tones, leather banquettes, and an ornate chandelier at Mother Wolf. — Mother Wolf.

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Gwen

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

Lamb ribs with a yogurt sauce from Gwen in Hollywood. — Lamb ribs from Gwen.

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Luv2eat Thai Bistro

Luv2eat Thai Bistro stands out in a crowded Thai restaurant market for its well-executed Southern Thai 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

An assortment platter with rice, soup, vegetables, and a whole fish at Luv2Eat Thai Bistro in Hollywood. — Luv2eat Thai Bistro.

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Hart House

How very LA of actor Kevin Hart to open a plant-based restaurant across the street from Chick-fil-A and one block away from Sunset Boulevard’s In-N-Out. Every fast-food dish sounds familiar but contains no animal products in the chicken sandwiches, nuggets, burgers, and tots. Not an ounce of cow’s milk will be missed in Hart House’s creamy oat milkshakes.

6800 W Sunset Blvd (Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90028

Actor Kevin Hart stands in front of his Hollywood restaurant Hart House. — Kevin Hart at his Hart House restaurant.

Jones

It’s good to have Jones back in action. In late 2023, a car drove into the 30-year-old restaurant, temporarily closing it for three months. But now Jones’s busy bar and Italian American menu crank out whole steamed artichokes, margherita pizza, and linguini with clams until 1 a.m. daily.

7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

A red-hued dining room with red leather banquettes, a bar in the background at Jones in Hollywood. — Jones Hollywood.

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Mr. T

Cool kid hangout Mr. T opened from Guillaume Guedj, who brought his Paris restaurant to the heart of Hollywood. It occupies a high-ceiling industrial space with modern furniture where Republique alum Alisa Vannah serves international LA flavors interpreted as sleek French-inflected dishes. The restaurant often plays loud hip-hop tunes that bounce along the space’s hard surfaces, while well-dressed diners take in spoonfuls of uni-topped koshihikari rice, duck a l’orange with mustard jus, and braised Korean short ribs with Pink Lady apple kimchi.

953 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

A plate of bucatini with tomato sauce and a parmesan crisp on top at Mr. T. in Hollywood. — Bucatini “a la tequila.”

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Providence

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.

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5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

A dark dining room with modern lighting, hanging lights in Providence restaurant in Hollywood. — 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 longtime 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 bright retro dining room.

6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Lemon Grove

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Chef Marcel Vigneron’s rooftop stunner sports idyllic views of the Hollywood Hills and the Capitol Records building, bananas foster pancakes for brunch, steak frites with turmeric brown butter, and a chitara lemon pasta. All pair well with a paloma made with hibiscus tequila.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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A dining room with banquette seating, wood tables, and plants throughout at Lemon Grove in Hollywood. — Lemon Grove.

Jemma

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Chef Jackson Kalb makes things easy at his Hollywood Italian American spot. Jemma’s menu features dishes from the chef’s other SoCal restaurants, including fresh pasta, sandwiches, pizzas, and pork osso bucco. The house-made ranch, marinara, and vodka sauces — perfect for crust dipping — are a draw for kids, but adults love them too.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Pizza bakes in the wood-fired oven at Jemma Hollywood. — Jemma Hollywood.

Sincerely Syria (Hollywood Shawarma)

6319 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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

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6319 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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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

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A platter of beef tartare with a salad at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood. — Beef tartare at Musso & Frank Grill.

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. Multiple menu options are available, including a nine-course kaiseki priced at around $300 per person (before tip and tax), with wine and sake pairings available for about $120 per person.

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

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An assortment of artistic-looking Kaiseki dishes at Uka in Hollywood. — An array of kaiseki dishes at Uka.

Shirley Brasserie

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

It’s a journey through history when visiting the Hollywood Roosevelt. This was the site of the first Academy Awards which accompanied a steady stream of famous guests and excellent restaurants like Shirley Brasserie. The French California menu includes charcuterie, a raw bar, Gruyere fondue ravioli, and wood-fired meats. The Sunday-only three-course dinner showcases France’s national dish pot-a-feu dish for $55 per person.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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A bright look at a two-tiered seafood tower with shellfish and more on ice against a table at the new restaurant Shirley Brasserie in Los Angeles. — Shirley Brasserie.

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

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Eight long hui tou dumplings on a platter at Hui Tou Xiang in Hollywood. — Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang.

Mother Wolf

1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Nab a table at Mother Wolf for 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

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A restaurant dining room with rich red tones, leather banquettes, and an ornate chandelier at Mother Wolf. — Mother Wolf.

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

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Lamb ribs with a yogurt sauce from Gwen in Hollywood. — Lamb ribs from 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 Thai 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

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An assortment platter with rice, soup, vegetables, and a whole fish at Luv2Eat Thai Bistro in Hollywood. — Luv2eat Thai Bistro.

Hart House

6800 W Sunset Blvd (Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90028

How very LA of actor Kevin Hart to open a plant-based restaurant across the street from Chick-fil-A and one block away from Sunset Boulevard’s In-N-Out. Every fast-food dish sounds familiar but contains no animal products in the chicken sandwiches, nuggets, burgers, and tots. Not an ounce of cow’s milk will be missed in Hart House’s creamy oat milkshakes.

6800 W Sunset Blvd (Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Actor Kevin Hart stands in front of his Hollywood restaurant Hart House. — Kevin Hart at his Hart House restaurant.

Jones

7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

It’s good to have Jones back in action. In late 2023, a car drove into the 30-year-old restaurant, temporarily closing it for three months. But now Jones’s busy bar and Italian American menu crank out whole steamed artichokes, margherita pizza, and linguini with clams until 1 a.m. daily.

7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

A red-hued dining room with red leather banquettes, a bar in the background at Jones in Hollywood. — Jones Hollywood.

Mr. T

953 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Cool kid hangout Mr. T opened from Guillaume Guedj, who brought his Paris restaurant to the heart of Hollywood. It occupies a high-ceiling industrial space with modern furniture where Republique alum Alisa Vannah serves international LA flavors interpreted as sleek French-inflected dishes. The restaurant often plays loud hip-hop tunes that bounce along the space’s hard surfaces, while well-dressed diners take in spoonfuls of uni-topped koshihikari rice, duck a l’orange with mustard jus, and braised Korean short ribs with Pink Lady apple kimchi.

953 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

A plate of bucatini with tomato sauce and a parmesan crisp on top at Mr. T. in Hollywood. — Bucatini “a la tequila.”

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

Visit Website

A dark dining room with modern lighting, hanging lights in Providence restaurant in Hollywood. — The main dining room at Providence.

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